Which of the following methods should a medical assistant use to manually obtain a patient's pulse?

A. 24 hr: Urgent referrals often require quick processing, but it may take longer than 24 hours depending on the insurance company's policies.
B. 3 working days: This time frame is more typical for standard, non-urgent referrals.
C. Immediate approval via phone: Urgent referrals can sometimes be approved immediately via phone, particularly when immediate care is needed. This is the most appropriate choice for an urgent situation.
D. 10 days: Ten days is too long for an urgent referral and is more typical for non-urgent or routine requests.

A. Bone density test:This is not typically recommended as an annual screening for a 45-year-old female unless specific risk factors are present, such as a history of fractures, early menopause, or other conditions that increase the risk of osteoporosis.

B. Dilated eye exam:This is not a routine annual screening for all adults but is recommended annually for individuals with diabetes or at high risk of eye conditions such as glaucoma or macular degeneration.

C. Papanicolaou (Pap) test:A Pap test is recommended every 3 years for women aged 21–65 for cervical cancer screening, and every 5 years when combined with HPV testing in women aged 30–65.

D. Mammogram:A mammogram is recommended annually or biennially for women starting at age 40–50, depending on guidelines.For a 45-year-old female, an annual or biennial mammogram would be appropriate as a preventative screening.