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MEDICAL SKILLS AND SERVICES FINAL EXAM
STUDY GUIDE LATEST QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS)
What are exmaples of non-verbal communication? Answer: Facial Expressions, Eye contact,
and Gestures
How do you correct an error on a medical term? Answer: You cross it out to where you can
still see it and then write the word error next to it. Put your initial next to it as well.
How do you convert mL to teaspoon? To tablespoon? Answer: 1 teaspoon equals 5 mL
1 tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons or 15 mL
How do you convert between pounds and kilograms? Answer: 2.2 pounds equals 1 kilogram
Divide pounds to kilograms by 2.2
Multiply kilograms to pounds by 2.2
How do you convert between Celcius and Farenheit? Answer: (C x 1.8) + 32 =F
(F- 32) / 1.8 = C
How do you convert between 12 - hour and 24 - hour clocks? Answer: Add 12 to get PM time,
AM stays the same.
Subtract 12 to get your conventional time.
What were some of primitive man's beliefs about the cause of illness? Answer: The primative
believed that illness was caused by supernatural spirits and demons.
What were some major historical events in the heath care that were accomplished by the
Ancient Greeks and Ancient Romans? Answer: Ancient Greeks: Oath of Hippocrates, herbal
treatment, art therapy, recorded signs and sypmtoms.
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Ancient Romans: Sterilizing equipment, surgical procedures, the four fluids or humors (
Blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile).
Why was the invention of the mircroscope important? Answer: It was important because is
allowed scientists to see cells, bacteria, and many other structures that are to small to see
with the naked eye.
When were HIV and AIDS each indentified? Answer: 1983
What type of cells does HIV affect? Answer: T-cells (White blood cells)
What do each of the following stand for, and what is it? Answer: EEG: Electroencephalogram
EKG: Electrocardiography
MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
CAT scan: Computed Tomography
What is PPE? What are the types and in what situations would each be used? Answer:
Personal Protective Equipment.
Gloves ,Gowns, Goggles, Mask.
What are the 5 main vital signs? How is each assessed? Answer: 1. Body Temperature: The
balance between heat lost and heat produced by the body.
2. Heart Rate: Pressure of hte blood felt against the wall of an artery.
3. Respiration Rate: Breathing rate of the patient
4. Blood Pressure: The force exerted y the blood against the arterial walls when the heart
contracts or relaxes.
Define Abrasion and explain how to treat it. Answer: The skin is scraped off and to treat is
clean the scratch and put on a bandade if needed.
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MEDICAL SKILLS AND SERVICES FINAL EXAM
STUDY GUIDE LATEST QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS)
What are exmaples of non-verbal communication? Answer: Facial Expressions, Eye contact,
and Gestures
How do you correct an error on a medical term? Answer: You cross it out to where you can
still see it and then write the word error next to it. Put your initial next to it as well.
How do you convert mL to teaspoon? To tablespoon? Answer: 1 teaspoon equals 5 mL
1 tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons or 15 mL
How do you convert between pounds and kilograms? Answer: 2.2 pounds equals 1 kilogram
Divide pounds to kilograms by 2.2
Multiply kilograms to pounds by 2.2
How do you convert between Celcius and Farenheit? Answer: (C x 1.8) + 32 =F
(F- 32) / 1.8 = C
How do you convert between 12 - hour and 24 - hour clocks? Answer: Add 12 to get PM time,
AM stays the same.
Subtract 12 to get your conventional time.
What were some of primitive man's beliefs about the cause of illness? Answer: The primative
believed that illness was caused by supernatural spirits and demons.
What were some major historical events in the heath care that were accomplished by the
Ancient Greeks and Ancient Romans? Answer: Ancient Greeks: Oath of Hippocrates, herbal
treatment, art therapy, recorded signs and sypmtoms.
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Ancient Romans: Sterilizing equipment, surgical procedures, the four fluids or humors (
Blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile).
Why was the invention of the mircroscope important? Answer: It was important because is
allowed scientists to see cells, bacteria, and many other structures that are to small to see
with the naked eye.
When were HIV and AIDS each indentified? Answer: 1983
What type of cells does HIV affect? Answer: T-cells (White blood cells)
What do each of the following stand for, and what is it? Answer: EEG: Electroencephalogram
EKG: Electrocardiography
MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
CAT scan: Computed Tomography
What is PPE? What are the types and in what situations would each be used? Answer:
Personal Protective Equipment.
Gloves ,Gowns, Goggles, Mask.
What are the 5 main vital signs? How is each assessed? Answer: 1. Body Temperature: The
balance between heat lost and heat produced by the body.
2. Heart Rate: Pressure of hte blood felt against the wall of an artery.
3. Respiration Rate: Breathing rate of the patient
4. Blood Pressure: The force exerted y the blood against the arterial walls when the heart
contracts or relaxes.
Define Abrasion and explain how to treat it. Answer: The skin is scraped off and to treat is
clean the scratch and put on a bandade if needed.
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