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Clinical 1 -- Review

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the state of being free from all pathogenic organisms   asepsis  
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microorganisms that cause disease   pathogens  
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healthy bacteria that protects us against infection   normal flora  
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people; equipment; food; water; animals; insects are examples of   reservoirs; source  
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What are the most common infectious agent   bacteria; viruses; fungi; parasites; rickettsia  
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infectious agent leaves the reservoir through a   portal of exit  
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person that is capable of being infected   susceptible host  
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the stages of the infectious disease process   incubation; prodromal; acute; declining; convalescent  
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treat all blood/body fluids as if they are infectious   universal precautions  
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PPE stands for   personal protective equipment  
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PPE includes   gloves; mask; gown; face shield; head cover; shoe cover  
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washing and scrubbing equipment to remove blood and tissue   sanitization  
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process of using chemicals to kill microorganisms   disinfection  
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process of destroying all forms of living microorganisms   sterilization  
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sterilization in an autoclave is achieved at what temp   250-270 f  
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practice used to reduce the amount of microorganisms once they leave the body   medical asepsis  
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process by which disposable medical equipment and body parts are destroyed by flame   incineration  
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this is not a substitute for wearing gloves   hand washing  
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first line of defense to decreasing the spread of microorganisms   hand washing  
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sterilizing articles using steam under pressure   autoclaving  
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single or loosely wrapped items are sterilized using autoclave in   30 minutes  
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shelf life for items in sterilization paper or cloth   30 days  
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serrations on an instrument help to   grip  
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instrument used to puncture tissue will have   teeth  
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instrument used to scrape and remove   curette  
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instrument used to pull back tissue to increase field of vision   retractor  
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most common local anesthetics   lidocaine; xylocaine  
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bandaging to immobilize a joint is done in   figure eight  
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most common method of bandaging is   spiral  
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stage one of would healing   inflammatory  
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stage two of wound healing   proliferative  
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stage three of wound healing   maturation  
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when identifying a patient always use   two identifiers  
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when applying antiseptic soap to the skin in concentric circles   center outward  
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what is achieved by applying a moist dressing, allowing it to dry, and then removing it   autolytic debridement  
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prior to any procedure you should have the patient   empty their bladder  
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alternative wound care for delayed healing using oxygen   hyperbaric chamber  
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dressing placed over a primary dressing to assist with fluid absorption is classified as   secondary dressing  
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which instrument is used to hold sterile drapes/towels in place   towel clamp  
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what uses electricity to cut and cauterized blood vessels   electric cautery; bove  
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what sterile drape is used to expose the surgical site   fenestrated drape  
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an epidural is what type of anesthesia   regional  
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who is responsible for applying the dressing after a procedure   medical assistant  
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what type of anesthesia is used for major surgery   general  
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what type of drainage is purulent   pus  
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what procedure is done to an abcess/cyst and may require packing   incision and drainage  
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what instrument is used to stop bleeding   hemostat; electric cautery  
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autoclaving multiple wrapped items are sterilized for   40 minutes  
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shelf life for items after autoclaving with the addition of sterility maintenance covers   6 months  
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disinfectants don't always kill   spores  
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alcohol based hand sanitizers should contain what percentage of alcohol   60-90%  
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common low level household disinfectants   bleach; isopropyl alcohol  
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placed on the inside of a surgical pack that confirms proper sterilization   internal indicators  
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placed on the outside of a surgical pack to seal the wrapping and ensure proper sterilization   autoclave tape  
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shelf life of instruments using sterilization pouches   6-12 months  
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agent capable of producing immunity to an infectious disease   vaccine  
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occurs as a results of being exposed to a pathogen   natural immunity  
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occurs after being injected with either the antigen or antibody   artificial immunity  
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includes universal precautions but holds the health care worker responsible for using additional PPE   standard precautions  
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sterilizing instruments using a chemical   cold sterilization  
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when instruments are placed in a lubricating solution following cleaning, it is known as   milking the instruments  
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instruments used to improve visualization   dilators; probes; scopes; speculum; retractors  
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holds the edges of a wound together to promote faster healing and reduce scarring   sutures  
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type of suture material used on internal structures and does not need to be removed   absorbable  
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most common suture material used, needs to be removed   nonabsorbable  
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reversible loss of consciousness used during major surgery   general anesthesia  
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suture removal for scalp and trunk   7-10 days  
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suture removal for face   3-5 days  
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suture removal for arms and legs   10-14 days  
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suture removal for joints   14 days  
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smallest suture size available   6.0  
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type of closure indicated for superficial wounds and can also reinforce sutures   sterile skin closures/steri-strips  
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part of a surgical instrument that determines its use   tip  
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type of antimicrobial soap given to patients to use before a surgical procedure   hibiclens  
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common antiseptic used during surgery   betadine/iodine  
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procedure to remove unwanted tissue like a wart using liquid nitrogen   cryosurgery  
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closing of a wound   laceration repair  
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used to flush and clean open wounds   sterile saline  
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done on an abcess or cyst and may involve packing   incision and drainage (I&A)  
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dressing that is placed directly over the wound   primary dressing  
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dressing placed over the primary dressing to assist with fluid absorption   secondary dressing  
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sterile solutions should be gently poured   2-6 inches over the field  
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surgical scrub is done for   2-6 minutes  
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sterile dressings are used to   keep out dirt and bacteria  
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prescriptions usually given to the patient postoperatively   analgesic and antibiotic  
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how far should the bandage extend beyond the dressing   1-2 inches  
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bandages should be applied   distal to proximal  
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medicine that prevents or lessens the severity of a disease   prophylactic  
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must be a written prescription only done by a practitioner   schedule II drugs  
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drugs official chemical name   generic  
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name of a drug that is patented by a manufacturer   trade  
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any substance that produces a change in the function of a living organism   drug  
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the study of drugs   pharmacology  
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medications from a plant   digitalis and opium  
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medications from animals   insulin the thyroid  
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medications from minerals   silver nitrate and sulfur  
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a substance used in treatment to relieve symptoms   therapeutic  
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a medicinal product used in addition with other procedures to detect abnormalities   diagnostic  
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analgesic   Tylenol; Vicodin  
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anesthetic   lidocaine; novacaine  
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antianxiety   Xanax  
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antibiotic   Zithromax  
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anticoagulant   Coumadin  
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antidepressant   Paxil  
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antihistamine   Zyrtec  
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anti inflammatory   Motrin  
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antimaniac   lithium  
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antipsychotic   Seroquel  
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diuretic   Lasix  
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muscle relaxant   flexural  
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antiviral   zovirax  
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corticosteroid   prednisone  
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solid oral medication   tablets, capsule, caplet, gel caps  
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cholesterol lowering agent   Lipitor  
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drugs with high potential for abuse; accepted medical use; morphine   schedule 2  
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less potential for abuse; hydrocone   schedule 3  
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highest potential for abuse; not approved for medical use; heroine   schedule 1  
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a secondary effect of a medication in addition to the therapeutic effect   side effect; adverse reaction  
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low potential for abuse; Xanax   schedule 4  
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DEA   drug enforcement agency  
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seven rights of drug administration   RIGHT: patient; drug; dose; route; time; technique; documentation  
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medicines that pass through the organs of digestion   enteral  
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a drug reaction that results in the formation of antibodies against that specific drug   drug allergy  
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may be called into the pharmacy and refilled up to five times in six months   schedule 3-5  
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the primary system of measurement used in pharmacology   metric system  
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this unit measures length   meter  
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this unit measures mass(weight)   gram  
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this unit measures volume   liter  
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intradermal injections are given at what angle   15 degrees  
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example of an intradermal injection   PPD and allergy testing  
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formula for drug calculations   want/have X amount  
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tip of syringe that is threaded   leur lock  
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routes of parenteral administration   injection; intravenous; transmucosal; transdermal; topical; inhalation  
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routes of enteral admistration   oral; rectal; nasogastric  
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preferred injection site for young children   vastis lateralis  
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when withdrawing medication from a vial you should check the label   three times  
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site for Intradermal injections   inner forearm and middle of back  
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site for IM injections   deltoid; vastis lateralis; ventrogluteal;dorsalgluteal  
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site for subcutaneous injections   outer upper arm; lower abdomen  
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how long should a patient wait following an injection for a possible reaction   20-30 minutes  
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what do you do when administering an injection to ensure that you are not in a blood vessel   aspirate  
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example of a schedule 2 drug   morphine and dilaudid  
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acetaminophen and ibuprofen are examples of what drug name   generic  
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Motrin and Tylenol are examples of what drug name   trade  
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GI upset is an example of   side effect/adverse effect  
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just before injecting a patient with a medication you should   change the needle and check the patients allergy status  
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MA are qualified to give what type of injections?   IM; ID; SC  
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MAs are not allowed to insert   IVs  
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one teaspoon is equal to   5ml or 5cc  
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drug that is absorbed into the bloodstream   systemic  
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drug that has an affect at the site of injection   local  
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drug that is administered in one site and has an affect in another area   remote  
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