List at least four factors that learners should consider when choosing a health care career


Amount of education required, their natural abilities, type of activities they enjoy, their educational background, preferred workplace environment, preferred working conditions

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A 48-year-old man is short of breath and confused. His airway is open and clear with a respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute. His skin is cool and dry. His pulse is 124 beats per minute with a blood pressure of 152/88 mmHg. His SpO2 is 89 percent on room air and he has slight wheezing on inspiration. Based on his signs and symptoms what is the greatest threat to this patient?

A) Hypoxia B) Tachycardia C) Infection D) Elevated blood pressure

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Currently, evidence of radiation-induced hereditary effects has not been observed in persons employed in diagnostic imaging or in persons undergoing radiologic examinations. Even with this information, it is still recommended that

1. gonadal shielding be effectively used. 2. all radiation exposure be maintained as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA). 3. alternative procedures be substituted for x-ray procedures whenever diagnostic information must be obtained. a. 1 only b. 2 only c. 1 and 2 only d. 3 only

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

1. The American Association of Medical Assistants list of areas of competence ensures that all personnel are qualified to perform their jobs.  2. The AAMA Occupational Analysis study outlines the duties and competencies required to be an effective medical assistant.  3.  When you graduate from an accredited medical assisting program, you must work for six months before you can take the CMA(AAMA) or RMA(AMT) qualifying examination.  4. An externship is practical work experience for a specified time in physicians' offices, hospitals, or other health-care facilities.  5. The American Red Cross offers valuable volunteer experiences for the medical assisting student. 

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To provide the best support possible, the rests are placed ________ to the center of the tooth

a. mesial b. distal c. lingual d. as close as possible

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