Before starting the procedure, the radiographer should ask the patient, "Are you a gagger?"
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False. The power of suggestion is a very real and potent psychogenic stimulus and can incite an unwanted gag reflex.
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Medical assistants block out times on the appointment matrix for:
A) hospital rounds. B) vacations. C) holidays. D) all of the above
Degranulation of IgE-coated mast cells is associated with which of the following conditions?
a. Hereditary angioedema b. Lupus erythematosus c. Erythema multiforme d. Contact allergy e. None of the above
Which of the following refers to a person who is entitled to received benefits from a plan?
A) Provider B) Beneficiary C) Third party D) All of the above E) None of the above
When a patient is about to cry, you should
a. excuse yourself from the room to provide him/her privacy. b. hand him/her a tissue and tell him it is okay if he/she cries. c. ask him/her why he/she is crying. d. None of the above