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A medical assistant who stands facing the patient and holds her arms at her sides while she converses with the patient is demonstrating
an open posture
The body's ability to resist pathogens and disease is called
immunity
The “white-coat syndrome” usually leads to which patient reaction?
anxious
An emancipated minor is __________, __________, and __________.
under 18, not living at home, self-supporting
Which vitamin builds bones and teeth and is found in egg yolks, butter, and fortified milk?
vitamin D
A surgical incision is reopened after a patient starts to show signs of internal bleeding. It is discovered that the surgeon did not complete closure of all severed capillaries at the operative site. This is an example of __________.
malpractice
Which of the following examples is a laboratory duty for a medical assistant?
teaching patients to collect specific specimens properly
Which mineral works with vitamin E to aid metabolism, growth, and fertility?
selenium
A medical assistant who completes all work and documents all of the day's activities before leaving for the day is demonstrating __________.
professionalism
How is a congenital infection contracted?
present at the time of birth
A registered nurse who graduated from a 2-year junior college nursing program is a(n) __________.
associate degree nurse
A certified medical assistant (CMA) must recertify the CMA credential every __________.
5 years
The appropriate way for a physician to terminate the care of a patient is to __________.
send the patient a certified letter
Aseptic hand washing includes __________.
keeping your hands lower than your forearms
One way to improve your listening skills is to __________.
think before you respond
A diet that consists of tea, broth, non-citrus juices, carbonated beverages, popsicles, and gelatin is a __________.
clear-liquid diet
