Medical Assistant Study Guide 1

Failure to invert a tube that contains an additive can result in

microclot formation

hemolysis

destruction of red blood cells

lipemia

Excessive amount of fat in the blood

buffy coat

concentration of WBCs and platelets in sample

how many days do red blood cells normally live up to

120 days

which electrode is not used in EKG recording

right leg

poisoning manifestations

- diarrhea
- stomach pain
- high temperature
- chills
- loss of appetite
- headache

Hypertension manifestations

- diaphoresis
- fatigue
- muscle cramps
- headache
- dizziness

anxiety manifestations

- sweating
- tachycardia
- nausea
- muscle tension
- uneasiness
- dread

what is not considered a core body temperature

temporal and oral (is affected by external factors)

where does accessory digestion occur

liver, gallbladder, pancreas

ulcerative colitis

chronic inflammation of the colon with presence of ulcers on inner lining

Chrohn's disease (ileitis)

inflammatory bowel disease

atrial fibrillation

no organized contraction of the atria

pulse pressure

difference between systolic and diastolic pressure

pulse deficit

difference between the apical and peripheral pulse rates

bronchiscopy

diagnostic test/procedure that removes foreign bodies from airway

cytoscope

visual examination of the bladder and urethra

Down Syndrome

developmental and intellectual delays (extra 21 chromosome)

cerebral palsy

group of disorders affecting movement, balance, and posture (most common in children)

spina bifida

split spine (birth defect)

juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

age 16 and younger

recumbent

lying down

left lateral recumbent

lying on the left side

dorsal recumbent

lying face up, legs bent, feet flat

C1

atlas (nodding and rotation of head)

C2

axis (forms pivot for atlas)

C7

vertebra prominens (supports head and neck)

xiphoid

attachment for some abdominal muscles

parts of the sternum

manubrium, body, xiphoid process

Order of spinal vertebrae

cervical (C1-C7), thoracic(T1-T12), lumbar(L1-L5), sacrum & coccyx(S1-S5)

sickle cell anemia

abnormal hemoglobin

neutophils

first respondent, most abundant WBC

plasma

transports nutrients, hormones, proteins to body

fibrinogen

forms fibrin

fibrin

binds plasma proteins and platelets

elevated fibrinogens cause

increased blood clots

brainstem

regulates automatic functions

medulla oblongata

(part of brainstem) transmits signals between spinal cord and higher parts of brain AND controls heartbeat and respirations

cerebellum

maintains balance and posture

Diencephalon

- coordinates with endocrine system
- relays sensory and motor signals to cerebral cortex
- regulates circadian rhythm

Hippocampus

(located in temporal) learning and memory

circadian rhythm

sleep/wake cycle

gray additive

sodium fluoride and potassium oxalate

Shock Manifestations

- cool, clammy skin
- cyanosis
- tachycardia
- sudden drop in BP

Panic attack manifestations

- pounding heart
- sweating
- chills
- dyspnea
- tingly/ numb hands

Western Blot

a test that detects HIV antibodies and confirms the results of earlier EISA tests

ELISA

screening test to detect anti-HIV antibodies in the bloodstream

RUQ

liver, gallbladder, duodenum

RLQ

appendix, cecum, right ureter

LUQ

stomach, spleen, pancreas

anemia

lack of healthy RBCs

infection is noted by a presence of

leukocytes

bilirubin

produced by liver, helps digest food

ketones

fatty acid made by liver; drives metabolism and supports muscle function

protein

repairs and builds tissue

whirlpool fall

muscoskeletal relaxation (hydrotherapy)

a cane should be used on which side of the body

strong side

IM injections in children are administered on the

vastus lateralis

deltoid

used for vaccinations

panic disorder manifestations

- sense of danger
- tachycardia
- sweating
- trembling
- SOB
- hot flashes

OCD manifestations

- fear of dirt contamination
- difficulty tolerating uncertainty

ADHD manifestations

- impulsiveness
- disorganized
- trouble multitasking
- poor planning
- intolerance

what mineral is needed to make hemoglobin in RBC

iron

iodine

makes thyroid hormones

calcium

bones and teeth, nerve and muscle function, blood clotting

potassium

fluid balance, muscle contractions muscle, nerve and heart

magnesium

metabolism and muscle contractions

bariatrics

treatment of obesity

what position is used to evaluate reflexes

sitting

the medical record belongs to

medical facility

what filing system provides most privacy

numerical

shielding a patient from experiencing full consequences of actions or behavior

enabling

supressing

completely blocking experience from awareness

anxiety disorders

panic disorders, PTSD

affective disorders

mood disorders (depression, bipolar)

forms of psychosis

affects the way your brain processes info (hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking)

NPO

no food or fluid by mouth

POL

Physician's Office Laboratory (a designated room in the doctor's office where lab procedures and tests are done by qualified persons)

urochrome

end product of protein metabolism (gives urine color)

nitrite

determines bacterial infection

Urobilinogen

byproduct of bilirubin

foley catheter

longterm use

straight catheter

plastic one time use

curved catheter

easier to maneuver (used when difficulty with straight catheter)

hematocrit

volume of packed RBCs

erythrocyte count

Trichomoniasis vaginalis

Most common urine parasite (STD)

Staphylococcus aureus

bacteria (abscess, furuncles, cellulitis)

ICD codes are mandated by

HIPPA

AMA

American Medical Association

fraud

act of deception used to take advantage of entity

liability

being responsible for something

A charge slip is also known as

Superbill (bills insurance directly)

out guide

file that has been taken out of filing

How many well-baby examinations are needed in an infant's first year?

7

at what age do infants sit and creep on hands and knees

9 months

5 months

sits with support

moist heat treatment

hot compress

complete physical exam

30-60 minutes