Avacardio
During an EKG tracing, which of the following is the first upward wave seen?
P wave
Who was the voice of "Donkey" in the movie Shrek?
Eddie Murphy
How many digits is a CPT Code?
5
What two pieces of information must be written on the blood tube label after collection?
Initials and Time
What must be done with outstanding patient balances if the patient files for bankruptcy?
The charges must be written off.
Who played the voice of Darth Vader in the “Star Wars” franchise?
James Earl Jones
If a chemical is splashed into your eye, how long should you flush your eyes in the eye wash station?
15 minutes
An MA notices irregular, random spikes throughout an EKG tracing. Which artifact is occurring?
somatic tremor
Staphylococcal and streptococcal bacteria can cause this skin infection characterized by red, painful, inflamed, tight skin.
cellulitis
In this abnormal heart rhythm, there are numerous P waves between the QRS complexes.
Atrial Flutter
This type of respiratory testing is normally done at home to assess the effectiveness of airflow out of the lungs.
Peak Flow
What is the first part of chain of infection?
Infectious agent
The prefix ipsi means:
same, equal
Thyroid
A HIPAA privacy complaint must be reported within how many days?
180
Another name for Cholelithiasis is:
gall stone
A provider orders 800 mg of ibuprofen. Your patient weighs 45 kg. You have on hand a liquid ibuprofen labeled 400 mg/mL. How much medication will you give your patient?
2 mL
Which plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions?
Transverse
During this stage of grief, a patient will say, "Yes, Me, and I am ready"
Acceptance
How many compressions per minute should you perform while doing CPR?
100-120 per minute
Which Medicare plan would cover a walker?
Part B
Which organelle is mostly responsible for making protein?
Ribosome
What range is a BP of 158/110 in?
HTN Stage 2
In which body quadrant is the gallbladder located?
Right Upper
What type of injection is insulin?
Subcutaneous
Which type of consent is based on signs, actions or conduct of the patient, not words?
Implied Consent
What temperature range should urine that was collected for a UDS be in?
90-100 degrees F
What is the lay term for pediculosis?
Lice
A diabetic patient denies that she is not compliant with her medications. Her blood sugar is elevated. What test should be done to determine the patient's average blood sugar for the past 3 months?
Hemoglobin A1C
How many milliliters are in 1 tablespoon?
15 mL
How many refills can you authorize for a schedule 2 drug?
none, 0
What disease is associated with complications such as shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, peripheral edema in legs?
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
What is the formula to convert kilograms to pounds?
multiply kilograms x 2.2
What are the 4 fat-soluble vitamins?
A, D, E, K
Grandma has a forward, rounded curvature of the thoracic spine. In medical terms, this is called:
Kyphosis
A patient has HTN and is taking hydrochlorothiazide. How does this medication work to treat hypertension?
Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that helps lower blood pressure by increasing urination. This reduces blood volume, which in turn decreases pressure on blood vessel walls.
Which additive is found in a light blue vacutainer tube?
Sodium Citrate
If the patient ingested 10 grams of fat, how many calories did he actually eat?
90 calories Fat provides 9 calories per gram.
10 grams × 9 calories/gram = 90 calories
If a medication order states that 300 mg of medication are to be given q.i.d. for 10 days, how many total milligrams of medication will be given over those 10 days?
12,000 q.i.d. means four times per day. 300 mg x 4 times per day = 1200 mg per day. 1200 mg x 10 days = 12,000 mg
A patient is 5'6" tall. How many centimeters is this?
5'6" = 66 in. 66 in x 2.54 = 167.6 cm
How is naturally occurring passive immunity acquired?
When mom passes antibodies to a baby during pregnancy or through breast feeding.
An X-ray report states that the patient has a fracture in the proximal tibia. Where is the fracture located?
Just below the knee