Module 1
What does "DO" stand for
Doctor of Osteopathic medicine
What is contained in the abdominal cavity of the body
Within the abdomen and houses several major organs such as the stomach, liver, gallbladder, and intestines
What are the 2 main ways to identify a patient
Name and DOB
what is telehealth?
a type of service that uses video calling and other technologies to help health care providers provide patient care to a remote location, such as the patient’s home, instead of at a medical facility.
when is surgical asepsis used?
when sterility of supplies and the immediate environment is required, as in surgical procedures.
What is the difference between an LPN and an RN
LPN's only have one year of schooling and are more limited in their scope of practice
RN's must complete more schooling and have a much broader scope of practice
What is made of phospholipids and proteins surrounding the cell
Plasma Membrane
how many pulse points are in the body?
9
What is an advantage of electronic prescriptions?
it reduces the risk of prescriptions being lost, stolen, or changed
what is an endoscopy
viewing of the stomach of ulcers
What describes the process for obtaining a medical license from one state based on requirements being met in another state?
Reciprocity
how many regions are there in the body
9 regions
Common depression symptoms
Difficulty going to sleep, staying asleep, or getting up in the morning, Profound sadness and fatigue, Change in appetite, Loss of energy
what is a compounding medication?
a medication from a mixture of two or more ingredients
what type of suture would be used for a deep wound on someones scalp?
surgical staples
What are 5 different types of patient care settings?
Primary Care Clinics, Specialty Care Clinics, Home Health, Mobile Health Units, Hospice
What are 3 different planes of the body?
Sagittal plane, Transverse plane, Frontal plane
Common anxiety symptoms
Heightened ability to observe or make connections, Difficulty focusing on details, A sense of panic, Irritability, Feeling cold, sweaty, Heart palpitations, Shortness of breath
what types of care can you get through telehealth?
wellness visits, dermatology, eye exams, nutrition counseling, mental health counseling, urgent care conditions
what would be the first step for an MA in an emergency, over the phone situation?
Gather critical information, such as the patients name, location, and contact information
What kind of patient is receiving inpatient care?
A patient who goes to hospice for end-of-life care.
Plasma membrane, Cytoplasm, Nucleus, Nuclear membrane, Nucleolus, Mitochondria, Ribosomes, Endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus
what are the 3 most common pulse points in the body
the radial pulse, the brachial pulse, and carotid
what type of patients would benefit most from telehealth
patients that have difficulty with transportation, bed-bound patients, or patients in rural areas
first aid is the main treatment for what injury?
shock, seizures, burns, posioning, fractures, wounds, and temporary altercations