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What is the normal pulse rate in infants?   100-160 a minute average is 110  
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how long do you listen for a infants heart beat?   60seconds  
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at what age are infants usually able to support their heads?   4 months  
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What is the preferred site for a pulse on a child under 5 years old?   apical pulse  
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List the four stages of childbirth?   dilation, expulsion, and placental  
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Where is the preferred IM injection site for children under 2 years old?   vastus lateralis  
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Where do you place a oximetry?   on earlobe, toe, finger, or bridge of the nose  
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a patient is considered hypoxic if the oximetry reading is _________ or less   95%  
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What is the main thing that an otoscope is looking at?   the patient's tympanic membrane  
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What is an inflammation of the membranes of the brain and the spinal cord?   Meningitis  
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Which type of Hepatitis is transmitted through fecal matter?   Hepatitis A  
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Which type of Hepatitis is transmitted through blood and body fluids   Hepatitis B  
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Which type of Hepatitis is transmitted through blood only?   Hepatitis C  
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How often should a man do a testicular self exam?   once a month  
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List strategies that could help you with a hearing impaired patient?   face the person directly and same level, keep hand away from mouth, reduce background noise, let them be tested, get their attention, speak normal tone, be aware of light so they can see, reword, written instructions  
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When should vaccines be administered in the child's life?   first 15 to 18 months  
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What vaccine is contraindicated if you are allergic to eggs?   MMR, varicella, or influenza vaccine  
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What is the varicella vaccine?   for chicken pox, do not give if allergic to gelatin or the anitbiotic neomyciin, given 12 to 18 months or any age if never had chicken pox  
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What is Pediatrix vaccine?   vaccine for diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, Haemophilus influenzae, hepatitis B, inactive poliovirus, given 2 months, 4 months and 6 months  
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What is DTaP?   Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, it is given IM, given at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months  
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What is an IPV vaccine?   vaccine against Poliomyelitis, given 2 months, 4 months, 16-18 months, 4-6 years booster  
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What info is included on a child's immunization record?   month, day, and year of administration, vaccine given, manufacturer name, lot number and expiration date, site and route of administration, name, address, and title of health care provider giving the vaccine  
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What is Gravida?   number of pregnancies  
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at what age should a sexually active woman have her first pap smear?   when she becomes sexually active  
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at what age should a non-sexually active woman have her first pap smear?   at age 20  
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What equipment is necessary to put out for the doctor when setting up a pap tray?   emesis basin, latex gloves, slide fixative, lubricant, graves speculum, basin of warm water, tissues, two cotton-tipped applicators, two spatulas, slide holder and slides, transport medium container, spatula, cytology brush, and cytology broom  
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What does a colposcopy examine?   the vagina and cervix by means of a lighted instrument that has a three-dimensional magnifying lens called a colposcope  
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What does para mean?   carring a pregnacy to viability  
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What is Bulimia?   a syndrome in which an individual binges on food and then purges by inducing vomiting  
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What is a Hiatal Hernia   Congenital or traumatic protrusion of stomach through the diaphragm into the chest cavity  
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What is a sigmoidoscopy?   diagnostic examination of the interior of the sigmoid colon.  
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What is a colonoscopy?   instrument used to examination of the interior of the rectum and sigmoid colon  
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What is epistaxis?   bloody nose  
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What is Asthma?   inflammation and spasm of the smooth muscle of the bronchi brought on by an allergen or emotional upsets.  
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What is Emphysema?   enlargement of the alveoli due to lost elasticity usually brought on by a long-time irritant  
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What is Pleurisy?   Inflammation of the pleura caused by bacteria or viruses  
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What is pneumonia?   inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, and chemical irritants  
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What is tuberculosis?   inflammatory infiltrations, formation of tubercles, abscesses, fibrosis, and calcification. can lead to infections of other body systems.  
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What is Sinusitis?   Inflammation and infection of a sinus or sinuses.  
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What is Cryosurgery?   to treat tissue by freezing temperatures. Chronic cervicitis and cervical erosion are two common problems treated in the manner.  
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What is Anorexia nervosa?   eating disorder, characterized by extreme low body weight and body image distortion, with an obsessive fear of gaining weight. Individuals with anorexia are known to control body weight commonly through the means of voluntary starvation.  
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What is Gastritis?   inflammation of the lining of the stomach, and has many possible causes.[1] The main acute causes are excessive alcohol consumption or prolonged use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (also known as NSAIDs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen  
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What is a PSA blood test?   Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a substance produced by the prostate gland. Elevated PSA levels may indicate prostate cancer or a noncancerous condition such as prostatitis or an enlarged prostate.  
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What is Cholecystitis?   is inflammation of the gall bladderCholecystitis is often caused by cholelithiasis (the presence of choleliths, or gallstones, in the gallbladder), with choleliths most commonly blocking the cystic duct directly  
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What is diverticulosis?   Diverticula in colon without sysmptoms  
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What is croup?   group of respiratory diseases that often affects infants and children[1] under age 6. It is characterized by a barking cough; a whistling, obstructive sound (stridor) as the child breathes in; and hoarseness due to obstruction in the region of the larynx  
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What is Colic?   is a condition in which an otherwise healthy baby cries or screams frequently and for extended periods without any discernible reason.  
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What is Involution?   Involution of an organ is the shrinking or return to a former size.  
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What is strep throat?   Strep throat is caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria. It is the most common bacterial infection of the throat.  
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What is Fulgaration?   also called electrofulguration, is a procedure to destroy tissue (such as a tumor) using an electric current.  
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What is an Orchiectomy?   Orchiectomy is the removal of the testicles. The penis and the scrotum, the pouch of skin that holds the testicles, are left intact  
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What foods should you avoid before getting a fecal occult blood test?   The following foods should not be eaten 48-72 hours before taking the test Beets, Broccoli,Cantaloupe,Carrots,Cauliflower, Cucumbers,Grapefruit,Horseradish, Mushrooms,Radishes,Red meat(especially meat that is cooked rare),Turnips,Vitamin C  
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Equipment for a wet prep/wet mount tests?   cotton-tipped applicator, small test tube, normal saline, 10% Potassium hydroxide, two microscope slides and cover slips, microscope, vaginal speculum, patient drape, gloves  
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equipment for a pelvic examination?   nonsterile gloves, vaginal speculum, warm water or warming light, light source, drape sheet, patient gown, tissues, vaginal lubricant, lab requisition, urine specimen container, urine testing supplies, biohazard specimen bag, biohazard waste container  
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Pap test equipment?   cervical spatula, brush and broom, thin prep container with solution for conventional pap test: microscope slides, fixative and/or specimen bottle, cervical spatula, cytology brush.  
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what is an IVP?   intravenous injection of an iodine-based contrast medium that is used to define the structures of the urinary system. prepare with laxatives, enemas, and fasting  
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