All of the following are considered risk factors for metabolic syndrome except:

With which of the following assessment findings for a patient complaining of abdominal and back pain would an OEC Technician be most concerned?

a. A surgical scar in the right upper abdominal quadrant b. A pulsating mass above the umbilicus c. A history of gallbladder disease d. Patient has recently had diarrhea.

The role of the medical assistant in collecting blood specimens requires knowledge of each of the following EXCEPT ________.

A. asepsis B. basic circulatory anatomy C. vascular surgery D. phlebotomy equipment