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Hemoglobin (Hgb) results
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- Males 13 to 18 g/dL
- Females 12 to 16 g/dL
2
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Total Cholesterol results
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60 to 110 mg/dL
3
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LDL results
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less then 200 mg/dL
4
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HDL results
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Less the 130 mg/dL
5
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Triglycerides
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Less then 150 mg/dL
6
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ICD- 10- CM coding
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3 to 7 characters
- Alph, #, #, +,+,+,+
7
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ICD-10-PSC
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A system comprised of medical classifications for procedural codes typically used within hospitals that record various health treatments and testing
8
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CPT
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- Used to document procedures and technical services based on services by providers in outpatient settings
- Also includes modifiers
- Category II- Tacks provider performance
- Category III- Temporary codes for emergency
9
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HCPCS
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Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System
- A group of codes and descriptions that represent procedures, supplies, products, and services not covered by or included in the CPY
- Service and procedures for Medical and Medicaid insurance plans
10
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Arrhythmias
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- Originated from senatorial (SA) node
-
11
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Sinus Bradycardia
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- Normal rate is less then 60/min
12
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Sinus Tachycardia
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Heart rate at more then 100/min
13
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Sinus arrest
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- SA node failed to fire
14
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Asystole
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- Heart stops and their is not rhythm
15
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Ventricular fibrillation
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- Ventricles are not contracting but quivering
16
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PO
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my mouth
17
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ac
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before meals
18
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bid
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twice a day
19
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pc
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after meals
20
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qam
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every morning
21
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q4h
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every 4 hours
22
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qid
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4 times per day
23
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c
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with
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s
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without
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DAW
dispecense as written
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Pediculosis
parasitic lice infestation
27
Hypertension
Excessive setting, fatigue, muscle cramps, headache, dizziness
28
Coronary artery disease (atherosclerosis)
Heart attack
29
Myocardail infarction
Squeezing chest pain, shortness of breath, diaphoresis, dizziness, nausa
30
Congestive heart failure (CHF)
Shortness of breath, wheezing, edema in legs, irregular heartbeat
31
Superior
Closer to the head
32
Inferior
Closer to the feet
33
Lateral
Further from the midline
34
Proximal
Close to the trunk
35
Distal
Farther from the trunk
36
Water Soluble compounds
Niacin, Folate, Vit C
37
Fat Soluble Compounds
Vit A
38
Benzalkonium Chloride
Antiseptic used on skin to prevent infection
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Usual fee
Most common charge by provider for a given service
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Resonable fee
Fee for services or procedure that require extra time and effort for the provider due to the level of complexity
41
Customary Fee
Fee is a range charged by provider who have similar training and experience and practice in the same area
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Capitation
Dee is a range charged by provider due to the level of complexity a 3rd party payer per individual enrollee for a established period
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Patient faints during injection
Supine position
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Papanicolaou test
- Cryosurgery used
45
Sodium citrate in tubes
Used for coagulation studies
46
Lithium heparin in tube
Used for chem studies
47
SPS in tube
Used for bacterial studies
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EDTA in tube
for hematology studies
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Right Upper Q
Liver and gallbladder
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Right Lower Q
appendix
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Left Upper Q
Stomach and left lobe of the liver
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Left Lower Q
depending colon, part of the small intestine
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Syncope
Loss of blood to the brain
| - Causes chills, nausea, and dizziness
54
Transient Ischemic attack (TIA)
Caused by circulatory issues in the brain
| - Cephalgia, vertigo, and temporary paralysis on one side of the body
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Problem Focused
Chief complaint
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Expanded problem focused
Chief complaint + systems related
57
hs
At bedtime
58
Modifiers
Use for service and procedures...not diagnosis
59
Bundled codes
Used together one or more procedure or service that are bulled as one procedure or service
60
Insurance Denial
- Highest level of specificity
61
Erroneous (wrong) pulse rate
- Movement
62
Professional business letter
Has block letter style and entire text left aligned
63
Infant head circumference
- 0.6 cm (1/4 in) to the nearest measurement
- Tape above ears
- Infant in supine position
64
Pulmonary fxn test
* MA coaches patient during test
- A test that shows how well your lungs are working
- Measures lung volume, capacity, rates of flow, and gas exchange
- Vital signs checked before and after
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Palpatroy method for obtaining blood pressure
- 30m Hg above radial pulse cession
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Genontolgy
--
67
Hematocrit results
--
68
Potassium results
3.5 to 5 m Eq/L
69
Heart Rate Ages
- Child 70 to 130 /min
| - Adult....
70
Heparin subcutaneously
Injections must be slower
71
Parenteral meds
For slower release of meds into blood stream
72
Subcutaneous injection size
1/2 to 5/8 inch needle with 25G
73
Intramuscular Injection size
1/2 to 1 inch with 21G
74
Intradermal injection size
3/8 to 5/8 with 27G
- For allergy tests and located patients inner forearm
- Also TB tests
75
Intermuscular/ IV therapy injection size
1 to 2 inch with 18G
76
Benzoin tincture
clean skin before apply adhesive
77
Hydrogen peroxide
Clean wound infections
78
Isopropyl alcohol or Chlorhexidine
Used for phlebotomy and blood cultures
79
Semi- fowler
Used for people who have trouble breathing
80
Sodium results
135 to 145
81
Durable Power of attorney (health care proxy)
an authorization made by the patient what allows another person to make medical decisions on behalf of the patient if she is unable to make decisions
82
Epinephrine
Is a vasoconstrictor. It reduces bleeding and prolongs the anesthetic effect
83
Thromboses
- Blood clot blocks your veins
- There is arterial and venous
* Capillary collection over venipuncture
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Anemia
Irregular heart beat, fatigue, dizziness, pale skin
85
100.4F = ___C
34C
86
Tabular List (ICD-10-CM)
21 chap that specify groups of disease and injuries
87
Chapter List (ICD-10-CM)
Description and code ranges of each chap
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Subcategory index (ICD-10-CM)
4-5 characters w/ final codes w/ up to 7 characters
89
Fecal occult blood test
Guaiac card, blue color = positive result
- Developing agent is applied to back side of the test card
- Small layer needed
- Recommended 1 min wait for results
90
When with a TB patient
N95 mask needed
91
Cholecystectomy
- Surgical removal of gallbladder
92
Child Expected ranges
- Respiratory: 18- 30 min
- Heart Rate: 70-130 min
- Blood Pressure: 78-112 / 50-79 mm Hg
93
Adult Expected Ranges
- Respiratory:
- Heart Rate:
- Blood Pressure:
94
Calculating a patients heart rate from a EKG tracing
Divide 1500 by the # of small boxes b/w the 2 R wave
95
bucal tablet
B/w gum and cheek
96
Simplified letter style
Subject is ALL CAPS
97
Liniment v.s medicated lotion
--
98
Different stages of Hypertension
Stage 1
| Stage 2
99
Steps after minor surgery
1. Sanitize
2. Disinfect after sanitize
3. Autocalve to complete
100
Glucose cuvette vs code on glucomete
--
101
Source Oriented doc
Organized by the unity that supplies the data
102
lb to Kg
--
103
Artifact: Interrupted
Cuase by electronic interference
104
Artifact: Wandering baseline
Caused by poorly attached electrodes
105
Artifact:
Movement like somatic tremor
106
Weber test
1 ear hears better then the other
107
Teung blade
To apply ointment to abrasion
108
Coordination of Benfits
Used to determine what each 3rd arty payer for service
109
CMS-1500
Claim form is use to submit claims
| - Diagnosis code indirectly medical necessity without diagnosis provider can not be reimbursed
110
Spirometry
Fast and steady flow with out variables
111
Chain of custody guidlines
Ensures accurate collection, transport, and processing
112
Biopolar leads
Leads I,II,II
| - Lead to the makeup of Einthoven triangle
113
Augmented leads
aVR, aVL, and aVF
114
Unipolar leads
V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6
| - precordial leads
115
Before Signing Consent form
- Provider includes info about other procedures and is responsible for explaining procedure, risks, and insurance coverage
116
RACE (for fire emergancy)
R-
A-
C-
E-
117
SOAP
S- Subjective
O- Objective
A- Assessment
P- Plan
118
Thmpanic membrane temp
Ear canale
119
Temprol artery
forehead
120
Axillary temp
Armpit
121
Cardiac event monitoring
- Worn for 30 days
| - Electrodes are changed daily
122
Papules
Solid elevation in rash
123
Macules
Flat areas of skin that are different in color
124
Vesicles
Small fluid filled blisters
125
Pustules
Pus filled blisters
126
Sterile Field
- Banges are outside of field
127
Wound wrap
From diesel to proximal
128
Schedule II
High potential for abuse
129
Eye ointment
Apply to conjunctive sac from the inner canthus to the other canthus
130
Dyspnea
Different breathing
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