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1. Which of the following arteries is most often used for assessing the pulse on a conscious patient? A. Femoral Although easily palpable, this would entail palpating the patient's groin, and would not be utilized routinely in a conscious patient. B. Temporal The temporal artery can be small and difficult to assess. C. Brachial The brachial artery is often difficult to access and could require removal of long sleeve clothing. D. Radial The radial pulse is the most frequently monitored a...

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A 71- year-old woman with weak leg muscles is advised to use axillary crutches. She can bear weight on both legs, but she has poor balance. When instructing her in the use of axillary crutches, the medical assistant should show her which of the following crutch-gait patterns? a. Two-point b. Three-point c. Four-point alternating d. Five-point correct answer: Four-point alternating When a false statement is made under oath, it is referred to legally as a. Verdict b. Perjury c. Fraud d...

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Carbohydrate is stored in the liver as correct answer: glycogen [Glycogen is a polysaccharide that is the major carbohydrate stored in animal cells. It is formed of repeating units of glucose and is stored chiefly in the liver] Which of the following is a test used for diabetes mellitus? correct answer: HgBA1c [Hemoglobin A1c test] Placing area rugs in the reception area of a medical office is an example of correct answer: a safety hazard [Area rugs may be tripping hazards beca...

For purposes of collections control, how often should the medical assistant verify the patient's demographic data? A. When the patient changes insurance carriers B. When the patient's account is delinquent C. Once a year D. When the patient's account statement is returned as undeliverable E. On each visit correct answer: e Which of the following describes a surgical procedure that connects the common bile duct with the middle portion of the small intestines? A. Choledoc...

Myoblast means correct answer: Immature muscle cell Which of the following terms represents an abnormal increase in hemoglobin, red blood cell count, or hematocrit? correct answer: Polycythemia Vaginal specimens collected to test for candidiasis should be mixed with which of the following? correct answer: Potassium hydroxide Albuterol aerosol inhalants are classified as which of the following? correct answer: Bronchodilators Amounts owed to creditors, such as a medical building'...

Which of the following diagnostic studies used high-frequency sound waves to produce an image of a patient's internal organs? correct answer: Ultrasonography The Proofreaders' mark "#" represents which of the following? correct answer: add space A medical assistant should do all of the following when answering the telephone, except correct answer: Give the caller the medical assistant's name first and then the name of the office Which of the following medications is used to trea...

For purposes of collections control, how often should the medical assistant verify the patient's demographic data? A. When the patient changes insurance carriers B. When the patient's account is delinquent C. Once a year D. When the patient's account statement is returned as undeliverable E. On each visit - e Which of the following describes a surgical procedure that connects the common bile duct with the middle portion of the small intestines? A. Choledochoenterostomy B. Choledoch...