Which of the following is the most important action of the medical assistant after the physician performs an incision and drainage of an infected surgical wound area, removes the sutures, and applies a dressing?
a. Explain wound care instructions again.
b. Provide written instructions.
c. Arrange for a follow-up appointment.
d. All the above.
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When completing the primary assessment, what is the first thing you check for?
a. consciousness b. bleeding c. breathing d. bruising
Law enforcement has requested your presence at the scene of a human trafficking arrest. A 14-year-old girl presents with bruises to her face and abdomen, and reports that she thinks she may be pregnant. Police officers report that the girl's uncle, who is handcuffed at the scene, has confessed to prostituting the girl for the past several months. The patient states repeatedly that she is "fine" and does not want to go to the hospital. Which of the following is an appropriate response?
A) "It's OK, you are safe now and don't have to lie anymore." B) "I can tell you are trying to not anger your uncle, but you need to tell us the truth." C) "Unfortunately, you are a minor and can't refuse to go with us." D) "You have bruises on your face and may be pregnant. You need to come with us to get checked out at the hospital."
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What will be an ideal response?
What is the most likely cause of a large unilateral pleural effusion in a 70-year-old patient?
a. Congestive heart failure b. Malignancy c. Pneumonia d. Tuberculosis