What is the main purpose of staplers?

a. To staple the nurses paper work
b. Close the end of a hollow or large organ.
c. Hold a cavity open.
d. Create a working space.


ANS: B
Staplers are used as closure devices. There are many kinds of staplers on the market today, individualized for each body part. Terminal end staplers are designed for closing the end of a hollow or large organ such as the bowel or stomach.

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A) size of the practice, type of practice (specialty), and preference of the medical assistant. B) type of practice (specialty) only. C) preference of the medical assistant only. D) size and type of the practice only.

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Which term means urine in the blood?

A) Pyuria B) Dysuria C) Uremia D) Hematuria

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 Number 3 in the figure is the ________ muscle.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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_____ prohibits the use of unfair employment practices regarding people over 40 years of age

ADA ADEA FLSA ADAE

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