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What are 3 normal healing phases? |
1. Inflammatory 2. Granulation 3. Contraction |
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What 3 tasks does the skin perform? |
1. Prevents dehydration 2. Provides a barrier 3. Regulates temp |
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What are the 2 physical mechanisms of respiration divided into? |
1. Inhalation 2. Expiration |
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Name 3 reasons an MRI cannot be performed. |
1. Pacemaker 2. Metal hardware 3. Metal foreign bodies in the eye |
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What is the normal range of an oral temp? |
97.6-99.6 |
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What type of closure are adhesives and wire staples used for? |
Wound closure |
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Name 4 reasons an ultrasound would be performed on a pregnant woman. |
1. Number of fetuses 2. Fetal growth 3. Placental location 4. Possible birth defects |
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Which heart chamber receives blood from the body tissue? |
Right atrium |
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The left ventricle pumps blood to which parts of the body? |
All of them |
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The hearts working phase is called what? |
Systole |
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How do you remove soiled table paper? |
Rolled inside itself |
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When is temp. at its lowest? |
In the morning |
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What is the highest point of BP called? |
Systolic |
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Where is insulin secreted in the body? |
Pancreas |
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Where is the growth hormone produced? |
Pituitary gland |
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The body's water balance is maintained by what body system? |
Urinary |
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What are the 3 parts of the digestive system? |
1. Mouth 2. Esophagus 3. Stomach |
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The pleura is a sac that covers what? |
Lungs |
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What vessels carry blood away from the heart? |
Arteries |
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If you have a metal implant can you have an MRI? |
No |
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How is the volume of the pulse recorded? |
1. Strong 2. Weak 3. Thready |
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What is necessary to built and repair tissue? |
Protein |
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What are the 3 types of hormones released by the Pituirary gland? |
1. Growth hormone 2. Follicle stimulating hormone 3. Thyroid stimulating hormone |
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What is the bottom number of BP called? |
Diastolic |
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What are 3 types of basic emergency care? |
1. Assessment 2. Baseline vitals 3. Transportation if necessary |
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Graves disease is caused by hyper secretion of what gland? |
Thyroid |
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Whose job is it to instruct the pt. in medical imaging preparation, safety precautions, and positioning? |
MA |
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How do you convert Celsius to Fahrenheit? |
F = (C x 9/5) + 32 |
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How do you convert Fahrenheit to Celsius? |
C = (F - 32) x 5/9 |
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Convert inches to centimeters |
X0.39 |
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Convert centimeters to inches. |
X 2.54 |
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Convert lbs. to kilograms |
Lbs ÷ 2.2 = kg |
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Convert kilograms to lbs. |
kg x 2.2 |
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What is the most accurate way to take a temperature? |
Rectally *recal thermometers have red bulbs* |
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