Which of the Following Is NOT an Appropriate Skill That

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate skill that a medical assistant can use to establish rapport and elicit a thorough medical history when dealing with a patient?

• A) Empathetic listening skills
• B) Discernment of important items and presentation of them to a clinician
• C) Ability to interview patients of all ages and cultural backgrounds
• D) Rushing through interview questions

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Definitions:

Recessive Gene

A gene that must be present in two copies (one from each parent) to express a particular trait, overshadowed when a dominant gene is present.

X Chromosome

One of the two sex chromosomes, X and Y, responsible for determining genetic traits, including the genetic basis of sex determination, with females typically having two X chromosomes.

Chromosome

A long string of DNA found in cells, containing many genes, and responsible for hereditary characteristics.

Chemical Reactions

Processes that involve the rearrangement of molecular or ionic structure of substances, resulting in the creation of one or more new substances.