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Certified Medical Assistant National Credential Review Part 3

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This deck covers key concepts and terms for the Certified Medical Assistant National Credential Review, including medical terminology, procedures, and legal aspects.

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Key Terms

Term
Definition
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CYTOLOGIST
One who studies cells
THORACOTOMY
Incision into the chest
HYPODERMIC
Underneath skin
ATRIOMEGALY
Enlargement of the atrium of the hearts.
CARDIAC CYCLE
One complete heartbeat, combining the contraction and relaxation phases.

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TermDefinition
ARTHRO
Joints
CYTOLOGIST
One who studies cells
THORACOTOMY
Incision into the chest
HYPODERMIC
Underneath skin
ATRIOMEGALY
Enlargement of the atrium of the hearts.
CARDIAC CYCLE
One complete heartbeat, combining the contraction and relaxation phases.
RESECTION
Cutting or removal of a portion of.
HYPODERMIC
Another term for subcutaneous injection.
ASSAULT & BATTERY
In performing a treatment without the patients informed consent, the physician runs the risk of a suit for.
STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR MALPRACTICE SUITS VARIES
ONE YEAR
SUBPOENA
A court order for a physician to appear and testify.
Criminal Offense
For anyone to practice medicine with a license.
MALPRACTICE
Negligence in medical profession.
RESPONDENT SUPERIOR
An employee who is considered to be acting on the doctors behalf while performing professional tasks.
PHYSICIANS PUBLIC DUTY
A physician reports a case of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) to the state.
18 years
The age of majority in the most jurisdictions.
ETHICS
The study of values or principles governing personal relationships, including ideals of autonomy, justice, and conduct.
AVERAGE NUMBER FOUND IN TEN FIELDS
When performing a microscopic, the evaluation of each element present in the urinary sediment is based upon the.
10,000
When doing a red cell count, factor by which the cells counted are multiplied.
10x
When focusing the microscope, one should begin with which objective?
OBSERVING THE COLOR & CHARACTER
The macroscopic examination of urine consists of?
20 or 21 gauge
The appropriate gauge needle to use when performing phlebotomy of veins in the forearm.
50
When using a standard white blood cell pipette for determining a white blood cell count, the total number of cells counted is multiple by.
Gram Stain
The most common bactericology stain.
PA and LATERAL
THE MOST COMMON POSITION FOR CHEST X-RAYS ARE.