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[Open]A "double standard" of care exists when: A. Endoscopes are reprocessed in the same manner regardless of known specific infectious diseases. B. Endoscopes are sterilized after use are stored hanging in an open cabinet. C. Endoscopes are sterilized after use on patients with known specific infectious diseases and high level disinfected for other patients. D. Endoscopes are sterilized at the end of the day and high level disinfected between patients.

[Open]Which action should the medical assistant (MA) take to assist the patient to take ownership of the learning process? A. Identify the patient's learning style. B. Provide community resources to the patient. C. Use reflection during the patient teaching session. D. Persuade the patient to understand the disease.

[Open]How can caregivers ensure patient comfort and safety during a Hoyer lift transfer? A. Use proper body mechanics and posture, and keep the patient informed throughout the transfer process. B. Use a larger sling than necessary to ensure the patient is secure. C. Lift the patient using back muscles rather than leg muscles. D. Rush the transfer process to save time.

[Open]During a routine examination of Anthony, age 3, you calculate his body mass index (BMI) based on his height and weight. His grandmother asks what the BMI indicates. What is your best response? A. "The BMI tells us how much body fat Anthony has." B. "The BMI is a screening tool for weight categories." C. "The BMI predicts health issues related to unhealthy weight." D. "The BMI tells us healthy weight ranges for children."

[Open]Which statement accurately reflects how ethical considerations differ in pediatric patients? A. Autonomy is less important in children than in adults. B. Justice does not apply to children under age 18. C. Beneficence is not a consideration in children. D. Paternalism is always exercised when caring for pediatric patients.

[Open]In the case of Shaken Baby Syndrome, the "whiplash" effect can cause intracranial or intraocular bleeding of the infant.

[Open]Of the following terms, which one has a prefix that means deficient or below? A. Anticoagulant B. Transfusion C. Hypochromic D. Microcytic E. Macrophage

[Open]Automated reprocessors: a. All make manual cleaning optional. b. May not adequately access elevator channels of ERCP scopes. c. May be used to reprocess biopsy forceps. d. Use more diluted chemical germicides than in manual reprocessing.

[Open]Indifference and/or euphoria are/is most often associated with lesions of the: (a) left cerebral hemisphere (b) right cerebral hemisphere (c) corpus callosum (d) cerebellum

[Open]An electric device delivers a current of [tex]$15.0 A$[/tex] for 30 seconds. How many electrons flow through it?