Infection Control
Last part of the infection cycle
What is susceptible host
Unevenly curved cornea
What is astigmatism
Mensuration is
What is measuring
FEV1
What is forced expiratory volume in the 1st second
A Dx is determined using what 3 groups of information
What type of infection is MRSA
What is Heathcare Acquired Infection (SSI)
Inflammation of the tonsils and pharynx, leading to sore throat and dry coughing
What is Streptococcus type A
Subjective information obtained during the patient interview
What is symptoms
To ensure standardized measuring of the spirometer you should use
What is a calibration syringe
List all 9 exam positions
What is Lithotomy, Sitting, Supine, Prone, Fowlers, Knee-elbow, Proctologic, Sims, and Dorsal recumbent
Overgrowth or relocation of normal flora
The first number in a DVA result (EX: 20/20)
How far away from the Snellen chart the patient is standing
A less sure diagnosis where you must decide between two things
What is differential diagnosis
A peak flow rate of 48% is
In the red zone and indicates a medical emergency
The heart sounds heard during a BP reading are called and there are how many phases. Give a brief description of 2 of the phases
What is Korotkoff sounds and 5 phases
Phase 1: First tapping (Systolic)
Phase 2: Swishing sounds
Phase 3: Crisp tapping
Phase 4: Muffled sounds
Phase 5: Sound disappears (Diastolic)
3 things required for pathogen growth
Moisture, specific temp, darkness, oxygen (or no oxygen), nutrients, neutral Ph
The most common TYPE of eye disorders
What is refractive errors
Common ROS exam position
Pulse oximetry may be commonly used to diagnose
Name all 8 places you can palpate a pulse
What is femoral, brachial, carotid, temporal, radial, dorsalis pedis, popliteal, posterior tibial
What are three things an MA can do to break the chain during the "Mode of transmission" part of the CoI
What is hand hygiene, PPE, cleaning/disinfecting
Hearing loss due to cerumen impaction is
What is conductive hearing loss
Name 3 things that are considered the role of the MA in a physical exam
Patient Interview, document history, ensure patient comfort, help with positioning, assist provider and patient during exam, communicate exam progress, look for signs of distress, prepare/order/draw preventive care labs
The most important spirometry result an MA can get is
FVC/FEV1 ratio
What is an HAI and give 3 examples (No acronyms full names)
What is SSI (MRSA), C-Diff, CAUTI, CLABSI