Physician Office
Medical
History
Hot/Cold
Casts
100
Family practitioners treat who?
What is all ages from newborn to elderly
100
What should a medical assistant never do?
What is diagnose
100
How did the studies of the ancient Greek physicians influence the progress of medicine during the period of history known as the Dark Ages?
What is They discouraged further study because Hippocrates and Galen were considered to be the final authorities in medicine
100
Cold and heat modalities are used to what?
What is Treat infections, improve circulation, reduce swelling and pain
100
An advantage of fiberglass casts over plaster casts is that they
What is set and dry faster
200
An otorhinolaryngologist treat disorders of the
What is ears, nose and throat
200
Why is it important for the medical assistant to be familiar with the role of each member of the health care team?
What is Assistant can better help coordinate the care of patients
200
Which organization became the most famous medical school in the world in the 1800s?
What is John Hopkins University
200
Cold is usually applied to an area of the body for the purpose of
What is reduction of swelling
200
When a cast has been removed, there may be a significant amount of
What is Scaly skin, muscle flabbiness, pale skin cover
300
List what a physician assistant can do in the office
What is Medical history, interpret and order labs, prescribe meds
300
What is the most important reason for the medical assistant to be knowledgeable about the various health care delivery?
What is Assistant can coordinate services needed by patients and their families
300
What was Abraham Flexner’s contribution to medical education in North America?
What is The preparation and publication of a report that rated the quality of medical schools
300
A cold compress treatment should last about
What is 20 minutes
300
After application of a cast, the patient should be instructed to report what if it occurs in the first 24 hours?
What is cold or blue toes
400
To become a specialist, what should a physician do?
What is Complete additional training of 3-7 years after med school, pass a national exam, complete educational requirements beyond med school
400
When a physician in private practices dies, the “life of the business” does what
What is Dies with the physician
400
Which scientist first described the manner in which the heart functions as a pump that continually circulates the blood?
Who is William Harvey
400
The proper temperature for a hot water bag for an adult should not be below
What is 115 F
400
A short arm cast is used for:
What is Fracture of the wrist
500
Medical specialties improve care to patients because
What is all of the above
500
Describe the major contribution of the Greeks and Romans to modern medicine
What is medical terminology
500
What was John Hunter’s major contribution to modern medicine?
What is Surgical techniques based on sound pathological evidence
500
In what situation would heat therapy be used?
What is To relieve discomfort from deep muscle tissue
500
Instruction to the patient in the care of a cast includes
What is Observe the affected extremity for changes in color or tingling, allow the cast to dry completely before putting any pressure on it
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