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A cancerous tumor is a

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carcinoma

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Cardialgia is

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heart pain

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Inflammation of a vein is

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phlebitis

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Pathology is the study of

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disease

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Subcutaneous tissue is

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beneath the skin

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Removal of the stomach is a/an

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gastrectomy

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Hyperopia is

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farsightedness

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Elevated temperature is

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hyperpyrexia

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The abbreviation CHF means

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congestive heart failure

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Neuritis

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inflammation of the nerve

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Informed consent must be given by patients before they

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are given anesthesia for a minor surgery

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The abbreviation ac means

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before meals

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STAT means

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immediately

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Pertaining to the back is

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Dorsal

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Proximal means

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nearest to point of origin

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The largest bone is the body is the

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femur

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Food is absorbed into the body in the

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small intestine

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An abnormal condition of the pancreas is

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diabetes

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The transfer od gases in the respiratory system takes place in the

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alveoli

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The aorta is the largest

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artery

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The "pacemaker" of the heart is the

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S A Node

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The main organ(s) of urinary system is/are the

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kidneys

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Endometriosis is an abnormal condition of the female

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reproductive system

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Three tiny bones in the middle if the ear are called the

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ossicles

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HCPCS are codes developed to identify

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services/supplies not in CPT-4

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Necessary traits for the medical assistant include

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empathy

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Body language is an example of

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non-verbal communication

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In California, the medical assistant may administer which of the following procedures

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intramuscular injections

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By law in California, all medical assistants shall receive training in

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infection control

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When one state accepted another state's license for a doctor, it is

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reciprocity

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The two main types of law are

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civil and criminal

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When the physician has explained a procedure, the risks and whether there are alternatives to the patient, this is called

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informed consent

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Arbitration is

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mediating a dispute

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Misfeasance, malfeasance and malpractice are forms of

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negligence

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Physicians in California are required by law to report

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abuse

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A housekeeper is a job classification which has

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occupational exposure

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Under CAL-OSHA, an exposure control plan must include

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record keeping of occupational injuries

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Reportable diseases and conditions include

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gonorrhea

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The medical record can be released when

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there is a signed release

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Under the controlled Substance Act, Schedule 2 drugs

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are written on special Rx blanks

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When instructing a specific procedure to a patient, it is MOST important that the medical assistant

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show the patient what to do

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When giving a patient instructions for a 24 hor urine collection, you should

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provide a collection container with written orders

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Follow-up instructions for wound care would include

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how to recognize complications

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Special diets may be needed for patients with

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Emphysema

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Hemocult instructions would include

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Correct dietary modifications

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When a patient has a hearing impairment, you should

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face the patient directly when speaking

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A patient from a different culture may need

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translated procedure

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Patient sign-in sheets used in a medical practice should only contain

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patient's first names as they sign in

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A medical practice may call patients by the first name as long as they

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have permission to call them by the first name

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Patients of a medical practice must have acknowledgement of their privacy in the form of a/an

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written signature and initials on notice

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The cycle "chan of infection" explains how

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pathogens transmit disease from person to person

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The sheets that contain information about chemicals, list hazards, precautions and manufacturer information are called

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MSDS files

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes

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gowns, face shields, gloves

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A tympnanic thermometer is an electronic thermometer that is used for temperature taken

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in the ear

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Visual acuity measures a person's sight at specific distances

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Snellen Chart

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Three (3) instruments used in basic physical exams are

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reflex hammer, tuning fork, stethescope

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The term mensuration refers to

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blood pressure

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Patient education is important because it

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teached patients that CPR and FA are necessary

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The ROS (Review of Systems) is part of the medical history and is generally taken by the

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receptionist

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When interviewing a patient to obtain their medical history, the first step would be to ensure

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adequate time for interview

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In the lithotomy position, the patient would be draped with a

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wide drape

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A percussion hammer is used to check for

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reflex action

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The test that is used to assess a patient's lung function is

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spirometer

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Electrocardiography is used as a diagnostic tool to detect

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heart dysfunction

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When laboratory procedures are perfomed in the medical office, there must be a strict

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CLIA and OSHA standards

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The urine specimen that is most concentrated is the

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first morning

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The most common site for capillary puncture in adults is the

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middle finger

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Records for dispensing/administration of controlled drugs must be kept for a minimum of

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Two Years

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The label on a drug must read how many times before adminsitered

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Three

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An advantage of using parenteral adminstation of medication is

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faster rate of absorption

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A 25-gauge needle with 3/8" length is used for a/an

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intradermal injection

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The basic "ABC's" for resuscitation are

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airway, breathing, circulation

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A severe allergic reaction caused by hypersensitivity to a substance is called

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anaphylactic shock

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When responding to an office emergency

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remain calm and follow office protocol

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The use of an AED is for patients who are

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in cardiac arrest

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Cysto- is a prefix meaning for

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bladder

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The term for narrowing is

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stenosis

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Gastrectomy is the term for excision of the

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stomach

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The abbreviation meaning two times a day is

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b.i.d.

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Indicate the correctly spelled work

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pharyngitis

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Communication with patients can be imporved by

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providing privacy

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A trained medical assistant is able to

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assist in minor surgery

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A patient's photo was made public without her permission. This is called

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invasion of privacy

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Patient instruction sheets are used to

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prevent misundertanding

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The best time to perform a breast exam

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monthly

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hyper-

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increased

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nephro-

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kidney

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auto-

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self

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osteo-

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bone

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dys-

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painful

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litho-

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stone

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brady-

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slow

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chole-

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gallbladder

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macro-

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large

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gastro-

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stomach

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arthro-

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joint

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tachy-

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increased

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thoraco-

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chest

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hypo-

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decreased

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mammo-

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breast

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veno-

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vein

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hepato-

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liver

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hemo-

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blood

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ophthalmo-

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eye

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trans-

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through/across

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-oma

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tumor

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-algia

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pain

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-ectomy

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surgical removal

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-itis

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inflammation

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-ology

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study

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-emia

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blood condition

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-tomy

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incision

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-osis

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abnormal condition

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-megaly

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enlargement

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-graphy

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x-ray exam

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-phasia

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speech

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-scopy

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examination

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-gram

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record

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-ptosis

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falling, dropping

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-stasis

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stopping

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-plagia

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paralysis

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-desis

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bind or tie

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-phagia

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swalling

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-ostomy

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surgical opening

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-pathy

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disease

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hs

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at bedtime

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IM

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intramuscular

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Hx

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history

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q.i.d.

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four times a day

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gtt

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drop

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q.d.

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once daily

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p.c.

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after meals

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OD

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right eye

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CC

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chief complaint

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CHF

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congestive heart failure

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RLQ

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right lower quadrant

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Dx

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diagnosis

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LMP

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last menstrual period

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I & D

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incision and drainage

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Tx

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treatment

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hct

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hematocrit

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LUQ

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left upper quadrant

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SOB

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shortness of breath

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stat

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immediately

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po

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by mouth

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low blood pressure

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hypotension

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scar tissure

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cicatrix

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enlargement of the kidney

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nephromegaly

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gallstones

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cholelithiasis

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beneath the skin

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subcutaneous

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upper jaw

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maxilla

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endocrine system disease

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goiter

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vomiting blood

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hematemesis

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smallest blood vessel

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capillary

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kneecap

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patella

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inflammation of the nerve

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nueritis

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heart attack

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myocardial infarction

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blood int he urine

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hematuria

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large tongue

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macroglossia

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fainting

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syncope

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x-ray study of the bladder

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cystogram

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slow heart beat

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bradycardia

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membrane covering the lungs

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pluera

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loss of calcium in the bones

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osteporosis

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severe itching

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pruritis

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situated in front, or in the forward part

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remote, farther fromt he point of origin

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distal

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nearest, closer to the point of origin

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proximal

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situated toward the outer part

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peripheral

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situated below, or directed downward

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inferior

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straightening motion that increases the angle between adjoining bones

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extension

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movement toward the midline

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adduction

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situated near the surface

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superficial

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pertaining to the belly

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ventral

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away from the midline, pertaining to a side

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lateral

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pertaining to the back

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dorsal

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pertaining to the middle

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medial

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situated above, or directed upward

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superior

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reffering to the sole of the foot

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plantar

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bending motion that decreases the angle between adjoining bones

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flexion

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lying face down and flat

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prone

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the lungs are found in the _________ cavity

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thoracic

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Lying flat on the back

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supine

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toward the tail

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cudal

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the liver is found in the _______cavity

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abdominal

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When two people communicate, both persons will alternate roles as sender and receiver as they seek responses and claritfication.

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True

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Shaking your head in a negative way can jeopardize your communication with the patient.

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True

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A medical Assistant may need to enter a patient's personal space to deliver care to a patient.

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True

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Explanations do not help ease patient anxiety about what will happen.

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False

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The use of touch can be therapeutic for some patients.

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True

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Being touched by a stranger can be an uncomfortable or even negative experience.

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True

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Many patients perceive touch in a medical setting as a prelude to something unpleasant, such as injections.

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True

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You do not need to give your full attention to the patient to actively listen.

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False

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Occasionally a patient's verbal message may seem to conflict with the non-verbal message.

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True

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A medical assistant will typically be responsible for gathering initial patient information.

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True

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A pateint's interview does not include a review of past or current medical history

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False

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Paraphrasing means to restate, using your own words, what you have heard.

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True

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Reflecting means repeating back what you have heard.

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True

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Miscommunication can happen because the message may have been unclear or inappropriate to the situation.

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True

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The way a patient perceives situations is not influenced by their cultural, social or religious background.

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False

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A physician may instruct a medical assistant to give medicaiton by injection.

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True

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Medical assistants are permitted to start intravenous therapy.

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False

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Medical assistants may assist in minor surgery.

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True

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If a physician is present on the site, a medical assistant may apply bandages.

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True

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A medical assistant may administer a narcotic injection.

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True

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California law allows a medical assistant to draw blood in the clinical setting if they have completed proper training.

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True

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If directed, a medical assistant may insert a urinary catheter.

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False

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Medical Assistnats are allowed to interpret laboratory results.

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False

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Ear lavage may be performed by a medical assistant if the physician is on site.

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True

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Vital signs may be taken by a medical assistant

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True

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cardi

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heart

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oste

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bone

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corp

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pupil

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nephr

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kidney

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cost

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rib

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Medical Assistants may remove orthopedic casts.

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True

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Injecting collagen or Botox is within the medical assistant's scope of practice

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False

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Medical assistants are allowed to inject anesthetics.

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False

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Medication may be given orally by a medical assistant.

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True

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A medical assistant is permitted to use a lazer.

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False

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Medical Assistants may call themselves the "office" nurse.

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False

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Recommending a course of treatment for a patient is within the scope of practice.

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False

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If directed, a medical assistant can apply an orthopedic splint.

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False

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A medical assistant can remove superficial sutures.

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True

question

Medical assistants may perform finger sticks.

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True

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A physician retires without notifying his patients. The physician could be charges with

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abandonment

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The disposal of medical infectious waste is controlled by

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CAL/OSHA

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A physician describes a procedure, risks and alternative treatments to a patient. This is called a/an

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informed consent

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A medical assistant who performs a procedure ordered by the physician employer is protected under what principle?

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respondent superior

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A medical assistant can be required to appear in court with this document

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supoena

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Narcotic prescriptions are regulated by which agency?

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DEA

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A medical assistant discusses a patient by name at lunch with others in the building. The M.A. could be charges with

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invasion of privacy

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A patient aggrees to receive a flu shot. This is an example of

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consent

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A method of mediating disputes between a patient and a physician is called

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arbitration

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Patient rights include this principle

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confidentiality

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A false statement harmful to another person's character is called

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slander

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A person under legal age who is self-supporting and living apart from parents is called a/an

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Emancipated minor

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This document is required in order to provide medical records

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records release

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Failure to perform professional care is called

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negligence

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State law requires that physicians always report this condition

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abuse

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Billing an insurance company for false charges is considered

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fraud

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Carefully documenting the patient's care will help prevent professional

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liability

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The patient's medical record belongs to the

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physician

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