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Questions in medicine

[Done] George L. Engel, MD, and Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, MD, both identify two stages of grief. What are they? A. Anger and acceptance B. Depression and guilt C. Denial and acceptance D. Bargaining and denial

[Done] Which of the following best describes the place of coaching in Lifestyle Medicine? A. It is not an essential part of Lifestyle Medicine. B. It has been found to be effective in depression management. C. The coach prescribes the best management for the patient. D. It can be used to improve personal lifestyle choices regarding weight management and physical activity, sleep, and other lifestyle behaviors.

[Done] The medical assistant has an order for a hemoglobin A1C assay. They need to use a tube containing which of the following additives? A. sodium citrate B. heparin C. EDTA D. potassium oxalate

[Done] The medical assistant is a frequent documenter of the patient record. True False

[Done] A patient presents with a closed wound caused by blunt trauma. They now also have swelling, bruising, and pain at the site. How would the medical assistant document this finding? Abrasion Laceration Puncture Contusion

[Done] A patient presents with a closed wound caused by blunt trauma. They now also have swelling, bruising, and pain at the site. How would the medical assistant document this finding? A. Contusion B. Puncture C. Abrasion D. Laceration

[Done] The nurse is assessing a client with infectious mononucleosis. Which of the following findings would require immediate follow-up? 1. Left upper quadrant pain 2. Sleeping > 12 hours a day 3. Swollen tonsils with exudate 4. Temperature of 102.7 F (39.3 C)

[Done] Describe a scenario in which a percentage would be used in a healthcare setting in regard to medical billing/collections. What would the impact be to a patient if we misrepresented or inaccurately calculated that percentage?

[Done] A patient reports that they have a whooping cough. The CCMA recognizes the causative agent for this is which of the following? A. Herpes Simplex Virus B. Human papilloma virus C. Pertussis D. Varicella

[Done] How often should medication allergies be discussed with a patient?