Question 1

Mr. Hendricks has just been informed that he needs surgery to remove a growth on his thyroid. He is nervous about the need for surgery and asks you what will happen during the surgery. He also wants to know why the surgery is necessary. What type of teaching should you use to answer Mr. Hendricks?

Accepted Answer

A)   Factual
B)   Sensory
C)   Participatory
D)   Modeling
E)   PsychomotorF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 2

Mr. Binder is given information that is available in the office about his new diagnosis of congestive heart failure, but he is requesting more information. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)   Answer his questions yourself
B)   Tell him no other information is available
C)   Tell him to look it up on the Internet
D)   Refer him to a health organization or association related to his illness
E)   Lend him a medical textbook that explains congestive heart failureF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

A(n) ________ model enables a patient to see the body structure and how the surgical procedure will help correct the problem.

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The answer of A(n) ________ model enables a patient to...

Question 4

The second level of disease prevention includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Forming healthy habits
B)   Screening for early diagnosis
C)   Maintaining functionality
D)   Rehabilitation
E)   Health promoting behaviorsF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

The meals-on-wheels food program for the elderly is considered a __________ service or resource.

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The answer of The meals-on-wheels food program for the elderly...

Question 6

Patient education encourages patients to take a(n) ________ role in their medical care.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Patient education encourages patients to take a(n)...

Question 7

Which statement would be appropriate for the medical assistant to include when teaching a patient about the proper use of medications?

Accepted Answer

A)   "You may mix medications without checking with your physician."
B)   "If you do not take your medications as instructed, you may experience dangerous side effects."
C)   "If you miss a dose of your medication, take two doses when you remember it."
D)   "A prescription is just a guideline and does not have to be followed exactly."
E)   "It is okay to share your medication with your family if they have the same symptoms you have."F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

An example of a screening test is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   pain management
B)   teaching a patient the warning signs of cancer
C)   a stroke rehabilitation program
D)   a mammogram
E)   teaching health-promoting behaviorsF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 9

Preoperative education increases the patient's overall ________ with care and helps reduce anxiety and fear.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Preoperative education increases the patient's overall ________...

Question 10

Which of the following is an especially effective tool that can help teach a patient about complex subjects and procedures, such as breast self-examination?

Accepted Answer

A)   Brochures
B)   Seminars
C)   Online health information
D)   DVDs
E)   Educational newslettersF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

Learning by practicing to perform a new skill is part of the ________ learning domain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Learning by practicing to perform a new...

Question 12

Patient education brochures should not exceed the ____ reading level.

Accepted Answer

A)   twelfth-grade
B)   tenth-grade
C)   sixth-grade
D)   fifth-grade
E)   third-gradeF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 13

Which of the following guidelines should be incorporated when educating patients about health habits?

Accepted Answer

A)   A high-fat and low-fiber diet
B)   Smoking no more than 1 pack per day
C)   Sporadic exercise
D)   7 to 8 hours of sleep a night
E)   Limiting fruits and vegetables in the dietF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

Preventive healthcare includes health-promoting behaviors, screening, and ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   treatment for individual symptoms
B)   rehabilitation
C)   surgery
D)   chemotherapy
E)   physical therapyF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

Adoption of health-promoting behaviors is the ________ level of disease and illness prevention.

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The answer of Adoption of health-promoting behaviors is the ________...

Question 16

Davis is dreading his upcoming knee surgery. He just knows that something will go wrong and he will end up on crutches for the rest of his life. Teena, the medical assistant, patiently explains again why the surgery is needed and encourages Davis to think positively about the outcome. Which learning domain is Teena teaching to?

Accepted Answer

A)   General
B)   Psychomotor
C)   Cognitive
D)   Affective
E)   KnowledgeF) C) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 17

An example of the third level of disease prevention is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   teaching a patient the warning signs of cancer
B)   a Pap smear for women and prostate exams for men
C)   a pain management program for patients with arthritis
D)   a mammogram
E)   a colonoscopyF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

Which section of the patient information packet is especially important in a specialty practice?

Accepted Answer

A)   Appointment Scheduling
B)   Office Hours
C)   Description of the Practice
D)   Telephone Policy
E)   Payment PoliciesF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

Teaching a patient about cancer prevention is an example of educating about ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   symptom management
B)   health-promoting behaviors
C)   screening
D)   rehabilitation
E)   diagnostic testingF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

The medical assistant performs patient preoperative education for Mrs. Franklin, who is scheduled for exploratory surgery to find the cause for abnormal lab results and her extreme pain. After explaining the surgery to her, the MA asks if she has any questions; she says, "What exactly do they expect to find? Is it bad?" How should the MA respond?

Accepted Answer

A)   "They are probably looking for signs that you have some type of organ cancer."
B)   "Well, it must be pretty bad, or they wouldn't be doing the surgery."
C)   "I am not sure. Would you like to discuss this further with the surgeon?"
D)   "The purpose of exploratory surgery is to fix whatever is wrong with you."
E)   "I can't be sure, but from what I see in your chart, it could be very serious."F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Exam 15: Patient Education

Patient education brochures should not exceed the ____ reading level.

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An example of the third level of disease prevention is ____.

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Teaching a patient about cancer prevention is an example of educating about ____.

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Adoption of health-promoting behaviors is the ________ level of disease and illness prevention.

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Patient education encourages patients to take a(n) ________ role in their medical care.

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Preoperative education increases the patient's overall ________ with care and helps reduce anxiety and fear.

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Mr. Hendricks has just been informed that he needs surgery to remove a growth on his thyroid. He is nervous about the need for surgery and asks you what will happen during the surgery. He also wants to know why the surgery is necessary. What type of teaching should you use to answer Mr. Hendricks?

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The second level of disease prevention includes which of the following?

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Mr. Binder is given information that is available in the office about his new diagnosis of congestive heart failure, but he is requesting more information. What should you do?

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The meals-on-wheels food program for the elderly is considered a __________ service or resource.

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Which statement would be appropriate for the medical assistant to include when teaching a patient about the proper use of medications?

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Which of the following is an especially effective tool that can help teach a patient about complex subjects and procedures, such as breast self-examination?

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A(n) ________ model enables a patient to see the body structure and how the surgical procedure will help correct the problem.

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An example of a screening test is ____.

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Which section of the patient information packet is especially important in a specialty practice?

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Learning by practicing to perform a new skill is part of the ________ learning domain.

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Preventive healthcare includes health-promoting behaviors, screening, and ____.

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Which of the following guidelines should be incorporated when educating patients about health habits?

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Exam 15: Patient Education

Patient education brochures should not exceed the ____ reading level.

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An example of the third level of disease prevention is ____.

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Teaching a patient about cancer prevention is an example of educating about ____.

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Adoption of health-promoting behaviors is the ________ level of disease and illness prevention.

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Patient education encourages patients to take a(n) ________ role in their medical care.

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Preoperative education increases the patient's overall ________ with care and helps reduce anxiety and fear.

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Mr. Hendricks has just been informed that he needs surgery to remove a growth on his thyroid. He is nervous about the need for surgery and asks you what will happen during the surgery. He also wants to know why the surgery is necessary. What type of teaching should you use to answer Mr. Hendricks?

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The second level of disease prevention includes which of the following?

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Mr. Binder is given information that is available in the office about his new diagnosis of congestive heart failure, but he is requesting more information. What should you do?

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The meals-on-wheels food program for the elderly is considered a __________ service or resource.

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Which statement would be appropriate for the medical assistant to include when teaching a patient about the proper use of medications?

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Which of the following is an especially effective tool that can help teach a patient about complex subjects and procedures, such as breast self-examination?

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A(n) ________ model enables a patient to see the body structure and how the surgical procedure will help correct the problem.

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An example of a screening test is ____.

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Which section of the patient information packet is especially important in a specialty practice?

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Learning by practicing to perform a new skill is part of the ________ learning domain.

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Preventive healthcare includes health-promoting behaviors, screening, and ____.

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Which of the following guidelines should be incorporated when educating patients about health habits?

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