Although the terms "convulsion" and "seizure" are commonly used interchangeably by the public, convulsion connotes an epileptic seizure whereas seizure would be any new and unexplained event.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

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You have been called for a 16-year-old female with vaginal bleeding. On scene you determine the patient to be pregnant and bleeding for 3 hours. What statement would indicate proper care of the patient?

A) "I am going to place this piece of sterile gauze into your vagina to try to stop the bleeding." B) "I know that it is uncomfortable, but try to keep your legs apart so the blood can flow out of your body." C) "I am going to put this sanitary napkin between your legs to try to slow the bleeding." D) "I am going to insert my gloved hand into your vagina and apply pressure to try to stop the bleeding from the inside."

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The heart rate during sinus rhythm is 60—100

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Annie is taking the CMA (AAMA) examination and is worried because she has no training in legal issues and needs a resource. Which of the following describes her best resource for this information pertinent to the medical office?

a. Another medical assistant practitioner b. Her lawyer c. State codes d. Current medical assisting textbook

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Taste buds are found on the papillae of the tongue. 2. Taste buds are the structures known as papillae. 3. Some taste buds are on the roof of the mouth. 4. To be tasted, a substance must be dissolved in saliva. 5. To be tasted, a substance must be chewed slightly.

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