Med Term
Hypo-
What is below, low, or decreased?
Cardiology
What is the study of the heart?
The abbreviation CCMA stands for__________.
What is Certified Clinical Medical Assistant?
The instrument used to measure blood pressure.
What is a sphygmomanometer?
What is a hematoma?
CBC means
What is complete blood count?
Diabetes effects primarily this body system.
What is the endocrine system?
The number of hours required for a CMA certificate and to be eligible for national certification.
What is 240 hours?
Instrument used to measure body temperature.
What is a thermometer?
The hand is distal to the _____?
What is the wrist?
OR
What is the elbow?
OR
What is the shoulder?
NPO means
What is nothing by mouth?
Asthma affects this body system.
What is the respiratory system?
The length of time your certification is good valid.
What is two years?
This instrument allows the user to examine the ear drum.
What is otoscope?
The occiput is located in this region.
What is the dorsal surface of the body?
Hyperventilation
What is deep, rapid respirations?
Location of the adrenal glands.
What is on top of each kidney?
Name a setting where an MA can be employed.
What is a hospital, lab, provider's office, or clinic?
The acronym for personal protective equipment.
What is PPE?
Dividing the body right and left.
What is the sagittal plane?
High blood pressure
What is hypertension?
The body system responsible for breaking down food.
What is the gastrointestinal system?
An MA is permitted to initiate an intravenous infusion as long as the RN or physician are present. (T or F)
What is false?
IV initiation and infusions are not within the SOP for an MA.
Agency that regulates safety in the workplace.
What is OSHA?
The plane that is superior.
What is cephalad or cranial?