The threat of touching someone without permission is called : Correct Answer: Assault
A condition of insufficient blood-clotting cells Correct Answer:
... [Show More] Thrombocytopenia
A food that does NOT represent carbohydrates Correct Answer: Fish
According to Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, most individuals who experience the impending death of a loved one will initially experience which emotion as part of the grieving process? Correct Answer: Denial
The portion of the brain responsible for balance and movement is Correct Answer: Cerebellum
A part of effective communication does not include Correct Answer: Noise
The artery that carries oxygenated blood to the body pumped from the left ventricle is called the Correct Answer: Aorta
Therapeutic communication differs from normal, everyday communication in that it Correct Answer: Involves special skills
What is not true about arbitration? Correct Answer: It is not binding
What is the term for " fast heartbeat"? Correct Answer: Tachycardia
A medical Assistant would use word processing software to create Correct Answer: Transcriptions
Before seeing the physician, patients should not have to wait longer than .. Correct Answer: 15 to 20 minutes
An outguide is a(n) Correct Answer: place marker
Which of the following data entry notes has a isplaced comma?
(a) The patient, a 25-year-old Caucasian woman, complained of chest pains.
(b) The culture, did not grow any bacteria.
(c) Dr. Smith, Dr. Brown, and Dr. Jones were present.
(d) The doctor tried to reach the patient, but she was not at home. Correct Answer: "B"
Before choosing to which facility to refer a patient, always verify the patient's Correct Answer: insurance
When opening and processing mail, the medical assistant should consider as fifth priority Correct Answer: magazines and newspapers
All filing equipment must be located Correct Answer: In a secure area
A disadvantage of the wave scheduling system is that Correct Answer: Patients become annoyed because they have appointments at the same time
A record of all employees and their earnings, deductions, and other information is called Correct Answer: employee financial listing
The policy section of the policy and procedures manual includes the Correct Answer: office hours
Reflects the ability of the kidneys to concentrate urine Correct Answer: Specific Gravity
A medical assistant should NOT take this action when preparing the patient for an exam Correct Answer: Reassure the patient that everything will be okay.
Tympanic thermometers are used to measure temperature in/on the : Correct Answer: Ear
The physician asks the medical assistant to give Ativan 2 mg to the patient. A vial reads 1 mg per 1 ml. The medical assistant should administer? Correct Answer: 2 ml
Symptoms of shock include Correct Answer: hypotension and a weak thread pulse
A wound that does not heal as expected due to infection is said to heal by Correct Answer: second intention
The morphology of cocci bacteria Correct Answer: Spherical
3 Important factors in performing a hand wash are Correct Answer: friction, soap, and warm running water
When an elderly patient in a crowded waiting room falls unconscious, a medical assistant's first action should be Correct Answer: check the patient's airway
If the physician is performing a routine bimanual pelvic exam, the medical assistant will have available Correct Answer: Exam gloves and a water-soluble lubricant [Show Less]