CCMA Exam Domains 1 and 2: Leftovers

Scope of practice of a MD

Allopathic providers. Diagnose, provide tx, perform procedures and write rx

Scope of practice of a DO

Complete requirements like those of MDs. In addition, they use osteopathic practices to treat pts

Scope of practice of PA

practice medicine under the direction of MD or DO but can make clinical decisions

Scope of practice of an NP

provide basic pt care services, diagnosing and prescribing rx for common illnesses. Require advanced training beyond RN and extensive clinical experience

Allied health professionals

Med lab techs (diagnostic testing and other specimen), medical receptionists, occupational therapists, pharmacy techs, PTs, radiology techs

What are the rights of medication administration?

The right…drug, patient, dosage, time, route, technique, documentation

Frontal/coronal plane

vertical plane dividing body into anterior and posterior

Median/mid sagittal plane

vertical plane traveling through the midline

Sagittal/lateral plane

vertical plane dividing body into left and right

Transverse plane

horizontal plane dividing body into upper and lower sections

Dietary needs for patients with Diabetes

Goal of a healthy diet for a person who has diabetes is to control blood sugar levels.

General guidelines:

• several, small nutrient dense meals throughout the day

• Avoiding foods high in sugars

• Limiting high carb foods

• More fiber to help break down carbs

Dietary needs for kidney disease

Diet is helpful for early CKD, whereas medication comes in handy for later stage CKD.

• Limit salt/sodium intake to control BP

• Be cautious with protein

• Eat heart healthy foods

• Minimize phosphorus intake bc as kidney function decreases, filtering out phosphorus does too

• Control potassium

Dietary needs for Celiac Disease

Avoiding foods containing gluten like wheat, barley, and rye, as well as certain alcohols. and be aware of cross contact

9 body quadrants and regions (from top left to bottom right)

Right hypochondriac, epigastric, left hypochondriac, right lumbar, umbilical, left lumbar, right iliac, hypogastric, left iliac