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Examining Room Procedures

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Pathogens need the following elements & conditions to survive and proliferate...   Food, O2 (usually), Termperature(98.6 optimal), Darkness, Moisture, Neutral pH.  
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What is the Neutral pH range..?   7.35-7.45  
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A Disease producing microorganism is aka   A Pathogen  
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Animal,insect,or human capable of sustaining growth of a pathogen is known as ..   The Reservoir Host  
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Portal of Exit - Exit portals include...   Respiratory, GastroIntestinal , GenitoUrinary, Wounds  
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Modes of Transmissions Include...   Air, Droplets, Contact  
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A living organsim that carries microorganisms from an infected person to another person is called..   A Vector  
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Portal of Entry include...   Wounds(non-intact skin) , Mucous membranes, Respitory, GastroIntestinal , GenitoUrinary  
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Maintaining cleanliness to prevent the spread of microorganisms and to endure that there are as few microorganisms in the medical environment as possible is called..   Medical Aspesis  
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Any inanimate reservior of pathogens is called a ...   Fomite  
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An object contains disease producing organisms means it is.   Contaminated or Dirty  
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An object does not contain disease producing organisms means that it is..   Clean  
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The process of reducing pathogens to a safe level is called..   Sanitization  
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Sanitization Includes...   Vacuuming and cleaning daily, Proper ventilation, Screens and insecticides, Proper disposal of biohazard material, Avoiding contact between soiled objects and clothing, Keeping equipment clean  
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The act of destroying or inhibiting the activity of pathogens is called..   Disinfection  
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Disinfection agents include:   Chemical Germicides, Alcohol (70%Isopropyl) - Iodine (>2% solution) - Bleach (10% solution)  
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Destruction of all microorganisms in or on an object..   Sterilization  
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Sterile items wrapped in cloth or four layer thickness paper can be stored safely for..   30 Days  
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Items wrapped in heat sealed dustcovers can be safely stored for...   6 months  
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Linen wrapped in tape sealed dustcovers and items wrapped in tape sealed paper and/or plastic can be stored safely for...   3 months  
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Items Necessary to create a suture tray BEFORE Before sterilization include :   Tray, Drapes, 4x4 gauze pads, Med cups(2), Needle holder, Thumb forceps, Iris Scissors  
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OSHA stands for...   Occupational Safety and Health Administration  
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Characteristics of biohazard bags include :   Usually color coded red, Leak Resistant, Closable, Contain a biohazard label  
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Characteristics of sharps containers include:   Usually color coded red, Punture resistant, Leak resistant, Closable, Contain a biohazard label.  
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The laboratory refrigerator should be maintained between...   36-48 degrees  
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The food refrigerator should be maintained between..   32-40 degrees  
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Vital Signs refer to ..   T, P, R, BP  
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Defferent types of thermometers include..   Mercurial, Disposable, Electronic, Tympanic, Temporal  
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C stands for __ and c stands for __   Centigrade - celsius  
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A fluctuating fever is called..   Intermittent  
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A fluctuating fever that remains elevated is called..   Remittent  
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A fever that is elevated and does not fluctuate is called..   Continuous  
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Before obtaining an Oral temp with a glass thermometer, shake down below..   96.0 degrees  
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Normal Oral Temp range for 6yrs-Adult..   97.6-99.6  
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Normal Rectal temp range 6yr - Adult ...   98.6-100.6  
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___Arteries located on either side of the Anterior Neck...   Carotid Arteries  
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___ Arteries are located at the crease of the elbows..   Brachial Arteries  
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___ Arteries are located at the lateral aspect of the wrists on the thumb side..   Radial Arteries  
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___ Arteries are located at the Medial aspect of the superior thighs..   Femoral Arteries  
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___ Arteries are located in the Posterior Patellar regions..   Popliteal Arteries  
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___ Arteries are located on the Dorsal surface of each foot adjacent to the extensor tendon of each great toe..   Dorsalis Pedis Arteries  
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___ Arteries are located on the Medial side of each ankle posterior to each medial malleolous   Posterior Tibial Arteries  
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Normal Pulse Range - Infant under 1 yr..   80-160 BPM  
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Normal Pulse Range - 1 to 6 yrs   75-130 BPM  
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Normal Pulse Range - 6 to 11 years   70-115 BPM  
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Normal Pulse Range - 11 to 16 Yrs   55-110 BPM  
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Normal Pulse Range for Adult   60-100 BPM  
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Normal Respiratory Range for an Infant   26-40 RPM  
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Normal Respiratory Range in a child 1 to 6 yrs   20-30 RPM  
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Normal Respiratory Range 6 to 11 Yrs   18-24 RPM  
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Normal Respiratory range 11 to 16 is..   16-24 RPM  
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Normal Respiratory range for an Adult..   12-20 RPM  
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When the apical pulse is higher than other pulse sights, it is called..   A Pulse Deficit  
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Pressure exerted on the arterial walls during cardiac contraction is called   Sytole  
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Pressure exerted on the arterial walls during cardiac relaxation is called   Diastole  
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Normal Systolic Range 6 yrs and Above   <120 mm/Hg  
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Systolic pressure between 120-139mm/Hg   Prehypertension  
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Systolic Pressure between 140 - 159 mm/Hg   Hypertension Stage 1  
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Systolic pressure >160mm/Hg   Hypertention Stage 2  
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Normal Diastolic Range for ages 6 and Above   <80 mm/Hg  
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Diastolic Pressure between 80 - 89 mm/Hg   Prehypertension  
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Diastolic Pressure between 90-99 mm/Hg   Hypertension Stage 1  
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Diastolic Pressure >100 mm/Hg   Hypertension Stage 2  
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Abnormally low BP occuring when an individual assumes a standing posture is called   Orthostatic Hypotention or Postural Hypotension  
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The point where the radial pulse disappears is called the   Palpatory Systolic Pressure  
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Maintain the examination rooms at approx.   72 degrees  
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The patients medical history provides information for :   Research, Reportable Diseases, Insurance claims  
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A HIPPA violation can result in :   $250,000 fine, Incarceration for 10yrs , Civil action by whose information you disclosed  
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Six C's of Charting...   Client's words must be recorded exactly("") , Clarity, Completness, Concisness, Chronological order, Confidentiality.  
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Q.D means   Every Day  
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a.c means   Before meals  
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p.c. means   After meals  
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Breath Sounds Include   Clear, Rales(crackles), Rhonchi (wheezing), Stridor(high pitch sound indicative of airway obstruction)  
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GU Descriptions indicative of BPH   Urinary Hesitancy, Urinary Urgency, Urinary Retention, Noturia  
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Flat usually Erythmatous lesion   Macule  
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Raised Lesion < 1cm   Papule  
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Raised Lesion > 1cm   Nodule  
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Mechanical Superficial Damage to the skin   Abrasion  
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Chemical Superficial trauma to the skin   Excoriation  
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Erosion of the skin or mucous membrane   Ulcer  
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Xeroderma   Dry Skin  
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Icthyosis   Dry Scaly Skin  
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Thinkening or lump   Cyst  
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Urticaria is aka   Hives or Wheals  
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Ecchymosis is AKA   Hematoma, Contusion, Bruise  
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Cut, Rip or tear is aka   Laceration  
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Hypertrophied Skin   Callus  
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i in - __ cm   2.54cm  
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PFSH   Past Family & Social History  
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Superior R+L regions of the abdomen are called the   Hypochondriac regions  
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Medial R+L region of the abdomen are called the   Lumbar Region  
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Inferior R+L regions of the abdomen are called the   Inguinal (Iliac) Regions  
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Superior medial region of the abdomen is called the   Epigastric Region  
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Medial Region of the abdomen is called the   Hypogastric region  
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Lying flat on your back is called   Horizontal Recumbent (Supine)  
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Sitting at a 90 degree angle with the legs on the table is called the   High-Fowlers position  
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Sitting at a 45Degree angle with the legs on the table is called   Semi-Fowlers position  
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Position the patient should assume for an exam of the abdomen is called   Dorsal Recumbent  
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Patient lies flat on their back with both knees bent and feet flat on the table..   Dorsal Recumbent  
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Position patient should assume for a pelvic(vaginal) exam is   Dorsal Lithotomy  
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Left leg is slightly bent and the right leg is sharply bent and the left arm is behind the patient   SIMS position  
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Position the patient should assume for an examination of the back, spine, or posterior legs is..   Prone  
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Lying flat on the table , facedown with the head turned to one side   prone  
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Position the patient should assume for an exam of the rectum is the   Knee -Chest position  
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Placing the patient with their head lower than their legs is called   Trendelenburg  
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OU   Both eyes  
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OD   Right eye  
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OS   Left eye  
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Instruments used for gripping tissues or other objects are called   Forceps (clamps)  
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Common names assiciated with Hemostats include:   Halsted mosquito, Kelly, Rochester-Pean  
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Surgical gut is designed to be absorbed by the body in..   5-10days  
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Chromic gut is designed to be absorbed by the body in..   20-40days  
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Common brand name associated with absorbable sutures is..   Vicryl  
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Non-Absorbable sutures should be removed in   7-10days  
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Non-Absorbable sutures include..   Silk, Surgical cotton, Polyester, Nylon, Stainless Steal  
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Very Finest or thinnest suture size is..   11-0  
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Largest suture size is..   5-0  
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Wound drainage that contains serum is called..   Serous  
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Wound drainage that contains blood is called   Sanguinous  
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Wound drainage that contains blood and serum is called   Serosanguinous  
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Eliminating bacteria, FBs and necrotic cells from a wound is called..   Debridment  
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