Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an expected patient response to the news of a life-threatening illness?

Accepted Answer

A) Acts as if the information has never been shared with them 
B) Drastically changes priorities 
C) Becomes happy and tells family and friends 
D) Quietly continue their lives, changing little outwardly 
A) Acts as if the information has never been shared with them 
B) Drastically changes priorities 
C) Becomes happy and tells family and friends 
D) Quietly continue their lives, changing little outwardly

Question 2

Identify the correct answer to the following statements.

-mandated by the Patient Self-Determination Act to be made available to patients

Accepted Answer

A)  living will or health care directive 
B)  durable power of attorney for health care 
C)  both 
A)  living will or health care directive 
B)  durable power of attorney for health care 
C)  both

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate issue to discuss with patients facing a life-threatening illness?

Accepted Answer

A) Alternative methods of treatment 
B) Health care directive and durable power of attorney 
C) Planning for friends' needs 
D) Discussing personal finances 
A) Alternative methods of treatment 
B) Health care directive and durable power of attorney 
C) Planning for friends' needs 
D) Discussing personal finances

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding patients with HIV/AIDS?

Accepted Answer

A) The lives of patients with AIDS are greatly compromised due to their suppressed immune system. 
B) Some physicians prefer to discuss this illness as early or later stage HIV rather than AIDS. 
C) HIV least affects individuals who are relatively young. 
D) Many physicians will use the term AIDS when CD4 counts decline to less than 200. 
A) The lives of patients with AIDS are greatly compromised due to their suppressed immune system. 
B) Some physicians prefer to discuss this illness as early or later stage HIV rather than AIDS. 
C) HIV least affects individuals who are relatively young. 
D) Many physicians will use the term AIDS when CD4 counts decline to less than 200.

Exam 5: The Therapeutic Approach to the Patient With a Life-Threatening Illness

Which of the following is NOT an expected patient response to the news of a life-threatening illness?

Identify the correct answer to the following statements. -mandated by the Patient Self-Determination Act to be made available to patients

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate issue to discuss with patients facing a life-threatening illness?

Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding patients with HIV/AIDS?

The Medical Assisting Profession

Health Care Settings and the Health Care Team

Coping Skills for the Medical Assistant

Therapeutic Communication Skills

Legal Considerations

Ethical Considerations

Emergency Procedures and First Aid

Creating the Facility Environment

Computers in the Medical Clinic

Telecommunications

Patient Scheduling

Medical Records Management

Written Communications

Medical Documents

Medical Insurance

Medical Coding

Daily Financial Practices

Billing and Collections

Accounting Practices

Infection Control and Medical Asepsis

The Patient History and Documentation

Vital Signs and Measurements

The Physical Examination

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Pediatrics

Male Reproductive System

Gerontology

Examinations and Procedures of Body Systems

Assisting With Minor Surgery

Diagnostic Imaging

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Modalities

Nutrition in Health and Disease

Basic Pharmacology

Calculation of Medication Dosage and Medication Administration

Cardiac Procedures

Regulatory Guidelines for Safety and Quality in the Medical Laboratory

Introduction to the Medical Laboratory

Phlebotomy: Venipuncture and Capillary Puncture

Hematology

Urinalysis

Basic Microbiology

Speciality Laboratory Tests

The Medical Assistant As Clinic Manager

The Medical Assistant As Human Resources Manager

Preparing for Medical Assisting Credentials

Employment Strategies

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