Which of the following should a medical assistant use to provide vaccine-specific information that will help the patient make an informed decision?

A. Subjective: The subjective section contains information reported by the patient, such as symptoms and experiences, not objective measurements.
B. Objective: Objective measurements, such as vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations), are documented in the objective section of the health record because they are measurable and observable data.
C. Assessment: The assessment section includes the healthcare provider’s interpretation of the data and diagnosis, not the actual measurements.
D. Plan: The plan section details the proposed treatment or management strategy, not the recorded measurements.

A. Exposure to a mosquito bite: Hepatitis B is not transmitted through mosquito bites. It is primarily transmitted through contact with infected body fluids, particularly blood.

B. Consumption of raw shellfish: Hepatitis A, not Hepatitis B, can be contracted through the consumption of contaminated food or water, including raw shellfish.

C. Blood splashes to the mucous membranes: Hepatitis B can be transmitted through exposure to infected blood or body fluids, including splashes to mucous membranes (e.g., eyes, mouth).

D. Direct skin contact with a patient who is infected: Hepatitis B is not transmitted through casual skin contact. It requires contact with infected body fluids.