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MA Role 1

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  • All biohazardous waste containers must have which type of label attached.
    orange-red
  • It is the responsibility of the __________ to set the stage for positive communication with a patient.
    medical assistant
  • How is a congenital infection contracted?
    present at the time of birth
  • An example of active listening is __________.
    interviewing a patient
  • The body's ability to resist pathogens and disease is called __________.
    immunity
  • Which guideline is vital when handling hazardous waste?
    Place a biohazardous container in a secondary container when there is a danger of puncturing the primary container.
  • Signs of anxiety include __________.
    increased blood pressure and sweaty palms
  • The “white-coat syndrome” usually leads to which patient reaction?
    anxious
  • What type of infection is caused by a microorganism that is normally beneficial or harmless to humans?
    endogenous infection
  • Respiratory diseases such as tuberculosis are often transmitted by __________.
    airborne transmission
  • A professional who is firm and stands up for himself or herself while still showing respect for others is __________.
    assertive
  • Body language includes facial expressions, eye contact, posture, attention to personal space, and __________.
    touch
  • When a person develops food poisoning after eating at a restaurant salad bar, the most likely form of transmission is __________.
    foodborne
  • The most effective way to assess whether you are communicating negatively is to __________.
    ask for feedback
  • Body language is an example of __________.
    nonverbal communication
  • Droplets from coughs or sneezes can carry up to __________ feet.
    3 feet
  • 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 infection cycle begins when a pathogen is established in the __________.
    reservoir host
  • One way to improve your listening skills is to __________.
    think before you respond
  • Hand sanitizer rubs have up to __________% alcohol content.
    95%
  • Interpersonal skills include
    warmth and friendliness
  • Aseptic hand washing includes __________.
    keeping your hands lower than your forearms