MAC 2 Finals Practice

The lens of the eye is located in the ______ layer of the eye.

middle

The ______ refracts the light and passes it through the aqueous humor and pupil into the lens.

cornea

______________ is inflammation of conjunctiva caused by irritation, allergy, or bacterial infection.

Conjunctivitis

_________ is also known as a sty.

hordeolum

An __________ is the physical, chemical, and microscopic evaluation of urine.

urinalysis

OSHA mandates the following program(s) for safety in laboratories:

Chemical safety and bloodborne pathogens

Following a chemical exposure to the eyes, you should rinse your eyes at an eyewash station for __________________.

at least 15 minutes.

___________ are materials or situations that present risk or potential risk of infection.

Biohazards

True or false: The Ishihara Test is used to screen how far a patient can see.

False

True or false: types of physical hazards include - fire, electrical, and mechanical hazards.

True

________ must be included on a lab specimen label.

Patient's full name, date of birth, medical record number (MRN) or patient identification (ID), the collection date and time, and the specimen's source or site

What is the chain of custody?

Refers to the stepwise method used to collect, process, and test a specimen.

On a secondary OSHA data label, the blue square is where you find __________ information.

health hazard

What device is used to measure blood glucose levels at home?

Glucometer

The correct medical term for "swimmer's ear" is ______________.

otitis externa

An _________________ is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye.

ophthalmologist

Past medical history includes information on _______________________.

usual childhood diseases, major illnesses, surgeries, allergies, accidents, immunization record

Diversity can be based on ________________.

race, age, culture, religion, or physical qualities

Restatement is ______________.

paraphrasing the patient’s statements

Reflection is ______________.

repeating the main idea of the conversation while also identifying the sender’s feelings

Clarification is ____________.

summarizes or simplifies the sender’s thoughts and feelings; resolves any confusion

Non-verbal actions include _____________.

gestures, facial expressions, mannerisms

The 3 stages of the patient interview are _______________.

initiation or introduction, body, closing

True or false: using closed-ended questions limits answers to one or a few words.

True

Pharmacology is the study of_______________________.

properties, actions, and uses of drugs.

The following are factors that affect drug action in the body:

age, body size, genetics, diseases, drug dosage, route, and timing of administration

Adverse drug reactions include at least 7 side effects: What are they?

Allergy, anaphylaxis, cumulative effect, toxicity, drug interactions, tolerance, drug dependence

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for ________________________.

monitoring the safety of products released to the market, overseeing foods, drugs, biologics, and medical devices, and determining whether a medication is unsafe; recalling medication

True or false: expired controlled substances are returned to the place from where they were received.

False

True or false: the four parts of the prescription are: the superscription, inscription, signature, and subscription.

True

Briefly describe the Affordable Care Act.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA), often referred to as Obamacare, is a law that aims to make health insurance more affordable and accessible for everyone.

In order to confirm health insurance coverage for a patient, the MA must _______________.

verify the patient's insurance information

______________ and __________________ are examples of managed care organizations.

Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs)

An _____________________ is the maximum dollar amount that an the insurance plan will pay for a procedure/service.

allowed amount

_____________ is an insurance program that is funded by both federal and state governments.

Medicaid

___________________ is a federal insurance program that provides healthcare coverage for individuals at least 65 years old.

Medicare

Elective procedures are _________________________.

non-urgent surgeries or procedures that can be scheduled in advance, rather than being performed in an emergency

__________________ are examples of preventive care services.

Annual check-ups, immunizations, screenings, and health counseling

True/false: It's ok to apply make-up in work areas where there is a likelihood of contamination if you wipe the desk first.

False

True or false: universal precautions instructs us to treat all blood as if it is infectious for blood-borne pathogens.

True

A(n) _______________ infection is characterized by a rapid onset of symptoms.

acute

A(n) _______________ infection is characterized by persistent symptoms that cycle through periods of relapse/remission.

latent

A(n) __________________ infection persists for long periods of time.

chronic

The inflammatory response produces symptoms including _______________________________.

Erythema (redness), edema (swelling), pain, heat

True or false: portals of entry include the mouth, nose, and eyes.

True

Modes of disease transmission include:

direct and indirect transmission

_____________occurs when an antibiotic is used inappropriately.

Antibiotic resistance

The __________ is a manufacturer's name for a drug.

Brand name or trade name

The drug name used by all manufacturers who make that specific medication is called the ____________.

generic name

Doctor orders a 2g dose of medication C. Med C is only available in 4g/1mL ampules. What volume of med C will you give to the pt?

0.5 mL

COVID, influenza, and herpes are all examples of __________.

viruses

Viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protozoa are examples of an _______________.

infectious agent

A __________ is a specific illness with a recognizable group of signs and symptoms and a clear cause.

disease