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Questions to prepare for national certification (AMT, NHA, AAMA).

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show Height and weight  
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What are vital signs?   show
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Schedule I Drugs   show
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Schedule II Drugs   show
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show Limited dependence, potential for abuse  
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show Decreased chance for abuse, can be called in to pharmacy  
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Schedule V Drugs   show
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show Objective, visual illness indicators  
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Symptoms   show
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show Study of drugs, actions, dosages, and side effects  
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show Study of the action of drugs within the body based on administration, rate of absorption, duration of action, and elimination from the body  
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show Study of how drugs act on the body in specific cells, tissues, and organs  
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PPE order of donning   show
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show Gloves, goggles, gown, mask  
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Normal adult heart rate   show
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Normal adult blood pressure   show
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show 150/90 mm Hg  
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Width of BP cuff?   show
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show 90°  
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Subcutaneous injection   show
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show 15°  
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show Patient, medication, route, time, documentation, dose  
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show Plasma  
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Most important antisepsis for MA?   show
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show 98.6° F, 37° C  
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Time to wait before retaking BP?   show
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show Sterilization  
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Phlebotomy order of draw   show
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Lavender tube additive   show
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Light blue tube additive   show
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show Heparin  
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What is used to clean a routine venipuncture site?   show
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Antecubital veins   show
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Maximum heel puncture depth   show
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show Fistula  
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show Sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium  
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Where to apply tourniquet?   show
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show 2  
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show 1 minute  
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show 30°  
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show 10°  
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show Larger lumen, smaller needle  
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What are CEUs?   show
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show Electrocardiogram - Noninvasive test that records electrical activity of the heart  
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V1 chest lead   show
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V2 chest lead   show
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show Between V2 and V4  
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V4 chest lead   show
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show 5th intercostal space, left anterior axillary line  
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V6 chest lead   show
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Grounding lead   show
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Limb leads   show
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show Epicardium, myocardium, endocardium  
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show Kortokoff sounds - 1st is systolic, 5th is diastolic  
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show Systole  
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show Diastole  
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Pacemaker of the heart   show
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Electrical conduction of the heart   show
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show 5 liters  
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The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the   show
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Heart has potential energy for the next cardiac cycle   show
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Heart relaxes and gains energy to pump   show
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show Time  
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ECG vertical line represents   show
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ECG waves   show
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show Line between waveforms  
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Waveform   show
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Complex   show
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Interval   show
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show Automaticity, conductivity, contractility, excitability  
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show Vena cava  
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show Right atrium  
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show Carry blood away from the heart  
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Veins   show
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P wave   show
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QRS complex   show
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T wave   show
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show 1/10th second  
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show 40-60 bpm  
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show 60-100 bpm  
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show Front of the body  
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Posterior   show
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show Side of the body  
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Prone   show
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Supine   show
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Fowler's position   show
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Dorsal recumbent position   show
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show Laying on left side with left arm and shoulder behind body, right leg and arm sharply flexed on table, left knee slightly flexed  
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show Laying on back with buttocks on the lower end of the table with feet in stirrups  
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show Autoclave  
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Childhood immunizations   show
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show Influenza, pneumococcal, herpes zoster, tetanus  
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show Child's BSA (body surface area) in m² x adult dose / 1.7 m²  
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show 10 minutes - hands, wrists, forearms  
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show Chief complaint  
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Dx   show
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show Treatment  
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abx   show
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show Prescription  
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show Biopsy  
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show Now, immediately  
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show Present illness  
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show Painful, bad, difficult  
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show No known allergies  
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NKDA   show
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show Range of motion  
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PH   show
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show Review of systems  
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show Family history  
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show Social history  
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show Complaining of  
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prn   show
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DAW   show
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show Label, give the following  
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sl   show
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gt/gtt   show
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show Incise, cut into  
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-ectomy   show
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show Crush, break  
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-opsy   show
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-scope   show
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show Condition of  
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show Inflammation  
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show Opening  
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-ical   show
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HIPAA   show
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show Permission given with knowledge of possible consequences  
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Expressed consent   show
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Visual acuity chart   show
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show Tuberculosis  
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Normal blood glucose   show
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Normal hemoglobin   show
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Normal oxygen saturation   show
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Urine specimen collected to test for a UTI   show
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Best time to test urine Hcg levels   show
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Most important hand washing factors   show
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show O negative  
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show Nosocomial infection  
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How many 1 mm boxes in a 6 second rhythm strip?   show
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show 21-22  
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Best site for capillary puncture   show
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Why does the first drop of blood from a capillary puncture get wiped away?   show
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show Lavender tubes, additive tubes, non-additive tubes  
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Hypertension   show
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Hypotension   show
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Chronic bronchitis and emphysema   show
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Tachycardia   show
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Bradycardia   show
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show Myocardial infarction (heart attack)  
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show Angina pectoris  
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show Heart murmur  
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show Heart palpitation  
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show Arteriosclerosis  
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show Pacemaker  
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Test measuring blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing to se how the heart responds to stress - often performed on a treadmill   show
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show Greenstick fracture  
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Broken ends of bone do not pierce through skin   show
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Bone pierces through skin   show
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Bone is splintered or broken into many pieces   show
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show Flexion  
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show Extension  
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Movement toward midsection   show
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Movement of an extremity away from midline   show
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show 19-25  
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Total water in body weight   show
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Instrument used to test neurological reflexes   show
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Instrument used for auscultation of heart, lungs, and bowels   show
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show Sphygmomanometer  
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show Ophthalmoscope  
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show Otoscope  
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Basic two dimensional radiograph commonly performed in a physician's office   show
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show CT scan  
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Test using a magnetic field and nonionizing radiation to produce images of the body   show
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show Ultrasound  
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show Listening to body regions with a stethoscope  
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show Passive movement of joints to assess extent of movement  
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show Use of hands and/or fingertips to assess/feel for positions and sizes of organs, masses, lumps, or other abnormalities; skin moisture/temperature, and joint flexibility  
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show Assessing density of body structures by tapping  
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show Distal to proximal  
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show 10 days  
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What should the MA note when changing wound dressing?   show
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show 12  
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# of lumbar vertebrae   show
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# of cervical vertebrae   show
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Undesirable affect   show
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show Allergic reaction  
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Most serious heat emergency   show
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show Using sterile technique  
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Opening or separation of an incision site   show
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Open wound   show
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show Assess responsiveness  
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show Chest compressions  
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Clear wound drainage   show
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Bloody wound drainage   show
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Blood tinged wound drainage   show
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Grey, green, or yellow drainage   show
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show Rapid, weak pulse and breathing; cold, pale skin  
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Color blindness test   show
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show Occult blood test  
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show Pap smear  
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Position used for rectal exam   show
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show Lithotomy position  
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Instrument used for vaginal exam   show
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show Fowler's position  
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Low blood pressure that occurs when standing up from sitting or laying down   show
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show Standing, sitting, supine  
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show Heat, liquid, gas  
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Components of autoclave   show
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Instrument used to move instruments and supplies on a sterile field   show
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Instrument used to grasp blood vessels   show
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Scissors with blunt tip on bottom blade   show
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Knives of varying blades and sizes used for cutting, dissecting, and incising   show
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show Forceps  
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Instrument used for scraping   show
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Outer layers of skin removed from scraping   show
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show Contusion  
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Smooth cut made from surgery   show
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show Laceration  
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show Puncture  
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show 10  
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show Audiometry  
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Instrument used to measure volume and flow of air   show
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Medicine administered between cheek and gum   show
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show Sublingual  
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show Transdermal  
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Burn with only superficial damage   show
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show Second degree burn  
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Burn involving all skin layers and possibly some muscle and bone   show
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show Hemorrhage  
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Low blood sugar   show
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show Hyperglycemia  
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show Seizures  
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show Syncope  
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Skin makes up how much total body weight?   show
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Muscle most often used for IM injections   show
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Method of injection used to prevent irritation to subcutaneous tissues; skin is pulled to one side before injection and released after injection   show
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Temporary reduction of blood flow to the brain causing stroke-like symptoms   show
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Instrument used to test for auditory acuity and bone vibration   show
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ECG paper speed   show
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show Artifacts  
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show Wandering baseline  
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show Asystole  
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Heart beat that originates outside of the SA node   show
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show Ventricular fibrillation  
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Ventricular rate of 150-300 bpm   show
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show Atrial fibrillation  
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Contraction of ventricles that occurs early   show
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Atrial contraction that occurs early   show
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Atrial tachycardia that occurs and subsides suddenly   show
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show Atrial flutter  
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show 1 mm x 1 mm; represents 0.1 mV vertical and 0.04 s horizontal  
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Large block on ECG paper   show
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show Number of complete complexes in strip x 10  
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show Number of large boxes between R waves / 300  
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ECG 1500 rule   show
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Portable device that monitors heart rhythm continuously for 24-48 hours by electrodes attached to chest   show
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show Electrophysiology  
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show Aneurysm  
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show Coronary artery disease (CAD)  
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Heart fails to generate adequate blood output   show
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show Thrombus  
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Mass that enters the bloodstream   show
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show Endocarditis  
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show Pericarditis  
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show Mitral valve stenosis  
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Blood flow in the wrong direction   show
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Disease of the heart muscle   show
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Localized collection of blood   show
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Removal of a small section of tissue for examination   show
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show Debridement  
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Five types of bones   show
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show Identify topic and purpose, assess patient's ability and needs, develop plan, implement plan, document, evaluate patient understanding, reevaluate on follow up  
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Patient preparation for minor office surgery   show
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show Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus  
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show Measles, mumps, rubella  
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show Brain  
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show Spinal cord  
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show Lungs, heart, large blood vessels  
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Abdominal cavity   show
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Pelvic cavity   show
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show Papule  
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Solid, elevated 1-2 cm lesion   show
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show Pustule  
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Flat, elevated lesion   show
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show Osteoporosis  
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show Osteoarthritis  
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Type of arthritis caused by excess uric acid in the joints   show
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show Epistaxis  
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show Liver  
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show Spleen  
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Organ that produces enzymes for digestion   show
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Organ that stores bile   show
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What is the function of lymph?   show
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show Anemia  
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Involuntary muscle or other movement by patient seen on ECG   show
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Destroying tissue by freezing   show
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Cutting and cauterization of skin and tissues using an electrical current   show
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show Endoscopy  
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Use of narrow beams for diagnostic and treatment applications   show
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Tube containing serum separator   show
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show Light blue  
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How much urine should be collected for a specimen?   show
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Needle gauge for intradermal injection   show
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How many lb in 1 kg?   show
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Body's ability to maintain normal state   show
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Room temperature urine specimens begin to deteriorate after   show
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show pH, blood, glucose  
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Components of urinalysis   show
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show Erythrocytes, leukocytes, thrombocytes  
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show Neutrophils  
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show Basophils  
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Essential component of hemoglobin   show
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Breakdown of food into usable units to provide growth and energy production   show
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show Intravenous  
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Age for baseline ECG   show
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show Every 1-3 years  
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show 40 years (women)  
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show Nothing by mouth  
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PO   show
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show Every  
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h   show
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ac   show
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pc   show
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qd   show
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show Every other day  
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show Every hour  
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bid   show
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tid   show
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show Four times daily  
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hs   show
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show Every hour of sleep (bedtime)  
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show Follow up  
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cxr   show
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d/c   show
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show Black  
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show White  
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show Red  
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show Blue  
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SOB   show
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-algia   show
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Nephr/o   show
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Hepat/o   show
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show Heart  
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Ot/o   show
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show Eye  
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show Muscle  
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show Bone  
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Gastr/o   show
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Hemat/o   show
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show Lung  
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show Rib  
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Cephal/o   show
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show Intestines  
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show Uterus  
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Oophor/o   show
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show Fallopian tube  
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Orchi/o   show
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Gravid/o   show
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show Prostate  
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Phleb/o   show
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Myring/o, tympan/o   show
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-emesis   show
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-pnea   show
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show Condition of blood  
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show Hardening  
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show Puncture to remove fluid  
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show Surgical repair  
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show Instrument for reading  
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-uria   show
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show Destruction  
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-rrhea   show
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MA administrative duties   show
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MA clinical duties   show
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show Pneumonia  
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Inflammation of the bronchioles   show
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show Apnea  
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show Rhinorrhea  
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show Dysuria  
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Kidney stones   show
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show Cystitis  
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Inflammation of the stomach   show
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Also known as acid reflux, condition that affects the lower esophageal sphincter   show
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Erosive area on stomach lining   show
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show Appendicitis  
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show Diverticulitis  
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Master gland that releases numerous hormones   show
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Gland that secretes thyroxine and triiodothyronine   show
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Glands that secrete corticosteroids   show
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show Pineal gland  
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show Diabetes mellitus  
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Excess production of thyroid hormones   show
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Underactive thyroid gland   show
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Demyelination of the central nervous system   show
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show Epilepsy  
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show Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)  
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show Myopia  
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Farsightedness   show
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show Diplopia  
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Crossed eyes   show
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show Astigmatism  
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show Conjunctivitis  
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Accumulation of excess intraocular aqueous humor   show
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show Cataract  
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Infection and inflammation of the middle ear   show
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Infection and inflammation of the outer ear   show
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Painful menstruation   show
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Absence of menstruation   show
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Bleeding in between menstrual cycles   show
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Increase in bleeding amount and duration   show
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show Primigravida  
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show Multipara  
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show Ectopic pregnancy  
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show Hysterectomy  
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show Oophorectomy  
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show Salpingo-oophorectomy  
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show Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)  
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Yeast infection   show
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show Leiomyomas  
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show Eclampsia  
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show Proteinuria  
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show Edema  
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Miscarriage that occurs naturally   show
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Scraping of uterine lining   show
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Magnified direct inspection of the cervix to detect cancer or other abnormalities   show
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Test to screen for cervical cancer   show
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show Vasectomy  
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show Orchiopexy  
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show Urethritis  
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show Pyelonephritis  
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Gradual, progressive loss of kidney function resulting in insufficiency   show
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show Hematuria  
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show Urinary tract infection (UTI)  
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-rrhaphy   show
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show Disease  
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show Paralysis  
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show Repair  
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show Recording  
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show Surgical creation of an opening  
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Branch of medicine specializing in infants, children, and adolescents   show
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show Gerontology  
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Branch of medicine specializing in blood   show
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show Nephrology  
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Branch of medicine specializing in the ears, nose, and throat   show
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show Gynecology  
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Branch of medicine specializing in the eyes   show
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Branch of medicine specializing in cancer prevention and treatment   show
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show Cardiology  
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Branch of medicine specializing in the liver   show
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Branch of medicine specializing in the skin   show
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show Gastroenterology  
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show Endocrinology  
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show Neurology  
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Branch of medicine specializing in the lungs   show
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Branch of medicine specializing in the medical use of x-rays or other radiation   show
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show Obstetrics  
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show Urology  
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show Rheumatology  
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show Psychiatry  
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show Phlebotomy  
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show Antecubital fossa  
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Where to collect blood from an arm with an IV line?   show
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What does a general minor surgery tray contain?   show
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show Towel clips, curved hemostat, forceps with teeth, thumb forceps, sutures, scissors, needle holder, gauze, and drapes  
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show Scissors, thumb forceps, and gauze  
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What does a staple removal tray contain?   show
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Common antiseptic skin cleansing solution used for surgery   show
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show 1:9 bleach solution  
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Main federal agency charged with the enforcement of safety and health legislation   show
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show Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)  
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show Joint Commission  
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show Chief complaint  
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show Medical history  
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Medical history of the patient's biological family members   show
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show Social history  
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show Review of systems  
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show Ask them to repeat back what you said (i.e. post surgery instructions, medications)  
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Neurological test used to determine balance when the patient is standing erect with their eyes closed   show
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show 5-6  
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Imaginary plane dividing the body into equal right and left halves   show
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show Transverse plane  
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Imaginary plane dividing the body into front and back halves   show
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show 1-1 1/2"  
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show 5/8-1/2"  
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Intramuscular injection needle length   show
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show Centrifuge  
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How long should urine be centrifuged?   show
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Normal urine color   show
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show Sharps container  
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When is the best time to collect a sputum sample?   show
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What is the normal range for an HbA1c test?   show
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Procedure used to remove earwax (cerumen)   show
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Surgical removal of the gallbladder   show
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Surgical removal of the appendix   show
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show Tonsillectomy  
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Surgical removal of a kidney   show
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What is a blood culture used to check for?   show
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What color does gram positive bacteria stain?   show
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show A method of staining used to differentiate bacterial species into two large groups, gram positive and gram negative  
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show 72 hours  
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show Mid stream clean-catch  
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show SOAP method  
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show Subjective  
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Documents objective, repeatable, and traceable facts about the patient’s status   show
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show Assessment  
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show Plan  
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show Double-booking  
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show Cluster scheduling  
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Specific number of patients scheduled at the top of the hour   show
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Hour long scheduling blocks broken down into smaller increments, usually 10-15 minutes   show
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show Time specific scheduling  
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show Underbooking  
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Protection against losses from illness, injury, disability, and accidental death or dismemberment   show
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Insurance that covers only specific medical expenses   show
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Federal government program for those who qualify due to low income   show
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Federal government program for those over the age of 65 or with specific disabilities   show
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show Prepaid health plans  
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Health insurance provided to a group, usually employees, which provides coverage in the form of a lump sum payment or periodic payments   show
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show Deductible  
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Arrangement in which the insured pays a specified amount for various services and the health care provider pays the remainder; typically payed at time of appointment.   show
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Reimbursement is made to the provider based on a predetermined reimbursement leveL   show
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Medicare Part A   show
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Medicare Part B   show
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Medicare Part C   show
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show Prescription drug plan  
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Organization of hospitals and physicians who provide services to insurance company clients   show
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Prepaid medical service plan where patients must use contracted providers   show
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Covers most health care services for veterans, their dependents and survivors   show
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show TRICARE  
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Codes used for reporting various diagnoses   show
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show ICD-10-CM  
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show Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)  
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What are the four stages of the infectious process?   show
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Organisms establish presence in the susceptible host   show
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Symptoms of infection begin to appear   show
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show Acute illness  
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Damaged tissue begins healing and symptoms resolve   show
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What is the chain of infection?   show
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show Body attacks and destroys microorganisms and renovates tissue after injury, damage, or death  
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What are the five indications of local inflammation?   show
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What are the two indications of systemic inflammation?   show
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What are standard precautions?   show
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show Contact, droplet, airborne  
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Wearing gloves, gown, and shoes, and designating equipment use for a single patient is using   show
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Wearing masks, face shields, and goggles is using   show
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Wearing a respirator is using   show
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show Monitoring the surgical field to decrease patient risk  
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show Fire, electrical, radiation, and poison  
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What temperature and time is used to sterilize instruments with dry heat?   show
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What temperature and time is used to sterilize instruments with steam in the autoclave?   show
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show 12-20 breaths per minute  
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show Systolic 100-139, diastolic 60-79  
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Hypothermia is defined as a temperature below   show
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show Shock, environment, exposure to elements, thyroid disorders  
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show 100.4° F  
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show Infection, stress, dehydration, exercise, environment, thyroid disorders  
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show Prepare and clean exam room and equipment, prepare patient by giving instructions, help with draping and gowning, and assisting the physician.  
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Size of capillary puncture blade for adults   show
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show 2.4 mm  
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show Urinalysis (dipstick and tablet reagent), occult blood, urine Hcg, blood glucose, ESR, Hgb, Hct, strep A, and ovulation testing  
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What departments are used for blood testing?   show
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Invasive procedure performed to visually examine and take biopsies from the GI tract   show
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show Bronchoscopy  
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Small device used to assess blood oxygen concentration   show
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Insertion of a catheter into a patient's artery or vein so that dye and x-ray viewing can be used for diagnostic purposes   show
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Pounds to kilograms   show
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show Kilograms x 2.2  
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What equipment is included on a crash cart?   show
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show Apply direct pressure to the area, apply new dressing and continue pressure when dressing is soaked with blood, elevate area above heart level  
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How do you treat first-degree burns?   show
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How do you treat second-degree burns?   show
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How do you treat third-degree burns?   show
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How do you help a choking patient?   show
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show Keep patient calm, warm, and quiet; monitor and record vitals, administer nitroglycerine per physician's order, apply oxygen, perform ECG, be prepared to perform CPR  
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show Give a form of simple sugar (juice, crackers, candy), perform a finger-stick blood glucose test, give a form of protein (milk, meat, peanut butter) if level remains low  
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show Notify the physician and follow orders  
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How do you treat seizures?   show
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show Assess ABCs, administer supplemental oxygen, position patient's extremities above heart level, closely monitor vitals, provide support, transfer to emergency services  
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How do you treat syncope?   show
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Breaking down of organic matter   show
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show Anabolism  
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show Metabolism  
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show Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, sugars, vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, water  
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Deficiency of nutrients   show
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show B, C  
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Which vitamins are fat soluble?   show
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Toward the upper body region   show
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show Inferior  
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Front side of the body   show
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show Posterior  
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Skin makes up how much of the body's weight?   show
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Common human phenomenon characterized by an intense fear or dread related to a known or unknown cause   show
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Relationship between a person and his or her environment that arises when he or she feels pressure or overwhelming feelings related to a situation, event, person, place, or thing   show
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show Self-esteem  
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show Erikson  
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At what age would a child develop autonomy vs. shame and doubt?   show
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At what age would a child develop identity vs. role confusion?   show
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show Piaget  
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show Sensorimotor (birth-2 years), preoperational (2-6 years), concrete operational (7-11 years), formal operations (12-adult)  
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Who developed the model for the five stages of grief?   show
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What are the five stages of grief?   show
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show Displacement  
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What is the assignment of feelings or motivation to another person, place, or thing?   show
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What are learned external behaviors and internal thought processes that are used to decrease discomfort and pain?   show
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show Regression  
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What are important communication skills for an MA?   show
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At most, how many times should the phone ring before answering?   show
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As an MA doing phone triage, how can you manage the physician's time?   show
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show Giving any information about the patient's diagnoses, test results, medications, or procedures  
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show Malpractice  
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Patient has been seen within 3-5 years, depending on the practice's policy   show
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Patient has not been seen within 3-5 years , depending on the practice's policy   show
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show Closed patient file  
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show Shredding  
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show Alphabetic filing system  
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Each patient is assigned a medical record number and the numbers are cross-references with an alphabetic (master) file   show
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Medical records are filed in coordination with number and/or letters and each letter, group of letters, number, or group of numbers is designated with a specific color   show
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show The medical facility  
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Annually updated manual of prescription drugs   show
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show Documentation or charting  
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show Policy and Procedure Manual  
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Drugs that prevent and treat infections   show
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Drugs that prevent vomiting   show
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Drugs that relieve pain without causing anesthesia   show
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show Antibiotics  
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Drugs that reduce pain and inflammation   show
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show Intravenous (IV)  
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Drug applied to the skin   show
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