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Define: Dysuria
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painful urination |
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Define: Incontinence |
inability to hold urine |
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Define: Apnea |
temporarily cessation of breathing |
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Define: Dyspnea
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difficulty breathing |
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Define: Bradypnea |
abnormally slow breathing |
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Define: Bronchitis |
inflammation of the mucous membranes of bronchi caused by infection or irritation that includes increased production of mucus in the trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles |
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Define: Emphysema
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disease process which walls of damaged alveoli stretch and break down after repeated exposure irritants, such as cigarette smoke |
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Define: COPD |
disease characterized by progressive, irreversible condition w/diminished respiratory capacity
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Define: Pneumonia |
lung infection that can be caused by bacterial infection, viral and fungus |
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Define: Astham
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bronchial inflammation and spasm |
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Define: Tuberculosis |
disease caused by bacteria that attacks the lungs |
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Define: Pleurisy |
inflammation of lining of lungs |
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Define: Tidal volume |
amount of air inhaled and exhaled during respirations |
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Define: Gram staining |
primary stain used in microbiology lab to identify bacteria |
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Define: Pyelonephritis |
inflammation of renal pelvis and body of kidney |
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Renal calculi aka |
kidney stones |
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Define: Ventricular fibrillation
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quivering heart |
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Define: T-wave |
Ventricular recovery or repolarization |
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Define: Turbidity |
clarity |
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Define: Sinoatrial node |
natural pacemaker of heart
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Define: OSHA
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(Occupational Safety & Health Administration) Federal agency that protects health & safety of workers
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The microbiology department analyzes what specimens?
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Bacteria and fungi |
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What is the MSDS and what information does It hold?
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Material Safety Data Sheet, binder w/info on all chemicals stored in a facility
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What CLIA category of testing can MA's routinely perform? |
Waived testing |
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The P wave of an ECG shows what action of the heart?
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atrial depolarization |
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Precordial leads are also known as? |
Chest leads |
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What is the vertical deflection seen on the standardization of EKG? |
10mm |
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How long should the holter monitor be worn?
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24 hours |
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Is it common to find glucose in the urine of the patients who have what condition?
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Diabetes |
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What hormone is detected in the blood of a pregnant patient?
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HCG - Hormone Chorionic gonadotropin |
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What does QNS stand for?
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Quantity not sufficient |
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How should urine be stored if testing is not done right away? |
refrigerated |
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Describe the use of dialysis. |
Removes waste form blood that cannot be filtered thought the kidneys |
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Diabetes and dehydration would usually show a _______ specific gravity level
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high |
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What is a retrograde pyelogram?
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radiograph of urinary tract using contrast media introduced through a catheter |
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What is an intravenous pyelogram?
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radiographic exam of urinary tract after injecting |
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Should a biohazardous container ever be disposed of by you?
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no, they must be picked up by professional waste management company |
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Why is a culture inoculated with bacteria stored in an incubatory? |
to maintain steady temp |
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Renewal of CLIA certification occurs how often?
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2 years |
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The heat rhythm or rhythm strip is read on what lead? |
lead II |
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The first morning specimen is usually the most _______?
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concentrated |
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Describe a cardiac stress test.
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cardiac stress test requires treadmill or stationary bike |
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What percent of bleach is used with water for disinfecting? |
10 percent |
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Urinary frequency is a symptom of what conditions? |
UTI & cystitis |
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A surgical puncture into the pleural cavity for aspirating fluid is called?
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Thoracentisis |
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A panel refers to what in a lab setting?
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series of related tests ordered by physicians |
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Another name for a 12 lead Electrocardiogram. |
standard EKG |
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List the ways you can confirm the identity of a patient who is giving a specimen under the chain of custody |
State ID, drivers license, or identified by supervisor or employer
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Please list instruction for a 24 hour urine specimen collection
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- put the time of bladder emptying on the container - collect every specimen after 1st morning void - all samples will go into same container - refrigerate the sample between urination - write the time of last urination on container |