Skills
Why would a urine specimen be rejected from the lab?
sterile container not used
container not labeled
no lab inquiry slip
not enough sample in cup
Pericarditis
inflammation of the pericardium
Protects privacy of a pt's medical record
HIPAA
Which body system consists of the skin?
Integumentary system
Who diagnoses, treats diseases of the heart?
Cardiologist
How long should a medical assistant wash their hands for?
15-20 seconds
Pharmacology
study of medications, how they act on the body, their classification and various properties
Negligent delivery of professional services
Malpractice
Which body system transports hormones?
Endocrine system
Who owns the physical form containing the pts information?
provider/facility
Describe the cleansing motion for a medical assistant about to perform venipuncture:
back and forth
Palpate
to assess by touch/feel
Failure to do something that a reasonably prudent person would do under similar circumstances:
Negligence
Most appropriate site for IM injection for an infant?
vastus lateralis
Why is it important to ask a pt if they are allergic to shellfish before being admin contrast solution for an Xray or CT?
shellfish and contrast both contain iodine
What is the amount of tuberculin used for a TB test?
0.1mL
Colostomy
surgical opening of the colon
Any act that is wrong, harmful or illegal to another person:
Malfeasance
Which finger do you evaluate first for a capillary puncture?
4th ring finger, then middle if necessary
During an EKG, you notice the baseline is interrupted, what could cause this?
disconnected/broken lead
What is a neutrophil?
Leukocyte accounts for 60% of WBC volume
Entering a room without knocking is an example of....
Invasion of Privacy
Which test is ordered to check for pregnancy?(proper name, not pregnancy test)
HCG Human Chorionic Gonadotropin test
Which surgical instrument is used to grasp tissue or sutures?
forceps