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MXT FINAL Flashcards

1
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A 16 year old patient has large visible scares on her neck from an ear operation performed when she was 12 years old. the patient’s parents did nothing to recover damages for the child. what can be done to compensate this child for the unusual scars?

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the patient can institute a lawsuit when she is 18 years old

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a blood pressure cuff that is too large for a child may result in

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a blood pressure reading that is falsely low

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a device placed on the skin that picks up electrical impulses released by the heart is known as

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an electrode

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a disposable electrode is held in place by

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an adhesive backing on the electrode

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5
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a drug that has a potential for addiction and/or abuse is called

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a controlled substance

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a patient has a distance visual acuity of 20/15 in the right eye. At what distance would a person with normal acuity be able to read this line?

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15 feet

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a person who cannot see close objects has a condition known as

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hyperopia

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8
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a risk factor means that

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the chanced are increased of a patient developing a certain disease

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9
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all of the following are characteristics for al ow range peak flow meter except

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only available with a prescription

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all of the following are characteristics of a nasal cannula except

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used for patients who need a high flow of oxygen

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all of the following are characteristics of genital herpes except

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can be cured with antibitotics

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12
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all of the following are examples of pulmonary function tests except

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coronary angiography

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13
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all of the following are guidelines for oxygen usage except

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use at least 50 feet of tubing with the oxygen delivery system

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14
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all of the following conditions may require home oxygen therapy except

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heart palpitations

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15
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an electrocardiogram is a recording of the

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electrical activity of the heart

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16
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an electrolyte must be used when running a ECG to

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facilitate the transmission of the electrical impulses of the heart

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17
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an optometrist performs all of the following except

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performs eye surgery

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18
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head circumference is measured in

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centimeters of inches

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19
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how high is the standardization mark when the electrocardiograph is property standardized?

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10mm

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20
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how many leads are there on a standard electrocardiogram?

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12

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21
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how much time should the patient be given to identify the number on each ishihara color plate

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3 seconds

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22
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how should a patient be identified?

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by name and date of birth

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23
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how should a physician terminate a relationship with a patient in order to avoid a possible lawsuit for abandonment?

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notify the patient in writing

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24
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if PKU is left untreated, it may lead to

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mental retardation

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25
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in determining whether or not a cardiologist provided his patient with reasonable care, with whom would a physician be compared?

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other cardiologist is his community or similar communities

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26
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in the absence of complications, the first prenatal visit should be scheduled after the patient

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misses her second menstrual period

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27
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it is recommended that a Pap specimen not be collected

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during the patients menstrual period

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28
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measuring pediatric blood pressure helps to identify children at risk for developing

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hypertension as adults

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29
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the Bethesda System for reporting the results of the Pap test include

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a detailed cytologic description of the results

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30
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the causative agent of trichomoniasis is a

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motile protozoan

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31
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the height of an adult patient usually is measured only

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during the first office visit

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32
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the lithotomy position is used to examine the

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vagina

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33
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the lower calibration bar of a balance-beam scale is divided into

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50 lb incriments

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34
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the newborn screening that does not screen for which of the following diseases

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cystic fibrosis

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35
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the patients height be measured to the nearest

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1/4 inch

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36
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the process of measuring the patient is known as

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mensuration

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37
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the purpose of draping a patient is to

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provide patient with warmth and modesty

38
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the purpose of pulmonary function testing is to

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asses lung functioning

39
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the reason for weighing a prenatal patient is to

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determine if the fetus is growing

40
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the Snellen Big E chart is used for assessing

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preschoolers

41
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the Snellen eye chart is used to

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assess visual acuity

42
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the term that refers to “the level of appropriate care legally required of any other practitioner with the same education and training providing the same care in the same geographic region” is

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standard of care

43
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to whom would physicians report cases of specific infectious diseases

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local board of health

44
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Tympanometry is most useful in diagnosing patients with

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serious otitis media

45
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what are artifacts?

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additional electrical activity picked up by the electrocardiograph

46
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what are the reasons to revoke or suspend a physicians license?

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all are correct

47
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what does the doctrine of respondent superior mean?

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the physician is liable for the negligent actions of his or her employees

48
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what immunizations are included in a DTap injection?

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diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus

49
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what immunizations are included in a MMR injection?

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measles, mumps, rubella

50
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what is a cardiac cycle?

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one complete heart beat

51
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what is the cause of the most abnormal Pap test results?

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infection or immflamation

52
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what is the legal meaning of the word “liability”

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responsibility

53
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what is a LMP?

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the date of the first day of the last menstrual period

54
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what is the most common medical disorder of pregnancy?

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hypertension

55
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what is the name for the crime of billing an insurance company for the tests and procedures that were never performed?

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fraud

56
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what is the name of the individual who is qualified to perform advanced life support measures?

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EMT- Paramedic

57
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what is one important reason for a medical assistant to study ethics?

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to develop the intellectual skills to analyze complex problems

58
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what is the needle length range for a pediatric IM injection?

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5/8 to 1 inch

59
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what is the purpose of an advance directive?

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all are correct

60
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what term is used is refer to an electrocardiogram result that is within normal limits?

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normal sinus rhythm

61
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where is chest lead V5 located?

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at the horizontal level of V4, at the left anterior axillary line

62
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which of the following artifacts appears as small, straight, spiked lines that are consistent in nature?

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60-cycle interference artifact

63
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which of the following can be generated by an EMR program from the input of findings from the provider?

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physical examination report

64
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which of the following can result in conductive hearing loss?

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serious otitis media

65
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which of the following can result in sensorineural hearing loss?

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intense noise

66
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which of the following conditions can cause the ECG tracing to exhibit a larger than normal Q wave and an elevated S-T SEGMENT?

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myocardial infarction

67
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which of the following devices measures how much air is exhaled by the lungs and how fast it is exhaled?

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spirometer

68
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which of the following gynecologic infections can be diagnosed through a DNA- probe test?

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all are correct

69
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which of the following indicates that the proper cuff size has been selected for a pediatric patient?

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the bladder of the cuff encircles 80% to 100% of the child’s arm

70
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which of the following is a characteristic of quick-relief asthma medication?

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it rapidly opens up the airways

71
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which of the following is a symptom of vulvovaginal candidiasis?

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thick, odorless, cottage cheese like discharge

72
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which of the following is an example of a chronic illness?

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arthritis

73
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which of the following is an example of auscultation?

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measuring blood pressure

74
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which of the following is an example of percussion

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testing reflexes with a rubber hammer

75
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which of the following is not a characteristic of the Doppler fetal pulse detector?

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the FHT can be detected between 2 and 4 weeks of gestation

76
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which of the following is NOT a purpose of asking a patient if he or she needs to void before the physical examination?

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to prevent urinary incontinence

77
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which of the following is not a symptom of hyperventilation?

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abdominal pain

78
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which of the following is not an example of a sexually

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vulvovaginal candidiasis

79
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which of the following is NOT included in a complete patient examination?

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theapeutic procedures

80
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which of the following is not included in the first prenatal visit?

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completetion of a prenatal record form

81
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which of the following is the best description of informed consent?

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the patient told by the physician about any risks, or possible complications associated with the treatment in terms that the patient fully understands before submitting to treatment

82
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which of the following is the most specific type of hearing test?

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audiometry

83
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which of the following may cause 60-cycle interference artifact?

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lead wires not following body contour

84
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which of the following may result in a falsely high pediatric blood pressure rerading?

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apprehension

85
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which of the following may result in insulin shock

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skipping meals

86
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which of the following oxygen delivery systems separates oxygen from the for use by the patient?

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oxygen concentrator

87
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which of the following should not be performed when providing emergency care?

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administer care to a conscious patient who refuse it

88
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which of the following spiders can cause a serious or life- threatening reaction?

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brown recluse spider

89
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which of the following urine tests is performed at each return prenatal visit?

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glucose and protein

90
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with what type of bleeding is there is a slow and steady flow of dark red blood?

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venous

91
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a living will may instruct health care providers not to engage in life sustaining measures

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true

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