When preparing a community resource library which action should the medical assistant take first?

61)A medical assistant is encouraging a patient to increase herintake of insoluble fiber to help prevent constipation andhemorrhoids. Which of the following foods should the assistantrecommend as the best source of insoluble fiber?

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62)A medical assistant is reviewing the list of medications apatient report currently taking. The assistant should recognizethat which of the following medications is available in asublingual form?

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63)When completing documentation in a patient’s paper medicalrecord, a medical assistant realized she made an error. Which ofthe following actions should the assistant take?

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64)A medical assistant needs to remove all living micro-organismsfrom a contaminated towel clamp. Which of the followingmethods should the assistant use to cleanse this instrument?a)Disinfectionb)Sanitizationc)Sterilizationd)Ultrasonic

65)A medical assistant is preparing a community resource library.Which of the following actions should the assistant take first?

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Overcoming barriers to adopting a social determinants of health approach in clinical practice

BarrierFacilitator
Medical model bias and the treatment imperative in health careHealth care provider reminder and recall systems to adopt a more holistic and biopsychosocial approach
Patients who experienced prior stereotyping and discrimination in clinical careTreating patients with dignity and respect and creating “safe spaces” for disclosure
Physicians feeling overwhelmed, overworked and lacking timeTaking a few extra minutes per consultation to address complex health and social needs
Physicians not knowing what resources exist in the local communityProviding a mapping of benefits and local referral resources for specific social challenges
Physicians unsure of what concrete actions to take to address social determinantsResources, training and ongoing support of physicians and allied health care workers