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Na+

135-145 mEq/L

soiled linen

should be double bagged

LUQ organs

stomach, left kidney, spleen, colon, pancreas

Scabies are caused by

mites and when treating them CMA should wear gown

Purpose of epinephrine

in local anesthesia reduces bleeding at site

EKG leads

are to be disinfected with alcohol 70%

Anorexia Nervosa (AN)

an eating disorder in which an irrational fear of weight gain leads people to starve themselves(excessive exercise)

Transdermal patches need to be

rotated

Notice of Privacy Practices

a document that informs patients of their rights as outlined under HIPAA and how they will be used by the office

6 years old average heart rate

70-100 bpm

providing culturally complete care

examine personal religious cultural values and belief biase

RLQ (organs found within)

area encompassing portions of the large and small intestines, the right ureter, and the right ovary and uterine tube in women or the right spermatic duct in men, cecum and appendix

Infants who become unresponsive

Start CPR

hospice care

treatment of the terminally ill in their own homes, or in special hospital units or other facilities, with the goal of helping them to die comfortably, without pain and managing comfort

RUQ organs

liver, gallbladder, duodenum, head of pancreas, right kidney and adrenal, hepatic flexure of colon, part of ascending and transverse colon

buccal

cavity making up side of cheek used for fast pain relief

water soluable vitamins are

B and C, niacin and folate

CLIA-waived tests

tests that provide simple, unvarying results and require a minimum amount of judgment and interpretation (Rapid Stress Test, Influenza A, )

CMS-1500 form

the standard form used by health-care providers to bill for services, including disease state management services. (must include ICD 10 code)

Accountable Care Organization (ACO)

An organization of healthcare providers accountable for the quality, cost, and overall care of Medicare beneficiaries who are assigned and enrolled in the traditional fee-for-service program

The cardiac electrical impulse normally begins spontaneously in the SA node because

it's the natural pacemaker

Miner surgery clean up like instruments are

Instruments that come into contact with the skin should be sanitized first

performing an EKG on a pt that is a Bilateral knee amputation where do you place the ekg leads

apply to lower abdomen

Occupation should be added to EMR under

Pt. demographics section

Einthoven's triangle

the leads between the three limb electrodes "standard lead I, II and III" referring to the two arm electrodes and the left leg electrode.

Performing TB skin test is performed by

using the indermal injection going under the epidermal layer of the skin

Cerebrum

largest part of the brain

Psoriasis

chronic skin condition producing red lesions covered with silvery scales

when cholesterol lab is being drawn, what is the most important question to ask pt.

have them been NPO for 12 hours

urtacaria

hives

Epinephrine

is used at injection site to stop bleeding

heparin should be given

slowly using subcu 1/2 inch

fecal occult blood test using an Guaiac card

stool goes into two card slides from two different parts of the stool. If test turns blue it positive for blood. Remind pt to not have any red meat 3 days prior to test or to not complete test when on period

If a hematoma forms during venipuncture the medical professional should do what?

Stop Phlebotomy draw

hematemesis

vomiting blood

St. John

should be spelled out Saint John to alphabetical file charts

If payment is denied patients should be told to ?

Tell patients to call their Insurance for an explanation of denial of payment

HHS

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Covers immunizations not covered by Insurance

Capillary draws are done when ?

Minimal blood is needed of pt has thrombosis problems

Depression is what stage of grief(Kubler-Ross)

4th stage of grief