Vital Signs
What is 98.6F ?
This organ pumps blood throughout the body
What is a heart?
HIPAA protects this type of patient information.
What is protected health information? (PHI)
Before drawing blood, the MA should identify the patient using this
What are two identifiers - full name and date of birth?
This law regulates controlled substances and require proper drug storage and documentation.
What is Controlled Substances Act?
The pulse site located on the wrist is called this.
What is radial pulse?
The largest organ of the body
Before performing a procedure, the MA must obtain this from the patient.
What is informed consent?
The needle is inserted at this angle during a venipuncture
What is 15 degree angle?
The abbreviation "PO" on a medication order means this.
What is by mouth?
Rapid breathing is medically called this
What is tachypnea?
The hormone insulin is produced by this organ
What is the pancreas?
Falsifying vital signs or chart notes is considered this
What is fraud?
When performing an EKG, the lead that acts as the ground is this.
What is the right leg lead?
The medication given under the tongue is called this route.
What is sublingual
A person's emotional or physical stress can increase this vital sign.
What is heart rate or blood pressure?
Protects internal organs. Ex: cranium, sternum.
What is flat bones?
A patient refuses a flu shot. The MA should take which two key steps?
The MA should never recap a used needle because of this risk.
A patient on warfarin is advised to limit foods high in this nutrient.
What is vitamin K?
You're documenting vitals in an EHR. What is one thing you should never do?
What is record results you didn't actually take or estimate readings?
The body system responsible for regulating hormones
what is the endocrine system?
What is nonmaleficence?
What is the median cubital vein?
Convert 0.75 L to milliliters.
What is 750 mL?