Final Review

What does the term -epi mean?

Upon or on top of

In what section does an MA ask about a patient’s childhood illnesses?

Past medical history

Where can a pulse oximetry probe be placed?

Finger, ear, or toe

What is the most effective way of stopping the transmission of infection?

Hand washing

What is the average adult resting heart rate?

60-100 bpm

What is used to test for visual acuity?

Snellen chart

What is a patient encounter form/superbill?

A list of diagnoses, procedures, and charges for a patient’s visit

What are the 4 main parts of a superbill?

Provider information, patient information, service information, and additional information

What is preferred provider organization (PPO)?

A type of health insurance plan that is a managed care based

True or False: Proximal is close to the axis of the body?

True

What are S waves?

Depolarization of the left lateral ventricle

What are the characteristics of a good pulse?

Steady, bounding, and symmetrical

What is orthostatic hypotension?

A condition in which the patient’s blood pressure drops when changing positions

What is pulse pressure?

The difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings

What is a code grey?

An internal or external disaster

What is a colposcopy?

A medical diagnostic procedure to examine an illuminated, magnified view of the cervix and the tissues of the vagina and vulva

HIV patients are what?

Immunocompromised

What is the proper way to dispose of medication?

According to a facility’s best practice, whether that be on site or through a service. NEVER flush or throw it in the general trash

How many liters of blood are in the human body?

5

What is required of cold agglutinations?

They must be pre-warmed

What is the secondary pacemaker of the heart?

AV node

What is the autonomic division of the nervous system?

A component of the peripheral nervous system that regulates involuntary physiologic processes

What is it called when an EKG shows 65 bpm and has consistent R-to-R intervals?

Normal sinus rhythm

What is the afferent division of the peripheral nervous system?

Sensory impulses are carried from the periphery to the brain

What is the efferent division of the peripheral nervous system?

Motor impulses are carried from the brain to the periphery

What type of white blood cell would attack a flatworm parasite?

Eosinophils

What is the center for disease control and prevention (CDC)?

A federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services that is responsible for monitoring occupational safety and health and providing education and standards for public health

What happens when an MA uses the wrong size blood pressure cuff?

An inaccurate reading of blood pressure (If too small = hypertension, if too large = hypotension)

What is axillary?

Relating to the armpit

What is required from Medicare before a test or procedure can be done?

Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN)

What test is utilized for colorblindness?

Ishihara Test

What is peristalsis?

The muscular squeezing of the digestive tract to push food along the digestive system in the proper direction

True or False: Laten tuberculosis is asymptomatic?

True

What is the correct height of crutches for a patient?

Armrests should be 2-3 fingers below the axillae

What determines blood type?

Antigens on red blood cells

What color does Gram Positive bacteria stain?

Deep violet

What clinical laboratory section would test sedimentation rate?

Hematology

What gauge needle is typically used for intramuscular injections?

23-25

What is a loading dose?

The initial dose given at the start of medication therapy

What stage of development has individuals asking “Can I trust the world?”

Infancy

Applying a bandage from the farthest point of the trunk to the nearest is called?

Compression dressing

What does against medical advice (AMA)?

A type of discharge where a patient acknowledges they are removing themselves from care against the advice and judgement of the doctor

What is needed to maintain our biological existence?

Physiological needs such as air, water, food, sunlight, clothing, shelter, and sexual access

What is a jagged tracing of uneven peaks that do not follow a flat isoelectric line?

A seizure

Writing a note in a patient’s chart about their urine is called?

Objective information

What is included in a liver profile test?

ALP, AST, ALT, GGT, and bilirubin

What is used to determine the stages of cancer?

TNM staging system (tumor, node, metastasis)

What is mycology?

The study of fungi

What is suspected if you must draw a blood culture?

Septicemia, a condition where bacteria has entered the blood

Why would a patient be in dorsal lithotomy?

To examine the pelvic organs

What is premature atrial contraction?

An event that represents an early depolarization of the pacers disrupting what would otherwise be normal sinus rhythm

What is auscultation?

Listening with a stethoscope for wheezing, rubs, bowel sounds, bruits, rales, rhonchi, and other adventitious sounds

What is the source of infectious organisms known as?

A reservoir

What is hematopoiesis?

The production of blood cells in the marrow

If a PPD is placed on Monday at 2 p.m, when would it be read?

Wednesday 2 p.m to Thursday 2 p.m

What antiseptic is used for a capillary puncture?

70% isopropanol alcohol

What are the risk factors for a stroke?

Hypertension, smoking, uncontrolled diabetes, poor diet, obesity, physical inactivity, high LDL / low HDL cholesterol, atrial fibrillation, heart disease, untreated sickle cell disease

When a patient complains of pain and discomfort during a blood draw, what should the MA do?

Stop the blood draw immediately and try on another site when the patient is feeling better

What type of sterilization method is used for metal tools?

Steam sterilization

How long should a Holter monitor be worn for?

24 to 72 hours

If a patient is experiencing seizures, what type of doctor would treat them?

Neurologist

If a patient is complaining of stomach issues, what type of doctor would treat them?

Gastroenterologist

On an EKG, the x-axis measures what?

Time

How long does a patient need to fast before a glucose tolerance test?

10 hours

What is plasma?

The fluid portion of blood containing 90% water and 10% solutes

What does an asthma patient use to help monitor their rate of air movement in and our of the lungs?

Peak flow meter

What is the initial pacemaker of the heart?

SA node

True or False: A urine dipstick test is CLIA-waived?

True

True or False: An ABG test is CLIA-waived?

False

A culture sensitivity test collects what type of urine?

Clean catch specimen

A hemoccult test is used for what?

Detecting hidden blood in stool specimens

What color tube top is used for STAT labs?

Green

What is the normal pH of urine in a healthy patient?

6

What is apical pulse?

A pulse taken at the apex of the heart