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1

The most important advantage of consumer education is that
A)Americans have become more aware of the importance of good health.
B)the need for medical care has been eliminated.
C)insurance companies are evaluating patients' knowledge of health care.
D)more consumers are going into health-related occupations.
2

Tips for preventing injury at home include
A)covering all electrical outlets with covers when outlets are not in use.
B)storing all chemicals in containers other than the original containers.
C)avoiding the use of strips that stick to the bathtub floor.
D)using long electrical cords and speaker wires.
3

The warning signs of cancer include
A)a change in bowel or bladder habits.
B)joint pain.
C)dizziness.
D)weakness.
4

A patient asks you what will happen during surgery and why it is necessary. The best type of preoperative teaching to use to answer this patient is
A)factual.
B)sensory.
C)participatory.
D)modeling.
5

Health is a complex concept that involves the body, mind, emotions, and
A)environment.
B)education.
C)marital status.
D)occupation.
6

What would you tell a patient who comes to the office with a sore that will not heal?
A)“A sore that does not heal is nothing to worry about.”
B)“You probably do not eat enough protein.”
C)“You must keep injuring the area.”
D)“A sore that does not heal is a warning sign of cancer.”
7

Which of the following would you include when teaching a patient how to lift a heavy object properly?
A)avoid letting your legs do the lifting
B)bend at the knees, not at the waist
C)carry the object away from your body
D)let your back muscles do the lifting
8

Which of the following types of preoperative teaching gives patients a description of the physical sensations they may have during the procedure?
A)factual
B)sensory
C)participatory
D)modeling
9

When developing and outlining a teaching plan, include
A)documentation in the patient's chart.
B)any misconceptions the patient may have.
C)any obstacles the patient may have to learning.
D)what you want to accomplish and how you plan to accomplish it.
10

Which statement would be appropriate for the medical assistant to include when teaching a patient about the proper use of medications?
A)“You may mix medications without checking with your physician.”
B)“If you do not take your medications as instructed, you may experience dangerous side effects.”
C)“If you miss a dose of your medication, take two doses when you remember it.”
D)“A prescription is just a guideline and does not have to be followed exactly.”





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