The spleen of a patient has ruptured. Because it is a solid organ, an OEC Technician recognizes that the primary threat to life is:
a. blood loss.
b. pain.
c. infection.
d. inflammation.
Answer: a
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registration form. Explanation of Benefits (EOB). encounter form. Patient Day Sheet.
Which of the following is most likely to increase the career options for a medical assistant?
A. Service as a volunteer in a hospital setting B. Employment as a nursing aide C. Experience as a typist or filing clerk D. Graduation from an accredited program E. Enrollment with an employment agency
Blockage of the artery causes a sound known as a:
A) ?murmur B) rale C) bruit D) rhythm
For which of the following patients is a "talk down" indicated?
A) 26-year-old who took LSD and is panicked because spiders are after him B) 18-year-old who is having a "bad trip" after taking PCP for the first time C) 59-year-old whose heart is racing after trying cocaine D) 47-year-old who is a chronic alcoholic and is demanding help