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Mod G week 2 Review
Mod G week 2 Review
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Medical
Post-Graduate
04/05/2018

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Term
First Aid
Definition
Save a life, reduce pain, prevent further injury, reduce the risk of permanent disability, increase the chance of early recovery
Term
When do you move a patient to cooler place
Definition
heat stroke
Term
What is your first priority when caring for multiple injuries
Definition
asses the calves , circulation (pulse) , airways, breathing
Term
Partial taring of the ligament that supports a joint
Definition
Sprain
Term
Tearing of ligament
Definition
strain
Term
A procedure where the x-ray camera rotates around the patient
Definition
Cat Scan
Term
Which animals are most likely to carry rabbits -
Definition
raccoons and bats
Term
What do you do in care of an animal bite
Definition
clean it, re wash area, apply antibiotic ointment , apply steral dressing
Term
What is the appropriate way to remove an insect sting
Definition
Use a card
Term
Which type of test is used to diagnose ulcers , tumors of the esophagus, etc
Definition
- Barium Swallow
Term
For what kind of injury do you apply ice 10 minutes on and 10 minutes on
Definition
Insect bite
Term
Another test that outlines the size and shape and position of urinary organs
Definition
KAB
Term
When is a tetanus shot administered after an animal bite
Definition
if the patient has not had it from 7- 10 years
Term
Cerebral angrograpghy is used to diagnose
Definition
Stroke
Term
What is the main symptom of choking
Definition
inability to speak
Term
How do you care for a severed ear
Definition
place in plastic bag with ice
Term
What is a displacement from a bone from a joint
Definition
dislocation
Term
If a patient falls off the exam table and lays on the floor
Definition
Call for help (don't pick up)
Term
Jarring injury to the head
Definition
concussion
Term
What do many contrast medium contain
Definition
iodine
Term
What position be I when you start CPR
Definition
On the back
Term
What are temporary radioactive in plants to treat cancerous tissue
Definition
Brachytherapy
Term
What is nuclear medicine also known as
Definition
- Radio nuclide imaging
Term
Nuclear ventricular graphy that evaluates the condition of the hearts muscle
Definition
Mugascan
Term
A procedure that requires an insertion of a catheter or wire
Definition
invasive procedure
Term
What makes internal organs denser and blocks the passive of x-rays for photographic film
Definition
contrast medium
Term
The X-ray is what type of wave
Definition
Electromagnetic wave discovered by William R 1895
Term
x rays are used in modern medicine for what 2 purposes
Definition
diagnostic and therapeutic reasons
Term
Where do you open an x ray film package to protect them from exposure or damage
Definition
n a dark room
Term
Insulin shock is a severe case of
Definition
hypoglycemia
Term
A patient with tachycardia may report to you having what
Definition
Palpitation
Term
What is the most common cause of Cardiac arrest to be considered a abnormal heart rhythm
Definition
A-Fib
Term
Violent and involuntary muscle actions
Definition
seizures
Term
Medical facilities should includes maps with what on them
Definition
with an evacuation plan
Term
Any situation in which a person suddenly Acquires help from a health care professional
Definition
- Medical emergency
Term
Before attempting to help a patient in an emergency , you should always do what
Definition
asses the situation, be sure its safe to assist
Term
Assuming all blood an body fluids are infected
Definition
standard precautions
Term
A common medical disorder which the bronchi narrows spasmodically
Definition
Asthma
Term
In your work as a medical assistant you will probably encounter what type of emergencies that result from drug alcohol abuse or spousal abuse
Definition
Psychosocial emergencies
Term
Rapidly spreading worldwide
Definition
- Pandemic
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