Patient Care
A pt’s name, address, DOB, SS# & insurance information is called what type of information?
What is demographic information.
A pt sits on an exam table with their head elevated 90 degrees. This position is known as
What is Fowlers position
"pc"
What is after meals
Instruments that come in contact with surgical incisions should be...
What is sterilized
A pt who has blood in their stool is considered to have.
What is Melena
This need is at the base of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
What is physiological needs
The patient is receiving an abdominal exam. During this exam the pt is laying flat on their back with their legs supported by the table extensions . What position is the pt laying in ?
What is supine position
“my“
What is muscle
To help control and prevent infections in the medical office follow the guidelines set by.....
What is OSHA and CDC
Inflammation of the lining of the heart
What is Endocarditis
A CMA notices that a spill is in the hallway. What actions should the CMA take to prevent pt accidents in this clinical setting ?
What is clean the spill with a towel
What position would a pt that suffers from a breathing disorder be found in ?
What is semi fowlers
"inter"
What is between or among
Used only for sharp objects
What is sharps waste container
Results from abnormal electrical activity in the brain that might be due to infection, trauma, or high fever
What is a Seizure
A CMA is preparing to obtain vitals during a routine physical examination . What artery should the CMA use to palpitate the patients pulse ?
What is radial artery
A patient is laying on their left side with their left arm and shoulder drawn behind their body. This ensures the patients weight is predominantly on their chest . What position is the patient in ?
What is sims position
"statis"
What is control or stopping of
Use this to wipe the examination table after patient use
What is disinfectant
Paralysis of both lower limbs
What is Paraplegia
During wound care this bandage protects the wound during the healing process.
What is Dry Sterile Bandages (DSD)
Pt is laying flat on their back with legs higher than their head. What position is the patient in ?
What is trendelenburg
"cc"
What is milliliter/mL
Classified as a biohazardous material
What is blood
Bruising bleeding and Drainage from the nose and ears is known as?
What is ecchymosis