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Medical Terminology and Concepts, Exams of Health sciences

A wide range of medical terminology and concepts, including units of measurement, medication types, medical abbreviations, anatomy and physiology, medical procedures, and laboratory testing. It provides a comprehensive overview of fundamental medical knowledge that would be valuable for healthcare professionals, students, or anyone interested in the medical field. Topics such as the conversion between different units of measurement, the classification of various medications, the structure and function of the human body, common medical procedures and tests, and best practices in healthcare. With its breadth of information and practical applications, this document could serve as a useful reference or study guide for those seeking to expand their understanding of medical terminology and concepts.

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2023/2024

Available from 08/05/2024

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Download Medical Terminology and Concepts and more Exams Health sciences in PDF only on Docsity! AMCA Review for CMAC | 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version what is the basic unit of measurement for weight in the apothecary system? - ✔✔grain how many mls. are in a teaspoon? - ✔✔5 mls, 5 cc how many teaspoons in a tablespoon? - ✔✔3 how many pounds in a kg? - ✔✔2.2 there are how many tablespoons in a cup? - ✔✔16 What is the most common route of administration of nitroglycerin? - ✔✔sublingual Coumadin is known as what type of medication? - ✔✔anticoagulant true or false-before administering any medication you should first check for any allergies? - ✔✔true buccal - ✔✔inside cheek Gr - ✔✔grain Mg - ✔✔milligram ml - ✔✔milliliter NPO/PO - ✔✔nothing by mouth/by mouth NSAID - ✔✔Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug PRN - ✔✔as needed Post- - ✔✔after Sig - ✔✔write on label hs - ✔✔hour of sleep/bedtime twice daily/three times a day - ✔✔BID/TID Precef - ✔✔antibiotic Xylocaine/Lidocaine, Novocaine are what type of medication? - ✔✔anesthetic Aspirin (ASA) or Tylenol (acetaminophen) are what types of medication - ✔✔analgesic or antipyretic what is a persons co-insurance based on? - ✔✔% of charge What is a living will? - ✔✔A legal document detailing a persons wishes what does the DEA regulate? - ✔✔controlled substances act what does PHI stand for? - ✔✔protected health information true or false: Under HIPAA patients have the right to obtain their original medical records? - ✔✔false- they may obtain a copy negligence is defined as- - ✔✔failure to give reasonable care On the average the heart pumps how many liters of blood in a 24 hour period? - ✔✔between 7000-9000 liters (5-7 liters in a minute x 1440 minutes = 7000-9000 in 24 hours) A normal QRS on an ECG tracing will look ______________. - ✔✔upright and narrow Contractility is the heart muscle ability to ______________. - ✔✔self-contract in response to stimuli which portion of the nervous system can influence the strength and speed of the heart rate? - ✔✔autonomic nervous system what is the first most relaible sign of MI on an ECG tracing ? - ✔✔ST segment elevation What is cardiac output? - ✔✔the amount of blood that is pumped out of the heart in 1 minute What is the first impulse recorded on a normal EKG? - ✔✔P Wave which dysrhythmia that originates in the SA node is under 60 beats per minute? - ✔✔sinus bradycardia which valve is located between the right atrium and right ventricle? - ✔✔tricuspid valve A murmur is an abnormal sound heard that indicates a ______________ or ____________. - ✔✔defect of the heart valves/heart disease what is the primary pacemaker of the heart? - ✔✔SA node which limb is considered ground? - ✔✔right leg If present the Q wave will always be ___________________. - ✔✔negative Myocardial infarction is the medical term for a/an _______________? - ✔✔heart attack a waveform on an EKG tracing is defined as: - ✔✔any movement away from the baseline The patients heart rate is considered to be in normal range, would this be a reason to stop the test? - ✔✔no the mitral valve is also known as - ✔✔the bicuspid valve when attaching leads to a patient for holter monitoring, what is the minimum number of electrodes used? - ✔✔5 True or false-Tachycardia damages the brain. - ✔✔false-heart muscle Th limb lead I measures the electrical current from where to where? - ✔✔right arm to left arm What are palpitations? - ✔✔being able to feel your heart racing/pounding what is the pericardium? - ✔✔protective sac that encloses the heart True or false-Sinus dysrhythmia is considered an irregular rhythm. - ✔✔true what layer of the heart is responsible for contraction and relaxation? - ✔✔myocardium a blood pressure below 90/60 would be considered - ✔✔hypotension what is mitrial stenosis? - ✔✔narrowing of the mitral valve Which vessels supply the heart muscle with oxygenated blood? - ✔✔coronary arteries Deoxygenated blood enters the heart via the ___________ and ____________ ___________. - ✔✔superior and inferior vena cava (pulmonary arteries) What device is worn for 24-48 hours to continuously record cardiac rhythm? - ✔✔a holter monitor insulin syringes are calibrated in - ✔✔units what is pyrexia? - ✔✔having a fever over 99.5 standard precautions are used when there is a possibility of coming in contact with any bodily fluid except? - ✔✔sweat what are the 4 symptoms of inflamation? - ✔✔erythema, edema, pain and heat If a patient has been diagnosed with TB, what PPE is required? - ✔✔an N95 or HEPA mask What is the method of examination that listens to the sound made when the body is being tapped or struck? - ✔✔Percussion Which artery is used to measure blood pressure? - ✔✔brachial The dorsal recumbent position is most commonly used for _________ ________. - ✔✔pelvic exams proper hand antisepsis requires the use of - ✔✔antimicrobial soap What environmental precautions are required to adhere to airborne precautions? - ✔✔special air handling and ventilation contact precautions only apply to direct patient care - ✔✔false where would a tympanic temperature be taken - ✔✔ear w/o an anticoagulant the blood will take________ mins to clot? - ✔✔30-60 which tube has no additive? - ✔✔red top How does thixotropic gel work? - ✔✔It is less dense than RBCs but more dense than serum. Which term refers to "toward the head" - ✔✔superior What is hemolysis? - ✔✔ruptured RBC's A 24 hour urine specimen would be an example of what kind of testing? - ✔✔timed specimen What is the average amount of urine output in 24 hours for adults? - ✔✔2 liters Microbiology is the study of _______________? - ✔✔microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, virus, yeasts, parasites) The patients blood sample is lipemic, this could indicate that the patient is - ✔✔not fasting What is the most critical mistake a phlebotomist could make? - ✔✔failing to properly identify the patient Blood cultures would go to which section of the lab? - ✔✔microbiology How many times do you invert a tube with an anticoagulant - ✔✔8 times When would you use a multi sample needle? - ✔✔when multiple samples are needed What are the approved boundaries for an infant heel puncture? - ✔✔medial line great toe to heel, lateral line between 4-5 digit to heel what is the best sample for blood PH and gases? - ✔✔arterial blood The tourniquet is place_____inches above the draw site - ✔✔3-4 How do you determine the size of a needle? - ✔✔the higher the gauge, the smaller the needle What color tube do you use for glucose testing? - ✔✔gray Used to chill a specimen when transporting, ice slurry is - ✔✔icy water What are the 3 types of blood cells? - ✔✔erythrocytes, leukocytes, thrombocytes What is the most common analytical error that occurs during blood draw? - ✔✔wrong order of draw What is the correct order for ending phlebotomy procedure? - ✔✔TTNP What is the purpose of EDTA in a lavender tube? - ✔✔to prevent platelets from clumping together and maintain the appearance of the cells for microscopic examination Which tubes yield a serum sample? - ✔✔red and sst how many tubes are collected for a 3 hour GTT? - ✔✔4 During venipuncture, when should you release the tourniquet? - ✔✔once good flow has been established What is the pregnancy hormone? - ✔✔HCG True or false-A latent infection will often lead to relapse and remission. - ✔✔true WHat is the most common lab aquired nosocomial infection? - ✔✔HBV serum separator tube/red/grey/sst/tiger top - ✔✔all the same-red category PKU (phenylketonuria) is a test done on, - ✔✔blood, from a heelstick on a newborn A person suffering from seasonal allergies is most likely to have elevated ___________ in their labwork. - ✔✔eosinophils Ttaking aspirin (asa) will most likely interfere with what test? - ✔✔bleeding time (BTT) What vein is used the most in obese patients? - ✔✔cephalic what could happen if you excessively massage or "milk" a finger prior to dermal puncture? - ✔✔hemolysis or hemodilution How does a lab tech determine which STAT test would always come first? - ✔✔ER always first Would insurance info be included on a lab requisition? - ✔✔no what leads in er are continuosly monitored using MCL1 - ✔✔lead II What is the minimum number of electrodes needed in a holter monitor? - ✔✔5 If your patient collapses during a stress test what should you do? - ✔✔check pulse and respirations CBC and PT on patient requires how many tubes? - ✔✔3 Name the color of tubes in the correct order of draw for: Pt, Stat lytes and Blood Cultures - ✔✔yellow, light blue and green (PST)