The medical assistant receives an accidental needlestick following the administration of an injection to a patient. What should be the medical assistant's first step?
A) Report it to his or her supervisor.
B) Obtain information from the patient's chart regarding hepatitis and HIV status.
C) Wash the area with soap and water.
D) Fill out an incident report.
C
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Special emphasis should be placed on which of the following during your rapid secondary assessment?
A) Mental status B) Cranial nerve function C) Cardiovascular and respiratory systems D) Areas suggested by the chief complaint
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Reflective listening is different from simple listening in that __________________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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