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An example of ball and socket joint is the

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Hip

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The kidneys is located behind the

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Peritoneum

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During swallowing the larynx is covered by the

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Epiglottis

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The protein in epidermis cells that makes the skin water proof

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Keratin

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Apical pulse

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A medical assistant taking a pulse by listening to the heart is taking a

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The right lung is divided into how many parts

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3

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Where is chyme produced

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Stomach

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Pituitary

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Growth hormone is produced in the

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Digestion that breaks food down into tiny pieces is

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Mechanical

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Femur

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Largest bone in the body

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Urine is formed in

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Nephron

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The term that refers to a severe allergic reaction is

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Anaphylactic shock

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Where do peristaltic shock occur

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Esophagus

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In what quadrant is the liver located

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Upper right

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Approximately 60% of the plasma proteins are formed by

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Albumins

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The cavity within the kidney that collects urine is the

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Renal pelvis

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A type of bone fracture producing many bone fragments is

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Comminuted fracture

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Sperm and egg cell maturity begin at

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Puberty

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The left ventricle of the heart sends blood out through which artery

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Aorta

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The part of the pharynx that is a passageway for air only is

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Nasopharynx

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The combining form \"hist/o\" means

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Tissue

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Which of the following is most common eye condition associated with aging

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Presbyopia

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Inflammation of the liver is

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Hepatitis

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Abnormal widening of the arterial wall that is weak and bulges

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Aneurysm

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Suffix

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\"Ostomy\" is a

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Inflammation of tonsils

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Tonsillitis

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A Hernia of part of the rectum into the vagina is

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Rectocele

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The first part of the small intestines

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Duodenum

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\"Necrosis\" regarding a lesion is

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Dead tissue

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Post prandial

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Pertaining to after meal

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Water soluble vitamin

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Vitamin C

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Physican who specializes in the study of the anus and the rectum

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Proctologist

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The study of stomach and the intestine is

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Gastroenterology

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Cancer that has spread to other organs of the body

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Metastasis

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An accumulation of serious fluid in the peritoneal cavity is the

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Ascites

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Dyspepia

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Medical term for indigestion

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Add to

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The prefix \"ad\" means to

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The purpose of the good samaritan act is to protect healthcare providers rendering first aid from

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Criminal and liability

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The patient puts her arm out to allow medical assistant to draw blood. This type of contest is called

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Implied

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Legalling binding request to provide records or documents to a court that is usually issued to the person considered the custodian of recording

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Subpoena duces tecum

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Medical practice acts are laws entacted to

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Define what is included in the practice of medicine

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HIPPA requires covered entities to submit medicare claims

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Through electronic data exchange

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The avoidance of confronting a personal problem or acting as it never happened is called

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Denial

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In the absence of the employing physician, a medical assistant determines that a patient needs a prescription drug and dispenses the wrong drug from the physician's supply the totally wrongful and unlawful act is

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Malfeasance

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The criteria of \"duty owed , dereliction of duty, direct cause , and damages\" are used to reference to which of the following?

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Assessing the possibility of negligence

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Translated as \"the thing speaks for itself\"

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Res ipsa loquitur

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Correct order for death and dying

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Denial anger bargaining depression acceptance

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Technique used to let a patient know how you interpreted the message he or she is communicated is called

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Restating

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Educating female patients on sign and symptoms of myocardial infarction includes all except?

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Feeling lightness or feeling famished in the mediastinum

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Diabetic patient education must be acknowledged by the patient which is not recommended?

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Maintain plasma glucose level between 120 and 200 mg/dL

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Which isn't recommended for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis?

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Avoid compression stocking

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When explaining a drug to the patient prophylactic is best explained as?

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Prevent the occurrence of a condition

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A non-duplication of benefits?

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Coordination of benefits

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Medicare part B covers

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Prescription medical equipment

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Accepting medicare means physician is compensated

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80% approved amount

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Medicare that pays for prescription drugs with a small co payment is

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Medicare D

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A person who holds a health benefit plan is a

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Subscriber

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Entries recorded in the adjustment column

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Write offs

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Claims for medicare patients enrolled in a managed care plan paid according to what fee schedule

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Capitated

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An organization that contracts with the government to handle mediate insurance claims

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Fiscal intermediary

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When a order arrives the box should be inventoried, the list of items inside is called ?

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packing slip

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Approach of sensitivity to the individual needs and reactions of patients

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empathy

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checks that have not cleared the bank

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\"Outstanding Checks\"

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The cost a physician for the services of a collection agency usually ?

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a percentage of each amount collected

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Which is true about emancipated child?

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responsible for their own medical bill

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A compilation or average of physician fees over a given period is known as

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fee profile

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Regulation Z of the truth in Lending Act is enforced by the federal trade commission and is a part of the consumer credit protection act. What is the minimum number of installment of regulation?

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4 or more

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What information provided by the biological sterilization indictor ?

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the presence spores in the autoclave

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Microorganisms may be transmitted by each of the following except?

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Asepsis

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Correct way to write a letter to Susan Martin, a pediatrician?

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Susan Martin , MD

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Proper way to use a fire extinguisher is to ?

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Pull the pin aim the nose squeeze the handle sweep the nozzle

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A method prioritizing patients so that the most urgent receive care first is called ?

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Triage

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When making travel arrangements for the physician to attend a medical seminar. This description is called ?

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An itinerary

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Normal bacteria that are found in the intestinal tract and are the known cause of lower tract infections are

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E.coli

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Instrument used to view to urinary bladder

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Cystoscope

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What kind of machine electrocardiograph technicians use ?

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EKG

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Which instrument holds layers of tissue open, exposing beneath areas?

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Retractors

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The third level of infection control is ?

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Sterlization

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Laura disinfects each room between patients with 1:10 bleach solution. In order for the process to be effective she must?

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Prepare the solution store the solution in a closed container

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Angle for subcutaneous injection is?

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45 degrees

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Just did venipuncture and your patient says she feels like she's going to faint. What position do you put her in?

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Trendelenbourg

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Cheyne Stokes describes a ?

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Type of respiration

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A patient short of breathe should be put in to what position ?

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Fowlers

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An afebrile patient is ?

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Without fever

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The signs and symptoms of IDDM do NOT include?

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Weight Gain

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Which is not associated with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus ?

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Type ll

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Medications considered relatively safe in pregnancy are classified as FDA category ?

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A

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When injecting into the deltoid muscle caution must be taken to avoid the?

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Radial and ulnar nerves

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Z track

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Which intramuscular injections is recommended for the administration of irritating or staining medications ?

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Physician ordered 1 gram of medication on hand is 0.5gram per ML. How many ML will be administered ?

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2.0 mL

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Needle marked U-100 would be used for ?

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Insulin

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When administering a intramusclar injection, the medical assistant sees blood in syringe what should you do next?

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Withdrawal needle and start over

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Which of the following sutures doesn't require removal ?

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Catgut

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Normal urine color

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Straw

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Greenish-brownish urine may be indicate?

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Hepatitis

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Which is true about angioplasty?

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Angioplasty used to restore blood flow to ischemic myocardia tissue

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A drape that is placed over the patients with a opening over the area where surgery will be preformed

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Fenestrated drape

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Electrosurgery is used for ?

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Removal of benign lessions

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Electrocardiography, the electrode used as a ground is ?

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RL

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First response to a syncope episode is

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Place the patient supine with legs elevated

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First thing you do if you walk into a room and find patient collapsed on floor

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Assess the scene before going any farther

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A basic EKG has how many leads?

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12

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When preparing EKG, leads should be placed ?

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On the intercostal spaces

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Major compents of routine urinalysis ?

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Physical Chemical Microscope

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Place the patient supine with legs elevated

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First response to syncope episode

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