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30 Cards in this Set
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What is an Ultra sound? |
Uses high frequency sound waves to image internal structures |
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The color of a positive blood occult test |
Blue |
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What is Hidden blood |
Occult blood |
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What is an MRI |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) was developed, as well as research to understand how viruses can cause cancer. |
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Why are stool specimens collected? |
To detect bacteria, Blood, viruses and parasites |
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Whats a rheumatologist? |
specializing in joints and autoimmune disorders |
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What is a GI series? |
Floriscopic study of the digestive tract using contrast |
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A testicular exam how is it done and when should it should be done? |
self-examination done in a warm shower. Pt uses middle and index and thumb to gently roll testes btwn fingers to check for abnormalities. |
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Methods/Types of birth control? |
Barries such as condoms , diaphram Pill patch or ring, and IDU |
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Type of STI's |
Bacterial vaginosis, Chlamydia, Genital Herpes, Genital Human Papillomavirus, Gonorrhea, Human Immunodeficiency virus, Lymphogranuloma Venereum, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, syphilis, Trichomoniasis. |
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Should you refrigerate occult blood slide? |
No |
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What is a mammography? |
Xtray of breast to check for cancer |
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Male circumcision |
Removal of the foreskin on the penis |
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What's a computed tomography |
Computer assisted X-rays |
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What is NPO |
Nothing by mouth |
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*ESSAY* The MA role in assisting with medical specialties? |
Room pts obtain vital signs and measurements Review chart Gathering pt's health history Prep exam room and prep pt Assist physician Provide pt education Clean exam rooms |
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*ESSAY* MA role in a follow prenatal visit |
Set up exam room obtain pt weight obtain urine sample Ask pt about any issue Chart all info Assist pt onto table Drape pt |
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*ESSAY* Explain a self breast exam in the shower |
Raise the right arm, use left hand to examin right breast in rotative motion starting from the nipple leading to the under arm, as you are feeling, feel for any lumps or abnormalities. Repeat process raising left arm and using right hand to examin the left breast. |
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*ESSAY* Supplies needed for a pap test |
Vaginal speculum; water-soluble lubricant; cotton-tipped applicator; cervical spatula brush, glass slides, fixative spray or liquid slide holders, plastic cervical spatula, broom or brush
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*ESSAY* The role of the MA in radiology |
Referr pts to radiologist |
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Bone scan |
orthopedic |
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Scratch test |
Allergist |
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A holter monitor |
Cardiologist |
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Occult blood test. |
Gastroenterologist |
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Sigmoidoscopy.. |
Gastroenterologist |
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Desensitizing injections |
Allergist Immunologist |
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Electrocardiogram.. |
Cardiologist |
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Pap test.. |
Gyn |
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Mohs surgery |
Dermatologist |
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Amputation.. |
Orthopedic |