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137) The medical assistant is assisting a physician with an I & D of a gangrenous
abscess. In addition to mask and gloves, the medical assistant must wear which of the
following personal protective equipment when performing this procedure?

E. protective eyewear

F. N95 respirator mask

G. hazmat suit

H. sterile gown

138) The physician believes a patient might have problems with her spleen. Where
would the doctor palpate to feel for the spleen?

A. right side of the patient's abdomen beneath the diaphragm

B. middle of the patient's abdomen beneath the diaphragm

C. left lower portion of the patient's abdomen

D. left side of the patient's abdomen beneath the diaphragm