Assisting with ENT
term that means to rinse
What is irrigate?
is the tracing or recording of electrical activity as it moves through the heart
What is electrocardiogram?
refers to the patient's physical condition at the time of the spirometry test
What is Clinical Status?
Taking five or more medications simultaneously
What is polypharmacy?
Many medications prescribed for pediatric patients are in
What is liquid form?
term that means eardrum
What is Myringa?
Chest leads V1 are placed
What is at the 4th intercostal space, right sternal border?
a noninvasive test that measures the ability of the lungs to exhale
What is Spirometry?
generic name for the brand name drug Motrin
What is Ibuprofen?
primary advantage of medications administered via the inhaled route
What is they are quickly absorbed from the respiratory system into the bloodstream?
assisting a visually impaired patient, the medical assistant should always
What is face the patient while speaking?
V3 leads are placed
What is midway between V2 and V4
ideal position for a patient undergoing spirometry testing
What is sitting upright with feet flat on the floor?
The agency that ensures that human drugs are safe and effective and that these products are honestly, accurately, and informatively represented to the public
What is the FDA?
has established specific guidelines regarding the disposal of contaminated needles and syringes
What is OSHA?
a medical assistant use a Snellen chart
To test distance acuity
purpose of exercise tolerance testing
What is to reveal symptoms that are not obvious on a resting ECG?
measure the amount of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH of the blood
Arterial blood gases
ingredients of generic drugs are required to be bioequivalent to related brand name drugs
What is active ingredients?
Concerns related to a needlestick injury include exposure to
What is HIV and hepatitis B?
A medical assistant who is testing a patient for near vision acuity should
What is ensure the Jaeger card is 14-16 inches from the patient?
The amount of air that can be forcibly exhaled after a normal exhale is
What is expiratory reserve volume (ERV)?
delivers medication directly to deeper areas in the lungs through a fine aerosol mist that is inhaled
What is nebulizer?
Medications that are only available through a physician, physician's assistant, or advanced practice nurse
What is prescription drugs?
considered the safest site for IM injections, especially in children or small individuals
What is Vastus lateralis muscle?