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The constant state of fluid balance is... |
homeostasis |
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Permission granted voluntarily by a person who is of sound mind after a procedure and all risks involved have been explained is... |
Informed consent |
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A form a dementia that causes progressive changes in the brain cells is... |
Alzheimers Disease |
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Under standard precautions, what personal protective equipment should be worn during the birth a baby? |
Gloves, gown, mask, protective eyewear |
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Enjoying your work and displaying a positive attitude displays... |
enthusiasm |
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A legal document that allows an individual to state what measures should or should not be taken to prolong life when a condition is terminal is... |
living will |
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The chamber of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood as it returns from the body cells is the ... |
Right atrium |
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A bone break that pierces the skin is called... |
a compound frature |
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Learning to work well with others demonstrates... |
team player |
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The valve between the right atrium and right ventricle that prevents blood from flowing back into the right atrium is the... |
Tricuspid Valve |
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The pulse site used while taking blood pressure is... |
Brachial |
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Difficult or labored respirations are... |
Dyspnea |
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Dilated, swollen veins that have lost elasticity and cause stasis or decreased blood flow are... |
varicose veins |
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The organ behind the stomach that produces enzymes and the hormone insulin is the... |
pancreas |
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A respiratory disorder caused by a sensitivity to an allergen is.. |
Asthma |
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A group of inherited diseases that lead to chronic, progressive muscle atrophy is... |
muscular dystrophy |
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an inflamation of small, fluid-filled sacs surrounding the joints is... |
bursitis |
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Most fire emergency plans usually include all except... |
opening of all doors and windows to expel smoke |
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the blood cells that fight infection are the |
leukocytes |
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heart sounds are caused by |
the closing of the valves of the heart |
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If a health care worker sends information to an insurance company without the patient's written consent, this is called... |
invasion of privacy |
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being willing to be held accountable for your actions is... |
responsibility |
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any care that results in physical harm, pain, or mental anguish can lead to a charge of |
abuse |
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areas where two or more bones join together |
joints |
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the blood vessels that are more muscular and elastic than the other blood vessels are the... |
arteries |
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a condition in which bones become porous and break easily is... |
osteoporosis |
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if a patient is physically restrained without proper authorization or justification, this can lead to a charge of |
false imprisonment |
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Paralysis of the lower extremities is... |
paraplegia |
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The federal assistance program that pays for the health care of individuals with low incomes and individuals who are physically disabled or blind is... |
medicaid |
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the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle that prevents the blood from flowing back into the left atrium is the... |
mitral valve |
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the body system that includes the nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea and bronchi is the... |
respiratory system |
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the use of the correct body mechanics is needed to... |
use the strongest muscles |
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a pulse rate over 100 BPM except in children is... |
tachycardia |
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a belief that college educated individuals are superior or uneducated individuals is an example of a/an |
bias
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an example of a disease that is probably NOT caused by stress |
Diabetes Mellitus |
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The medicare coverage that assists with payment for hospital services...
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type A
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Condition that occurs when the intraocular pressure of the eye increases and interferes with vision is |
glaucoma |
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a set of principles relating to what is morally right or wrong are known as |
ethics |
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the muscle layer of the heart is the |
myocardium |
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the site for all chemical reactions that take place in the cell is the.. |
cytoplasm |
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failure to give care that is normally expected of a person in a particular position, resulting in injury to another person is... |
Negligence |
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inflammation of a vein with the formation of a clot is |
thrombophlebitis |
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a false written statement that causes a person to be ridiculed or damages the person's reputation is known as |
slander |
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how much blood does the average adult have in their body? |
4-6 quarts |
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in the chain of infection, a pathogen leaving the body through sexual secretions is an example of |
portal of exit |
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when an assumption is made that everyone in a particular group is the same, this is an example of |
sterotyping |
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a pulse site at the neck is the
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carotid |
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the theraputic diet that contains exchange lists that group food according to the type, nutrients, and calorie content is.. |
diabetic diet |
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the ability to recognize and appreciate the personal characteristics of others is.. |
sensitivity |
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the exchange of information, thoughts, ideas is |
communication |
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Showing truthfullness and integrity and being willing to admit mistakes so they can be corrected is |
honesty |
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HIPPA... |
provides strict guidelines for maintaining confidentiality of health care information |
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the chamber of the heart that received oxygenated blood as it returns from the lungs is the |
left atrium |
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for whom does TRICARE provide coverage for |
all military members, their family members and retired military members |
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the part of the brain responsible for muscle coordination, balance, and posture and muscle tone is the |
cerebellum |
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the blood cells that contain hemoglobin |
erythrocytes |
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the body system that carries some tissue fluid and wastes to the blood and assists with fighting infection are... |
lymphatic system |
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the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems work together to maintain a balanced state called |
homeostasis |
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an N-95, P-100 or more powerful filtering mask such as a HEPA mask must be worn for |
airborne precautions
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a cerebrovascular accident commonly causes |
hemiplegia |
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the medicare coverage that assits with payment for pharmaceutical expenses |
type D |
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the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are the |
arteries |
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What is not true about abuse? |
it is usually easy to prove |
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the major source of human energy is |
carbohydrates |
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the material in bones that produces red blood cells, platelets and some white blood cells is the |
red marrow |
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the main type of care provided by hospice is |
palliative care |
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the correct term for difficult swallowing is |
dysphagia |
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when people have attained their full potential, or are what they want to be they have met the need for |
self-actualization |
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the blood vessels that contain valves to prevent blood from flowing in the backward direction are the |
veins |
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the division of the autonomic nervous system that acts in times of emergency is the |
sympathetic |
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the proper term for a blood clot is |
thrombus |
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the most accurate method for taking a temperature is |
rectal |
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which of the following is not caused by a virus? A. common cold B. TB C. Hepatitis D. Measles |
B - TB |
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The largest artery in the body is the |
aorta |
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the bright red color of blood indicates |
hemoglobin-carrying oxygen |
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the proper term for the area between the vagina and anus in the female is the |
perineum |
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an acute inflammation of nerve cells caused by the herpes virus is |
shingles |
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the measurement of the balance between heat produced and heat lost is |
temperature |
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an inflammation of the brain frequently caused by a virus contracted by a mosquito bite is |
encephalitis |
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when a dying person says "the lab tests are wrong, I cannot have cancer." the person is probably in the ___________ stage of dying |
denial |
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an examaple of tort is |
slapping a patient |
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DOB |
Date of Birth |
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ECG/EKG |
Electrocardiogram
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q4h |
every four hours |
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OS |
left eye |
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OD |
right eye |
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SOB |
shortness of breath |
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NPO |
nothing by mouth |
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qid |
four times a day |
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GTT |
glucose tolerance test |
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PRN |
as needed |
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pathology |
study of disease |
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arteriosclerosis |
hardening of the arteries |
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Hgb |
hemoglobin |
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leukocyte |
white blood cells |
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HOB |
head of bed
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hypoglycemia |
low blood sugar |
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includes all body processes relating to food |
nutrition |
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If 2 fluid ounces = 60 mililiters, how many mililiters are in 7 ounces of cough syrup? |
210 |