AMCA study guide| 163 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

SOAP Correct Answer: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan Empathy Correct Answer: Having an understanding and compassion for what the patient may be experiencing. This a good characteristic to have in order to relate to your patients. Coinsurance Correct Answer: a set percentage of charges that the patient pays in according to the guidelines set forth by their policy Normal anatomic position Correct Answer: standing with arms lank and palms forward Supine position Correct Answer: lying on back Prone position Correct Answer: lying on stomach Lateral recumbent position Correct Answer: lying on the side Fowler's Position Correct Answer: In this position the patient is lying, on his/back, on the bed. This position is considered, by many to be the most comfortable. Sims Position Correct Answer: A position in which the patient lies on one side with the under arm behind the back and the upper thigh flexed, used to facilitate rectal and vaginal examinations, and also for the administration of enemas and treatments TRENDELENBURG POSITION Correct Answer: The patient is supine on a surface inclined 45 degrees, head at the lower end and legs flexed over the upper end DORSAL RECUMBENT POSITION Correct Answer: when the patient is on his/her back with knees flexed and soles of the feet flat on the bed Medicare Correct Answer: A government program that provides insurance for persons over 65. First Aid Correct Answer: 1.) apply direct pressure to wound until bleeding stops or EMS arrives2.) if bleeding continues, keep applying cloth or gauze over the ones already on the wound Shock Correct Answer: common symptoms:a.) clammy, pale, cold skinb.) rapid weak pulsec.) shallow or increased breathing rated.) staring eyes and expressionless face First aid for shock: Correct Answer: a.) maintain open airwayb.) call for assistancec.) keep patient lying down with head lower than the rest of bodyd.) attempt to control bleeding or other cause of shock if knowne.) keep patient warm until help arrives