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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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anterior
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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
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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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