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All of the following may be ordered if the prostate specific antigen level is elevated Except: -
ANSWER-Double-contrast barium enema radiographic examination
Reasons why the temporal artery is a good site for measuring body temperature include all of the
following except: - ANSWER-It is not affected by ambient temperature
Infectious diseases are those caused by - ANSWER-Pathogenic microorganisms
In hospitals and other health care institutions, what is the common name for committees formed
todecide courses of action regarding various ethical situations? - ANSWER-Ethics committees
What is the abbreviation for Immediately? - ANSWER-stat
Current thinking about biomedical ethics identifies several rights. What is a right? - ANSWER-
StrongClaim
In any medical practice, the most important procedure to prevent the transmission of microorganisms
is
- ANSWER-Handwashing
Before performing an intravenous pyelogram, the patient must be asked if he or she is allergic
to: -ANSWER-Iodine
What is one important reason for a medical assistant to study ethics? - ANSWER-To develop
theintellectual skills to analyze complex problems
When answering the telephone, what is the best question for the medical assistant to ask find out
thecallers name? - ANSWER-May I ask who is calling, Please?
,Which of the following categories include drugs that have a high potential for abuse and
acceptedmedical use? - ANSWER-Schedule II
What is the term for the presence of ketone bodies in the urine? - ANSWER-Ketonuria
How can the medical assistant facilitate communication nonverbally? - ANSWER-Being aware of his
orher own and the patients body language
Where is the femoral pulse located - ANSWER-In the middle of the groin
The breasts are compressed during mammography to: - ANSWER-Obtain a clear radiograph
Which of the following sites is commonly used to administer a subcutaneous injections? -
ANSWER-Upper lateral arm
What is the appearance of stool exhibiting melena? - ANSWER-Black and tarlike
How much urine does the normal adult excrete each day? - ANSWER-750 to 2000 ml
Which of the following is not responsibility of the medical assistant during a sigmoidoscopy? -
ANSWER-Insufflating air into the colon
Utility gives over clean dispensable gloves should be worn during the sanitization procedure to
protectthe hands from? - ANSWER-All of the above
After removing gloves, it is necessary to - ANSWER-Sanitize with an alcohol rub
If a vial requires mixing before the medication is administered, the medical assistant should: -
ANSWER-Roll the vial between the hands
, After immersing a patient foot in a hot soak, the medical assistant should: - ANSWER-Ask the
patienthow the temperature feels
Pain associated with the menstrual period is know as - ANSWER-Dysmenorrhea
What is important for biohazard waste containers? - ANSWER-All of the above
How should the medical assistant help a sight impaired patient? - ANSWER-Describe the
environmentclearly in words
The Z track method is used to administer medications that: - ANSWER-Are irritating to
subcutaneoustissue
The purpose of sigmoidoscopy is to detect the presence of: - ANSWER-All of the above
The purpose of the clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment is to: - ANSWER-Improve the quality
oflaboratory testing in the united states
What is the name for an insurance plan list of approved medications? - ANSWER-Formulary
What is the federal insurance plan that provides health insurance for the elderly and
disabled? -ANSWER-Medicare
The systolic blood pressure represents the: - ANSWER-Pressure in the arteries when the
ventriclescontract
Where is the popliteal pulse located? - ANSWER-In the back of the knee
Which of the following is used most often to sterilize articles in the medical office? - ANSWER-
Autoclave