Medical Math
A patient's temperature is 37°C. What is this in Fahrenheit?
98.6 degrees F
What does the prefix brady- mean?
Slow
What does HOSA stand for today?
Health Occupational Students of America.
-or-
HOSA-Future Health Professionals
What does HIPAA protect?
The privacy and security of patients' protected health information.
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
A patient's pulse is 20 beats in 15 seconds. What is the pulse rate per minute?
80 beats per minute (20 × 4)
What does the suffix -ectomy mean?
Surgical removal
What is the largest organ of the human body?
The skin
What is informed consent?
A patient's voluntary agreement to a procedure after receiving information about its risks, benefits, and alternatives.
What should you do first when you find a person who may need emergency assistance?
Check that the scene is safe before approaching.
A patient needs 750 mg of a medication. Each tablet contains 250 mg. How many tablets equal that dose?
3 tablets (750 ÷ 250)
What is the medical term for inflammation of the liver?
Hepatitis
Which blood cells primarily transport oxygen throughout the body?
Red blood cells (erythrocytes)
Which ethical principle means respecting a patient's right to make their own healthcare decisions?
Autonomy
What is the recommended chest-compression rate for adult CPR?
100–120 compressions per minute.
A patient weighs 176 pounds. Convert the weight to kilograms using 2.2 pounds = 1 kilogram.
80 kg (176 ÷ 2.2)
What does tachycardia mean?
An abnormally fast heart rate
Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood into the aorta?
The left ventricle
A healthcare worker discusses a patient's private diagnosis where strangers can hear. What responsibility may have been violated?
Patient confidentiality; it may also be a HIPAA violation, depending on the circumstances.
What does AED stand for, and what does it do?
Automated external defibrillator. It analyzes the heart's rhythm and can deliver a shock when indicated to help restore an effective rhythm.
An IV delivers 1,000 mL over 8 hours. What is the average flow rate in mL per hour?
125 mL/hour (1,000 ÷ 8)
Break down electrocardiogram into its word parts and explain what it records.
Electr/o = electricity, cardi/o = heart, -gram = record. It records the heart's electrical activity.
Which part of the brainstem helps regulate breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure?
The medulla oblongata
What is the difference between negligence and malpractice?
Negligence is failing to use reasonable care. Malpractice is professional negligence committed in a professional role.
An adult is unresponsive and is not breathing normally. What should a trained responder do?
Activate emergency response, get an AED, and begin CPR immediately. Follow the AED prompts and current training guidance.