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MOD G UNIT 4
LECTURE REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM
Question | Answer |
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The science that deals with people’s performance and good health while carrying out job tasks and interacting in the work environment. | ergonomics |
____________ range of motion us used when the patient is able to move the affected body part independently | active |
The use of ____________ range of motion is accomplished with the assistance of a treating person | passive |
Medical waste consists of all of the following except: | Occupational |
Complete immersion of a body part into heated water is called __________. | hydrotherapy |
The first detailed studies of human anatomy were published by | Vesalius |
An MA with _____________ is usually honest, dependable, punctual, and dedicated to high standards | integrity |
Which of the following is defined as a false perception which has no relation to reality | hallucination |
The hand grip of the cane should be at the level of the hip joint with the elbow flexed at an angle of | 25-30 degrees |
The ability to move the thumb into contact with the other fingers | opposition |
The American Medical Association Principles of Medical Ethics states that the Physician should: | provide competent medical service with compassion and respect for human dignity |
The principles for proper body mechanics for stooping include | standing close to the object you are moving |
This type of burn causes damage extending through the epidermis and into the dermis, causing vesicles and scaring | second-degree |
Refers to the moral conduct of people in medical professions | medical ethics |
Cold therapy is useful to prevent or reduce | swelling |
Disease producing microorganisms transmitted by means of blood and body fluids containing blood | bloodborne pathogens |
Which of the following agencies is responsible for testing and approving drugs for public use | FDA |
The primary purpose of the AAMA is which of the following? | defines the skills of a medical assistant |
Used for the treatment of disorders such as psoriasis | whirlpool |
The purpose of the Good Samaritan Act is to | helps to protect a health care professional from liability which giving emergency care |
trauma to a muscle form excessive stretching or pulling | strain |
Patience, a sense of humor, and the ability to work with the sick depends on one’s ability and willingness to show | empathy |
___________ is defined as the inflammation of a joint which usually occurs with pain and swelling | arthritis |
When considering the seating in a medical office which type of furniture is the most appropriate | chairs with good support |
Which type of personality is more stress-prone? | Type A |
Public duties of a physician include reporting | hopsitalizations |
___________ involves placing the extremities into hot wax to relax the muscles and promote healing. | paraffin bath |
May be an appropriate response to stress | withdrawal |
A lawsuit tried in court is referred to as a | litigation |
Agitation, loss of energy, self-reproach, and diminished ability to concentrate are signs of | Depression |
_____________ is defined as an inflammatory disease of the central nervous system | multiple sclerosis |
Which type of laws are made to protect the public as a whole from the harmful acts of others | Criminal law |
Membership in the AAMA | is not necessary to take the Certification Exam |
According to the American Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, all public facilities must be accessible to: | all persons with physical disabilities or handicaps |
The first woman to qualify as a physician in the United States was: | Blackwell |
A stress related condition in which the patient is in a constant state of worry is: | anxiety |
Severe moods swings, hallucinations, and disorientation are signs of: | Psychoses |
The MA may administer medication | under the direct supervision of the physician |
Threatening to harm a patient or to perform a procedure for which they do not consent is an example of | Defamation |
To prevent___________ ergonomics recommend that the fingers be lower than the wrists when operating a computer keyboard. | carpel tunnel syndrome (CTS) |
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is composed of five titles. | True |
Currently there are 23 specialty boards that are covered by the American Board of Medical Specialists. | True |
Ultrasound is only used as a diagnostic procedure. | False |
People need both sensory and social stimulation | True |
A nutritionist has specialized training in nutritional care of groups or individuals | True |
The Lofstrand crutch is commonly used for persons who have suffered a fractured leg | False |
Define OSHA | Occupational Safety And Health Administration |
According to the CDC, protective equipment includes ____________, ___________, __________, _____________, ____________. | gloves, eyewear, masks, gowns, and laboratory coats |
What is disposed in the sharps Biohazard container? | Needles, glass, anything sharp |
Ultrasound treatments are usually _____ minutes or less in length as ordered by the physician. | 10 |