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Certified Medical Assistant National Credential Review Part 3
This deck covers key concepts and terms for the Certified Medical Assistant National Credential Review, including medical terminology, procedures, and legal aspects.
ARTHRO
Joints
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Key Terms
Term
Definition
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.
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
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. |