If a Patient Is Anxious, the Medical Assistant Would Expect

question 26

Multiple Choice

If a patient is anxious, the medical assistant would expect the pulse to be

• A) increased.
• B) decreased.
• C) the same.
• D) dependent on age.

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched, an important developmental milestone in infants.

Preoperational Stage

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring from approximately age 2 to 7, characterized by symbolic thinking, egocentrism, and a lack of logical reasoning.

Stage Theory

A theory suggesting that development occurs in distinct stages, each characterized by specific conflicts or challenges.

Specified Age

Refers to a particular age or age range that has been defined or determined for a specific purpose or study.