BHCW summurative

What is the primary function of a hospital?

acute care, emergency services, and inpatient medical treatment.

What is a long-term care facility?

assistance and care for elderly or disabled patients

What are the primary duties of a Medical Lab Assistant?

Collecting specimens, processing samples, maintaining equipment, and infection control.

What does the Patient's Bill of Rights guarantee regarding medical treatment?

The right to refuse treatment, obtain informed consent, and receive confidential care.

What is a key right of a resident in a long-term care facility?

The right to self-determination, privacy, and freedom from chemical or physical restraints.

What is the role of a Phlebotomist?

Drawing blood specimens for laboratory testing and analysis.

What does a Radiologic Technologist do?

Performs diagnostic imaging procedures such as X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans.

What is the main duty of a Physical Therapist?

Helps patients maintain and recover physical mobility and strength.

What is the function of a Medical Records Technician?

Manages and secures patient health records and medical coding data

What is the role of a Respiratory Therapist?

Evaluates and treats patients with breathing disorders

What does an Occupational Therapist do?

Helps patients develop, recover, and improve skills for daily living and working.

What is the normal medical range for adult resting heart rate (pulse)?

60 to 100 beats per minute.

What is the normal blood pressure range for a healthy adult?

Less than 120 over 80 millimeters of mercury (mmHg).

What is the normal respiratory rate for a resting adult?

12 to 20 breaths per minute.

What is the normal core body temperature range in Celsius?

36.5 to 37.5 degrees Celsius.

What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system and its specialist?

Transports blood, oxygen, and nutrients; managed by a cardiologist.

What is the function of the respiratory system and its medical specialist?

Exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide; managed by a pulmonologist.

What does the nervous system do and who is its specialist?

Controls body activities and coordinates responses; managed by a neurologist.

What is the role of the digestive system and its specialist?

Breaks down food and absorbs nutrients; managed by a gastroenterologist.

What is the function of the urinary system and its specialist?

Eliminates wastes and regulates fluid balance; managed by a nephrologist.

What is the function of the skeletal system and its medical specialist?

Provides structural support and protection; managed by an orthopedist.

What is the role of the muscular system and its specialist?

Enables movement and generates heat; managed by a physiatrist or orthopedist.

What is the function of the integumentary system and its specialist?

Protects against external hazards and regulates temperature; managed by a dermatologist.

What does the endocrine system do and who is its specialist?

Regulates body activities through hormone production; managed by an endocrinologist.

What is the role of the lymphatic/immune system and its specialist?

Fights infection and maintains fluid balance; managed by an immunologist.

What is the function of the reproductive system and its specialist?

Produces offspring; gynecologist.

cocci

Spherical or round-shaped bacteria.

bacilli

Rod-shaped bacteria.

spirilla

Spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria.

What are the six components of the chain of infection?

Infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host.

What are the primary types of Personal Protective Equipment used in a medical lab?

Gloves, gowns, face masks, face shields, goggles,

What is the role of OSHA in healthcare?

Ensures safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing workplace standards.

What is the function of the CDC?

Protects public health and safety through the control and prevention of disease.

What does the FDA regulate in healthcare?

Ensures the safety and efficacy of drugs, medical devices, and biological products.

What is the purpose of The Joint Commission (TJC)?

Accredits and certifies healthcare organizations to improve healthcare quality and safety.

What are standard precautions in healthcare?

Infection prevention practices, PPE for contact with blood and bodily fluids

What are transmission-based precautions?

infection control measures for patients known or suspected to be infected with pathogens.

What are biological hazards in a medical laboratory?

Infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites that can cause disease.

What does the 'S' stand for in a SOAP note and what does it entail?

Subjective, detailing the patient's symptoms, personal history, and chief complaint in their own words.

What does the 'O' stand for in a SOAP note and what does it entail?

Objective, containing measurable and observable data such as vital signs, lab results, and physical exam findings.

What does the 'A' stand for in a SOAP note and what does it entail?

Assessment, providing the medical diagnosis, professional evaluation, or differential diagnosis of the patient's condition.

What does the 'P' stand for in a SOAP note and what does it entail?

Plan, outlining the course of treatment, medications, further testing, and patient education.

What does the directional term 'anterior' mean?

toward the front

What does 'posterior' mean?

toward the back

What does 'superior' mean?

Toward the upper body

What does 'inferior' mean?

toward the lower part of the body

What does 'proximal' mean in anatomy?

Closest to

What does 'distal' mean in anatomy?

away from

What does 'medial' mean?

Toward the midline of the body.

What does 'lateral' mean?

Away from

What is the formula to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?

Multiply the Celsius temperature by 9/5 and add 32.

What is the medical name for the collarbone?

Clavicle.

What is the medical name for the upper arm bone?

Humerus.

What is the medical name for the breastbone?

Sternum.

What is the medical name for the kneecap?

Patella

What is the medical name for the jawbone?

Mandible.

What is the medical name for the thigh bone?

Femur.

What is the medical name for the shin bone?

Tibia.

What is the medical name for the shoulder blade?

Scapula.

Pulse site located on the side of the head, superior and lateral to the eye

Temporal

Pulse site located in the neck, lateral to the trachea

Carotid

Pulse site located at the fifth intercostal space at the left midclavicular line

Apical

Pulse site located in the antecubital fossa on the inner aspect of the elbow

Brachial

Pulse site located on the thumb side of the wrist

Radial

Pulse site located in the groin region inferior to the inguinal ligament

Femoral

Pulse site located behind the knee

Popliteal

Pulse site located on the inner side of the ankle, posterior to the medial malleolus

Posterior tibial

Pulse site located on the top (dorsum) of the foot

Dorsalis pedis

Abscess

collection of pus within body tissue

Bradycardia

An abnormally slow heart rate

Benign

tumor, or growth that is non-cancerous

Edema

Swelling caused by fluid

Embolus

An unattached mass, such as a blood clot or air bubble

Atrial fibrillation

An irregular and very rapid heart rhythm

Ischemia

An decreased blood supply to an organ or tissue

Malignant

cancerous tumor

Myocardial infarction

A heart attack

PRN

as needed

Sepsis

the body's response to an infection.

Sublingual

under the tongue

Airborne precautions

N95 mask and negative-pressure rooms

Bloodborne precautions

Safety practices and common PPEs