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A person who identifies patients' barriers works closely with the healthcare team and patients, and guides the patients through the healthcare system.


A) Health coach
B) Patient coach
C) Patient navigator
D) Medical assistant
E) All of the above

F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

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Which statement is not true?


A) A pap test is used to screen for cervical cancers.
B) A pap test should not be done during the menstrual period.
C) For 48 hours prior to the pap test, do not douche or tub bathe.
D) For 48 hours prior to the pap test, refrain from sexual intercourse.
E) For 48 hours prior to the pap test, do not use vaginal creams or foams.

F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

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What is a risk factor for skin cancer?


A) Work outdoors
B) Brown eyes
C) Brown hair
D) Darker skin tones
E) A and C

F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

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Zach is in the depression stage of grief. What would be an appropriate adaptive interaction for the medical assistant to do?


A) Use therapeutic communication techniques to acknowledge the patient's feeling.
B) Work with the healthcare team regarding the patient's requests.
C) Encourage the patient to use community and healthcare resources to help ease the change process.
D) Provide handouts that explain the disease and treatment.
E) Provide coaching on aspects of the disease and self-care management.

F) A) and C)
G) None of the above

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Using Erikson's Psychosocial Development Stages, what stage is a 75-year-old adult in?


A) Industry versus inferiority
B) Ego integrity versus despair
C) Trust versus mistrust
D) Identify versus role confusion
E) Generativity versus stagnation

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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B

A symptom of oral cancer includes


A) white patches in the mouth.
B) long-term sore throat.
C) bleeding in the mouth.
D) lump in the throat.
E) All of the above

F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

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What would not be considered a dry application?


A) Heating pad
B) Chemical hot or cold pack
C) Ice bag
D) Hot compress
E) C and D

F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

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When the medical assistant adapts the coaching to the patient, what must be considered?


A) Developmental level
B) Cultural diversity
C) Communication barriers
D) All of the above
E) A and C

F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

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With the cognitive domain, what is a way to help patients remember critical information?


A) Provide written step-by-step directions for the patient to follow.
B) Give timely feedback on the patient's performance.
C) Consider cultural customs in your coaching.
D) Present information in small chunks and in a clear well-organized manner.
E) B and D

F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

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D

What is not a common sign of drug abuse?


A) Very energetic and talks fast
B) Tired and sad
C) Change in eating patterns
D) Missing work
E) Normal reaction time

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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E

What statement is not true?


A) The guaiac fecal occult blood test requires a blood sample for testing.
B) The fecal immunochemical test uses antibodies to detect human hemoglobin protein.
C) Patient preparation is required for a colonoscopy.
D) Certain foods must be avoided before the guaiac fecal occult blood test can be done.
E) A guaiac fecal occult blood test should be done every year from age 50 to 75.

F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

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What is true regarding the Cologuard Stool DNA test?


A) Stool samples are collected by the patient.
B) A computer is used to determine if there is blood in the stool.
C) A computer determines if there are cancer or precancerous cells present.
D) No patient preparation is required.
E) All of the above

F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Tom had a stroke and has lost the use of his left hand. What type of walker would he use?


A) Knee walker
B) Two-wheel walker
C) Rollator
D) Hemi walker
E) Standard walker

F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

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What strategy would work when coaching a 21-year-old adult?


A) Use engaging simple tools to communicate information (e.g., DVDs and gaming software) .
B) Provide privacy and independence.
C) Identify motivating factors.
D) Use familiar words and simple demonstrations.
E) Communicate using simpler language and speak clearly.

F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

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What statement is incorrect?


A) Isometric contractions change the muscle length.
B) Isotonic contractions cause movement at the joint.
C) Isotonic contractions occur with walking and lifting weights.
D) Isometric contractions occur when pushing against a stable object.
E) A and D

F) All of the above
G) D) and E)

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Which of the following types of skin cancer is curable?


A) Melanoma
B) Basal cell
C) Squamous cell
D) All of the above
E) B and C

F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

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What is a symptom of testicular cancer?


A) Swollen testicle
B) Painless lump on or in the testicle
C) Low back pain
D) Breast growth or soreness
E) All of the above

F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

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What is not a correct technique when fitting and using a walker?


A) With the arms at the side of the body, the top of the walker grip should be near the crease in the wrist.
B) With the hands on the grips, the elbows should be bent 15 degrees.
C) The patient should wear shoes during the fitting.
D) When fitting the walker, the patient's feet should be 12 to 18 inches behind the back legs of the walker.
E) B and D

F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

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What crutch gait would have this sequence: move the right crutch and the left foot forward and then move the left crutch and the right foot forward?


A) Swing through crutch gait
B) Swing to crutch gait
C) Two-point crutch gait
D) Three-point crutch gait
E) Four-point crutch gait

F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

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Susy has a cast on her left leg. What is an abnormal sign or symptom that she should report to the provider?


A) Both feet are the same color and temperature.
B) She has the "pins and needles" sensation in her right foot.
C) She cannot move her left toes.
D) She has swelling in her right foot.
E) Her right foot is colder than the left foot.

F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

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