Positions
Methods of Examination
Procedures
Terminology
Misc
100
Sitting position
What is the position that the patient is placed in to begin an exam
100
Ausculation
What is method of examination that is used when listening
100
Irrigation
What is application of a large amount of fluid to remove a foreign body.
100
Rales
What is crackling sounds the provider may hear when listending to breath sounds from the back.
100
Provide warmth and modesty
What is the major role of the MA in draping the patient
200
Semi-Fowlers
What is the postions a patient that is SOB is put into
200
Palpation
What is the method of examination that is used to feel or touch body parts.
200
Injecting the solution toward the roof of the ear canal
What is the proper way to avoid injurying the tympanic membrane during an irrigation
200
Cyanosis
What is the abnormal bluish color to the skin
200
dacry/o
What is combining form for tears
300
Dorsal Recumbent
What is the position where the patient is supine with the knees bent and feet on the end of the exam table.
300
Ophthalmoscopy
What is the visual examination of the interior of the eye with a scope.
300
Treat an infection
What is one of the reasons to perform an ear instillation
300
Cerumen
What is another term for earwax
300
Xerophthalmia
What is Dry eye
400
Sims'
What is position used for better access to the rectal area and lower back
400
Tinnitus
What is an abnormal sound heard in one of both ears, may be a ringing or buzzing
400
Inner Canthus
What is the area of the eye where the solution is released during an eye irrigation
400
Presbycusis
What is loss of hearing due to the aging process
500
Knee Chest
What is the most embarassing position ever. Never leave an elderly person in this position unattended
500
Abbreviation O, OM
What is abbreviation for otitis and otitis media
500
Tilting the head away from the affected eye
What is how to position patient during an eye irrigation
500
Blepharoptosis
What is drooping of the upper eyelid
500
Tympanic Membrane
What is the eardrum
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