HIPAA
Why is informed consent important to maintain proper patient care?
Answers may vary (Answer receives point under the teacher's discretion).
What are the vital signs that are typically taken?
1. Blood pressure
2. Temperature
3. Pulse
4. Respirations
Identify the following medical terminology:
a. -centisis
b. -osis
c. nephr-
1. surgical puncture
2. Condition
3. Kidney
What is cultural competence?
What does SOAP notes stand for?
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan.
What does HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act
1. Patient X has a blood pressure of 120/80. What does the numerator represent and what does the denominator represent
120 - systole
80 - diastole
1. What is the definition of pericarditis?
2. What is the definition of pericardiocentesis?
(This was from our Harris Health Lesson!)
1. Inflammation of the pericardium
2. Surgical procedure to remove excess fluid surrounding the pericardial sac (a thin membrane surrounding the heart).
What is required for a health professions student to wear on a daily basis in a hospital/clinical environment (for a DeBakey student)?
List 7.
Ceil blue scrubs, all white tennis shoes, lab coat, minimal makeup, no nail polish unless it is clear, hair pulled back, no perfume/cologne, and no dangling/large jewelry.
What are two examples of anticoagulants that we went over in class?
1. Heparin
2. Warfarin
What are clearinghouses?
A clearinghouse is an intermediary that facilitates secure electronic data exchange between healthcare providers and payers (insurance companies).
a) What is considered normal temperature for adults?
b) What is the "sliding scale" for normal blood pressure?
c) What is the normal number of breaths per minute for infants?
1. 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit/37 degrees Celsius.
2. 110/70 or 120/80
3. 24-40 breaths per minute.
What is the meaning of the following acronyms?
a) D/C
b) NKA
c) OJ
a) Discharge/Discontinue
b) No Known Allergies
c) Orange Juice
Who was Dax Cowart and what did we advocate for?
Dax Cowart was a patient that received debilitating injuries from a propane gas explosion and lost his hands and his eyes. He was an attorney that fights for patients' rights, especially for them to have AUTONOMY for their own medical decisions.
What is the function of the medication clonodine?
Clonidine lowers blood pressure (It is used to teach hypertension).
What is the difference between the Privacy Rule and Security Rule?
Privacy Rule involves keeping a patient's information confidential, and to only share that information with the patient's consent (specifically involves Patient Health Information/PHI).
However, the Security Rule involves keeping a patient's electronic patient health information safe (ePHI). It involves technical, administrative, and physical safeguards.
1. What is the device used to measure blood pressure?
2. What is the device used to measure temperature?
3. What is the device for hearing heartbeats?
1. Sphygmomanometer
2. Thermometer
3. Stethoscope
Identify the medical term for the following conditions:
a. Inflammation of the skin
b. Surgical incision of the skull.
c. Enlargement of the liver
a. Dermatitis (derm - skin; it's - inflammation)
b. Craniotomy (crani - skull; otomy - surgical incision).
c. Hepatomegaly
1. What is the importance of cultural humility?
2. Provide an example of cultural humility in use as well.
1. It fosters trusting relationships by encouraging lifelong reflection, acknowledging personal biases, and treating others with respect and openness to reduce power differences.
2. Answers may vary.
a) CXR
b) TPN
c) BONUS: OOOTTAFVGHAH ( Hint: Cranial nerves )
a) Chest X-ray
b) Total Parental Nutrition
c) Olfactory (I), Optic (II), Oculomotor (III), Trochlear (IV), Abducens (V), Facial (VI), Vestibulocochlear (VII), Glossopharyngeal (VIII), Accessory (IX), Hypoglossa (X), Hypoglossal (XI), Abducens (XII)
What is the difference between malpractice and medical negligence?
Medical negligence is an honest mistake or an unintentional failure to meet the standard of care that can cause harm to patients.
Medical malpractice is a more egregious form of negligence that involves a CONSCIOUS disregard for proper procedure, that causes harm.
List EVERY step needed to take a patient's blood pressure.
(Steps may vary in order, but not significantly...)
1. Greet the patient and identify yourself to the patient.
2. Ask the patient for consent to take their blood pressure.
3. Ask for their preferred arm (typically the patient's non-dominant arm).
4. Place the sphygmomanometer on the patient's arm with the artery line (arrow) pointing to the brachial artery tightly (but not unbearable).
5. Afterwards, make sure the valve is closed before pumping the bulb.
6. After the valve is closed and the cuff is wrapped around the arm, you can begin pumping the bulb.
7. Pump the bulb up to 160-180, then start to gently release the bulb.
8. The first sound heard is the systolic pressure, and when the sound stops, that is the diastolic pressure.
9. Record, write down in chart, and inform the patient of their blood pressure.
10. Remove the device and complete other vital signs and/or notify the patient that the physician will meet with them shortly.
1. Describe the process of a balloon angioplasty (LIST ALL STEPS)
2. What is plaque made out of?
3. What are the symptoms of a heart attack (List 5).
1. a) A small incision in the groin or arm and a catheter is inserted into the arm.
b) The catheter is guided using an X-ray imaging.
c) A small balloon is attached to the end of the catheter and is inserted into the artery.
d) The balloon is inflated to widen the artery and then it is removed.
e) In some cases, a stent may be placed in the artery to keep the artery open after the balloon is removed.
2. Fats (cholesterol & triglycerides) and cell debris; Only stating cholesterol will earn the point).
3. Wheezing, anxiety, radiating pain in arms, shortness of breath (SOB), jaw tightening (answers may vary)
If you witness anything abnormal including unexplained injuries, issues with patients, etc. What is the first thing you do?
IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY YOUR SUPERVISOR
1. What is MONA?
(This was discussed in the Harris Health Lesson regarding treatment for a heart attack).
2. What is the function of aspirin?
1. Morphine, Oxygen, Nitroglycerin, and Aspirin.
2. Aspirin is an anti-platelet that allows the formation of blood clots.