Mda 120 Final Review

Front 1

Define: Dysuria

Back 1

painful urination

Front 2

Define: Incontinence

Back 2

inability to hold urine

Front 3

Define: Apnea

Back 3

temporarily cessation of breathing

Front 4

Define: Dyspnea

Back 4

difficulty breathing

Front 5

Define: Bradypnea

Back 5

abnormally slow breathing

Front 6

Define: Bronchitis

Back 6

inflammation of the mucous membranes of bronchi caused by infection or irritation that includes increased production of mucus in the trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles

Front 7

Define: Emphysema

Back 7

disease process which walls of damaged alveoli stretch and break down after repeated exposure irritants, such as cigarette smoke

Front 8

Define: COPD

Back 8

disease characterized by progressive, irreversible condition w/diminished respiratory capacity

Front 9

Define: Pneumonia

Back 9

lung infection that can be caused by bacterial infection, viral and fungus

Front 10

Define: Astham

Back 10

bronchial inflammation and spasm

Front 11

Define: Tuberculosis

Back 11

disease caused by bacteria that attacks the lungs

Front 12

Define: Pleurisy

Back 12

inflammation of lining of lungs

Front 13

Define: Tidal volume

Back 13

amount of air inhaled and exhaled during respirations

Front 14

Define: Gram staining

Back 14

primary stain used in microbiology lab to identify bacteria

Front 15

Define: Pyelonephritis

Back 15

inflammation of renal pelvis and body of kidney

Front 16

Renal calculi aka

Back 16

kidney stones

Front 17

Define: Ventricular fibrillation

Back 17

quivering heart

Front 18

Define: T-wave

Back 18

Ventricular recovery or repolarization

Front 19

Define: Turbidity

Back 19

clarity

Front 20

Define: Sinoatrial node

Back 20

natural pacemaker of heart

Front 21

Define: OSHA

Back 21

(Occupational Safety & Health Administration) Federal agency that protects health & safety of workers

Front 22

The microbiology department analyzes what specimens?

Back 22

Bacteria and fungi

Front 23

What is the MSDS and what information does It hold?

Back 23

Material Safety Data Sheet, binder w/info on all chemicals stored in a facility

Front 24

What CLIA category of testing can MA's routinely perform?

Back 24

Waived testing

Front 25

The P wave of an ECG shows what action of the heart?

Back 25

atrial depolarization

Front 26

Precordial leads are also known as?

Back 26

Chest leads

Front 27

What is the vertical deflection seen on the standardization of EKG?

Back 27

10mm

Front 28

How long should the holter monitor be worn?

Back 28

24 hours

Front 29

Is it common to find glucose in the urine of the patients who have what condition?

Back 29

Diabetes

Front 30

What hormone is detected in the blood of a pregnant patient?

Back 30

HCG - Hormone Chorionic gonadotropin

Front 31

What does QNS stand for?

Back 31

Quantity not sufficient

Front 32

How should urine be stored if testing is not done right away?

Back 32

refrigerated

Front 33

Describe the use of dialysis.

Back 33

Removes waste form blood that cannot be filtered thought the kidneys

Front 34

Diabetes and dehydration would usually show a _______ specific gravity level

Back 34

high

Front 35

What is a retrograde pyelogram?

Back 35

radiograph of urinary tract using contrast media introduced through a catheter

Front 36

What is an intravenous pyelogram?

Back 36

radiographic exam of urinary tract after injecting

Front 37

Should a biohazardous container ever be disposed of by you?

Back 37

no, they must be picked up by professional waste management company

Front 38

Why is a culture inoculated with bacteria stored in an incubatory?

Back 38

to maintain steady temp

Front 39

Renewal of CLIA certification occurs how often?

Back 39

2 years

Front 40

The heat rhythm or rhythm strip is read on what lead?

Back 40

lead II

Front 41

The first morning specimen is usually the most _______?

Back 41

concentrated

Front 42

Describe a cardiac stress test.

Back 42

cardiac stress test requires treadmill or stationary bike

Front 43

What percent of bleach is used with water for disinfecting?

Back 43

10 percent

Front 44

Urinary frequency is a symptom of what conditions?

Back 44

UTI & cystitis

Front 45

A surgical puncture into the pleural cavity for aspirating fluid is called?

Back 45

Thoracentisis

Front 46

A panel refers to what in a lab setting?

Back 46

series of related tests ordered by physicians

Front 47

Another name for a 12 lead Electrocardiogram.

Back 47

standard EKG

Front 48

List the ways you can confirm the identity of a patient who is giving a specimen under the chain of custody

Back 48

State ID, drivers license, or identified by supervisor or employer

Front 49

Please list instruction for a 24 hour urine specimen collection

Back 49

- don't collect 1st morning void

- 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