Blood
When performing a finger puncture, the first drop of blood should be
Wiped away
The last beat you hear when performing a BP
Diastolic
A physician that would diagnose a treat diseases an
d malfunctions of the glands of internal secretions
Endocrinologist
The lithotomy position is used when a patient is having what kind of exam?
Vaginal Exam
How often is the physician Narcotic license renewed ?
every 3 years
The opposite of superficial
Deep
Abbreviation for Blood Pressure
BP
A doctor that studies diseases
Pathologist
A diagnostic technique which detects regions of heat and cold in the body is called
Thermography
A gov't agency having the legal responsibility for enforcing proper drug manufacture and clinical use is called
FDA = Food and Drug Administration
When performing a differential white blood count a Basophil will be recognized by
Large blue to purple staining granules
Radial Artery
A doctor studies branch of life (biology, living organisms)
Physiologist
A technique that employs high frequency, inaudible sound waves which bounces off body tissues and then record it
Sonogram/Echogram
A normal EKG tracing, the first wave to show a downward deflection
Q wave
What is Anisocytosis?
Variation in the shape of the red cells would be indicated
Another term for High blood pressure
Hypertension
A doctor that studies female reproductive systems (Women)
Gynecologist
When is a stockinette use?
When applying a cast
When collection specimens for a white blood count, you would use a tube that contains
EDTA
If a patient begins to feel faint during a venipuncture procedure you should NOT do the following:
1. tell the patient to relax
2. have the patient put their hands between her knees and hold smelling salt under their nose
3. Go ask the doctor to come and help the patient
Auscultation is done by using an
Stethoscope
A doctor that diagnosis and treat kidney disease
Nephrologist
During an eye exam using the Snellen Chart, the patient should
Keep both eyes open, but cover on of them
Whats a Goiter?
Visible swelling of the Thyroid Gland