The physician informs the medical assistant that he or she will no longer treat a patient who refuses to follow his or her medical advice and treatment plan. The procedure that the medical assistant should follow is to
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The physician informs the medical assistant that he or she will no longer treat a patient who refuses to follow his or her medical advice and treatment plan. The procedure that the medical assistant should follow is to
a. telephone the patient to explain the situation.
b. refer the patient to another physician the next time an appointment is requested.
c. send a letter of formal withdrawal to the patient by certified mail, return receipt requested.
d. send the original medical records to the patient. - Answer>>> c. send a letter of formal withdrawal to the patient by certified mail, return receipt requested.
Which of these statements is true regarding angioplasty?
a. An angiogram and angioplasty are the same procedure
b. Angioplasty is used to restore blood flow to ischemic myocardial tissue
c. Angioplasty is used to diagnose heart disorders
d. Angioplasty is a small battery operated device - Answer>>> b. Angioplasty is used to restore blood flow to ischemic myocardial tissue
While Susan is preparing a blood specimen for laboratory analysis, the container tips over and blood spills on the laboratory table. Which of the following is the most appropriate management of the spill?
a. Don personal protective equipment such as gloves, use a cleanup kit, sprinkle congealing powder over the spill, scoop up the spill, place contents in bag, wipe area with germicide, place all contaminated materials in biohazard container.
b. Spray the spill with a strong detergent and allow the table to dry
c. Wipe up the spill with paper towels, spray disinfectant on the table every 15 minutes for 30 minutes, and discard the paper towels in a wastebasket
d. Wipe up the spill with soapy cloth towels, rinse the table thoroughly with water, and discard the towels in the contaminated-laundry bin - Answer>>> a. Don personal protective equipment such as gloves, use a cleanup kit, sprinkle congealing powder over the spill, scoop up the spill, place contents in bag, wipe area with germicide, place all contaminated materials in biohazard container.
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