Let's Talk Terminology
Adipose tissue is made of which of the following?
Fat Cells
The P wave of an ECG indicates
atrial contraction
Which leads represent the anterior part of the heart?
V3 and V4
Which of the following is the chemical symbol for iron?
Fe
What is the structure that closes and seals off the lower airway during swallowing?
Epiglottis
The prefix "brady-" means which of the following?
Slow
Where should the V4 electrode be placed on the body?
left midclavicular line, 5th intercostal space
Korotkoff sounds are evaluated by which of the following procedures?
Determining Blood Pressure
What does Fx mean?
Fracture
Which organ is located beneath the diaphragm in the left upper quadrant of the abdominal cavity?
Spleen
Which of the following terms means drainage from the nose?
Rhinorrhea
A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation. What action should the medical assistant take FIRST?
Call for help and begin CPR
A medical assistant is obtaining vital signs from an adult patient during an exam. Which artery should they use to palpate the patient's pulse?
Radial
KUB
kidney, ureters, bladder
The point at which an impulse is transmitted from one neuron to another neuron?
Synapse
The prefix pertaining to fingernail is which of the following terms?
Onych-
Which of the following rhythms identified on an ECG prompts the medical assistant to notify the provider immediately?
ventricular fibrillation
What are the 5 sites for obtaining temperature?
Oral, tympanic/aural, temporal, rectal, axillary
"K" is the chemical symbol for which of the following substances?
Potassium
This electrical pulse is known as the "natural pacemaker" that establishes the heart's basic rhythm and rate:
Sinoatrial (SA) node
The patient's complaint of painful menstrual periods will be documented in the medical record as which of the following?
Dysmenorrhea
What should the MA have the patient do when they have Parkinson's tremors and are getting an ECG?
Have the patient place their hands under their buttocks.
When should the carotid artery be used to obtain a pulse?
During cardiac arrest/CPR
What is the abbreviation for the process of matching blood?
T&C (type and cross)
What condition is characterized by the presence of kidney stones (renal calculi)?
Nephrolithiasis