Ccma final review

S wave

Depolarization of left lateral ventricle

orthostatic hypotension

low blood pressure that occurs upon standing up

pulse pressure

difference between systolic and diastolic pressure

autonomic nervous system

Alters the pace rate of the heart based on body's needs

Ishihara test

test for color blindness

ABN

Advanced Beneficiary Notice

Peristalsis

Food moves through your digestive system by waves of muscle contractions called __________.

Esonophils

Attacks multicellular parasites

asymptomatic

without symptoms

Transcription

synthesis of an RNA molecule from a DNA template

Mycology

study of fungi

TNM

tumor-node-metastasis

paracrine secretions

chemical messengers that diffuse through the tissue fluids to stimulate nearby target cells

Urine pH range/average

6

aerophagia

excessive swallowing of air

peak flow meter

a handheld device often used to test those with asthma, COPD, and chronic bronchitis to measure how quickly the patient can expel air

Nonmaleficence

First do no harm

stool occult blood

chemical test of a stool specimen to detect the presence of blood

daughter cells

new cells produced by cell division

Workplace Practices

Controls put into place by the employer to reduce/prevent transmission of BBP. Proper handwashing Proper disposal of contaminated needles No eating, drinking, smoking or applying cosmetics/contact lenses in lab area No mouth pipetting of specimens Isolation procedures

Gram's idodineStaining

(mordant) causes the crystal violet to form large crystals in the peptidoglycan (fixative)

neuropathy

disease of the nerves

ischemia

lack of blood flow

Snellen chart

used to measure visual acuity

Nosocomial

hospital acquired infection

septicemia

growth of bacteria in the blood

reservoir

source of infection

SOMR

Source oriented medical record

Auscultation

listening to sounds within the body

Hematopoiesis

formation of blood cells in the long bones

Loading dose

use of a higher dose than what is usually used for treatment to allow the drug to reach the critical concentration sooner

How is blood type determined?

by the presence or absence of specific surface antigens in red blood cell plasma membranes

Colposcopy

visual examination of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope

atrioventricular (AV) node

secondary pacemaker of the heart, located in the right atrial wall near the tricuspid valve

Average pints of blood

5

immunocompromised

having an impaired immune system

CBC

complete blood count. Number one test ordered

Homeostasis

process by which organisms maintain a relatively stable internal environment

Cold agglutinins

Antibodies produced in response to atypical pneumonia must be kept at 37c

Code Grey means:

Internal or external disaster

Hematology Department

study of blood and blood forming tissues

Loading dose

use of a higher dose than what is usually used for treatment to allow the drug to reach the critical concentration sooner

Auscultation

listening to sounds within the body

neurologist

A physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the nervous system.

neuropathy

Tingling and dumbness in the extremities

Westergren sedimentation rate

standard laboratory test to determine the rate of settling of red blood cells in anticoagulated blood; procedure designed by Alf Westergren, a Swedish physician born in 1891

Nonmaleficence

do no harm

aerophagia

the excessive swallowing of air while eating or drinking, and is a common cause of gas in the stomach

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, self-actualization

ALT

alanine aminotransferase (liver enzyme)

Peristalsis

Involuntary waves of muscle contraction that keep food moving along in one direction through the digestive system.

Axillary

pertaining to the armpit

CMP

comprehensive metabolic panel. 14 tests combined in one.

What test requires warm handling of the specimen?

cold agglutinins

Childhood illnesses should be noted where in the PT hx interview?

Past medical history

Number one way to prevent the spread of infection?

Handwashing

Antigens on red blood cells determines?

Blood type

Color of gram positive bacteria

violet/purple

What is a loading dose of medications?

Dose given to get meds in therapeutic range quickly

Proper patient position for gynecological exam?

dorsal lithotomy

Hematopoiesis

formation of blood cells

Expected range for adults resting heart rate?

60-100 BPM

What is auscultation?

Listening with a stethoscope to body sounds

Cardiac event that shows early depolarization of pacers

Premature atria contraction

What is septicemia?

blood poisoning caused by bacteria

What is nosocomial?

hospital acquired infection

What is an autoclave?

steam sterlization

What type of provider treats patients with seizure disorders?

Neurologist

Visual acuity testing is called?

snellen

What is a patient encounter form?

a summary based on interaction between a provider & pt & treatment plan established during a specific visit

Plus at apex of the heart is?

Apical

What agency accredits hospitals?

J-Co

What is qod abbreviation for?

every other day

What is ischemia?

reduced blood flow

What is neuropathy?

tingling and numbness of hands or feet

Most common PPE for MA's

non-sterile gloves

Cervical cancer can be caused by what virus?

Human papilloma virus

What does proximal mean?

Closer to axis

AIDET stands for

acknowledge, introduce, duration, explanation, thank you

Normal PH of healthy adults urine?

6.0

What is paracrine secretion?

glands that secrete messenger molecules that affect nearby cells

What does TNM staging stand for?

tumor, nodes, metastasis

Mycology is the study of

Fungi

What are physiological needs?

food, water, warmth, rest

What is defensive emotions?

Aggresive

What does ALT stand for?

alanine aminotransferase

What is transcription?

The process of making RNA from DNA

What is a latent infection?

A Persistent Infection in which Symptoms come and go

What is peristalsis?

The muscle contractions which move food along the digestive system

What is an Ishihara test?

test for color blindness

Peripheral nervous system is broken down into what two divisions?

afferent and efferent

What is pulse pressure?

difference between systolic and diastolic pressure

What is orthostatic hypotension?

A drop in blood pressure due to a sudden change of posture.

What is a BMP used to assess?

Electrolytes (Na + K), Renal function (BUN + Creat), Glucose

What is the pacemarker of the heart?

sinoatrial node