Matters of the heart rate and blood pressure
Where pulse is taken on an adult
Radial pulse
What is listening with a stethoscope called?
Auscultation
Supine
How many inches are in 5 feet 8 inches?
68 inches
What is something you would do at the end of each day as a MA?
Disinfect the work area and stock the exam rooms
When taking blood pressure, what is the first sound?
Systolic pressure
What is a normal pulse oximeter reading?
Above 95%
Seated at a 45 degree angle
Semi-fowlers
weight in kg/height in m squared
BMI
Barrier equipment used to prevent exposure to blood and bodily fluids
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
What pulse site is used in emergencies/CPR?
Carotid
What is a normal adult respiratory rate?
12-20
Position for female pelvic exams
Lithotomy
Measurement for children with height and weight
Head circumference
What two identifiers do we use for proper identification?
Name and date of birth
What are the five phases of articular relaxation when taking a manual blood pressure?
Korotkoff sounds
Where do you obtain an axillary temperature?
under the arm
Laying on left side with right leg at 90 degree angle
Sims
How many pounds are in a kilogram?
2.2 lbs
Adverse reaction caused by an antigen/antibody response
Allergy
What is an average heart rate for a newborn?
120-160
What is another term for fever?
Pyrexia
Legs elevated above head
Trendelenburg
Pediatric measurements for children up to 3, visual representation of growth.
Growth charts
"Please tell me why you are coming in today"
Chief complaint