Medical Term.
The gland that secretes an oily substance that lubricates the skin.
What is sebaceous glands?
The upper most portion of the skin.
What is the epidermis?
This may occur after a pap test, and the patient should be told this is normal.
What is spotting?
The other name for "butterfly method."
What is the winged infusion method.
The vein that is the best choice for a venipuncture.
What is the median cubital vein?
A pigmented skin tumor.
What is a melanoma?
The credentials received after passing the certification exam.
What is CCMA?
The procedure in which the provider inserts two fingers into the vaginal canal to inspect the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.
What is a bimanual exam?
A capillary puncture is performed in this anatomical location.
The inner veins on your arm are these.
What are he basilic veins?
Wound resulting from a disease or accident.
What is unintentional wound?
A condition in which blood pressure drops upon standing.
What is orthostatic hypotension?
It is important to ask the patient to do this before they have their pelvic exam, doing this will decrease the chance of displacement of the cervix during their pelvic exam.
What is empty their bladder?
A collection of blood underneath the skin.
What is a hematoma?
The anatomical area in which the provider will do the swab during a pap smear.
What is the cervix?
The test used to assess lung function and will help assist in the detection and evaluation of pulmonary disease.
What is pulmonary function test?
Heart rate greater than a 100.
What is tachycardia?
A patient should be placed in this position for their pelvic exam.
What is lithotomy?
The angle the needles should go in at when using a winged or butterfly needle?
What is 10-15 degrees?
The organs that are inspected during a bimanual exam.
What are uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries?
A twisted and swollen vein resulting from breakdown of the valves, pooling of blood, and chronic dilation of the vessel.
What is varicose veins?
A group of strategies used to reduce exposure to microorganisms and to keep the patient as safe as possible.
What is sterile technique?
A point of care test that can be completed while a patient is in for their pap/ pelvic exam.
What is a fecal occult blood?
During the venipuncture, once the blood starts to fill the tube you should do this.
What is carefully remove the tourniquet?
The vein that is located on the thumb side of the arm.
What are the cephalic?