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Mod 2 Ch 37, 38, 49
Fundamentals Of Assisting Test #3 Ch 37, 38, 49
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Role of MA | -assist the Physician during the exam and procedures -instruct pt. before, during, after procedures -advocate and help pt. |
| allergist / immunologist | -dx, tx, and manage allergies, asthma, and immune system disorders -administer desensitizing injections |
| scratch test | testing for allergies on forearm or back |
| wheals | small raised areas indicating allergy or inflammation |
| dermatologist / dermatology | physician who specializes in dx and tx of skin and integumentary system |
| Mohs technician | MA's w specialized training to assist Dermatologist in removal of cancerous skin lesions and surrounding skin layers |
| Cardiologist | physician who specializes in dx and tx of cardiovascular-related diseases and disorders |
| Duty of MAs in cardiology office | -EKGs -Holter monitors |
| Gastroenterologist | physician who specializes in digestive system and associated structures |
| Proctologist | Physician who specializes in rectum and anus only |
| occult blood | "hidden blood" |
| stool sample | detects blood, bacteria, and parasites |
| Orthopedics | Physician who specializes in musculoskeletal system |
| amputation | partial or complete removal of a limb for a variety of reasons |
| bone scan | use of scanning equipment to visualize bones. Useful in observing progress of treatment for osteomyelitis and bone cancer |
| rheumatologist | physician who specializes in treatment of joints: inflammation, autoimmune disorders and lupus |
| neurologist | physician who specializes in nervous system |
| neurosurgeon | physician who performs surgical procedures on the nervous system |
| psychiatrist | physician who treats mental and neurological conditions that affect behavior |
| Instructing pts on breast self-exam | -do exam in shower -post-menopausal women perform exam at same time each month -pre-menopausal women perform exam 1 wk after period ends |
| pap test prep | -have everything ready including 2 pairs of gloves, vag spec, lub, cervical spatula and broom / brush, dry or liquid prep, cleansing tissue, and cotton-tipped applicator |
| MA instructions for pap prep | -do not douche for 24-48 hours before exam -avoid sexual intercourse for 48 hours -avoid scheduling exam when you're on period |
| MA role in prenatal care | -set up exam room -obtain pt's urine specimen -weigh pt -take bp -have pt. describe problems -chart everything -assist pt onto table -drape pt |
| methods of contraception | -barrier -hormonal -intrauterine devices -natural family planning |
| Barrier method of contraception | -spermicides -male condom -female condom -diaphragm -cervical cap sponge |
| Hormonal method of contraception | -birth control pills -implants -injections -skin patch -vaginal ring |
| circumcision | -the removal of the foreskin of the penis -it is the right of the parent to decide regarding circumcision |
| testicular examination | -should be performed in the shower -warn patient that epididymis is "normal lump" in penis region |
| sexually transmitted infections | -BV is not a true STD, just an imbalance -includes trich, gonorrhea, syphilis |
| radiology | the branch of medicine that used radioactive substances, or matter that gives off radiation, and various techniques, to visualize the internal structures of the body for dx and tx. |
| MA's role in radiology (with no additional training) | -refer pt or make appt. -provide consent forms -instruct on prep -be aware of safety issues when working with equipment -be familiar with process and tests to be able to answer questions -assist with disrobing and dressing |
| Be familiar with tests and procedures requiring instructions / special prep | -special dietary restrictions -NPO (nothing by mouth) |
| fluoroscopy | the use of a fluoroscope to see real-time moving images of internal structures and organs |
| GI Series | -fluoroscopic series -study of the digestive tract using contrast media |
| Intravenous pyelogram (IVP) | -fluoroscopic series -radiological examination of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder |
| Cholecystogram | -fluoroscopic series -radiological examination of the gall bladder using contrast medium, usually iodine |
| angiography | -x-ray visualization of the internal anatomy of blood vessels after contrast has been injected -used to diagnose MIs, stroke, and renal artery stenosis |
| mammography | -exam of soft tissues of breast -doesn't require contrast -identifies benign and malignant tumors |
| KUB | -Kidneys,ureters, and bladder -radiograph or abdominal flat plate |
| CT | -computerized tomography -combines x-ray with computer analysis of tissue -with / without contrast -80-100 x-rays worth of radiation |
| MRI | -magnetic resonance imaging -utilizes a magnet to visualize structures |
| ultrasound | -high-frequency sound waves images internal structures -uses no radiation -painless and non-invasive -gel is required for conduction |
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