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How far can droplets travel?
3ft or less
What does the abbreviation PRN stand for?
As needed
The contraction phase of the heart is called _______
Systole or Systolic
Which quadrant is the gall bladder located in?
RUQ or Right upper quadrant
This number is calculated using the height and weight of the patient
BMI Body Mass Index
What does the Snellen test measure?
Visual Acuity
This medication is given to patients experiencing chest pain or possible heart attack. Its given sublingually.
Nitroglycerin
What is the term for a high heart rate?
Tachycardia
The liquid portion of blood is called what?
Plasma
What is a normal pulse rate for an adult?
60-100 bpm
Which instrument has a ring, spoon or hook on the end and is used to scrape?
Curette
Known as the pacemaker of the heart.
SA Node
What is the term for a slow heart rate?
During a venipuncture you will be drawing a gold top tube and lavender tube. Which is drawn first?
Gold top or SST
What temperature is considered the minimum temperature for a fever?
100.6
At what angle should venipuncture be performed?
15 to 30 degrees
Medical term for the ear drum
Tympanic Membrane
Which artery is used to determine blood pressure?
Brachial Artery
Thrombocytes assist with what?
Clotting
Hypotension
A blood test that is seriously out of range is known as a __________
Critical Value
Which part of the brain control body temperature?
Hypothalamus
When measuring blood pressure what does the Hg stand for?
Mercury
Which position is the patient placed during an EKG?
Supine
Which measurement would a medical assistant take during a routine well child exam when determining if the child has microcephaly?
Head Circumference