The Medical Assistant Must Make Sure the Patient __________ All

question 27

Short Answer

The medical assistant must make sure the patient __________ all instructions provided about tests or preparation for procedures.

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Definitions:

Aphasic

Related to aphasia, a condition characterized by the loss or impairment of the ability to communicate through speech, writing, or signs, often as a result of brain injury or stroke.

Cerebrovascular Accident

Another term for a stroke, a medical condition where poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death.

Catheter

A tube used in medical treatment to insert into the body for removing fluids, administering drugs, or other medical purposes.

Puckering

The act of tightening or contracting a part of the body or material, often resulting in wrinkles or folds.