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The threat of touching someone without permission is called |
Assault |
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Term that refers to a condition of insufficient blood-clotting cells |
Thrombocytopenia |
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Which does not represent carbohydrates Oats, Corn, Lettuce, Milk, or Fish |
Fish |
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Most individuals who experience the impending death of a loved one initially experience which emotion as part of the grieving process? |
Denial |
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The portion of the brain that's responsible for balance and movement. |
Cerebellum |
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What is not part of effective communication? |
Noise |
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The artery that carries oxygenated blood to the body pumped from the left ventricle is called the |
Aorta |
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Therapeutic communication differs from normal, everyday communication in that it |
Involves special skills |
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Facts about Arbitration |
It can prevent a lengthy trial Both parties must agree to it It is binding A third party attempts to bring settlement It may be used in malpractice cases |
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Term for "fast heartbeat" |
Tachycardia |
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An MA would use word processing software to create |
Transcriptions |
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Before seeing the physician, patients should not have to wait longer than |
15 to 20 min |
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An outguide is a |
Place maker |
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Before choosing which facility to refer a patient, always verify the patient's |
Insurance |
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When opening and processing mail what would qualify as last priority? |
Magazines and newspapers |
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All filing equipment must be located |
In a secure area |
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A disadvantage of the wave scheduling system is that |
Patients become annoyed because they have appointments at the same time. |
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A record of all employees and their earnings, deductions, and other information is called |
Payroll register |
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The policy section of the policy and procedures manual includes the |
Office hours |
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Which of the following reflects the ability of the kidneys to concentrate urine? |
Specific gravity |
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What should the MA NOT do when preparing the patient for an exam? |
Reassure the patient that everything will be okay. |
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How are tympanic thermometers used to measure temperature? |
In the ear |
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Symptoms of shock include |
Hypotension and a weak thready pulse |
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A wound that does not heal as expected due to infection is said to heal by |
Second intention |
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Which of the following represents the morphology of cocci bacteria? |
Spherical |
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The three most important factors in performing a hand wash are |
Friction, soap, and warm running water |
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When an elderly patient falls unconcious in a crowded waiting room, the MA's first action should be to |
Check the patient's airway |
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If the physician is performing a routine bimanual pelvic exam, what should the MA have available? |
Exam gloves and water-soluble lubricant |