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T or F 50-80% of patients showing symptoms of CIA go on to have a stroke
Definition
True
Term
The medical term for a heart attack
Definition
CVA- Cardiovascular Accident
Term
All CMAs should receive certificate in CPR
Definition
True
Term
the examination that uses high frequency sound waves to diagnose disorders
Definition
ultrasonography
Term
the process in which the bodies transforms food into energy for the body to use
Definition
Metabolism
Term
symptoms of gastritis include
Definition
epigastric pain
Term
thrones disease typically affects what area of the body
Definition
ileocecal valve
Term
what is not a cause of stomatitis
Definition
parasite
Term
which is a mode of transmission of herpes
Definition
hand to mouth
mouth to mouth
shared glasses
shared eating utensils
Term
hiatal hernia is common in people over
Definition
40yrs old
Term
which is not recommended solution to hiatal hernia
Definition
surgery
Term
constant irritation of the lining of the esophagus is known as
Definition
Baret Esophagus
Term
hepatitis is caused by a virus
Definition
TRUE
Term
candida albicans is a virus
Definition
FALSE
Term
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is used to visualize the esophagus stomach and pancreas, it is a flexible camera
Definition
TRUE
Term
ulcerative colitis affects the small bowel
Definition
FALSE
Term
gastritis can be acute or chronic
Definition
TRUE
Term
Diverticulitis is a chronic condition of the lining of the bowel wall that causes small out pouches.
Definition
FALSE
Term
signs and symptoms of gallbladder disorders include upper right abdominal pain that radiates to shoulders and back, may have intolerance to fatty foods
Definition
TRUE
Term
PX who have sclerosis or hep B are more likely to develop liver cancer
Definition
TRUE
Term
hep D is the most common
Definition
FALSE
Term
over exposure to the sun can exacerbate herpes and cause cold sores
Definition
FALSE
Term
gradual onset of chest pain that subsides quickly that can be relieved by rest, reducing stressors, and nitroglycerin is called
Definition
Angina Pectoris
Term
________ is an example of a bronchodilator
Definition
Albuterol
Term
______is the formation of gall stones
Definition
cholelithiasis
Term
use of _____ in bronchitis is controversial because the body needs to clear secretions from the airways.
Definition
cough suppressant
Term
a physician may order antibiotics for a PX with viral pneumonia to:
Definition
prevent secondary infection
Term
Thoracentesis is a condition of the lung thats causes:
Definition
surgical puncture into the pleural cavities.
Term
which is not a treatment for bronchitis
Definition
injection of a vaccine
Term
it is believed the most common cause of cancer is
Definition
cigarette smoke (STOP COUSINS!)
Term
which is not a lung irritant
Definition
carbon dioxide
Term
which of the following is not reported from arterial blood gasses
Definition
level of pollutants
Term
which of the following conditions does not require a chest radiograph for diagnoses
Definition
hemoptysis
Term
varicosities in the rectum
Definition
hemorrhoids
Term
guaiac testing is used to find
Definition
Occult blood in the stool
Term
the device that is used to blow air into the colon for easier visualization
Definition
Insufflator
Term
the turbinates in the nose whirl around to increase warming humidifying
Definition
TRUE
Term
the onset of viral pneumonia is sudden and severe
Definition
FALSE
Term
it is preferable that sputum samples are collected early in the morning
Definition
TRUE
Term
manipulation of the heart is part of a traditional chest examination
Definition
FALSE
Term
the airways smooth muscles constrict when irritation occurs to prevent entry of foreign substances
Definition
TRUE
Term
a laryngectomy is a endoscopic procedure
Definition
FALSE
Term
the pacemaker of the heart is
Definition
SA node - sinoatrial node
Term
a medical assistant should perform AED because it is within their scope of practice
Definition
TRUE
Term
the lead that helps to reduce alternating current interference
Definition
ground lead
Term
each small block on the ECG paper represents how many seconds
Definition
0.04 (maybe 0.40)
Term
fourth intercostal space in the right margin of the sternum is the electrode placement for
Definition
V1
Term
ventricular tachycardia occurs when
Definition
the ventricles are beating too fast
Term
nitroglycerin may not
Definition
be given SQ/SC
Term
infected sputum from bronchitis may appear
Definition
yellow, grey, tan, green
Term
______is not likely to trigger an asthma attack
Definition
warm air
Term
what is used to measure the amount of air moving into and out of the lungs
Definition
peak flow meter
Term
the term that is used for an enlarged heart is
Definition
cardiomegaly
Term
the abbreviation for an acute episode of decreased blood flow to the brain (stroke)
Definition
TIA
Term
an anemia characterized by the destruction of red blood cells is
Definition
hemolytic
Term
the type of anemia that is due to deficiency in vitamin B12
Definition
pernicious
Term
the PX who has has a laryngectomy is
Definition
unable to speak
Term
a typical symptom of a PX with TB would be
Definition
night sweats
Term
the type of breathing that indicates a laryngeal obstruction is a
Definition
gurgle
Term
a positive screening test of TB indicates the PX
Definition
does not necessarily have the active disease
Term
what is the medical term that is used for no aspirations
Definition
apnea
Term
which of the following is an effect of cigarette smoke
Definition
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Term
tx for bronchitis does not include
Definition
decreased fluids
Term
the cardiac test that uses a treadmill or stationary bike is a
Definition
stress test
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the type of high blood pressure that is usually severe and sudden onset is
Definition
malignant
Term
a small portable monitor worn by a px for upwards of a 24hour period is a
Definition
HOLTER device
Term
the cardiac cycle is represented on the ECG in which order
Definition
PQRST
Term
the chest or pericardial leads are
Definition
UNI-polar
Term
to perform a 12 lead ECG the required number of leads is
Definition
10
Term
the electrode placement at the right arm and lower left quadrant produce which lead
Definition
2
Term
pacemakers are battery operated and manufactured to last how long?
Definition
20yrs
Term
_____ is a congenital valve disease
Definition
all of the above
Term
_____is not included in tx for valvular disease
Definition
increased sodium
Term
a defect in the diaphragm that allows a portion of the stomach to slide up into the chest cavity is
Definition
hiatal hernia
Term
white patches or spots that form on the oral mucosa are called
Definition
leukoplakia
Term
the chemical that is produced in the lining of the stomach
Definition
hydrochloric acid
Term
the medical term for difficulty swallowing is
Definition
dysphagia
Term
the amount of air that is inhaled and exhaled in normal desperation is called
Definition
tidal volume
Term
the epiglottis
Definition
prevents aspiration
Term
the high pitched musical sounds that indicates partial airway obstruction
Definition
wheezing
Term
_________ is a progressive irreversible condition with diminished respiratory ability
Definition
COPD
Term
kussmaul breathing refers to
Definition
fast and deep respirations
Term
diverticulitis may cause the bowel to become swollen and extended it may also lead to ______
Definition
parrentinitis
Term
anorexia refers to
Definition
loss of appetite
Term
_______ are transmitted through blood transfusions
Definition
Hep B and Hep E
Term
the structure between the stomach and small intestine is the
Definition
pylorus
Term
the radiographic exam that is used to examine the function of the gallbladder is
Definition
choleosystagraph
Term
px instructions to help improve bowel habits DO NOT include
Definition
delaying a bowel movement
Term
pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas that may be related to _______
Definition
all of the above
Term
lung cancer is one of the most common causes of death in both meant and women
Definition
TRUE
Term
stertorous breathing sounds like gurgling
Definition
FALSE
Term
it is better to breath through your nose than your mouth
Definition
TRUE
Term
cigarette smokers are more prone to coughing the morning
Definition
TRUE
Term
a berry aneurism balloons from the arterial wall in a sac which may burst
Definition
FALSE
Term
the ECG is a graphic record of electrical current in the heart
Definition
TRUE
Term
rheumatic heart disease is a congenital valvular disease
Definition
FALSE
Term
px with a resting BP of 140/90 is considered to be hypertensive
Definition
TRUE
Term
a diet high in unsaturated fats is a risk factor for coronary artery disease
Definition
FALSE
Term
deficiencies in hemoglobin results in anemia
Definition
TRUE
Term
an ECG is a form of an arterial gram
Definition
FALSE
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