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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Normal respiratory rate (adult) | 12–20 breaths per minute |
| Bradypnea | Below 12 breaths per minute |
| Tachypnea | Above 20 breaths per minute |
| CDC (Center for Disease Control) | Recommends a 20-second hand wash |
| PASS (Fire Extinguisher) | Pull the pin, Aim the nozzle, Squeeze the handle, Sweep nozzle side to side |
| RACE | Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish/Evacuate |
| Main term | The primary reference of the diagnostic statement |
| E code | Used to classify external causes of injuries and poisoning |
| Chain of custody | The chronological paper trail that tracks physical or digital evidence from the time of collection to presentation |
| Snellen test | Patient positioned 20 feet away |
| HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) | Insurance plans typically require a referral from a primary care provider |
| Sterile field | When acting as a sterile field assistant, the MA must maintain a 1-inch border around the sterile field |
| CDC bleach solution | A 1:10 bleach and water solution is recommended for disinfecting surfaces after blood spills or exposure to bodily fluids |
| 1:5 bleach solution | Too concentrated |
| Hydrogen peroxide | Not recommended for blood spills |
| Mitochondria | The powerhouse of the cell (produces energy) |
| Sterile field rule | Never reach across a sterile field; if it happens, break down the field and set it up again |
| Retinopathy | A chronic complication of diabetes mellitus, specifically diabetic retinopathy |
| FOBT (Fecal Occult Blood Test) | Used to detect hidden (occult) blood in the stool, specifically erythrocytes |
| Needle safety | Never recap needles |
| Inverting an evacuated tube | Used for proper mixing of the additive contained in the tube and the specimen |
| V1 | 4th intercostal space, right sternal edge |
| V2 | 4th intercostal space, left sternal edge |
| V3 | Midway between V2 and V4 |
| V4 | 5th intercostal space, left midclavicular line |
| V5 | Left anterior axillary line, horizontal to V4 |
| V6 | Left mid-axillary line, horizontal to V4 |
| Which of the following is the correct order of the chambers of the heart through which blood flows after returning from systemic circulation? | Right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle |
| Which of the following principles is associated with the concept of patient autonomy? | Informed consent |
| A CCMA is reviewing a patient's medication list and sees "atenolol 25 mg PO Daily." The CCMA recognizes atenolol as which drug class? | beta blocker |
| Which of the following word roots correctly means "kidney"? | nephr |
| NKA meaning | no known allergies |
| Which of the following is NOT one of the five rights? | right prescriber |
| P wave | Represents atrial depolarization. This is when the atria contract. |
| QRS wave complex | Represents ventricular depolarization. This is when the ventricles contract. |
| T wave | Represents ventricular repolarization. This is when the ventricles relax. |
| U wave | Often not seen on an EKG. It represents further repolarization of the ventricles. |
| chain of infection | (I )- Infectious agent (Remember) - Reservoir (Exiting) - portal of Exit Today - mode of Transmission (Entering) - portal of Entry (Home) - susceptible Host |
| Young Lady bell Rarely Gets To Greet Lucy Gray (vein puncture) | order of draw mnemonic |
| atria | two upper chambers of the heart |
| ventricles | two lower chambers of the heart |
| AC | before meals |
| AD lib | as desired |
| BID | two times a day |
| DAILY | once a day |
| HS | at bedtime |
| PC | after meals |
| PRN | as needed |
| REN | related to kidney disease |
| O1 | every hour |
| Q2 | every 2 hours |
| Q4 | every 4 hours |
| Q | every |
| QH | every hour |
| QID | four times a day |
| TID | three times a day |
| HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; protects patient privacy. |
| PHI | Protected Health Information. |
| OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health Administration. |
| CLIA | Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments. |
| Standard Precautions | Infection control practices used with every patient. |
| Medical asepsis | Clean technique to reduce microorganisms. |
| Surgical asepsis | Sterile technique that eliminates microorganisms. |
| Sterilization | Complete destruction of all microorganisms and spores. |
| Disinfection | Destruction of most pathogens on surfaces. |
| Antiseptic | Agent used on living tissue to reduce microorganisms. |
| Autoclave | Steam sterilizer using pressure. |
| PPE | Personal Protective Equipment. |
| Hand hygiene | Handwashing or alcohol-based sanitizer to prevent infection. |
| Biohazard | Material that may contain infectious agents. |
| Sharps container | Puncture-resistant container for needles and sharps. |
| Chain of infection | Six links required for disease transmission. |
| Bloodborne pathogens | Microorganisms spread through blood or body fluids. |
| Needlestick injury | Accidental puncture with a contaminated needle. |
| Hepatitis B | Bloodborne viral infection of the liver. |
| Hepatitis C | Bloodborne viral infection affecting the liver. |
| HIV | Virus that attacks the immune system. |
| Airborne precautions | Isolation for pathogens spread through the air. |
| Droplet precautions | Isolation for pathogens spread by respiratory droplets. |
| Contact precautions | Isolation for pathogens spread by direct or indirect contact. |
| Vital signs | Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pain, and oxygen saturation. |
| Temperature | Measurement of body heat. |
| Pulse | Heartbeat felt in an artery. |
| Respiration | Breaths per minute. |
| Blood pressure | Force of blood against artery walls. |
| Pulse oximetry | Measurement of oxygen saturation. |
| Pain scale | Patient rating of pain intensity. |
| Hypertension | High blood pressure. |
| Hypotension | Low blood pressure. |
| Orthostatic hypotension | Blood pressure drop when standing. |
| Tachycardia | Heart rate over 100 bpm. |
| Bradycardia | Heart rate under 60 bpm. |
| Apnea | Absence of breathing. |
| Dyspnea | Difficulty breathing. |
| Cyanosis | Bluish discoloration from inadequate oxygen. |
| Edema | Swelling from fluid buildup. |
| Anatomical position | Standard reference position for the body. |
| Superior | Toward the head. |
| Inferior | Toward the feet. |
| Medial | Toward the midline. |
| Lateral | Away from the midline. |
| Proximal | Closer to the point of attachment. |
| Distal | Farther from the point of attachment. |
| Sagittal plane | Divides the body into left and right. |
| Frontal plane | Divides the body into front and back. |
| Transverse plane | Divides the body into upper and lower portions. |
| Homeostasis | Maintenance of a stable internal environment. |
| Chief complaint | Primary reason for the patient's visit. |
| History of present illness | Description of the current health problem. |
| Medical history | Record of past illnesses and procedures. |
| Consent | Patient permission for treatment. |
| Informed consent | Permission after understanding risks and benefits. |
| Implied consent | Permission assumed by patient actions. |
| Confidentiality | Protection of patient information. |
| Negligence | Failure to provide proper care. |
| Assault | Threat of harmful contact. |
| Battery | Unauthorized physical contact. |
| Scope of practice | Legal duties allowed for a healthcare worker. |
| Phlebotomy | Collection of blood specimens. |
| Venipuncture | Drawing blood from a vein. |
| Capillary puncture | Fingerstick or heelstick blood collection. |
| Tourniquet | Band used to restrict venous blood flow. |
| Order of draw | Correct sequence of blood collection tubes. |
| Hematoma | Collection of blood under the skin. |
| Hemolysis | Destruction of red blood cells. |
| Serum | Liquid portion of clotted blood. |
| Plasma | Liquid portion of unclotted blood. |
| Specimen | Sample collected for testing. |
| Urinalysis | Laboratory examination of urine. |
| CBC | Complete Blood Count. |
| BMP | Basic Metabolic Panel. |
| CMP | Comprehensive Metabolic Panel. |
| PT/INR | Blood clotting tests. |
| A1C | Average blood glucose over 2–3 months. |
| EKG | Recording of the heart's electrical activity. |
| Lead | Electrode placement for an EKG. |
| Artifact | Interference on an EKG tracing. |
| Normal sinus rhythm | Normal electrical rhythm of the heart. |
| Medication administration | Safe process of giving medications. |
| Six Rights of Medication Administration | Right patient, medication, dose, route, time, and documentation. |
| Oral route | Medication taken by mouth. |
| Sublingual route | Medication placed under the tongue. |
| Topical route | Medication applied to the skin. |
| Intradermal injection | Injection into the dermis. |
| Subcutaneous injection | Injection into fatty tissue. |
| Intramuscular injection | Injection into muscle tissue. |
| Medication reconciliation | Verification of a patient's medication list. |
| Contraindication | Reason a treatment should not be given. |
| Adverse reaction | Unexpected harmful medication response. |
| Side effect | Secondary effect of a medication. |
| Anaphylaxis | Severe allergic reaction. |
| Epinephrine | Medication used for anaphylaxis. |
| Glucometer | Device that measures blood glucose. |
| Hypoglycemia | Low blood sugar. |
| Hyperglycemia | High blood sugar. |
| CPR | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. |
| AED | Automated External Defibrillator. |
| BLS | Basic Life Support. |
| Shock | Failure of adequate blood circulation to tissues. |
| Syncope | Temporary loss of consciousness. |
| Hemostasis | Stopping bleeding. |
| Triage | Prioritizing patients based on severity. |
| Incident report | Documentation of an unusual event. |
| RACE | Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish/Evacuate. |
| PASS | Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep. |
| ICD-10-CM | Diagnosis coding system. |
| CPT | Procedure coding system. |
| HCPCS Level II | Codes for supplies and services. |
| CMS-1500 | Standard health insurance claim form. |
| ABN | Advance Beneficiary Notice. |
| Referral | Request for specialty care. |
| Prior authorization | Insurance approval before certain services. |
| Copayment | Fixed amount paid by the patient. |
| Coinsurance | Percentage of healthcare costs paid by the patient. |
| Deductible | Amount paid before insurance begins coverage. |
| EOB | Explanation of Benefits statement from insurance. |
| STAT | Immediately. |
| NPO | Nothing by mouth. |
| PO | By mouth. |
| IM | Intramuscular. |
| ID | Intradermal. |
| SQ | Subcutaneous. |
| What law protects patient health information? | HIPAA |
| What agency enforces workplace safety standards? | OSHA |
| What agency publishes infection control guidelines? | CDC |
| What precautions are used for every patient? | Standard Precautions |
| What is the first step in preventing the spread of infection? | Hand hygiene |
| What type of PPE protects the hands? | Gloves |
| Where should used needles be discarded? | Sharps container |
| What device sterilizes equipment with steam under pressure? | Autoclave |
| What is the normal adult pulse range? | 60–100 beats per minute |
| What is the normal adult respiratory rate? | 12–20 breaths per minute |
| What is the normal adult oral temperature? | 98.6°F (37°C) |
| What is considered high blood pressure? | 140/90 mmHg or higher (commonly taught; current clinical guidelines vary) |
| What is a heart rate over 100 bpm called? | Tachycardia |
| What is a heart rate under 60 bpm called? | Bradycardia |
| What is difficulty breathing called? | Dyspnea |
| What is the bluish discoloration of the skin caused by low oxygen? | Cyanosis |
| What is swelling caused by fluid accumulation? | Edema |
| What is the force of blood against artery walls? | Blood pressure |
| What measures oxygen saturation? | Pulse oximeter |
| What does CPR stand for? | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
| What does AED stand for? | Automated External Defibrillator |
| What medication is used to treat anaphylaxis? | Epinephrine |
| What is low blood sugar called? | Hypoglycemia |
| What is high blood sugar called? | Hyperglycemia |
| What device measures blood glucose? | Glucometer |
| What is drawing blood from a vein called? | Venipuncture |
| What is a fingerstick blood collection called? | Capillary puncture |
| What is the liquid part of unclotted blood? | Plasma |
| What is the liquid part of clotted blood? | Serum |
| What test records the electrical activity of the heart? | EKG (ECG) |
| What does CBC stand for? | Complete Blood Count |
| What does CMP stand for? | Comprehensive Metabolic Panel |
| What does A1C measure? | Average blood glucose over the previous 2–3 months |
| What documentation format stands for Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan? | SOAP note |
| What is the patient's main reason for seeking care called? | Chief complaint |
| What type of consent is assumed by a patient's actions? | Implied consent |
| What type of consent requires explanation of risks and benefits? | Informed consent |
| What is unauthorized touching of a patient called? | Battery |
| What is threatening a patient with harmful contact called? | Assault |
| What is failure to provide appropriate care called? | Negligence |
| What is keeping patient information private called? | Confidentiality |
| What does PHI stand for? | Protected Health Information |
| What is the correct abbreviation for nothing by mouth? | NPO |
| What are the Six Rights of medication administration? | Right patient, medication, dose, route, time, and documentation |
| What is the front of the body called? | Anterior |
| What is the back of the body called? | Posterior |
| What is toward the head called? | Superior |
| What is toward the feet called? | Inferior |
| What is closer to the point of attachment called? | Proximal |
| What is farther from the point of attachment called? | Distal |
| What is the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment? | Homeostasis |
| What is stopping bleeding called? | Hemostasis |
| What coding system is used for diagnoses? | ICD-10-CM |
| What coding system is used for medical procedures? | CPT |
| What insurance form is commonly used for provider claims? | CMS-1500 |
| A medical assistant is performing a body fat measurement on a patient. Which of the following areas should the assistant use to obtain an accurate measurement? | Bicep |
| A medical assistant is checking a patient out at the reception desk after her scheduled appointment. Which of the following documents should the assistant check to confirm when the provider would like to have the patient return to the clinic? | Encounter form |
| Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take after obtaining a urine drug screen for a patient following a work-related accident? | seal the lid in the presence of the patient |
| A medical assistant is performing a body fat measurement on a patient. Which of the following areas should the assistant use to obtain an accurate measurement? | Bicep |
| A medical assistant is checking a patient out at the reception desk after her scheduled appointment. Which of the following documents should the assistant check to confirm when the provider would like to have the patient return to the clinic? | Encounter form |
| Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take after obtaining a urine drug screen for a patient following a work-related accident? | Answer not visible in the image |
| Goniometer | Measures joint angles |
| Hospice | Comfort care only |
| Telehealth | Virtual visits |
| Nitroglycerin | Chest pain (angina) |
| Albuterol | Asthma rescue inhaler |
| Epinephrine | Anaphylaxis |
| Insulin | Diabetes |
| Warfarin | Anticoagulant (requires INR monitoring) |
| Heparin | Anticoagulant (aPTT monitoring) |
| Aspirin | Antiplatelet |
| Metformin | Type 2 diabetes |
| Acetaminophen (Tylenol) | Pain/fever |
| Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) | NSAID |
| Prednisone | Corticosteroid |
| Amoxicillin | Antibiotic |
| Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) | Antihistamine |
| Kyphosis | Curves forward |
| Lordosis | Curves backward |
| Scoliosis | Curves sideways |
| Subluxation | Partial dislocation (misalignment) of a joint or vertebra |
| what angle does a butterly needle go in at | 10-15 degree |
| Oral | Under the tongue; most common for alert, cooperative patients |
| Rectal | Inserted into the rectum; most accurate core temperature |
| Axillary | Placed in the armpit; least accurate but noninvasive |
| Tympanic | Placed in the ear canal; measures infrared heat from the eardrum |
| Temporal | Scanned across the forehead over the temporal artery; quick and noninvasive |
| Pyloric stenosis | Narrowing of the pylorus that blocks food from passing from the stomach to the duodenum |
| Endocrine system | System of glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream to regulate growth, metabolism, reproduction, and homeostasis |
| which vein is located in the lateral antecubital space | cephalic vein ( 2nd preferred vein) |
| luekopenia | low (WBC) white blood cell count |
| 24 hour urine collection | measuring the volume of the urine |
| COPD | emphysema and chronic bronchitis (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) |
| graves disease treatment (autoimmune disorder caused by hyperthyroidism) | radiation to the thyroid gland |
| buccal tablet | place between cheek and gum |
| Microcapillary tube order of draw | Blood gases (if collected), EDTA (lavender), Other additive tubes (heparin/green or fluoride-gray), Serum tubes (red or gold) |
| which Microcapillary tube comes first | (EDTA) lavender |
| what method should you use with a butterfly needle to obtain a blood sample | hold the needle by its wings |
| ptysis | spitting and coughing up |
| emesis | medical term for vomiting |
| hemoptysis | coughing up blood or blood-stained mucus from the respiratory tract |
| melena | dark black, tarry, and foul-smelling feces |
| hemetemesis | vomiting blood |
| QRS complex | ventricular depolarization |
| ST segment | ttime between the contraction and the recovery of the ventricles |
| which micro organism is caused by the epstein bar virus | mono |
| incident reports are used to ? | to avoid further reoccurences |
| Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ) | Liver (right lobe), gallbladder, duodenum, head of pancreas, right kidney & adrenal gland, hepatic flexure of colon |
| Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ) | Stomach, spleen, left lobe of liver, body & tail of pancreas, left kidney & adrenal gland, splenic flexure of colon, portions of transverse and descending colon |
| Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ) | Appendix, cecum, ascending colon, small intestine (ileum), right ureter, right ovary & fallopian tube (female), right spermatic cord (male) |
| Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ) | Descending colon, sigmoid colon, small intestine, left ureter, left ovary & fallopian tube (female), left spermatic cord (male) |
| RUQ pain | Gallbladder disease, liver disorders |
| LUQ pain | Spleen injury, stomach ulcers, pancreatitis |
| RLQ pain | Appendicitis (McBurney's point) |
| LLQ pain | Diverticulitis |
| tympanic MEMBRANE temperature | in the ear |
| physiology | study of the bodies function |
| medical assistant scope of practice | removing sutures |
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