Body Systems
Medical Terminology
Observation and Communication
Legal Issues
Health Assisting Skills
100
The esophagus is located in which body system?
The Digestive system
100
What is the difference between supine and prone?
Prone is when the patient is on their stomach and supine is when they are on their back
100
What is the definition of a subjective observation?
Subjective observations are what the patient reports to you. (ex. a patient telling you they feel nauseous)
100
What is HIPAA?
HIPAA is used for confidentiality of a patient's records.
100
What are the vital signs?
Height & weight, temperature, pulse, respiration, and pain.
200
What makes up a body system?
Cells, Tissues, and Organs
200
What is the surgical removal of the gallbladder?
Cholecystectomy
200
What is the definition of objective observation?
Objective observations are what you can physically see. (ex. someone having red spots on their arms and legs)
200
Who is the legal advocate for residents?
Ombudsman
200
What two ways can 12:00am in military time?
0000 and 2400
300
What system is affected by HIV?
The Immune System
300
If someone has damage to their eye, what kind of specialist would they see?
Opthalmologist
300
The nurse walks into a room and sees her patient throwing up, what type of observation is this?
Objective
300
What is the difference between malpractice and negligence?
Negligence is the act of a nurse aide and malpractice is the act of a doctor.
300
What type of movement is most likely to cause injury?
Bending and twisting while lifting
400
What structure controls the opening to the trachea?
The epiglottis
400
What is the difference between inter, intra, and infra?
Inter means between, intra means within, and infra means below.
400
What must you do if you observe something wrong with one of your patients?
Report to your supervisor & record the behavior.
400
What is the proper way to correct an error?
Cross out the mistake (only a line through it), correct it, and initial it.
400
What causes a decubitus ulcers?
Laying in the same position for long periods of time.
500
Name four structures in the endocrine system?
Thymus gland, Pineal gland, Pancreas, Pituitary gland, Hypothalamus, Adrenal gland, Gonads, Thyroid gland, & Parathyroid gland.
500
What is uvulopalatopharyngoplasty?
Plastic surgery of structures in the pharynx (soft palate, uvula, and others)
500
How should you greet your patient when you enter their room?
Hi my name is ____, and I am going to be your _______ for today.
500
What are five of the residents rights?
Quality of life, services to maintain a high level of wellness, the right to be fully informed of their rights, the right to practice their own care, the right to make independent choices, the right to privacy and confidentiality, the right to dignity respect & freedom, the right to security of possessions, and rights during transfers and discharges, the right to complain, the right to visits, and the right to contact social services.
500
What are the four common pulse locations?
Apical, Brachial, Radial and Ulnar
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