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NguyenJ

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on: Jun 25, 2018
What should the medical assistant do before assessing any patient in an emergency situation?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

In the event of medical emergencies, the administrative medical assistant should quickly alert the clinical medical assistant.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


sierramartinez

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The medical assistant should don disposable gloves to prevent exposure to blood or other bodily fluids.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE


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