Body Structures and Organ Systems
Superior
Above or closer to the head.
Muscular System: types of muscle
Skeletal Muscles, smooth, cardiac, tendons
What type of cell in the human body has a flagellum?
a sperm cell
What are the patient positions for physical exam?
Fowlers: sitting position with back of the exam table raised to a 90 degree angle.
Semi-Fowler: Seated, table raised to a 45 degree angle
Sims (lateral): laying on left side with left leg slightly flexed and the right leg flexed at 90 degree angle
knee-chest: prone and bent at the waist resting on the knees with arms above head
Jack-knife: lying over the an exam table that is lifted in the middle
prone: lying flat on the abdomen with the arms above the head
Supine: lying flat on the back with the arms down to the side.
Trendelenburg: legs elevated above the head to force circulation to vital organs
What Does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Proximal
Closer to the trunk of the body.
Layers of the heart: inner to outer layer
Endocardium, Myocardium, Pericardium
What term describes bacteria that can live without air?
anaerobic bacteria do not need air to grow
What are the Intramuscular injection sites
Deltoid, Ventrogluteal, vastus lateralis.
What are the six links in the chain of infection
infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host
Sagittal Plane
Divides the Body into left and right sides.
(Midsagittal: equal left and right sides.)
What is the Sinoatrial node?
the electrical impulse, also called the pacemaker of the heart.
What are infectious agents?
pathogens that cause disease infection or infestation.
List the common tissue injuries.
Abrasion, incision, laceration, puncture, contusion, concussion.
What is the difference between medical asepsis and surgical asepsis?
Medical: clean technique is used daily in every clinical setting and consists of the removal of microorganism after they leave the body
Surgical: removal of all microorganisms and must be used during invasive procedures or when there is a penetration of the patient's skin or mucous membranes.
Integumentary System:
Skin, Hair follicles, Sebaceous glands, nails, sweat glands, epidermis layer, dermis layer, subcutaneous layer.
Urinary System is composed of what parts?
Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra
What is the chain of infection?
Infectious agent, reservoir host, portal of exit, mod of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host.
List the Functions of an EMR (Practice Management system).
Appointments, Prescription services, Billing procedures, Insurance services, Laboratory and other ancillary service, patient portal.
What is the first step in assuring that a piece of medical equipment is as clean as possible.
Sanitization.
Skeletal System divisions
Axial skeleton: skull, vertebrae, and ribs
Appendicular skeleton: arms, legs, and pelvic girdle
What is Homeostasis?
body's systems and biological processes maintain stability.
what intervention breaks the chain of infection at its first link?
hand hygiene.
What are the different pulse sites?
Temporal, carotid, brachial, radial, femoral, popliteal, posterior, tibial, pedal
What goes in a biohazard waste container?
Any item that comes in contact with blood or body fluids.