Degree/Licensure
This degree is awarded from a career/technical school or community college after completion of a prescribed two year course
What is an associate's degree?
This individual is responsible for preparing patients for examinations, taking vital signs/medical histories and assist with procedures and treatments.
What is a medical assistant?
The most frequently used position.
What is semi fowler's?
Device used to check blood pressure.
What is a sphygmomanometer?
An individual would receive this degree after an additional 1 or more years beyond a bachelor's degree.
What is a master's degree?
This individual practices under a dentist and is responsible for removing stains and deposits from the teeth.
What is a dental hygienist?
Your patient needs a urinary catheter and the bed does not have stirrups. Place the patient in this position.
What is dorsal recumbent?
Technique used to feel various parts of the body.
What is palpation?
This degree must be completed in order to practice as a medical doctor.
What is a doctorate degree?
This individual places special emphasis on the nervous, muscular and skeletal systems and the relationship between the body, mind and emotions.
What is a doctor of osteopathic medicine? (or doctor of osteopathic)
A patient's blood pressure is dropping and you are awaiting orders to administer blood or fluids to your patient. To help improve the patient's condition, you could put your patient in this position.
What is trendelenburg?
A mother suspects her son is colorblind. This test should be performed at his next doctor's visit.
What is the ishihara method?
This usually requires that a person complete an approved educational program, pass a state board test, and maintain certain standards.
What is licensure?
This person must understand and know every piece of surgical equipment. They are responsible for passing instruments and supplies to the surgeon.
What is a surgical technologist?
To administer an enema, the patient should be prepared in this position.
What is left lateral? (sim's)
Frequently performed to detect cancer of the cervix or reproductive organs.
What is a pap smear (test)?
A school/organization must have this to ensure that the program of study meets the established quality competency standards.
What is accreditation?
A doctor wishes to specialize in cardiology. This must be completed first in order for he/she to practice in this specialty.
What is a board certification?
A patient reports to the emergency room with respiratory distress and oxygen saturation at 89%. This is the best way to position the patient to improve breathing.
What is high fowler's?
You are the medical assistant responsible for preparing the exam room for a general exam. All of these devices are needed.
What is a laryngeal mirror, ophthalmoscope, otoscope, percussion (Reflex) hammer, sphygmomanometer, and stethoscope?