Infection Control
Surgical aseptic technique is called
Sterile Technique
How long should the pulse be counted for the most accurate results?
1 minute
Another name for shortness of breath is
dyspnea.
Repeating the main idea of the conversation while also identifying the sender’s feelings is called
reflection.
What is the abbreviation for “shortness of breath”?
SOB
Why are aging people more susceptible to heat stroke?
sweat glands decrease over time
The basic component of surgical instruments includes the handle, the closing mechanism, and the _____, which comes in contact with the patient.
jaws
A disease-causing organism or agent is called
Pathogen
As a blood pressure cuff is deflated, the last tapping sound heard is the __________ pressure.
Diastolic
auscultate means
To listen to with a stethoscope.
A statement in the patient’s own words that describes the reason for the visit is a
Cheif complaint
What is the abbreviation for “diagnosis”?
DX
Which of the following is the age-related loss of close vision?
Presbyopia
Instruments in the ___________ category are used to apply pressure, occlude vessels, or secure tissue.
clamping and occluding
What multicellular organism are parasites and include tapeworms, roundworms, and flatworms?
Helminths
The instrument used to measure the blood pressure is the
sphygmomanometer.
What term means clouding of the lens of the eye?
Cataract
A list of questions, arranged by organ system, designed to uncover dysfunction and disease is a
Review of systems
What is the abbreviation for “nothing by mouth”?
NPO
Older adults are at increased for more dose-related side effects from medication because
metabolism decreases.
Scalpels and scissors are found in the ______ category.
cutting and dissecting
What is a persistent infection in which the symptoms cycle through periods of relapse and remission?
Latent
Which of the following best describes a fever that fluctuates considerably (e.g., by more than 3 degrees) and never returns to the normal range?
Remittent fever
______________is a condition that causes bones to become brittle and weak.
Osteoporosis
Something that is measured or observed by others is called
A sign
DVA means
Distance Visual Acuity
Which of the following is age-related hearing loss?
Presbycusis
Instruments in the ___________ category are used to hold tissue, materials, and other instruments during a procedure.
grasping and holding
Which part of the chain of infection means the pathogen leaves the reservoir?
Portal of Exit
If a patient is diagnosed with secondary hypertension, this means that the
hypertension is associated with another disease.
The level and type of care an ordinary, prudent healthcare professional having the same training and experience in a similar practice would have provided under a similar situation.
Standard of care
What defense mechanisms are used when a patient completely refuses to accept the fact or the information?
Denial
What is the abbreviation for symptom
sx
One of the most common endocrine system disorders affecting the elderly population is
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
The surgical material used to close a wound is
Suture
Free from infection or infectious material is
medical asepsis
Which of the following assessments is not referred to as a cardinal sign?
Height, weight, and BMI
Over time, deposits buildup on the arterial walls and begin to calcify, which decreases the elasticity of the walls causing what
arteriosclerosis.
Ability to communicate and interact with others.
Intrapersonal skills
What does CMA stand for?
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
A degenerative disease of the brain that is characterized by disorientation, memory failure and speech disturbance.
Alzheimer Disease
A wound produced by the tearing of soft body tissue is
a laceration.
What is one of the most important steps to control the spread of infectious disease?
Proper handwashing
What pulse is auscultated with a stethoscope?
Apical
_____________is far-sightedness caused by changes to the eye related to aging.
presbyopia
_______________is when we take an active role in the communication even when we are not acting as the communicator.
Active listening
QOD means what?
Every Other Day
The number of collagen cells in the dermis declines, causing the skin
to sag and wrinkle.
The recommended temperature for sterilization in an autoclave is _____F
250° to 255°
Where can you find information on treatment of chemical exposures
Material Safety data sheet (SDS)
What is the proper way to take a tympanic temperature on a child younger than 3
pull the ear down and back
-sclerosis means
abnormal condition of hardening
“Do you have a headache?” is an example of what type of question?
Closed ended question
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam is from which agency?
American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
Dysphagia is a condition seen in Geriatric patients, what is it?
Difficulty swollowing.
This instrument tip has a groove or hook to slide under sutures.
Suture scissors
Bacteria are classified according to their shape, or
Morphology
A normal pulse oximetry reading should be
95 or higher
_____________is a false sensation that you or your environment is spinning or moving.
vertigo
“What brings you to the doctor?”
open ended question
PO means
By mouth
_________commonly appear in sun exposed areas of Geriatric patients.
Age spots
A disposable sheet that has a hole in the middle that exposes the operative area.
Fenestrated Drape
The process that kills all microorganisms and any spores on surfaces is called
sterilization.
As a blood pressure cuff is deflated, the first sound is the ______ pressure.
systolic
phon/o means
Sound
_______ is the inherent worth or state of being worthy of respect. This should always be shown to patients.
Dignity
FAST is used to spot a ________ and encourages calling 911.
cerebrovascular accident
_______________is a condition that causes bones to become brittle and weak.
Osteoporosis
____________ are place over the wound, pulling the edges together.
Adhesive Skin Closure Strips AKA Steri-strips