The pulse point that is located in the bend of the elbow is called the __________ pulse.
brachial
A registered nurse who graduated from a 2-year junior college nursing program is a(n) __________.
associate degree nurse
The infection cycle begins when a pathogen is established in the __________.
reservoir host
Which mineral works with vitamin E to aid metabolism, growth, and fertility?
selenium
A physician specialist who cares for pregnant women is called a(n) __________.
obstetrician
The document established by the American Hospital Association that is a list of standards a patient can expect in healthcare is the __________.
Patient Care Partnership
One way to improve your listening skills is to __________.
think before you respond
What is the definition of tachypnea?
rapid breathing
Administration of an unauthorized injection constitutes which intentional tort(s)?
battery
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
It is the responsibility of the __________ to set the stage for positive communication with a patient.
medical assistant
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 first tapping sound heard when taking a blood pressure is the __________.
systolic pressure
The most common food allergens include __________.
wheat, milk, eggs, and chocolate
What is the document called in which a patient names someone to make decisions regarding medical care in the event he or she is unable to do so?
durable power of attorney
Adult height should be measured to the nearest __________.
quarter of an inch
The last tapping sound heard when taking the blood pressure is the __________.
diastolic pressure
Which of the following is the normal range for an adult heart rate per minute?
60–100
An example of an administrative duty for a medical assistant is __________.
creating and maintaining patient medical records
A medical assistant working in a pediatrician's office who takes a continuing education class on child development demonstrates __________.
growth
A court order to produce documents is __________.
subpoena duces tecum
What type of physician specialist reads electrocardiograms (ECGs) for hospital laboratories?
cardiologist
A person who is unable to understanding the meaning and concepts of a contract would most likely be considered
incompetent
Insurance companies refer to which group of physicians as primary care physicians?
family practitioners and internists
How is a congenital infection contracted?
present at the time of birth
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
When a person develops food poisoning after eating at a restaurant salad bar, the most likely form of transmission is __________.
foodborne
A certified medical assistant (CMA) must recertify the CMA credential every __________.
5 years
A medical assistant who completes all work and documents all of the day's activities before leaving for the day is demonstrating __________.
professionalism
The body's ability to resist pathogens and disease is called
immunity
Which of the following thermometers provides the least accurate temperature reading?
disposable thermometers
Aseptic hand washing includes __________.
keeping your hands lower than your forearms
Which of the following is the appropriate way for the medical assistant working in a physician's office to leave a message for patients at their place of employment?
Leave a message that the patient's doctor's office is calling
Which of the following is a function of fiber?
It absorbs organic wastes and toxins in the body so they can be expelled.
The appropriate way for a physician to terminate the care of a patient is to __________.
send the patient a certified letter
Which vitamin aids in blood clotting and bone growth?
vitamin K
To receive certification as a medical assistant, you must __________.
complete an approved medical assistant program and pass the CMA (AAMA)
A medical assistant sees a patient looking uneasy and responds, “You look concerned. How can I help you feel more comfortable?” This is an example of which type of skill?
assertiveness
When organizing tasks on a very busy day, the medical assistant is displaying which professional behavior?
prioritizing
A diet that consists of tea, broth, non-citrus juices, carbonated beverages, popsicles, and gelatin is a __________.
clear-liquid diet
The appropriate way for a patient to donate organs upon death is to __________.
complete a uniform donor card
Which of the following examples is a laboratory duty for a medical assistant?
teaching patients to collect specific specimens properly
The study and recording of the electrical activity of the brain is called __________.
electroencephalography
Signs of anxiety include __________.
increased blood pressure and sweaty palms
The “white-coat syndrome” usually leads to which patient reaction?
anxious
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