Anatomy & Physiology
The smallest unit of life in the human body
What is the cell?
This form must be signed before releasing patient medical records
What is a release of information (ROI) form?
This type of consent is assumed in emergency situations when a patient is unable to respond
What is implied consent?
The normal adult body temperature in Fahrenheit
What is 98.6°F?
This device is used to measure a patient’s oxygen saturation
What is a pulse oximeter?
This chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body
What is the left ventricle?
The system used to schedule patient appointments efficiently by time slots
What is time-specific scheduling?
Legal term for touching a patient without consent
What is battery?
Condition where blood pressure drops upon standing
What is orthostatic hypotension?
The correct angle for subcutaneous injections
What is 45 degrees?
The electrolyte primarily responsible for cardiac muscle contraction
What is potassium?
The term for verifying a patient’s insurance coverage before a visit
What is insurance verification?
When a healthcare provider fails to act appropriately
What is negligence?
Priority action for a patient with chest pain
What is assess and activate emergency response (call 911)?
The order of draw tube color used for coagulation tests
What is light blue (sodium citrate)?
This structure prevents backflow between the left atrium and ventricle
What is the mitral (bicuspid) valve?
The document that lists services provided and charges for a patient visit
What is an itemized bill/statement?
Ethical principle meaning “do no harm”
What is nonmaleficence?
The term for bluish discoloration of the skin
What is cyanosis?
The maximum time a tourniquet should remain in place
What is 1 minute?
The phase of the cardiac cycle when the heart contracts
What is systole?
The coding system used for diagnoses
What is ICD-10?
Law that protects patient access to their medical records
What is HIPAA?
The first step in basic life support (BLS)
What is check responsiveness?
The term for breaking the skin during a procedure
What is an invasive procedure?