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Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in each of the black spaces below before clicking on it to display the answer.
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T   temp  
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Sx   symptom  
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subq,subc   subcutaneous  
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STD   sexually transmitted disease  
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STAT   Immediately  
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staph   staphylococcus  
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s&s,s/s   signs and symptoms  
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spec grav,sp gr   specific gravity  
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spec   specimen  
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S/P, s/p   status post  
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SOB   shortness of breath  
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sm   small  
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sl   sub-lingual  
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SA   sinoatrial  
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s with a line over it   without  
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enter/o   intestines  
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enchephal/o   brain  
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emia   blood condition  
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derma   skin  
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dacry/o   tear  
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cyt/o   cell  
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cyst/o   bladder  
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colp/o   vagina  
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cleid/o   collarbone/clavicle  
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cilia   hair  
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chondr/o   cartilage  
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carp/o   wrist  
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cardi/o   heart  
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capit   head  
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bronch/o   bronchus  
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blephar/o   eyelid  
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arthr/o   joint  
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arteri/o   artery  
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an/o   anus  
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angi/o   vessel  
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adren/o   adrenal gland  
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aden/o   gland  
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When a cast is removed there may be a significant amount of what   muscle flabbiness, scaly and pale skin  
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What angle should the pt’s elbows be bent with a walker   25 degrees  
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What's the proper temp for a hot water bottle   115 degrees  
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The dosage for an ultrasound is prescribed in   watts  
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What is commonly used on an infected area   heat therapy  
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How much space should be between the armpit and the top of the crutch   2-3 fingers  
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What is used to reduce swelling   ice  
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What should the MA do if the pt complains of pain during an ultrasound treatment   stop  
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Which ambulatory device provides stability, balance, and coordination   walker  
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Selection of gait patterns depends on what   age  
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What is used to release discomfort from deep muscle tissue   heat  
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What is a short arm cast used for   wrist FX  
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What should the pt be instructed to report after cast application look for   cold or blue fingers/toes  
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What two things are used to treat infections, improve circulation, and reduce swelling   cold and heat  
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Why is it important for the MA to be familiar with the role of the team   to better coordinate care  
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What is it called when a pt comes into the office for care and then goes home   ambulatory care  
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Who said surgical infection is God given and inevitable   Joseph Lister  
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Who was responsible for disinfection of doctors hands during child birth   Ignas Philipp Semmelweis  
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What is the most important reason for the MA to be knowledgeable about various health care deliveries   to coordinate services  
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What two scientist developed the polio vaccine___________________ and   Albert Sabin and Jonas Salk  
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Completing education requirements, completing additional training of 3-5 years, and pass national boards are all requirements for becoming a   physician  
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What scientist first described the heart working as a pump   William Harvey  
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The Greek physicians influence medicine during the dark ages by discouraging any further study because ____________________ and __________________were considered being the final authorities   Hippocrates and Galen  
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An otorhinolaryngologist treats what   ear, nose, throat  
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A major contribution of the Greeks and Romans to modern medicine was _________________and__________________derived from mythology and became medical terminology   phrases and words  
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Who was the 5th most cited scientist   Anthony Faucci  
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What would not be part of the MA’s duties   diagnosis  
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What is it called when many people catch the same thing   pandemic  
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The preparation and publication of a report that rated the quality of medical schools was done by   Abraham Flexner  
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Who made the contribution to medicine, that surgical techniques are based on sound pathological evidence   John Hunter  
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The most famous medical school   John Hopkins  
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What happens to the life of the business when a physician dies   dies with them  
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Who is considered to be the most brilliant mind in the research for AIDS   David Ho  
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Who performed the first heart transplant   Christian Barnard  
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Family practices treat what type of pt’s   all ages  
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The father of modern medicine contributed what   Hippocratic Oath  
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Who did the caduceus staff belong to   Hermes  
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What gait is used when a pt’s can bear some weight on each leg_   2 point  
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What is used to make certain energy given off by the ultrasound head is taken to the body tissue   coupling agent  
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An ice application should not be left on for more than   20 min  
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How many inches should the walker be picked up and moved forward by the pt_   6  
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What instrument is used to measure angles when taking crutch measurements   goniometer  
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What are the advantages to using fiberglass for cast instead of plaster   set and dry faster  
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