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Percussion - ANSWER - physical examination method of tapping over the body to elicit vibrations and sounds to estimate the size, border, or fluid content of a cavity such as the chest. Ausculation - ANSWER - the act of listening to sounds arising within organs (as the lungs or heart) as an aid to diagnosis and treatment. OSHA - ANSWER - a government agency in the Department of Labor to maintain a safe and healthy work environment cardiopulmonary resuscitation - ANSWER - an emergency pro...

A MA RECEIVES A DENIAL OF PAYMENT FOR A PATIENT'S CHOLECYSTECTOMY. THE REASON STATED IS "NONCOVERED SERVICES." IF THIS PROCEDURE WAS DEEMED EMERGENT BY THE PROVIDER. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD MA TAKE? - ANSWER - INSTRUCT THE PATIENT TO CONTACT THE INSURER ABOUT THE DENIAL OF PAYMENT WHICH ACTION SHOULD MA TAKE TO VERIFY THE QUALITY OF VENIPUNCTURE SUPPLIES BEFORE BEGINNING A BLOOD DRAW? - ANSWER - INSPECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE NEEDLE'S SEAL WHICH INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD MA GIVE TO A PATI...

What does OSHA stand for? - ANSWER - Occupational Safety and Health Administration What federal agency overseas and regulates safety in the work place and provides training without cost? - ANSWER - OSHA What is the most important component of patient safety? - ANSWER - Correctly identifying the patient A patient extending his/her arm for phlebotomy or undressing for a physical exam is considered: - ANSWER - Implied Consent Explaining to the patient the risks, benefits, possible outco...

a urgently referral has been submitted to the insurance company how long should the authorization process take ? - ANSWER - immediately over the phone Your gloved hands come in contact with the patient's blood during a procedure. What action should you take? - ANSWER - dispose of in a biohazard container a patient has COPD and requires an abdominal exam what position should you place the patient inn to manage his/her respiratory status ? - ANSWER - semi-fowlers when working in an amb...

The Frank-Sterling Law is frequently referred to as which of the following? - ANSWER - The Circular Theory The Rubber Band Theory The Severity Theory The Classic Theory When evaluating a patient for pulmonary hypertension, which of the following would be at rest pressures in the pulmonary artery? - ANSWER - Greater than 5 mm Hg Greater than 100 mm Hg Greater than 50 mm Hg Greater than 25 mm Hg Which of the following could potentially cause volume overload that can result in LA dil...

With the characteristics of digital memories, regarding the highest number stored, if the decimal is 63, which of the following would be considered correct for the binary? - ANSWER - Regarding the highest number stored, if the decimal is 63 the binary would be: 111111.Find this by dividing 63 by 2 and recording the remainder. 63/2 is 31 with a remainder of 1 31/2 is 15 with a remainder of 1 15/2 is 7 with a remainder of 1 7/2 is 3 with a remainder of 1 3/2 is 1 with a remainder of 1 2/1 is...

What can sometimes be seen below the RPA in a SSN view? - ANSWER - Left atrium The best images of the ascending aorta are often obtained from which transducer window? - ANSWER - suprasternal Name the vessels coming off the arch and most proximal or distal. - ANSWER - Innominate (proximal), left carotid and left subclavian (distal) What cardiac pathology is associated with bicuspid aortic valves? - ANSWER - Coarctation of the aorta Which window do you use to look for the secondary fin...

Why is the SA node the primary pacemaker? - ANSWER - The SA node has the highest intrinsic rate of any cardiac tissue. The save of contraction (depolarization) moves from the endocardium to the epicardium. - ANSWER - Inside to outside. Look at the purkinje fibers above. What is the absolute refractory state? - ANSWER - That period when a muscle cell is not excitable- from phase 1 into phase 3; the 'relative refractory period' is during phase 3 and the muscle cell might contract if th...

Most common cause of shock in a trauma patient - ANSWER - Hemorrhage Earliest measurable circulatory sign of shock (in most cases) - ANSWER - Tachycardia, cutaneous vasoconstriction (cool to touch) Contraindicated in management of hemorrhagic shock - ANSWER - Vasopressors (worsen tissue perfusion) Compensatory mechanisms can prevent a measurable

If the cervical spine is flexed to the right and pain radiates to the right shoulder and arm of a patient during a brachial plexus test, a ___ injury exists. - ANSWER - compression ___ indicates that the cervical vertebral artery is being partially occluded because of some abnormal compression. - ANSWER - Nystagmus If extension done in a stork po