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Questions in medicine

[Done] Why are dying individuals often caught in a system in which medical technology has advanced much faster than has ethics, control? A. It is difficult to see people die even when there is no hope for them. B. Not all patients have an advanced directive. C. Assisted death is not always considered a good option.

[Done] A patient presents for spirometry testing. In which of the following positions should a medical assistant place the patient? A. Seated upright with their chin elevated B. Lying supine with their arms crossed C. Standing bent at the waist D. Chin tucked toward the chest

[Done] Which pressure is responsible for changes in the shape of a vein? A. Transmural B. Hydrostatic C. Systemic D. Ambulatory

[Done] Giving two or more patients the same appointment slot with the same provider: A. Double-booking B. No Show C. Fixed Schedule D. Multiple slots

[Done] The family therapist plays the following role when treating families: A. Challenger B. Supporter C. Activator D. All of these

[Done] The office receives a rejected health insurance claim. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant perform? A. Resubmit claim with less codes B. Verify coding and resubmit claim C. Update the claim with a new DOS D. Down-code the claim to ensure payment

[Done] Which characteristic distinguishes eccentric contraction from concentric contraction? A. Eccentric contraction occurs when muscle fibers shorten under maximum load. B. Eccentric contraction combines isometric and concentric actions. C. Eccentric contraction has no force generation at all. D. Eccentric contraction occurs when the muscle lengthens while exerting force.

[Done] Which of these is a type of dementia that begins with impairments in motor control, but not impaired thinking? A. Parkinson's disease B. Vascular disease C. Frontotemporal NCD D. Alzheimer's disease

[Done] A medical assistant is preparing to do an EKG on a cardiac patient. In which of the following positions should the patient be for this procedure? A. Prone position B. Fowler's position C. Supine position D. Trendelenburg position

[Done] Which term means "the roof of the mouth"? A. laryng/o B. palat/o C. pharyng/o D. tonsill/o E. trache/o