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AAA Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm A Fib Atrial Fibrillation Abd Abdomen, Abdominal Abx Antibiotics AMA Against Medical Advice AMS Altered Mental Status ASA Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) BID Twice Daily Bilat LE Bilateral Lower Extremities BM Bowel Movement BP Blood Pressure CA Cancer, Carcinoma CABG Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, "open heart surgery" CAD Coronary Artery Disease, "heart disea...

High blood pressure layman's Hypertension Hypertension (abbv) HTN High cholesterol layman's Hyperlipidemia Hyperlipidemia (abbv) HLD Diabetes layman's Diabetes mellitus Diabetes mellitus (abbv) DM "I only take pills for my diabetes" NIDDM (Type 2) "I take insulin for my diabetes" IDDM (Type 1) Heart disease layman's Usually coronary artery disease Coronary artery disease (abbv) CAD Heart failure layman's ...

The role of the EMS Provider is to do all of the following EXCEPT: Provide definitive diagnosis In what portion should an unconscious overdose patient be transported to a hospital? On his/her side Which of the following pieces of equipment is especially designed and useful for removing patients from heights or for carrying them over rough terrain or rubble? Stokes basket The prehospital care report (PCR) is considered to be: A part of the patients hospital chart ...

When do patients require a Skilled Performance Exam? IF they have a FIXED motor deficit of an extremity who cannot physically qualify to drive that needs a full evaluation by a specialist (Not for patients with a progressive motor deficit) *These patients must provide proof of the exam by the specialist in order to obtain certification or be given a referral letter if you think they need an exam** What two special populations of drivers are given exemptions by the DOT? 1. Patients wi...

Which of the following foods would be the best source of zinc for Jewish clients who observe dietary laws? A. Roast Turkey B. Stuffed Pork Chops C. Whole Wheat Bread D. Frozen Green Beans A. Roast Turkey Why: Jewish Dietary law restrict pork and zinc is found in mainly in red meat and poultry. Other good sources of zinc include beans, nuts, and certain types of seafood, whole grains, fortified breakfast cereals and dairy products. However, the phytates in whole-grains, cereals, and leg...

Assistive Technology any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities Augmentative and Alternate Communication A process in which the counselor identifies devices and techniques that the client can use to improve their communication Durable Medical Equipment Medicare term for reusable physical supplies such a...

DISINFECTION OR SANITATION process by which surfaces, material and equipment are cleaned with specific substances. Crowe-Davis or McIvor Retractor Used for Tonsillectomy, endotracheal tube 00:02 01:47 rhytidectomy face lift Wound Classification I Clean Wound- no infection II Clean contaminated - hollow viscus such as the respiratory alimentary or genitourinary tracts III Contaminated- early after injury, inflammation is apparent IV Dirty wounds - significant d...

First Pass Effect: drug that has been absorbed by GI tract and is metabolized prior to reaching systemic circulation How are drugs eliminated from the body? 1. Metabolism → Liver (drug must be lipophilic) 2. Excretion → Kidney Blood Supply... Kidney renal artery into kidney and the renal vein out of kidney and back to inferior vena cava Blood Supply... Liver common hepatic artery and portal vein into liver and the hepatic vein back to inferior vena cava Drug ...

Medical diagnosis of liver or gallbladder disease is made by which of the following? Ultrasound Musculoskeletal symptoms associated with hepatic and biliary pathology are most often found where? R Shoulder Often jaundice is the first and only manifestation of disease of the hepatic system. Where is the best place to observe this? Sclera of the eyes Spider angiomas occur as the result of the liver's inability to regulate what hormone? Estrogen Abuse of what over-t...

In the context of screening for referral, primary purpose of a diagnosis is To guide the plan of care and intervention strategies Direct access is the only reason physical therapists must screen for systemic disease. False A patient/client gives you a written prescription from a physician, chiropractor, or dentist. The first screening question to ask is? Did the physician (dentist, chiropractor) examine you? Screening for medical disease takes place throughout the episod...

What is a monosaccharide? The most basic units of carbohydrates. Made of 1 aldehyde and 1 ketone. They are the simplest form of sugar and are usually colorless, water-soluble, crystalline solids. Some monosaccharides have a sweet taste. Examples of monosaccharides include glucose (dextrose), fructose (levulose) and galactose Nature uses the D or L form of carbohydrates D The two kinds of monosaccharides are Aldoses, Ketoses The bonds between carbohydrate monomers are call...

Bohr Effect chart (low pH) C- High CO2 H- High H+ A- Acidic R-Release of O2(rt. Shift) T- tense state (in tissues) Primary structure Sequence of amino acids that make up a protein Secondary Structure Sequence of amino acids fold. Tertiary Structure -more folding in a 3D shape. -R groups (side chains) Quaternary Structure Protein has more than 1 polypeptide chain. Chemical reaction -absorb and release energy -activation energy -energy is released (h...

Males and Females are equally affected Autosomal The process of copying DNA in the lab. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Template DNA, Nucleotides (dNTPS), DNA Polymerase, and DNA Primers. What is needed for Polymerase Chain Reaction? Denaturing, Annealing, Elongating What are the three steps of a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)? Denaturing (DNA is heated up to separate it) What is the first step of a Polymerase Chain Reaction? Cooling the Polymerase Chain ...

Which level of protein structure is disrupted through the hydrolysis of peptide bonds? Quaternary Tertiary Primary Secondary Primary The primary structure of a protein is the sequence of amino acids held together by peptide bonds. Peptide bonds are formed by dehydration reactions and disrupted by hydrolysis. A mutation in the beta-hemoglobin gene, which results in the replacement of the amino acid glutamate in position 6 with the amino acid valine, leads to the development...

Hemophilia Pedigree - Father has hemophilia, mother does not. What is the outcome for their kids? His daughters would be carriers. This is x-link recessive. Autosomal: Dominant: Autosomal: males and females equally affected. Dominant: non-carrier parents polymerase chain reaction (PCR) The process of copying DNA in the lab. Uses Template DNA, Nucleotides (dNTPS), DNA Polymerase, and DNA primers. 3 Steps of PCR 1. Denaturation: DNA is heated to 95C to separate it. 2. A...

A medical assistant is obtaining a blood pressure reading from an adult patient. For which of the following readings should the assistant contact the provider? 104/45 mm Hg A patient is considered new for billing and coding purpose if he has not seen the provider in how long? 3 years A 55-year-old female patient comes into the office reporting pain in her mid-back. Which of the following conditions might cause this manifestation? Þyelonephritis Which of the following cha...

RNA polymerase Enzyme that facilitates transcription Transcription synthesis of an RNA molecule from a DNA template Ribosome Large macromolecular complex where proteins are synthesized tRNA (transfer RNA) Form of RNA that is complementary to mRNA. Has a neucleotide anticodon on one end and an amino acid in the other. Translation decoding of a mRNA message into a polypeptide chain Coding strand (DNA) The original strand off which the new nucleotide sequen...

833 - Your 36 y/o pt is unresponsive upon attempting to insert an OPA, the patient gags, You should A. Insert a nasal airway B. Suction the oropharynx C. Reattempt using a smaller oral adjunct D. Insert a dual lumen airway A. Insert a nasal airway 903 - After air passes through the vocal cords during inhalation, which structure does it reach next? A. Trachea B. Epiglottis C. Alveolus D. Bronchus A. Trachea 00:03 01:47 906 - You are ventilating an apneic asthmatic ...

What is the rate of CPR in breaths and compressions: 6 breaths and 110 compressions in a minute What is considered tachycardic for an adult? heart rate more than 100 What is considered bradycardic for an adult? Heart rate less than 60 When is nitroglycerin not advised to be administered? if the systolic blood pressure is less than 100 Where does blood flow after it leaves the left ventricle? it flows to the aortic arch What medication is Erectile Dysfuncti...

National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. -provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States -unify EMS providers under a single medical director -facilitate a national EMS labor group -reduce expenses at the local and state levels Provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to _____. -HIPAA -CQI -APGAR -DCAP HIPAA 0...