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Dimetapp is an example of what classification of drug?

  • Decongestant (correct)
  • Antihistamine
  • Analgesic
  • Antibiotic

Muscles that can be controlled consciously best describes which of the following?

  • Smooth muscle
  • Involuntary muscle
  • Cardiac muscle
  • Striated muscle (correct)

The sterile cover placed over a wound to prevent contamination is which of the following?

  • Plaster
  • Bandage
  • Dressing (correct)
  • Gauze

What is a normal blood pressure for a 10 year old?

<p>100/64</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered to be the most common and effective means of sterilization?

<p>Autoclave</p> Signup and view all the answers

ERTK stands for which of the following?

<p>Employee Right to know</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a common liquid culture media?

<p>TSB</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is most correct regarding CRP tests?

<p>CRP testing can reveal only limited information about infection and inflammation in the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which distributive justice theory states 'The greatest good for the greatest number'?

<p>Utilitarian</p> Signup and view all the answers

What part of the heart is known as the pacemaker of the heart?

<p>SA node</p> Signup and view all the answers

What form of sterilization is used for materials that are considered to be heat-sensitive?

<p>Chemical</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long must equipment cleaning and maintenance records be kept on file?

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What structure is common to both the digestive and respiratory system?

<p>Pharynx</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes bacteria arranged in clusters?

<p>Staphylococci</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of a material requiring the use of standard precautions?

<p>Sweat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following materials does not require the use of universal precautions?

<p>Feces (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a facilitative communication technique?

<p>Clarifying (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

HBV can survive for how long in dried blood?

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Which of the following urinary constituents is reported?

<p>Artifacts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the health care entitlement program for the indigent that is funded by both state and federal revenues but is administered by the state called?

<p>Medicaid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A collection of cells having similar morphology to carry out a specific function are which of the following?

<p>Tissues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common user of a clinic's accounting information?

<p>Managers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What symbol indicates a code description has been revised?

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The process of measuring the electrical activity in a muscle as a result of nerve conduction is called?

<p>Electromyography</p> Signup and view all the answers

Generally who owns a patient's medical records?

<p>The person or organization generating the entries</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following requires written disclosure regarding fee payments in more than four installments?

<p>Truth in Lending Act of 1969 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the development stages best identifies behaviors ages 65 years to death?

<p>Integrity vs. Despair (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A coagulation test commonly used to monitor Coumadin therapy is which of the following?

<p>PT (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following instruments is used to grip heavy tissue during a surgical procedure?

<p>Allis Tissue Forceps (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is a decongestant?

A medication that helps relieve nasal congestion.

What are striated muscles?

Muscles that are under conscious control, like the muscles you use to move your arms and legs.

What is a dressing in wound care?

A sterile cover used to protect a wound from contamination and promote healing.

What is normal blood pressure for a 10-year-old?

A typical blood pressure reading for a 10-year-old child.

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What is an autoclave?

The most common and effective method for sterilization, using steam under pressure.

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What does ERTK stand for?

A legal principle ensuring employees are informed about hazardous substances at work.

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What is TSB?

A liquid culture media used to grow bacteria in labs.

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What is CRP testing?

A laboratory test that provides limited information about infection and inflammation in the body.

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What is utilitarianism?

A theory that promotes the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

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What is the SA node?

The pacemaker of the heart, regulating heart rate and rhythm.

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What is chemical sterilization?

A sterilization method used for heat-sensitive materials.

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How long are equipment cleaning records kept?

Records of equipment cleaning and maintenance must be kept for at least two years.

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What is the pharynx?

A structure shared by both the digestive and respiratory systems, allowing both food and air passage.

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What are staphylococci?

Bacteria that are organized in clusters, resembling a bunch of grapes.

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Does sweat require standard precautions?

Standard precautions are followed when handling potentially contaminated materials like sweat.

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Does feces require universal precautions?

Feces is the only material that doesn't require universal precautions, unlike blood, vaginal secretions, and semen.

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What is clarifying in communication?

A communication technique used to clarify understanding between parties.

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How long can HBV survive in dried blood?

Hepatitis B Virus can survive in dried blood for up to a week, posing a transmission risk.

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What are urinary constituents?

Artifacts, unlike biological markers, are reported in urine tests.

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What is Medicaid?

A state-administered healthcare program for indigent individuals, funded by state and federal revenues.

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What are tissues?

A collection of similar cells that work together to perform specific functions in the body.

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Who are common users of clinic accounting information?

Managers are common users of clinic accounting information for operational and financial management.

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What does a triangle symbol indicate in medical coding?

A triangle symbol in medical coding indicates a revised code description.

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What is electromyography?

A technique that measures electrical activity in muscles resulting from nerve conduction.

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Who owns medical records?

A patient's medical records are typically owned by the person or organization that generated the entries.

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What is the Truth in Lending Act?

The Truth in Lending Act of 1969 requires written disclosure for fee payments divided into more than four installments.

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What is the 'Integrity vs. Despair' stage?

A developmental stage focusing on reflecting upon life achievements, for individuals aged 65 years to death.

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What is PT?

A coagulation test often used to monitor patients receiving Coumadin therapy.

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What are Allis Tissue Forceps?

Surgical instruments designed to securely grip heavy tissue during surgical procedures.

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Study Notes

Drug Classification

  • Dimetapp is classified as a decongestant, used to relieve nasal congestion.

Muscle Types

  • Striated muscle refers to muscles that can be controlled consciously, such as skeletal muscles.

Wound Care

  • A dressing is a sterile cover applied to a wound to prevent contamination and promote healing.

Pediatric Blood Pressure

  • A normal blood pressure measurement for a 10-year-old child is typically around 100/64 mmHg.

Sterilization Methods

  • Autoclave is recognized as the most common and effective method for sterilization, utilizing steam under pressure.

Employee Rights

  • ERTK stands for Employee Right to Know, ensuring employees are informed about hazardous substances in the workplace.

Culture Media

  • TSB (Tryptic Soy Broth) is a common liquid culture media used for growing bacteria in laboratory settings.

CRP Testing

  • C-Reactive Protein (CRP) testing provides limited information about infection and inflammation within the body.

Distributive Justice Theory

  • Utilitarianism is the theory of distributive justice that advocates for "the greatest good for the greatest number."

Pacemaker of the Heart

  • The SA node (Sinoatrial node) serves as the heart's pacemaker, regulating heart rate and rhythm.

Sterilization for Heat-Sensitive Materials

  • Chemical sterilization is employed for materials considered heat-sensitive, ensuring they are disinfected without heat exposure.

Record-Keeping

  • Equipment cleaning and maintenance records must be retained on file for a minimum of two years for regulatory compliance.

Anatomical Structures

  • The pharynx is a shared structure between the digestive system and respiratory system, facilitating both food and air passage.

Bacterial Arrangement

  • Staphylococci describes bacteria that are organized in clusters, often resembling a bunch of grapes.

Standard Precautions

  • Sweat is an example of a material that requires standard precautions due to potential contamination.

Universal Precautions

  • Feces is the only material listed that does not require universal precautions compared to blood, vaginal secretions, and semen.

Communication Techniques

  • Clarifying is recognized as a facilitative communication technique that enhances understanding between parties.

HBV Survival

  • Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) can remain viable in dried blood for up to one week, posing a risk for transmission.

Urinary Constituents

  • Artifacts are the only urinary constituents reported in testing, distinguishing from biological markers like erythrocytes.

Healthcare Programs

  • Medicaid is a state-administered healthcare entitlement program aimed at assisting indigent individuals, funded by state and federal revenues.

Biological Organization

  • Tissues are defined as a collection of similar cells that work together to perform specific functions in the body.

Clinic Accounting Users

  • Managers are common users of clinic accounting information, utilizing the data for operational and financial management.

Coding Symbol

  • A triangle symbol in medical coding indicates that a code description has been revised.

Electromyography

  • Electromyography is the technique used to measure the electrical activity in muscles resulting from nerve conduction.

Ownership of Medical Records

  • A patient's medical records are typically owned by the person or organization that generates the entries.

Written Disclosure Requirements

  • The Truth in Lending Act of 1969 mandates written disclosure for fee payments divided into more than four installments.

Developmental Stages

  • The stage "Integrity vs. Despair" is identified for individuals aged 65 years to death, focusing on reflection upon life achievements.

Coagulation Monitoring

  • PT (Prothrombin Time) is a coagulation test often used to monitor patients receiving Coumadin therapy.

Surgical Instruments

  • Allis Tissue Forceps are designed to grip heavy tissue during surgical procedures, providing secure handling.

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