Foundational Science/Medical Laws & Ethics
The study of how a drug moves through the body, defined by the four actions of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
Pharmacokinetics
A form of communication that is effective in healthcare settings
Assertive
This type of wound is caused by a sharp, pointed object like a nail or splinter and, despite minimal external bleeding, has a high risk of infection.
Puncture
Represents atrial depolarization, contraction of the atria
P-wave
This is the process of destroying pathogens on surfaces, which greatly reduces the spread of infection but does not destroy all microbial spores.
Disinfection
Who/what determines the scope of practice for medical assistants?
State Medical Boards
The letter-style healthcare organizations tend to use
Full Block Format
The daily recommended amount of sodium (mg) for patients who are hypertensive
<2400mg
When drawing blood from the hand, at what angle should the needle be inserted?
10 - 15 degrees
Blood, human tissue, and vaginal secretions are all examples of substances to which these guidelines must be applied.
Universal Precautions
This federal agency's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requires employers to offer the hepatitis B vaccine to employees at risk of exposure to hazardous biomaterials.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
This form is signed by a fee-for-service Medicare patient before a service is rendered to accept financial responsibility if Medicare denies coverage.
Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN)
Beginning at age 21, patients are recommended to have this screening every 3 to 5 years to help identify cervical cancer.
Pap Test
What is the preferred puncture site for obtaining a capillary puncture on children or adults?
middle or ring finger of non-dominant hand
What are the four D's of negligence?
Duty of Care, Dereliction of Duty, Direct Cause, and Damages
This type of scheduling system books multiple patients at the same time and then sees them on a first-come, first-served basis.
Wave-scheduling
What are communicable diseases?
Tuberculosis (TB)
Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Foodborne diseases
Lyme disease
Hepatitis B, C, D, and E
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Gonococcal infections
COVID-19
characterized by irregular spikes throughout the tracing and is related to muscle movement
somatic tremor
This document, often abbreviated as SDS, provides a chemical's physical properties, health hazards, and safety guidelines.
Safety Data Sheet
This type of health plan offers more flexibility than an HMO, allowing patients to see specialists without a referral, though staying in-network costs less.
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
Providing psychological, social, and spiritual care with cultural sensitivity to improve a patient's overall health and quality of life.
Psychosocial care
Defined as medical devices and supplies that can be used repeatedly, this term is often abbreviated as DMEPOS.
Durable Medical Equipment
This is the correct sequence of drawing blood into different colored tubes to avoid the cross-contamination of additives
Yellow (blood culture), Light Blue (coag test), Red (serum test), green (chem test), lavender (hema), and gray (glucose)