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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?

    <p>2 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which of the following is considered a facilitative communication technique?

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

    HBV can survive for how long in dried blood?

    <p>1 week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following urinary constituents is reported?

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

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

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

    What symbol indicates a code description has been revised?

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

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

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

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

    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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