Medical Conditions
Repeated stress on the musculoskeletal system
Overuse Injury
What is the job of platelets?
Blood Coagulation
Nathan Holbrook kicked a football. His weak little legs could not take the impact and his tibia shattered. What kind of fracture occurred?
Comminuted Fracture
Give a basic definition of HIPAA
Protects a patient's sensitive health information
What is auscultation?
The process of hearing lung sounds
Diseases that cause degeneration and weakening of skeletal muscles
Muscular Dystrophy
How long does RBC live for?
120 days
What are the 4 types of fractures?
Simple, Displaced, Non-displaced, Open
What is Privacy Standard?
Ensuring patients have access and control over how their info is used
Name 3 areas where you can find a pulse
Radial, Carotid, Brachial, Dorsal Pedal, Femoral
A sudden injury that requires immediate medical attention is known as what?
Traumatic Injury
What is Plasma?
Liquid portion of blood that takes hormones and proteins to the designated areas.
What are the ends of long bones called?
Epiphysis
Give 3 examples of protected entities
Healthcare providers, Health plans/insurance, Business Associates
How is heat lost?
Perspiration, respiration, and excretion
Name the 5 types of scoliosis
Normal, Thoracic, Lumbar, Double curve, Thoracolumbar
What is the percentage of plasma in blood?
55%-65%
What is the inner lining of the bone?
Endosteum
what are 3 examples of when HIPAA can be broken
Law Enforcement, Workers Comp, Victims of abuse, By Law, Public Health Activities, ID, Cadaveric Donation, Research
Name 3 types of lung sounds
Vesicular, Stridor, Gurgling/Rhonchi, Wheezing, Crackles
Total Joint Arthroplasty
Painful movement that requires surgery to relieve
Name all types of white blood cells
Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, Basophils
What are the jobs of osteoclast and osteoblast?
Osteoclast- break down bone
Osteoblast- Form new bone
Define Torts
When medical professionals act in a negligent manner and injures a patient
What are 4 symptoms of hypoglycemia?
Tingling lips, Trembling, Pale face, Sweating, Palpations on increased heart rate, Anxiety, Dizziness/Lightheadedness