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Microbiology

100

The term for beneficial bacteria naturally found in the human body that helps us resist pathogens.

Normal Flora

200

What morphology (shape) would you expect to see when observing a singular Cocci bacteria under a microscope?

Spherical (round)

300

Please define the term MRSA

Methicilin-resistant Staphyococcus aureus

400

Gonorrhea and Chlamydia, two sexually transmitted diseases would likely be treated with the use of _____________.

Antibiotics

500

Trichomoniasis and Malaria are caused by this type of organism

Protozoa

EKG and Heart Stuff

100

When referring to electrocardiographs the term "artifacts" is defined as?

Errors

200

When placing leads, which lead is placed to the left of the midaxillary line and horizontal to leads V4 and V5

V6

300

Which wave on an electrocardiograph represents the depolarization of the ventricles?

QRS complex

400

Which type of "Artifact" is caused by a tense muscle or even a muscle contraction?

Somatic Tremor 

500

What is the electronic device used to either increase heart rate in a person with bradycardia or decrease heart rate in a patient with tachycardia?

Pacemaker

Pediatrics

100

When measuring an infants head circumference the end (0 inches) of the measuring tape should be placed where?

The forehead

200

When an infant is unable to gain a sufficient amount of weight, according to the standardized baby growth charts this is defined as

Failure to Thrive

300

When collecting a urine sample from a pediatric patient that is unable to follow direct or is not toilet trained a ____________ is often used 

urine collection device

400

A __________ seizure occurs when the patient suffers from body convulsions, loss of consciousness, and jerking arms and legs due to high fevers following a rapid spike in body temp

Febrile

500

This is a method of evaluating a new born's condition at one and five minutes after birth

Apgar scoring

Medical Terminology

100

The term "Caud" refers to?

Tail, toward lower part of the body

200

The prefix ecto- means?

Outside

300

The suffix -cidal means?

To kill/ killing 

400

The term "Dacry" refers to?

Tears/ tear duct

500

The suffix -genesis/-genic means?

producing/forming

Communication verbal and nonverbal

100

Eye contact is an example of this type of communication

Nonverbal

200

When communicating with a patient who has a hearing impairment it is important to

face the patient when speaking, make sure light is on your mouth and not behind you (be within your patients field of vision)

300

_________ is a communication barrier where an individual has a belief or attitude toward members of a certain culture or group based off negative experiences

Prejudice 

400

A medical assistant should strive to be _______ as compared to being aggressive or passive.

Assertive 

500

A conscious or unconscious behavior used to respond to a challenging situation is defined as?

coping mechanism