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14 Cards in this Set
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What should the medical assistant do when assisting with a gynecological examination and pap test?
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Asst the PT into the lithotomy position
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When is it recommended that all females perform breast self-exam
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After the menstrual cycle
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The American Cancer Society recommends that woman over 40 should have a breast exam performed by a physician
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Annually
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On a child, length is measured to approximately 2 years of age
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true
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Prior to a sigmoidoscopy patients shoulld be told to empty their bowels and bladder before coming for the procedure
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true
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What describes a class IV pap smear result
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severe dysplasia
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Why is a bi-annual pelvic exam performed after the pap smear is collected
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so that lubricant will not interfere with the pap smear
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What describes a class II pap smear result
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Atypical cells
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This is used to cleanse the colon prior to a sigmoidoscopy
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enema
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Where is the most common site for administering an intramuscular injection to a child under the age of 3
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Vastus lateralis
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What position should the patient be placed for a proctosig moidoscopy
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Sims
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Which of the following would not be part of a rectal tray
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speculum
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Which of the following would not be part of routine instructions for a patient prior to sigmoidoscopy
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use a laxative the night before the exam
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When documenting a child's immunization, which of the following would not be necessary to document
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Whether or not the infant cried
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