Congenital hourglass stomach is reported with code _____.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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For healthy individuals at rest, which of the following statements about exhalation is true?
a. Exhalation will be passive, due to inspira-tory stored potential energy. b. Exhalation will only require 40% of the energy expended for inspiration. c. Exhalation will be the result of accessory respiratory muscle use. d. Exhalation will generally take half the time of inspiration.
You are in the home of a 17-year-old teenager complaining of abdominal pain. Her mother and father are hovering near her and answering most of the questions you ask her. You sense that the patient is uncomfortable answering questions in front of her parents. Which of the following is the BEST way to handle this situation?
A) Defer the history to the triage nurse at the emergency department so as not to cause undue discomfort to the patient. B) Tell the parents that their daughter is a big girl and probably doesn't want to talk about her problems in front of them. C) Tell the patient you know she might be embarrassed but that it is imperative that she give you the whole story so you know what to do for her. D) Ask the parents to go to the kitchen with your partner so he can get some information for your paperwork.
Which of the following is the primary goal of health education?
a. Cure the disease. b. Prevent the disease. c. Change the behavior. d. Provide knowledge about the disease.
Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the medical assistant with the uncommunicative patient?
a. Tell the patient that cooperation is mandatory. b. Give the patient a sample problem list to review. c. Let the physician interview the patient. d. Inform the patient of guidelines for expected behavior.