Topic A
This process adds enzymes to start breaking down the food as you chew
What is mastication or saliva
This instrument is used to examine the interior structures of the eyes?
What is an ophthalmoscope
What formula is used to change ounces to milliliters
What is multiplying the ounces by 30
What type of disease affects numerous people within a specific geographical area
What is an epidemic
This system consists of the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries.
What is the cardiovascular system.
Individuals who are carriers of a disease but exhibit no symptoms
What is asymptomatic
This regulation requires that all companies, including medical offices, using hazardous materials have material data sheets (SDS) available to their employees
What is Right to Know/Hazardous Communication
What formula is used to change milliliters to ounces?
What is dividing the ounces by 30
This is the name for a superficial infection of a hair follicle.
What is a folliculitis
This part of the nervous system functions without voluntary action.
What is the autonomic nervous system (ANS)
This highly contagious disease is spread by airborne droplets and is diagnosed with a chest X-ray and a reactive skin test on the forearm.
What is tuberculosis
This is used to minimize the pain and discomfort felt by the patient at the site of a procedure.
What is a local anesthetic
What does ALARA stand for?
What is As Low As Reasonably Achievable
What is a treatment of a fracture by realigning the bones called?
What is a reduction
What type of meningitis is considered lethal and requires hospitalization?
What is bacterial meningitis.
What is the medical unit used for patient weights?
What are kilograms
Analgesic medication is used for what?
What are the two primary objectives in assessment of the patient?
1. Provide necessary care
2. Identify and correct any life-threatening problems
This term is used to describe impacted ear wax
What is ceruminosis
Regulating fluid volume and removing waste from the blood are the main functions of this body system.
What is the urinary system.
This is produced during normal internal physical and chemical processes and muscle movement
What is heat
This classification of medication is used to suppress nausea and vomiting
What are antiemetics
This type of shock is caused by loss of blood or other body fluids.
What is hypovolemic shock
This condition is an inflammation of the sac that covers the outside of the heart
What is pericarditis
This regulation is responsible for determining what lab tests can be performed by medical assistants in the medical office.
What is CLIA or CLIA WAIVED Tests