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51. The biggest concern regarding the infectious diseases methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and tuberculosis is that a. identification of the infectious agent is difficult b. they are highly drug-resistant, limiting antibiotic treatment options c. they are viral and cannot be cured d. symptoms are hard to identify - CORRECT ANS b. they are highly drugresistant, limiting antibiotic treatment options 52. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Hepatitis A infection...

26. Which of the following does NOT initially occur when a person is exposed to an acute stressor? a. Triggering of the parasympathetic nervous system b. Activation of the "fight-or-flight" response c. Releasing of adrenaline and other hormones into the bloodstream d. Increased respiration rate - CORRECT ANSWER a. Triggering of the parasympathetic nervous system 27. In order, what are the four stages of job burnout? a. Value, ambiguity, overload, conflict b. Value, reality, dissatisfa...

Where do cardiac electrical impulses originate in the heart? - CORRECT ANS Sinoatrial node According to the regulation of controlled substances, which of the following is true of a Schedule 1 drug? - CORRECT ANS have no accepted medical use A medical assistant is collecting a health history from an older adult patient who exhibits moderate hearing loss. What following action should the assistant take? - CORRECT ANS remain within the patient's view to allow lip-reading A Medical Assistant...

Heart rates correct answer: Normal: 60-100 beats/min Athletes (normal): ~40 beats/min Tachycardia: > 100 beats/min Bradycardia: < 60 beats/min *dizziness and shortness of breath may indicate tachy and bradycardia *measure for 1min. Temperature correct answer: Normal: 97.6-99.6 F (36.4-37.6 C) Fever (oral): >100 F (37.8 C) Fever (rectal/ear): >101 F Fever (pediatric rectal): > 100.4 F (38 C) *most common method to measure: orally *most accurate method to measure: rec...

Which of the following letter styles is most efficient? a. block b. standard c. modified block intended d. simplified - a. Block A patient who has Medicare and has a physical examination 10 months ago calls to schedule another physical within the week. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the medical administrative assistant to take? a. explain that the physical exam cannot be scheduled for another 2 months b. schedule the patient within the week c. record the appointment ...

Which of the following letter styles is most efficient? a. block b. standard c. modified block intended d. simplified - a. Block A patient who has Medicare and has a physical examination 10 months ago calls to schedule another physical within the week. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the medical administrative assistant to take? a. explain that the physical exam cannot be scheduled for another 2 months b. schedule the patient within the week c. record the appointment ...