Which of the Following Is NOT a Responsibility of the Medical

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the medical assistant during a sigmoidoscopy?

• A) Lubricating the physician's gloved finger for the digital examination
• B) Insufflating air into the colon
• C) Placing lubricant on the sigmoidoscope
• D) Assisting with suctioning equipment

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Definitions:

Resistance

The refusal to accept or comply with something; in physics, it refers to the property of a material or object that impedes the flow of electrical current.

Type A Personality

Characterized by a constant feeling of working against the clock and a competitive, aggressive, and highly driven nature.

Type B Personality

A personality type characterized by a relaxed, patient, and easy-going nature, in contrast to the more intense and deadline-oriented Type A personality.

Irritable

Easily annoyed or angered, often displaying a tendency to be upset by minor disturbances or inconveniences.