Which of the following statements about crush injuries is most accurate?

A) Only closed injuries can be classified as crush injuries.
B) The actual source of bleeding in crush injuries may be hard to identify.
C) A spongy sensation on palpation of the injured area indicates crush injury.
D) Crush injuries are easily identifiable because they invariably result in deformity.


B

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Which of the following statements regarding building codes and permits is MOST accurate?

A) The architect must review the life safety and fire aspects of a facility plan. B) Fire officials should maintain their neutrality by avoiding involvement in the review and permit process. C) In some jurisdictions, fire authorities have legal authority to review building plans. D) No building permits can be issued until the final details of design are completed.

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To prove dereliction of duty, a patient would have to prove the physician

A) did not carry malpractice insurance. B) did not conform to the acceptable standard of care. C) took additional risks in performing the treatment. D) none of the above.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. The American Association of Medical Assistants list of areas of competence ensures that all personnel are qualified to perform their jobs.  2. The AAMA Occupational Analysis study outlines the duties and competencies required to be an effective medical assistant.  3.  When you graduate from an accredited medical assisting program, you must work for six months before you can take the CMA(AAMA) or RMA(AMT) qualifying examination.  4. An externship is practical work experience for a specified time in physicians' offices, hospitals, or other health-care facilities.  5. The American Red Cross offers valuable volunteer experiences for the medical assisting student. 

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Which of the following consists of widening the opening of the cervix and scraping the uterine lining? 

A. Colposcopy B. Amniocentesis C. D&C D. Fine-needle aspiration E. Chorionic villus sampling

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