Foundational
Specialist who manages diseases of the GI tract.
Gastroenterologist
Part of a cell that contains genetic material
Nucleus
What stage of hypertension would 132/82 be?
Stage 1 hypertension
Specialty where a peak flow meter or spirometry would be found
T/F - It is ok to recap used needles
False
Candida albicans is an example of what type of pathogen
Fungi (yeast infection)
Department of lab that stores blood and blood products for transfusion treatments
Blood bank
How far above the draw site should tourniquet be applied?
3-4 inches
Wave the represents relaxation of the ventricles
T wave
Age to start mammograms for screening of breast cancer
Coinsurance
A document that outlines the rights & responsibilities of healthcare providers and the patient
Class of medication used to relieve pain
Analgesics
Plane that divides the body into upper and lower sections
Transverse plane
Normal pulse range for an infant
100-180
Position where pt is on left side with R leg bent.
Left lateral
Preferred intramuscular sight for a 2 year old
Vastus lateralis
60%
Invalid
Tube used for coagulation testing
Light blue
0.2 second
How often for blood glucose tests to screen for diabetes
Request to determine if a service is covered by the patient's policy and what the reimbursement would be
Precertification
Act that requires hospitals to provide screening to patients seeking treatment.
EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act)
Morphine is an example of what schedule drug
Schedule II
RLQ
Term for difficulty breathing with laying down.
Orthopnea
Medication that is applied directly to the skin and acts locally
Topical
Administered medications are to be documented in the _________
MAR (medication administration record)
Level of asepsis that destroys pathogens or renders them inactive on surfaces and items.
Disinfection
Fridge temperature for quality assurance
2*C-8*C (35-46F)
How many times should a red tube be inverted
5
Disorganized firing of multiple sites within the atrial tissue
Atrial fibrillation
Community resource for individuals who can no longer perform basic daily living activities on their own
Long-term care
Step by the medical assistant when a claim is denied
Submit appeal/supporting documentation
Act that requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for people with disibilities.
ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
Sugar/carbohydrates, Fiber
Organ responsible for filtering blood and producing urine
Kidneys
Temporal
Amount of time a pt should remain laying after ear drop instillation.
5 min
Mayo stand should be adjusted to what height?
Slightly above waist level (& 12 inches away from body)
Temperature that needs to be reached in an autoclave
250-270*F
Type of urine sample used to analyze substances that are sporadically release into the urine.
24hr sample
Time blood sample needs to stand before being centrifuged
30-45 mins
Artifact caused by a broken lead wire
Interrupted baseline
TASH advocates for individuals with
disabilites
Codes assigned to the patient's condition
ICD-10-CM
Document that names a healthcare proxy when the pt can't make medical decisions
Durable power of attorney
Eating disorder characterized by chronic overeating.
Binge eating
Disease characterized by pain radiating from lumbar spine to the buttocks and down the leg
Sciatica
Alternate site for pulse ox if a finger is not an option
Earlobe
Amount of medication usually injected intradermally
0.1mL or less
Emergency medication used to treat bradycardia
Atropine
First step after a needle stick
Wash with soap and water
Documentation required for drug and alcohol analysis
Chain of custody
Specific skin preparation
Placement of V4
Midclavicular line, 5th intercostal
Who is responsible for submitting a referral to a specialist?
PCP
Codes that cover medical supplies
HCPCS
Exceptions for releasing medical records without consent (4)
Criminal acts, legally ordered, communicable disease, mandated exams