Body Systems (Standard 1)
This muscular organ, protected by the rib cage, is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body...
The heart
This standardized charting format organizes data into Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan
SOAP
This 1996 federal act establishes national standards for protecting sensitive patient health information
HIPAA
CDC guidelines state you should scrub all hand surfaces with soap for at least this many seconds
20-30 seconds
In this body position, the patient lies flat on their back
Supine
This common medical suffix means "inflammation"
-itis
These are the five vertebrae located in the lower back..
The lumbar spine
A normal resting respiratory rate for an adult falls within this range of breaths per minute
12 to 20
This term refers to any individually identifiable health data, such as a patient's name, address, or medical record number
Protected Health Information (PHI)
This fire safety acronym stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep
P.A.S.S.
This is the standard duration for a therapeutic heat treatment session, moist heat pack
(Range)
15 to 20 minutes
This prefix means "slow," as seen in the term for a slow heart rate
brady-
This anatomical movement is defined as moving a body part away from the midline
Abduction
These five-digit billing codes are used to describe the specific services or procedures performed in therapy
CPT codes
Intentionally performing procedures without certification or training (trying to reduce a joint dislocation, dry needling), or practicing without a license/certification
Malfeasance
This standardized document contains 16 sections detailing chemical hazards and emergency first-aid measures
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
When fitting crutches, there must be a gap of this many finger-widths between the crutch pad and the armpit
2 to 3
This specific combining form refers to "muscle"
my/o
This type of muscle is involuntary, regulated by the autonomic nervous system, and found in organs like the stomach..
The smooth muscle
This insurance model requires patients to select a Primary Care Provider (PCP) and obtain referrals for specialists
HMO
This right, included in the Patient's Bill of Rights, ensures patients are informed of risks and benefits before a procedure
Right to informed consent
These specific precautions are used for infections like MRSA and require the use of gloves and a gown
Contact Precautions
During a patient transfer, the technician should always move the patient toward this side
Strong side
This circulatory condition occurs when the heart cannot pump effectively, leading to fluid buildup in the lungs
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
This porous bone tissue contains red marrow, which is the site of blood cell production
Spongy bone
This stage of a pressure injury involves full-thickness tissue loss where fat may be visible, but bone is not yet exposed
Stage 3
This is the ability to effectively interact with people from diverse backgrounds while respecting their cultural beliefs
Cultural competence
This term describes infections acquired within a healthcare facility that were not present upon admission
Nosocomial infections/ Hospital acquired directions
This functional test measures the time it takes for a patient to rise from a chair, walk three meters, and sit back down
Timed Up and Go (TUG)
This condition: Low blood pressure, which can lead to symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, and increased fall risk.
Hypotension