Medical Terminology
Pain
HIPAA primarily protects the:
Privacy and security of patients' health information
Primary function of the skeletal system:
Provide support and structure to the body
What does SOAP stand for?
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
How can you make sure a walker is properly sized?
Handles are at wrist level when arms are straight. Elbows slightly bent when being used.
anter/o
To act in the best interest of the patient
Beneficence
Body system responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon
Respiratory System
When taking a patient's pulse, what artery is used in the wrist?
Radial artery
When guarding a patient during gait training, the therapist or technician should typically stand
Slightly behind and to the weaker side of the patient
dys-
abnormal, bad, difficult
Informed consent
Patient voluntary agreeing to a treatment after understanding the risks, benefits, and alternatives
Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body?
Left ventricle
What is a deductible in health insurance?
The amount you must pay out-of-pocket before your insurance company starts to pay
A cane should be held on which side of the body?
-lysis
breakdown, destruction
What should you do if a patient refuses a recommended treatment?
Document the refusal and inform supervising therapist
The central nervous system consists of the:
Brain and spinal cord
Contact information, work experience, and education/relevant skills are all that should be included in what?
Resume
The handgrip of crutches should be adjusted so that the elbow of the patient is at:
30 degrees
hypo-
low, below normal
Refusing treatment and receiving information about their care is part of the....
Patient's Bill of Rights
The endocrine system's main function is:
Secreting hormones to regulate bodily functions
What is the difference between medicare and medicaid?
Medicare is a federally funded program for people 65 and older (and younger individuals with disabilities). Medicaid is a joint federal and state program to help low-income individuals and families afford healthcare
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