Final 22 Foundations

Patty's doctor refers her to an oncologist because he thinks Patty has

Which professional teaches patients how to brush and floss their teeth?

The term   refers to a liver that is larger than normal.

How many cups are in a 40 oz container of ketchup?

What procedure involves withdrawing fluid from a body cavity in the chest?

Jennifer enjoys solving problems to uncover the cause of illnes or disease.  In what area would she most likely work?

What does the medical abbreviation qh mean?

Patsy graduated from a 2-year college.  What degree did she most likely earn?

___: an infectious bacterial disease characterized by the growth of nodules (tubercles) in the lungs.

________________: the most common form of plague in humans during the Middle Ages.

A sign that reads NPO is posted on a patient's hospital room door.  Which item can be given to this patient?

A physical therapist works with Elijah to improve his joint ROM. This type of exercise is called

The suffix -crine refers to:

Daniel is in the hospital and is not allowed to eat or drink. What sign would be placed on his door to indicate this?

Forty quarts is approximately equal to

Which medical term and abbreviation are used by healthcare professionals to represent a ministroke?

________________: to design or consult in small size.

________________: a microscopic organism.

________________: reducing the level or rate of increase in healthcare costs.

What form of non-verbal communication would convey caring to a patient?

Sherry was given a prescription to take a pill bid.  How often should she take it?

A person with a history of chest pain and hypertension would benefit from seeing a:

________________: application of needles or pressure at specific points on the body in order to cure pain or disease.

The medical abbreviation prn means:

Which abbreviation is used to note a patient's ability to get out of bed as needed?

_______________: branch of technology that deals with the manipulation of atoms and molecules.

What level of education is required to become an oncologist?

________________: a letter or group of letters placed at the end of a medical word that modifies or changes the meaning.

In addition to a massage therapist, what health professional is also trained to use therapeutic massage?

A therapist see the suffix -edema on a patient's medical chart and knows this term refers to:

The suffix -centesis refers to:

What is the abbreviation for a medical prescription?

________________: statement of obligations and proper conduct for doctors.

Brett must take his medication p.o. What should he do with the medication?

________________: the central part of a medical word.

An     emergency care worker is trained to perform the most advanced skills.

Which degree may be earned from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College?

Cheyenne was given a prescription to take a pill twice a day.  What abbreviation was written on the prescription?

Mike works in the hospital under the supervision of a RN. Mike is able to provide technical pt care and give pt meds.

Riding in an elevator, coworkers discuss tx a pt is getting. Visitors are close by and overhear. This violates a:

________________: an optical instrument used for viewing very small objects.

What does the V represent in the abbreviation HIV?

A     is licensed to spay a dog so that she connot have puppies.

If a person's eyeglasses break, who would be qualified to fix them?

A respiratory therapist would expect to care for patients with:

The suffix     means inflamation.

Julie has a sore throat & fever & sees a physician assistant.  What initials would follow this medical provider's name?

Leslie broke cracked a rib.  What physician would be studying her X-ray?

Someone with gingivitis should be treated by a:

Twelve inches is approximately equal to:

________________: the surgical removal of some of a patient's blood for therapeutic purposes.

True/False: ECG and EKG are both medical abbreviations for an electrocardiogram.

________________: the remote diagnosis and treatment of patients by means of telecommunications technology.

An   monitors a patient's pain management and sedation needs before, during, and after surgery.

________________: the study and treatment of mental illness.

Cassandra wants to help prepare and distribute medications.  Which career would most likely interest Cassandra?

________________: a letter or group of letters placed at the beginning of a medical word that changes the meaning.

________________: a letter or group of letters that symbolizes or is an abbreviated version of a medical word.

Dallas drank 8 oz of OJ, 2 C of coffee, and 240 mL of water. What is Dallas's approximate total mL of intake?

True/False: 100 degrees Fahrenheit is equal to 37.8°C.

Simon wants to work in a medical office & help take care of pts, but he wants to spend less than 2 yrs in college.

True/False: When performing a vision screening, an index card can substitute for an occluder.

A temperature of 37°C is equal to:

________________: the partial sterilization of a product to make it safe for consumption.

________________: a method used to perserve a corps from decay.

________________: medical products and practices that are not part of standard care.

________________: the concept of treating the whole person by focusing on physical, social, mental, & spiritual wellness

What educational requirement must Devon complete to work as a phlebotomist at a local medical office?

__ is the medical abbreviation used to represent an electroencephalogram.

The metric length 0.5 cm is equal to: (1 cm= 10 mm)