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tightly coiled, spiral-shaped bacteria are called :

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spirochetes

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the organism that causes whooping cough :

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Bordetella pertussis

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a pt is placed on a soft diet because they are having difficulty with ______ & ________

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chewing & swallowing

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you have a pt undergoing cancer treatments, what nutritional suggestions would you make to them ?

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  • eat soft bland diet
  • eat small meals
  • drink between meals
  • limit caffeine
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what foods should a pt with hypertension avoid ?

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frozen meals, salty snacks, bread, processed meat, bacon, olives, pickles, sawercraut

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what are the 4 tests that are performed in a serology lab ?

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  • direct & indirect immunologic
  • strep test
  • influenza
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name 3 pathogenic organisms that can be identified in a sputum sample

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  • fungi
  • mycoplasma
  • bacteria
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the organism that can cause tetanus & lockjaw :

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clostridium tetani

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-phile :

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to love, be attracted to

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T or F
- cultures for gonorrhea should be kept at room temp

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true

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what are the 4 CLIA-waived immunology tests can a medical assistant perform to detect antibodies to a specific pathogen?

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  • infectious mono
  • helicobacter pylori
  • lyme disease
  • HIV
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mosquito, tick and fleas are known as :

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vector

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kary/o :

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nucleus

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hemolytic anemia occurs when there is a deficiency in vitamin ____

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vitamin E

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staphyl/o :

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clusters

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-coccus :

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berry shaped bacterium

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tiny, gram-negative organisms that are transmitted by blood-sucking insects

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rickettsiae

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in the scientific name “escherichia coli” , the name “coli” indicates :

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species

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a rapid detection test that helps to diagnose a stomach ulcer :

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Heliobacter pylori

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this organism is typically transmitted by contaminated food, the name of this organism is :

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clostridium botulinum

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pathogenic organisms remain viable at _____ celcius :

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37 degrees

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T or F
- O & P specimen is required, patients should wait 7-10 days if the pt has taken pepto bismol

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true

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cellulose tape test for pinworm requires a _________ to view the eggs that have adhered to the cellulose tape

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microscope

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a UTI can be diagnosed if an organism isolated from CCMS urine specimen is found in pure culture & is present in a quality greater than ____, _______ cfu/mL of urine

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100,000

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cholesterol is created in the :
liver
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-gen :
substance that produces
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an ice pack should be on for ____ to _____ minutes
15-20
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organism that is flexible as far as its oxygen requirements
anaerobe
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_______ indicates gram-positive bacteria
purple
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what causes syphilis
treponema pallidum bacterium
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bacteria are classified as ________
prokaryotes
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what is caused by a fungal infection that is seen in some pts with AIDS
pneumocystis pneumonia
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a mineral that is part of our hemoglobin and found in our RBC
iron
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heter/o :
another, different
35
tetra- :
four
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strept/o :
twisted chains
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hepat/o :
liver
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an organism spread by ticks :
rickettsia rickettsia
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occurs when there is too much vitamin C
kidney stones
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Eu- :
good/normal
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what hormone stimulates the thyroid to release two other thyroid hormones
TSH
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considered to be a “dry” application
- Ice bag - heating pad - chemical hot and cold pack
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The ______ are the chemicals that travel across the synapse.
Neurotransmitters
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a brain injury resulting from the hit to the head
concussion
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Needle holders and plain thumb forceps are found in the ______ category
Grasping & Holding
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Formation of red blood cells in the bone marrow is stimulated by which hormone found in the Kidney is called __________
Erythropoietin
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Signs of neglect/malnutrition are:
- Dehydration - Lack of proper living conditions - Failing to treat health problems
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Thickening and clouding of the lens
cataracts
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This gland is found in the center of your brain & secretes melatonin is known as the ____ gland.
pineal
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T or F: - Cerebellum coordinates voluntary movement, but is involuntary in its function.
true
51
At what age would a patient be diagnosed with oral cancer?
40
52
Epstein-Barr virus causes :
Infectious Mononucleosis
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Dysphagia :
Difficulty swallowing
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what disease is inherited progressive neurodegenerative disorder that causes behavioral issue, abnormal movements and dementia.
Huntington Disease
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Vasopressin is also known as :
Antidiuretic hormone
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Educating a patient regarding hot or cold applications at home, you would remind them to :
- Use a protective covering - Never fall asleep with anything on - Never place an application over metal jewelry
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abnormal accumulation of CFS that causes enlargement of the skull & compression on the brain.
Hydrocephalus
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Paralysis of the lower limbs & trunk
Paraplegia
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The basic unit of the nervous system is the nerve cell or the _______.
neurons
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caused by increasing pressure inside of the eye.
Glaucoma
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T or F: - Amnesia is the loss of memory
true
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Kelly and Mosquito forceps are found in which category?
Clamping & Occluding
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Motor nerves are also known as ________ nerves.
Efferent
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Describe a Cerebral Angiography:
X-ray procedure that is used to see how the blood flows through the brain. - A dye is injected & highlights the blood flow
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What is the medical term that mean “Protrusion of the eyeballs”?
Exophthalmia
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______ or __________ increases the gray matter surface area.
Folds or convolutions on the cerebrum
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Paralysis of the arms, legs and trunk
Quadriplegia
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Seven days prior to a guaiac occult blood test the patient should stop taking:
- Aspirin - Ibuprofen - Vitamin C
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type of testing that will evaluate the electrical activity of the brain :
EEG
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Paralysis on one side of the body
Hemiplegia
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2 things that Aldosterone regulates?
- Water - Sodium balance
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the leading cause of death among men and woman :
Heart Disease
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Using Erikson’s Psychosocial Development, what stage would a 17yr old girl fall into?
Identity vs role confusion
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Arteriosclerosis means:
Deposit buildup on the arterial walls and begin to calcify
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_______ hormone stimulates milk production in the breast
Prolactin
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facial nerve paralysis
Bells Palsy
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Ridges of the folds in the cerebrum are called :
gyri
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Pernicious anemia is a deficiency of Vitamin ____
B12
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the most serious type of spina bifida :
Myelomeningocele
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Grooves or depressions on the surface of the brain are called :
sulci
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The ___________ covers the axons
Myelin Sheath
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the nerve cells that connect sensory & moto neurons :
Interneurons
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“Fight or Flight” is found in our _________ nervous system.
Sympathetic
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Oxytocin stimulates the ______ of the uterus to contract
muscle
85
______________ hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex to release steroids.
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
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“Evoked potential test” is:
A nerve response test that uses electrodes
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Using Erikson’s Psychosocial development, What stage would a 1yr old child be in?
Trust vs Mistrust
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______ is a metal probe that is inserted into or passed through a catheter, needle or tube. - It is used for cleaning purposes
stylus
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What stage would a 75yr old adult be in, Erikson’s Psychosocial Development staging?
Ego integrity vs. Despair
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_________ is an aspiration of CFS from the lumbar subarachnoid space.
Lumbar Puncture (LP)

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