Anatomy and Physiology
The digestive system
The first tube (or tubes) drawn
Blood culture tubes or yellow.
This position is used for gynecological exams.
Lithotomy Position
Auscultation
The body's ability to control heart rate, volume, rhythm, quality of breathing, and the force of the heart, as well as the condition of blood vessels
Vital Signs measurements
This system excretes waste and water from the body.
The Urinary System
This tube is used to test for Glucose levels in patients
Grey top
These two identifiers are most used to make sure you have the correct patient.
Name and Date of Birth
A physical examination technique where the examiner taps on the body using fingers, hands, or instruments to assess the size, shape, and location of organs and the presence or absence of fluid
Percussion
A balance between heat production and heat loss, this is how it is measured.
Temperature
This system coordinates the processes and and actions of the human body. Parts of this system include the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
Nervous System
These two tubes are the most commonly drawn in the office and are used for CBC and CMP in patients
Red and lavender
A noninvasive diagnostic tool that records the heart's electrical activity. This can be performed in the office using 12 leads and can be performed by Medical Assistants.
Electrocardiogram
A medical procedure used primarily in the prenatal diagnosis of genetic conditions. It has other uses such as in assessing infection and fetal lung maturity.
Amniocentesis
The top number of blood pressure readings.
Systolic Reading
This system has many functions, including protecting internal organs, synthesizing blood cells, storing necessary minerals, and providing the muscular system with the lever to create movement.
This is the specific sequence in which blood tubes should be filled. (What is this called?)
The order of the draw
This is a test performed by Medical Assistants that checks visual acuity, or how clear a patient's vision is at a distance.
The Snellen Test
A medical test commonly performed by a surgeon, an interventional radiologist, or an interventional cardiologist. The process involves the extraction of sample cells or tissues for examination to determine the presence or extent of a disease.
Biopsy
60 to 100 is the normal reading of this vital sign in adults
The pulse
This system protects the body against bacteria and viruses that cause disease.
The Immune System
This tube is drawn to determine if a patient has gout.
Green top
A test performed by a medical assistant in which a small amount of allergen is applied to the surface of the skin and pricked with a lancet
Allergy Test
A panel of medical tests that includes physical examination of the urine, chemical evaluation using urine test strips, and microscopic examination.
Urinalysis
20 to 30 is the normal reading for this vital sign in infants and children
Respiratory rate