Perhaps the Most Essential Action for the Medical Assistant Working

question 12

Multiple Choice

Perhaps the most essential action for the medical assistant working with a patient and using an electronic record is to

• A) make frequent eye contact with the patient and smile.
• B) type in every word the patient says.
• C) make sure the patient is not hiding any part of the health history.
• D) sit in a chair across from the patient so that the person cannot see the screen.

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Definitions:

Patent Ductus Arteriosus

A congenital heart defect where a fetal blood vessel doesn't close properly after birth, affecting normal blood flow.

Respiratory Distress Syndrome

A serious condition that affects premature babies, causing breathing difficulties due to underdeveloped lungs.

Premature Infant

An infant born before completing 37 weeks of gestation, often facing potential health challenges due to underdeveloped organs.

Low Birth Weight

A term for infants born weighing less than 2,500 grams (5 pounds, 8 ounces), often due to preterm birth or growth restriction in the womb.