Many elderly patients do not understand the concept of ________, or measures taken to prevent illness. 

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


preventive medicine
Many elderly patients are either not aware of or do not practice the concept of preventive medicine. Medical assistants are involved in patient education for prevention and treatment of illness.

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A) O negative. B) AB positive. C) AB negative. D) O positive.

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What are the potential limitations of an evaluation? How can researchers watch for and address them?

What will be an ideal response?

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Another EMT informs you that a patient has been stabbed once with a knife in the right midaxillary region. Which description best identifies where is this injury located?

A) Right chest B) Right shoulder C) Right lateral chest D) Right side of the abdomen

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The normal (average) pulse for infants is ________.

A. 60 to 90 B. 75 to 100 C. 80 to 110 D. 100 to 160

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