Brenda has just started a dental assisting program. She wants to do well in school, but she needs to find reliable daycare for her two young children. She decides to use the five-step problem-solving process. What would she do as the last step in the process?
a. choose an alternative solution
b. evaluate how her chosen solution has worked out
c. take action by implementing a likely solution
d. implement the solution that seems most practical
Answer: b. evaluate how her chosen solution has worked out
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A) Chloride B) Sodium C) A mineral D) All of the above
Marilyn is a patient at the OB/GYN clinic where you work. After two years of trying, she has failed to become pregnant. She has had extensive testing, which did not turn up any abnormalities. However, she says, "I know there must be something wrong with me. My husband says it has to be my fault, because men never have fertility problems." How should you respond?
A. "Don't worry; we will keep on testing until we find out exactly what your problem is." B. "Actually, 35% of the time, infertility is due to male causes." C. "There is nothing more we can do for you here; have you considered therapy?" D. "Your husband is wrong; there is nothing wrong with you, so there must be something wrong with him." E. "If you want to get pregnant, you have to start thinking more positively."
A patient with a history of diabetes is slightly confused and irritable. According to family members, he accidentally took too much insulin this morning and did not eat breakfast. Since he is conscious with an intact gag reflex, medical direction has ordered you to administer oral glucose. Which one of the following BEST represents the indication for the medication?
A) High blood sugar B) Confusion and irritability C) Intact gag reflex D) Authorization by medical direction
Explain ways that medical practices may have patients communicate changes in their demographic information.
What will be an ideal response?