General
- 206 bones; neurons; thyroid controls metabolism; kidneys form urine
- dys- = difficult; -ostomy = opening; -ectomy = removal
- MAs don't diagnose; HIPAA Privacy Rule governs PHI; advance directives
Administrative
- ICD-10-CM diagnoses, CPT procedures, HCPCS supplies
- EOB explains claims; prior authorization before many tests
- Wave, open, stream and double booking; POMR vs source-oriented records
Clinical — lab and infection control
- Medical asepsis reduces microbes; sterilization kills all, including spores
- BBP training at hire and yearly; CLIA-waived tests
- Hematocrit = RBC %; elevated ESR = inflammation
Clinical — vitals, meds and therapy
- Normal BP < 120/80; brachial pulse in infants; rectal temp highest
- Syringe: barrel, plunger, flange, tip; filter needle for ampules
- Cold first 24–48 hours; crutches: up with the good, down with the bad
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