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Surgical removal Correct Answer-The suffix -ectomy means Magnetic Resonance Imaging Correct Answer-MRI stands for The removal of the fallopian tubes and ovaries Correct Answer-The term "Salpingo-Oophorectomy" refers to Freezing Correct Answer-Cryopreservation is a means of preserving something through Paracentesis Correct Answer-Which of the following describes the removal of fluid from a body cavity Gastrotomy Correct Answer-If a surgeon cuts into a patient's stomach he has performed a...

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28 pages

Written in 2023/2024

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Nuveah

What drug causes gingival hyperplasia Correct Answer-Nifedipine Cyclosporine Large space (diastema) between #11 and #12. What do you do? Correct Answer-Leave alone (no impalnts or bridges) Papilloma on tongue Correct AnswerMucocele. How is this treated? Correct Answer-Excise with salivary gland remnants What is the greatest problem with resin bonded bridges Correct Answer-Debonding How long before you can treat Hep A patient Correct Answer-tx after 1 week (called Jaundice) How should an a...

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12 pages

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disadvantage of resin bonded denture- maryland bridge Correct Answer-debonding advantage of a maryland bridge Correct Answer-less tooth reduction what is gutta percha made out of Correct Answer-zinc oxide what drug increases the concentration of lidocaine in the blood Correct Answer-propanolol best initial treatment for maxillary oroantro fistula (sinus perf) Correct Answer-antibiotic and irrigation - depends on the size: <2mm - DO NOTHING; 2-6mm: AB, nasal decongestant and figure 8 sutu...

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67 pages

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Nuveah

The laboratory report on a patient indicates a hemoglobin level of 7g/dL. Which of the following is the first action for the medical assistant to take? Notify patient, Inform the patient, Record the results in the medical record, Repeat the test to insure accuracy. Correct Answer-Notify the Provider ( Because the results indicate a critically low level of hemoglobin level, the assistant should notify the provider). A medical assistant is preparing a patient to have cryosurgery following an a...

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12 pages

Written in 2023/2024

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Nuveah

A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (CHF) for an examination by the provider. Which of the following manifestations should the assistant expect? Correct AnswerShortness of breath (SOB) Expected manifestations of CHF include shortness of breath, fatigue, and edema When measuring a patients respiratory rate, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to ensure an accurate reading? Correct Answer-Count the respiration's while the pati...

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53 pages

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d) shortness of breath Other manifestations include edema and fatigue Correct Answer-A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (CHF) for an exam by the provider. Which of the following manifestation should the assistant expect? a) palpitations b) headaches c) chest pain d) shortness of breath a) count the respirations while the patient thinks the pulse is being taken To obtain the most accurate reading, this must be done when the patient is not expectin...

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109 pages

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Chief Complaint Correct Answer-the reason why the patient came to see the physician. History of Present Illness Correct Answer-explanation of the CC to determine the onset of the illness. Past,family,and social history Correct Answer-summary of personal and family health problems as well as social to include marital status, occupation, use of drugs, etc. Body Processes necessary for life: Correct Answer-Body Temperature, Respiration, Heart Function Vital Signs of body function: Correct Answ...

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24 pages

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CC Correct Answer-Chief Complaint Segment Correct Answer-Line between two wave forms P-wave Correct Answer-Atrial Depolarization How many 1mm boxes are in a 6 second Rythm strip? Correct Answer-30 one millimeter boxes The SA node represents which waveform on the ekg? Correct Answer-Only the P-wave What is the reading you can get from the RR interval? Correct Answer-Ventricular Pulse What is the primary stage of Hemolisis? Correct Answer-Vascular phase and platelet phase together What is E...

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30 pages

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A medical assistant is obtaining a blood pressure reading from an adult patient. For which of the following readings should the assistant contact the provider? A. 100/60 B. 98/68 C. 104/45 D. 122/60 Correct Answer-C. 104/45 Which of the following resources should a medical assistant use to obtain the OUTSIDE lab results of a patient? A. Electronic Medical Record (EMR) B. Electronic Health Record (EHR) C. Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT) D. Explanation of Benefits (EOB) Correct Answer-B...

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73 pages

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Which of the following factors can have a negative effect on uterine blood flow? a. Hypertension b. Epidural c. Hemorrhage d. Diabetes e. All of the above Correct Answer-e. All of the above Stimulating the vagus nerve typically produces: a. A decrease in the heart rate b. An increase in the heart rate c. An increase in stroke volume d. No change Correct Answer-a. A decrease in the heart rate The vagus nerve begins maturation 26 to 28 weeks. Its dominance results in what effect to the ...

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55 pages

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During a routing venipuncture the patient becomes pale and diaphoretic. Which condition is most like to occur in the patient. Correct Answer-Syncope Syncope means Correct Answer-fainting diaphoretic means Correct Answer-sweaty Which action should the PCT take when preparing to transfer a patient from a bed to a stretcher Correct Answer-Elevate the bed at a position Equal to the hieght of the stretcher A PCT should collect patient sputum when Corre

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2 pages

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1. DM peripheral neuropathy prescribed pregabalin x 2 weeks; reports diminished foot pain. Nurse notes no improvement in healing of several toe ulcers A. Review plan for strategies used to manage foot ulcers B. Reassure patient ulcers take several months to heal C. Explain that dose will need to increase D. Withhold next dose until HCP is notified Correct Answer-ANS: A 2. DM Type 2 managed with glimepiride prescribed with additional injectable exenatide. Nurse should teach: A. Notify HCP...

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18 pages

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2 Correct Answer-Which nursing action is the priority when administering chelation therapy for a toddler-age client? 1 Assessing vital signs 2 Monitoring urine output 3 Conducting a behavioral assessment 4 Providing education to reduce lead exposure 2 Correct Answer-A 67-year-old client has tested positive for influenza A. The client also has asthma. Which drug would the nurse recommend be avoided in this client? 1 Ribavirin 2 Zanamivir 3 Oseltamivir 4 Amantadine 1 Correct Answer-Whi...

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33 pages

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A client who is taking an oral dose of tetracycline reports gastrointestinal upset. Which snack should the nurse instruct the client to take with the tetracycline? a. Fruit-flavored yogurt b. Toasted wheat bread and jelly c. Cold cereal with skim milk d. Cheese and crackers Correct Answer-B. The nurse is assessing the eyes of a client who just received mydriatic eye drops. Which physiological function of the eye will not respond during the therapeutic period after administration of eye dr...

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20 pages

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increases force of contraction Correct Answer-What is the positive inotrope for Digoxin do? decreases heart rate Correct Answer-What is the negative chronotrope for Digoxin do? take apical pulse for one full minute Correct Answer-How do you assess for the positive inotrope and negative chronotrope of digoxin? Normal digoxin level Correct Answer-0.5-2 ng/mL Normal serum potassium (K+) level Correct Answer-3.5-5.0 mEq/L YES Correct Answer-Do low potassium or magnesium levels increase the ris...

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34 pages

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C. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). Correct Answer-Most EMT training programs are based on standards developed by the: A. American Red Cross (ARC). B. American Heart Association (AHA). C. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). D. National Institutes of Health (NIH). D. being pleasant, cooperative, and sincere, and a good listener. Correct Answer-An EMT can inspire patient confidence and cooperation by: A. transporting the patient from...

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164 pages

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1st in order of draw Correct Answer-Yellow Tubes Which tube is sterile? Correct Answer-Yellow Topped Tubes Additive for Yellow Tubes Correct Answer-SPS, ACD Common Test for Yellow Tubes Correct Answer-Blood Cultures Department: Yellow Tubes Correct Answer-Microbiology Inversion: Yellow Tubes Correct Answer-8-10 times Specimen: Yellow Tubes Correct Answer-Whole Blood 2nd in order of draw Correct Answer-Light Blue Tubes Additive: Light Blue Tubes Correct Answer-Sodium Citrate Common Test:...

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22 pages

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The Golgi tendon organ is an essential component of static stretching because it Correct Answer-Prevents muscle from being placed under excessive tension What is the correct force-couple relationship that allows for the upward rotation of the scapula? Correct Answer-Upper trapezius and lower portions of the serratus anterior Deoxygenated blood is pumped from the right ventricle to the lungs through? Correct Answer-pulmonary arteries Dynamic stretching improves soft tissue extensibility by ...

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12 pages

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Which of the following test(s) are required to be performed by law on all newborns in the United States? Correct Answer-PKU Why must a phlebotomist discard the first sample drawn from a heparin or saline lock? Correct AnswerPotential dilution of the specimen A first-time blood donor wants to know how much blood will be taken during the procedure. The phlebotomist states that the average volume of a "unit" of blood is: Correct Answer-450ml The donation of blood by a patient for his or her ...

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12 pages

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Express Mail Correct Answer-Shipping Services Priority Mail Correct Answer-Shipping Services Parcel Select Correct Answer-Shipping Services Parcel Return Service Correct Answer-Shipping Services International Mail Correct Answer-Shipping Services First Class Mail Correct Answer-Mailing Service Those services in which the Postal Service is competitive with other deliver companies Correct AnswerShipping Services Those services in which the Poster Service is market dominant; with no competit...

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3 pages

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Impaired fertility in a man w/high-riding bilateral scrotal mass. Underlying cause? Correct AnswerVaricocele. 82 year old with decreased vision. Dilated veins, widespread retinal hemorrhages intermixed with white plaques on fundoscopic exam. Diagnosis? Correct Answer-Central retinal vein artery occlusion. 15 year old girl on chronic steroid therapy presents with acute back pain. Most likely cause? Correct Answer-Osteoporotic compression fracture. Patient with flank pain with radiation to th...

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8 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

Nuveah