A medical assistant must make an effort to avoid using ________ when speaking with patients
a. medical terminology
b. slang
c. eye contact
d. jargon
a
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Which of the following statements about pulse oximetry is FALSE?
A) Oxygen saturation is the percentage of hemoglobin that is bound with some molecular structure. B) Pulse oximetry values can be expected to decrease within seconds in cases of developing hypoxia. C) Pulse oximetry should be used on all patients with respiratory complaints. D) It may be difficult to obtain a reading in patients experiencing peripheral vasoconstriction.
Procedures that protect the health care worker from exposure to potentially harmful pathogens are called:
A. transmission-based precautions. B. sterile techniques. C. universal protections. D. sterility techniques.
What is the inheritance pattern of hemophilia A?
a. Autosomal dominant b. Autosomal recessive c. Sex-linked d. None of these
You are ordered to administer lidocaine (1 mg/kg) to your patient. The patient weighs 150 lb and you vial contains 100 mg in 5 mL. How many milliliters will you administer?
a. 3.2 b. 3.4 c. 3.9 d. 4.7