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Problem

A. Jasmin is working with Tom, who was just diagnosed with diabetes insipidus. Tom's mother asks Jasmin how often he needs to take medication. How would you address this question? Tom's mother is also concerned about the accuracy of the test result. As a medical assistant, are you able to confirm the test's validity?

B. An employee of a local manufacturer is brought to the office with a large laceration to his leg. Before the examination, the manufacturer asks that a urinalysis for illicit drugs be performed. The employee provides a specimen that is later proven to be positive. The employee states that he does not want this reported, but the physician states that he must report it because payment is being made by the employer. Is this legal? What about confidentiality? Why did you give this answer?

C. A patient has been told that he has a terminal illness, but a new medication for the illness has just been introduced for experimental use by a teaching facility nearby. The physician has told the patient that he must decide whether to try this medication. As the patient leaves the office, he turns to you and asks what you would do and how he should respond to this matter. He states that he has been told that the medication may prolong his life, but his quality of life may suffer. How do you respond to the patient?

D. As a medical assistant, you have worked with patients with infectious diseases the entire day. Why is it important that you cover your work clothes before picking up your child at daycare? Why should you change your clothes as soon as you arrive home?

E. Why is it important for patients with acute infections to be removed from the waiting room as soon as possible after arrival?

F. Mary is suspicious that her recent headaches and sinus drip results are from allergies. Her doctor has told her that she needs to come in for some skin tests to help him determine what allergies she might have. Why does Mary's doctor want to do skin tests when her allergies do not seem to affect her skin?

G. Jack, a medical assistant, is beginning to apply a blood pressure cuff to Alyssa Weiss's left arm when he notices a few open sores. What precautionary measures does the Medical Assistant need to take; if any when obtaining the patient's blood pressure? How does Jack make the patient feel comfortable with his technique?