General Pt. Care
A boarder of at least what measurement around a sterile drape is considered nonsterile?
1 inch
What additive is found in light blue blood tubes?
Sodium citrate-it removes calcium to prevent blood from clotting.
When a medical assistant sustains a splash exposure to the eyes from a patient's body fluids. What is the proper length of time to flush the eyes at an eyewash station?
15 minutes
What does the P wave represent in an EKG waveform?
P wave: Represents atrial depolarization, contraction of the atria.
The liver is located in what quadrant of the body?
Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ)
This is the administration of a substance, such as a medication or any kind of fluid, into the muscle, vein, or any means other than through the gastrointestinal tract.
Parenteral route
What hormones are detected in a urine pregnancy test?
HCG
The MA schedules 3 patients to arrive at the same time for each hour of the day, and each patient is seen in the order they arrive. What scheduling style is the MA using?
Wave Scheduling
What size needle would you select for a tuberculin (TB) test?
25 G-26 G by 3/8 to 1/2
What describes an illness constantly present in a community?
Endemic
People experiencing ______ may have initial symptoms of weakness, sweating, and dyspnea and may progress to hypotension, arrhythmia, difficulty in swallowing and convulsions.
Anaphylactic Shock
What is the proper angle of needle insertion for performing venipuncture using the evacuated tube method?
15°-30°
What does the treatment RICE stand for?
R-Rest
I-Ice
C-Compression
E-Elevation
Where should the electrode for lead V6 be placed?
Left side of chest
fifth intercostal space
midaxillary line
According to The Joint Commission's "Do Not Use" list, what names should never be abbreviated?
Medication names
Refrigerated medications must be stored at what temperature range?
35°-46° F
or
2°-8° C
How long must serum stand upright at room temperature before being centrifuged?
30 to 45 minutes but not longer than one hour.
What can be further classified as protozoa, helminths, and ectoparasites?
Parasites
Name the approved Intramuscular injection sites and what is the most amount of medication that may be administered in those sites?
Deltoid Muscle (no more than 1 ml)
*Vastus Lateralis (up to 3 ml of medication for adults)
*Ventrogluteal Muscle (Same as VL)
*Older adults/thin pts may only tolerate up to 2ml
Which body systems are primarily responsible for achieving and maintaining homeostasis?
Nervous and Endocrine Systems
________ are caused by a stretched or torn ligament, which are tissues that connect bones to a joint.
Sprains
What recommended temperature for the autoclave to reach to ensure all equipment is sterilized?
250°-270°
In which of Erikson's stages of development is suspiciousness and struggles with interpersonal relationships most likely to be experienced?
Trust vs Mistrust
A MA is performing a strep test on an adult patient. As the assistant approaches the patient with the swab, the patient opens their mouth. This is demonstrating what type of consent?
Implied consent
What component of the cell organelle is responsible for transporting materials throughout the cell?
Endoplasmic reticulum