Healthcare systems, Infection Control
A patient has a broken arm. Which doctor will interpret her x-ray?
Radiologist
In adults, the pulse is most commonly taken in which site in medical offices?
Radial
The patient's main concern for their visit is called:
Chief complaint
In which body cavity is the liver located?
Abdominal
45o
What do you do when a patient indicates he has history of passing out during blood draws?
Place the patient in a semi-fowlers or supine position.
The amount of money a patient must pay out of pocket before the insurance starts to pay.
Deductible
A patient's respirations are shallow and irregular. How long should the MA count respirations?
60 seconds.
in descending order (from most to least)
What increases a person's risk for malignant melanoma?
fair skin, sun exposure
Which classification of medication would be used to eliminate excessive fluid in the body?
Diuretic
Which 2 fingers are best for a capillary puncture?
Third or fourth finger (ring and middle)
List the order of cleaning from lowest to highest level.
Sanitization, Disinfection, Sterilization
A patient is 65 inches tall. How many feet and inches is this?
5 feet 5 inches
While counting respirations, the MA notices high pitched whistling sounds. What are these sounds called?
Wheezing
This organelle is responsible for protein synthesis.
Ribosomes
What do the abbreviations XR, ER or SR mean on a medication label?
Extended or Sustained Release. Medication will be slowly absorbed into the bloodstream over a longer period of time (12-24 hours)
What is the pooling of blood under the skin during or after a blood draw called?
Hematoma
Which specialist would a patient with chronic kidney disease see?
Nephrologist
A patient weighs 110 pounds. How many kilograms does he weigh?
50
What does LMP stand for?
Last menstural period
What is another name for cholelithiasis?
Gallstones
Which schedule of drugs has no medical use?
Schedule 1
What is the correct angle of insertion for a straight needle?
15-30 degrees
Name the two types of aseptic techniques used in a healthcare setting.
The normal range for an adult's heart rate should be:
60-100 BPM
An apple with the skin on and whole grains would be a great source of this nutrient which aids in digestion.
FIBER
In which body quadrant would you find the appendix?
Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ)
The good effects of a medication, or the effects the provider prescribes them for, are:
Therapeutic effects.
What color stopper does the SST tube have?
Red-Gray Marble (tiger top)
What is the proper order to DON PPE?
Gown, Mask, Goggles, Gloves.
What are the thumping sounds heard during a blood pressure test called?
Korotkoff sounds
What is the recommended amount of water a person should drink in a day?
64-96 ounces (2-3 Liters)
Name 2 accessory organs in the Gastrointestinal System.
Liver, gallbladder, pancreas
You need 50 mg of Drug Z. You have 25 mg/ml. The patient weighs 125 pounds. How many ml of medication will you give?
2 mL
What is the last vein of choice in the ante-cubital space?
Basilic