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OSHA   requires the use of sharps containers, PPE, Universal precautions  
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Sharps Containers   are for the disposal of used scalpels,lancets, needles, other sharp items (also called contaminated sharps)  
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PPE   necessary whenever dealing with blood or body fluids  
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Universal Precautions   overall approach to infection control  
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All medical facilities require an ___________ ___________ ___________.   exposure control plan  
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Human exposure   contact with blood, or body fluids, non contact skin, etc.  
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Occupational Exposure   reasonable anticipated skin eye, mucous membrane or parenteral contact with blood, OPIM, that may result from the performance of an employee's duties.  
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If exposed an ___________ ________ __________ done, and ___________ __________ by employer is done.   exposure incident report and serological testing  
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Source Individual   source of occupational exposure to employee  
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Blood borne - HIV, HBV - should be vaccinated with   HBV  
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Bio-bags and labels are __________ - _________ in color   Orange - Red  
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Bio-bags are used for ...   anything contaminated with blood, including shoe coverings, gloves, gowns, etc.  
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OPIM   Other Potentially Infected Materials (other than blood, usually body fluids)  
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Sanitization   washing and scrubbing equipment with detergent to remove blood, body fluids and tissue is called  
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Disinfection   process of using chemicals to kill microorganisms  
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Sterilization   process that destroys all forms of living organisms  
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___________ _____________ is bagged at the location.   Contaminated laundry  
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Maintenance Log   routine maintenance is performed everyday or by regular check ups etc, and a log is kept. Equipment is checked for frayed cords, anything broken, that all is working.  
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EPA - approves germicides to clean up _________ _________. Can also use 1:10 _________ _________.   blood spills bleach solution  
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EKG   Measures the electrical activity of the heart. Measures time and voltage.  
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How much time in small square and large square?   small .04 sec large .20 sec  
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Waves P,Q,R,S,T - which ones are positive, which ones are negative   PRT - positive QS - Negative  
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Vectors   toward a positive pole - upward deflection, away from a positive pole - negative deflection  
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Before placing all 10 electrodes you must ...   skin prep (clean, smooth & dry)  
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if placed to close, ___________ is small   amplitude  
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What does the P wave represent?   atrial depolarization, and is not greater than .11 sec  
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what does QRS complex represent?   ventricular depolarization - less than .12 sec (pacemaker is superaventricular)  
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Ventricular depolarization produces and electoral force or vector with what 2 components?   1. Magnitude or force 2. Direction or shape  
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What is important about the ST-segment?   shift up or down from the baseline (ischemia/infraction)  
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Rate calculations   Counting intervals between complexes is unreliable or irregular rhythms.  
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Rhythm is ________ __________ when there are no variations in the R-R intervals   absolutely regular  
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If the heart rhythm is abnormal   arrhythmia  
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Sinus Arrest   absence of one or more complete cardiac cycles  
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V-Fib   rapid irregular chaotic, bizzare waves  
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Uniform PVC's   same configuration (unifocal)  
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Life threatening PVC's   fall on t-waves, occur I pairs, runs of 3 or more, multiform (multifocal)  
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Conversion of a dysrhythmia to normal rhythm - by applying electrical shock - ____________   defibrillation  
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Agonal   terminal, lethal dysrhythmia - dying heart  
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Diuretic   causes urination, increase urinary output  
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Decongestant   decrease congestion  
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Anticoagulant   prevents blood from clotting  
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appetite suppressor   controls appetite  
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Antacid   neutralizes acid  
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Tranquilizer   reduces anxiety  
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Hypnotic   produces sleep  
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Anti-inflammatory   suppress inflammation ex. hydrocortisone  
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Antitussive   relieves cough  
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Diuretic   causes urination, increase urinary output  
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Decongestant   decreased congestion  
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Anticoagulant   prevents blood from clotting  
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Appetite suppressor   controls appetite  
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Antacid   neutralizes acid  
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Tranquilizer   reduces anxiety  
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Hypnotic   produces sleep  
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Anti-inflammatory   suppress inflammation - ex: hydrocortisone  
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Antitussive   relieves cough  
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Mydriatic drops   dilate pupils  
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Nitroglycerin   used to treat angina pectoris  
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Emulsion   mixture of droplets of oil in water  
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Transdermal   patch or disc  
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PRN   as needed  
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Oint/ung   ointment  
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TID   3x per day  
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NPO   nothing by mouth  
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Supp   suppository  
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Elix   elixer  
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Fl or fld   fluid  
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Expiration date   date on medication bottle that provides a "use until date"  
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.2g = ____ mg   400  
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2/10th =   200 ___ 1000  
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500mg to pt, 250mg on hand, how many tabs to pt?   2  
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50 mg to pt, 100mg/ml on hand, how many cc's to pt?   (ml=cc) .5cc  
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Narcotics license   DEA on 6/30 every year to register. All Rx for controlled substances require MD signature ad DEA registration#. Need or this license to dispense, or administer a controlled substance.  
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PDR   Pink section - find brand or generic names, can locate medication by either their generic, manufacturer or classification.  
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1000mg in ____ ____   one gram  
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Atrophy   decrease in size or wasting away  
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Supination   turning of the palms forward  
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Cell   basic unit of body structure  
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tissue   group of related cells  
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menarche   onset of menstruation  
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menopause   the cessation of menstruation  
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-emia = _______   blood  
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Spirometry   measuring lung function, specifically the amount (volume) and/or speed (flow) of air that can be inhaled and exhaled. Spirometry is an important tool used for generating pneumotachographs, which are helpful in assessing conditions  
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HIPAA   The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996,  
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CLIA   waved tests - must perform quality control test with every new kit& routinely thereafter  
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HIV   Human Immunodeficiency Virus  
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Bioethics    
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Viruses   need living cells to reproduce  
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Quadriplegia, paraplegia, hemiplegia   paralyzed all 4 limbs, paralysis of the lower part of the body, is paralysis of the arm, leg, and trunk on the same side of the body  
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closed fracture   is a broken bone when the skin over the fracture site is in tact.  
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Anerobic   absence of oxygen,  
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HCG   human chorionic gonadotropin  
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Catherization   passage of a catheter into a body channel or cavity  
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abbrev for right ear   AD  
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abbrev for left ear   AS  
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abbrev for both ears   Au  
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purchase order    
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Admissons review    
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Assignment of benefits   dr gets directly paid from insurance company  
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Pre-certification    
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non-verbal communication    
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Full Block Letter   Everything lines up on the left margin  
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Vitals   normal value's for Temp, Pulse Resp & BP  
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Temp   difference between heat produced and lost  
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Pulse   measures force, rate & rhythm  
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What are the pulse points   apical, carotoid, radical, brachial, etc  
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when do you use apical?   infants  
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When do you use carotoid?   CPR  
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When do you use radial?   pulse  
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When do you use Brachial?   measure BP  
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What is stertorous respiration?   Heaving snoring or gasping sounds  
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Tachypnea means?   fast or rapid breathing  
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BP - 1st sound recorded is __________, also time of greatest pressure.   Systolic  
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BP- Last sound recorded is __________, time of lowest pressure.   Diastolic  
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Do not take ________ on arm w/IV,cast or side of breast surgery.   BP  
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What are the patient positions?   knee chest, lithotomy, supine, dorsal recumbent etc  
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When do you use knee chest position?   position used for sigmoidoscopy, pt is resting on forearms and buttocks is elevated upward with back straight.  
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When do you use lithotomy position?   position used at OB/GYN, specular insertion, female catherization: pt is on back, buttocks at the edge of table, feet are placed on stirrups  
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When do you use supine position?   examination of the breast and abd organs;pt is lying flat on back  
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when do you use dorsal recumbent position   can be used for digital examination of rectum or vagina; pt is lying on back with knees bent, allows abd muscles to relax  
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What is an otoscope?   device for examining ear  
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What is an ophthalmoscope?   instrument to view the eye  
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Visual Acuity is?   20/20  
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What does the top number of 20/20 stand for?   distance between the pt and the chart.  
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What does the bottom number 0f 20/20 stand for?   distance pt can see the chart  
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_________ can be administered by using a tent, cannula or catheter. It uses a regular and flow meter, and measured in liters p/min.   Oxygen  
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Head injury of symptoms are _______, ______, and ________ .   vomiting, confusion & headache  
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Admin of meds by buccal method means?   between teeth and gums  
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Admin of meds by intradermal method means?   use a TB Syringe, form a wheel  
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When mixing regents always check the label ________.   twice  
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Reflex is an __________ __________.   involuntary movemnet  
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Autoclave is __________ by steam under pressure and uses ___________ _________ only   Sterilization distilled water  
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Quality Control plans are what?   offers a method for ensuring products, services or employees have reached a specific standard.  
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What is required for GTT prep?   fasting/ no smoking/ no alcoholic beverages for 10 hours prior timed test.  
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UA is ___ hour testing and must be ___________.   24 refrigerated  
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Fresh Fractional urine Specimen is collected at a __________ time and tested for ______/& or __________.   Specific sugar &/or acetone.  
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Clean catch urine specimen is also called ______-________ & ____ _________ _________.   clean-voided mid stream specimens  
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order of draw   Yellow, blue, red, green, lavender, gray  
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Yellow   Blood cultures, SPS(sodium polyanethol sulfonate)  
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Blue   PT/PTT/INR, sodium citrate  
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green   ammonia; pH; O2 level; carboxyhemoglobin ;sodium heparin  
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red   ,silicone coated(Glass) silicone coated and clot activator(plastic)  
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Lavender   CBC; sed rate(ESR);EDTA  
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gray   Glucose studies; lactic acid ;Potassium oxylate-anticoagulant Sodium fluoride- antiglycolytic  
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this schedule of drugs ae not recognized to have any medicianl purpose in the US   schedule I  
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this schedule of drugs must have a written prescription with the providers signature   schedule II  
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this schedule of drugs may be written or phoned in for the prescription   schedule III  
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this schedule of drugs may be refilled up to five times in six months   schedule IV  
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this schedule of drugs may no require a written prescription in some states   schedule V  
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