Which of the following is inflammation of the veins?
a. Myocarditis
b. Phlebitis
c. Lymphangitis
d. Telangiectasia
ANS: B
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Which of the following best defines a new problem requiring diagnostic work up?
a. A patient's presenting problem that has already been diagnosed by the performing physician and has become worse b. A patient's presenting problem that has already been diagnosed by the performing physician c. When the performing physician orders specific laboratory, pathology, or diagnostic tests for the purpose of identifying the differential diagnosis of the undiagnosed new presenting problem d. A patient's presenting problem that has already been diagnosed by the performing physician and has remained stable or shows improvement
To achieve certification as a National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA), you must have all of the following qualifications EXCEPT:
A) high-school diploma or equivalent. B) graduation from an approved program of study or 1 year of experience. C) evaluations of billing performance. D) a passing grade on the NCMOA exam.
_______________ MRIs measure brain activity by changes in blood oxygen
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A 31-year-old man was stabbed in the chest during an altercation at a bar. He is semiconscious and has shallow breathing. As your partner assists the patient's ventilations, you perform a rapid assessment and find a single stab wound to the left anterior chest with minimal bleeding. Breath sounds on the side of the injury are markedly diminished. You should:
A. request a paramedic unit to perform a needle chest decompression. B. cover the wound with an occlusive dressing and continue your assessment. C. advise your partner to ventilate the patient with a manually-triggered device. D. reassess the status of the patient's airway and the adequacy of his breathing.