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[Answered] Which characteristic distinguishes eccentric contraction from concentric contraction? A. Eccentric contraction occurs when muscle fibers shorten under maximum load. B. Eccentric contraction combines isometric and concentric actions. C. Eccentric contraction has no force generation at all. D. Eccentric contraction occurs when the muscle lengthens while exerting force.

[Answered] Which term means "the roof of the mouth"? A. laryng/o B. palat/o C. pharyng/o D. tonsill/o E. trache/o

[Answered] What combining forms mean vein? A. arterio- and vaso- B. ven/o- and phleb/o- C. atri/o- and athero- D. angio- and phlebo-

[Answered] A medical assistant is performing a capillary puncture. Which of the following steps should the assistant take to promote blood flow? A. Keep the patient's hand above their head. B. Milk the patient's finger. C. Keep the patient's hand below heart level. D. Have the patient run cool water on their fingers.

[Answered] Take on an empty stomach is an example of: Select one: A. Position. B. Preparation. C. Special instructions. D. Route.

[Answered] Identify and define the root in the term pansinusitis. A. pan-all B. pan-both C. sinus-sinus D. itis-disease E. itis-inflammation

[Answered] Which of the following medical asepsis techniques should a medical assistant use to ensure work surfaces are free of infectious diseases? A. Disinfection B. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer C. Ionizing radiation D. Sanitization

[Answered] Which is the correct breakdown of the term atelectasis into its component parts? A. atelectas/is B. a/telectasis C. a/tel/ectasis D. a/telecta/sis E. a/tel/ec/tas/is

[Answered] Your patient is an 88-year-old female complaining of weakness and "fuzzy thinking" after a three-day period of suspected food poisoning. Her blood pressure is 100/70, pulse 118 weak and thready, respirations 20 shallow and regular, skin pale cool and clammy. You suspect: A. Septic shock B. Cardiogenic shock C. Obstructive shock D. Hypovolemic shock

[Answered] Which of the following are considered the two greatest sources of contamination once a sterile field is established? A. Hands and elbows B. Hands and hair C. Elbows and breath D. Breath and hair