Positions
Used for orthopnea and dyspnea
Fowlers
When taking a tympanic temp on a child, the MA should
Pull the earlobe down and back
This infectious agent can be treated with an antibiotic
What is a bacteria
Essential for life
What is water
In a medical terminology word, prefixes are found
what is the beginning of the word
Position for syncope and shock
Trendelenburg
A patient is measured at 70 inches. How tall are they?
What is 5 feet 10 inches
This infectious agent needs a host in order to survive
What is a parasite
Helps prevent constipation
What is fiber
In a medical terminology word, suffixes are found
What is the end of the word
Lithotomy
Normal respiration's for a newborn
What is 30-50
What conditions need to be present for the the growth of a microorganism?
What is temp, moisture, pH, nutrients, oxygen
Storage form of fuel that is used as a back up to carbs
What are fats
electro and cardio
The position used for colonoscopies
Sims
When performing an apical pulse, where should the stethoscope be placed?
What is the 5th intercostal space.
These infectious agents travel on lice, and ticks
What is Rickettsia
Sodium, potassium are examples of there nutrients
Electrolytes
Means having low blood pressure
What is hypotensive
Supine
The American Heart Associates classifies a normal adult BP as
100/119
60/79
Candidia albacans, ring worm are examples of this infectious agent
What are fungus
What are carbohydrates
Means having high levels of sugar in the blood