The medical assistant is responsible for making sure there is a ________ consent form.

A. written
B. signed
C. typed
D. documented


Answer: B

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You have responded to a woman who has possible premature labor. She is 8 months pregnant and is experiencing labor pains. During your assessment, you note that the baby is not yet crowning. You need to determine whether delivery is imminent or not. You should next:

A) check for cervix dilation. B) complete a set of vital signs. C) time her contractions. D) check the level of the fundus.

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You are called to the scene of an attempted suicide. You arrive to find a 25-year-old man sitting on the sofa who apparently cut his wrists. Family members have bandaged them, and there does not appear to be any bleeding risk at this time. The scene is secure. Which action would you NOT take in treating this patient?

A) Contact the receiving hospital and report on current mental status and other essential information. B) As soon as possible, perform a history and physical exam and provide emergency care on the wrist, if necessary. C) Perform a detailed physical exam only if it is safe and you suspect the patient may have an injury. D) Make sure you take charge of the situation. Let the patient know that what he has done is wrong. Tell him he is coming with you whether he likes it or not. Do not worry about gaining the patient's confidence. Take charge. The patient must know that you are the boss.

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Body heat is lost by ________ when surrounding warmer air rises and is replaced by cooler air.

A. radiation B. evaporation C. circulation D. convection

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A business or organization has the least control over the work product prepared by _____

A) Independent contractors B) Leased employees C) Permanent employees D) Temporary employees

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