The provider who is ethnocentric tends to antagonize and alienate patients from other cultures

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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You are called to assist a 62-year-old female who is complaining of fatigue, jaw discomfort, and diaphoresis. When asked, she denies having chest pain or shortness of breath. She tells you that she has a history of hypertension and takes a blood pressure pill. She also has nitroglycerin. Which statement is inappropriate for this event?

a. "I am not going to attach the AED because she is conscious and has a pulse." b. "She is not short of breath, so we don't need to transport her." c. "I am going to call for ALS because she could be having a cardiac event." d. "I am going to check her blood pressure."

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The 18-gauge needles used to collect donor blood for transfusion have a larger bore than do standard blood collection needles. What is the advantage of this needle?

a. The needle minimizes discomfort to the donor. b. The needle allows for tube holder and vacutainer use. c. The phlebotomist has better technique with a larger needle. d. The collection process is faster, and less hemolysis occurs.

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The dental assistant must develop the HIPAA office privacy policy for disciplining employees who violate and continue to violate privacy rules and regulations

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The following questions will require the use of an ICD-9-CM code book to complete the sentence. The endoscopic conversion of gastrostomy to jejunostomy is coded to procedure code __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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