An Example of a Clinical Duty for a Medical Assistant

question 73

Multiple Choice

An example of a clinical duty for a medical assistant is ____.

• A) preparing a patient for an examination
• B) meeting safety and fire protection standards
• C) maintaining patient medical records
• D) greeting patients and answering telephones
• E) interpreting basic laboratory tests

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Definitions:

Telencephalon

The anterior part of the forebrain, encompassing the cerebral hemispheres, responsible for complex functions including voluntary movement and sensory integration.

Anterior Pituitary

The front portion of the pituitary gland, responsible for releasing hormones that regulate various physiological processes.

Ectoderm

The outermost layer of cells or tissue of an embryo in early development, giving rise to the epidermis and nervous system.

Oral Cavity

The mouth; consists of the space surrounded by the lips, cheeks, teeth, and palate; limited posteriorly by the fauces.