The ____, the title for the person who has a DPAHC, has a responsibility to review the medical record, to consult with healthcare providers, and to give consent to either initiate or to refuse care.
A. healthcare surrogate
B. guardian ad litem
C. healthcare pro tem
D. healthcare proxy
Answer: D
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a. Volume b. Rate c. Rhythm d. Expansion
The holes in the matrix of bone that hold osteocytes are called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
For distal extremities, how much minimum light field should be around every side of the anatomy?
A. 
inch
B. 1 inch
C. 
inches
D. 2 inches
The medical assistant is conducting preoperative patient education for Mrs. Benson, a 76-year-old who is having a hip replacement. The medical assistant included Mrs. Benson's husband in the teaching, but both of the Bensons seem a little vague on the details. The medical assistant is concerned that after the procedure, neither of them will remember the postoperative instructions. What can the medical assistant do to help them remember and comply with the postoperative instructions?
A. Visit Mrs. Benson in postop to review the instructions again B. Repeat the instructions several times during the preoperative office visit C. Cancel surgery until Mrs. Benson can repeat the instructions accurately D. Provide written instructions and tell the Bensons to call the office if they have questions E. Document their understanding in the medical record