Question | Answer |
T | temp |
Sx | symptom |
subq,subc | subcutaneous |
STD | sexually transmitted disease |
STAT | Immediately |
staph | staphylococcus |
s&s,s/s | signs and symptoms |
spec grav,sp gr | specific gravity |
spec | specimen |
S/P, s/p | status post |
SOB | shortness of breath |
sm | small |
sl | sub-lingual |
SA | sinoatrial |
s with a line over it | without |
enter/o | intestines |
enchephal/o | brain |
emia | blood condition |
derma | skin |
dacry/o | tear |
cyt/o | cell |
cyst/o | bladder |
colp/o | vagina |
cleid/o | collarbone/clavicle |
cilia | hair |
chondr/o | cartilage |
carp/o | wrist |
cardi/o | heart |
capit | head |
bronch/o | bronchus |
blephar/o | eyelid |
arthr/o | joint |
arteri/o | artery |
an/o | anus |
angi/o | vessel |
adren/o | adrenal gland |
aden/o | gland |
When a cast is removed there may be a significant amount of what | muscle flabbiness, scaly and pale skin |
What angle should the pt’s elbows be bent with a walker | 25 degrees |
What's the proper temp for a hot water bottle | 115 degrees |
The dosage for an ultrasound is prescribed in | watts |
What is commonly used on an infected area | heat therapy |
How much space should be between the armpit and the top of the crutch | 2-3 fingers |
What is used to reduce swelling | ice |
What should the MA do if the pt complains of pain during an ultrasound treatment | stop |
Which ambulatory device provides stability, balance, and coordination | walker |
Selection of gait patterns depends on what | age |
What is used to release discomfort from deep muscle tissue | heat |
What is a short arm cast used for | wrist FX |
What should the pt be instructed to report after cast application look for | cold or blue fingers/toes |
What two things are used to treat infections, improve circulation, and reduce swelling | cold and heat |
Why is it important for the MA to be familiar with the role of the team | to better coordinate care |
What is it called when a pt comes into the office for care and then goes home | ambulatory care |
Who said surgical infection is God given and inevitable | Joseph Lister |
Who was responsible for disinfection of doctors hands during child birth | Ignas Philipp Semmelweis |
What is the most important reason for the MA to be knowledgeable about various health care deliveries | to coordinate services |
What two scientist developed the polio vaccine___________________ and | Albert Sabin and Jonas Salk |
Completing education requirements, completing additional training of 3-5 years, and pass national boards are all requirements for becoming a | physician |
What scientist first described the heart working as a pump | William Harvey |
The Greek physicians influence medicine during the dark ages by discouraging any further study because ____________________ and __________________were considered being the final authorities | Hippocrates and Galen |
An otorhinolaryngologist treats what | ear, nose, throat |
A major contribution of the Greeks and Romans to modern medicine was _________________and__________________derived from mythology and became medical terminology | phrases and words |
Who was the 5th most cited scientist | Anthony Faucci |
What would not be part of the MA’s duties | diagnosis |
What is it called when many people catch the same thing | pandemic |
The preparation and publication of a report that rated the quality of medical schools was done by | Abraham Flexner |
Who made the contribution to medicine, that surgical techniques are based on sound pathological evidence | John Hunter |
The most famous medical school | John Hopkins |
What happens to the life of the business when a physician dies | dies with them |
Who is considered to be the most brilliant mind in the research for AIDS | David Ho |
Who performed the first heart transplant | Christian Barnard |
Family practices treat what type of pt’s | all ages |
The father of modern medicine contributed what | Hippocratic Oath |
Who did the caduceus staff belong to | Hermes |
What gait is used when a pt’s can bear some weight on each leg_ | 2 point |
What is used to make certain energy given off by the ultrasound head is taken to the body tissue | coupling agent |
An ice application should not be left on for more than | 20 min |
How many inches should the walker be picked up and moved forward by the pt_ | 6 |
What instrument is used to measure angles when taking crutch measurements | goniometer |
What are the advantages to using fiberglass for cast instead of plaster | set and dry faster |