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Which of the following laboratory values should a Medical Assistant
immediately report to a patient's provider? - -Blood glucose 500 mg/dL This
blood glucose level is higher than the expected reference range of 70 to 110
mg/dL
-In which of the following locations should a medical assistant place the
electrode for lead V4? - -The fifth intercostal space, left midclavicular line is
the correct location to place electrode V4.
-A medical assistant is caring for a patient who is 5'7 tall. Which of the
following is the patient's height in centimeters? - -170 cm.
Formula
multiply the length value by 30.48
-A patient asks a Medical Assistant to explain the difference between a
liniment and a medicated lotion. Which of the following responses should the
assistant make? - -Liniments contain higher portion of oil than medicated
lotions.
-A Medical Assistant is speaking with a patient who recently received a
terminal diagnosis. The pt states, "I regret not taking better care of myself.
Now, I won't be able to accomplish what I Wanted to do with my life." The MA
should identify that the pt is in which of the following stages of grief? - -
Depression
-A medical assistant is obtaining a blood pressure measurement from an
adult patient. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to
ensure an accurate reading? - -Place the stethoscope's diaphragm over the
patient's palpated artery.
-A medical assistant is measuring a patient's oxygen saturation with a pulse
oximeter. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - -Check
capillary refill in the patients finger.
-A provider prescribes oxycodone for a patient after abdominal surgery.
Which of the following describes this type of medication? - -Oxycodone is a
Schedule II control substance
-A medical assistant is preparing to assist a provider with suturing a wound.
Which of the following items should be in the sterile field for this procedure?
- -Hemostat.
, -A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has bilateral below-the knee
amputations for an EKG, Which of the following sites should the Assistant
select for electrode placement? - -Abdomen.
-Preparing to apply ointment to several abrasions on a patient's leg. Which
of the following supplies should the medical assistant use to remove the
medication from the jar? - -A tongue blade.
-A medical assistant is measuring the vital signs of an adult patient. The
assistant should identify which of the following blood pressure readings as
Stage 2 hypertension? - -150/95 mm Hg.
Stage 2 hypertension is indicated by a systolic pressure of greater than 140
mm Hg or a diastolic pressure of greater than 90 mm Hg
-The parent of a child who has pediculosis is asking a MA for more
information about her child's condition. The assistant should begin by
explaining that pediculosis is which of the following types of infection? - -
Parasitic.
-A medical assistant is explaining to a female patient how to collect a clean-
catch urine specimen. Which of the following instructions should the asistant
include - -With the labia spread urinate a small amount into the toilet before
collecting the sample
-A medical assistant is assisting with the physical examination of a patient
who has scabies. Besides gloves which of the following pieces of PPE should
the assistant wear - -Gown
-A medical assistant is explaining a venipuncture procedure to a patient.
Which of the following statements should the assistant make? - -I'll be
collecting a blood sample from you today. There wil be a small stick in your
arm.
-A medical assistant is measuring the circumference of an infant's head
Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - -Place the zero
mark of the measuring tape against the infant's forehead
-A medical assistant is reinforcing teachìng with a patient about the self-
administration of insulin injections. Which of the following patient statements
Indicates an understanding of the teaching? - -"I will roll the bottle between
my hands before drawing the medication"
-A medical assistant discovers a garbage can fire has started in the break
room of the medical office. According to the RACE acronym for emergency
, response. which of the following actions should the assistant take first? - -
Evacuate staff and patients from the immediate area.
-When assisting a provider with a punch biopsy of a mole. Which of the
following tasks should a Medical Assistant expect to perform? - -Receive and
prepare tissue specimens for processing.
-A medical assistant should use which of the following solutions to prepare a
patient's skin prior to drawing blood cultures? - -Chlorhexidine
Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic
-A medical assistant is preparing to administer a liquid, medication to a
patient. Which of the following methods should the assistan use to ensure
the correct dose is delivered? - -Pour the medication to the prescribed dose
in the medicine cup on a flat surface.
-A medical assistant is scheduling diagnostic tests for a patient's liver and
pancreas. Which of the following systems is being assessed? - -Digestive.
-Which of the following actions should a Medical Assistant take to verify the
quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw? - -Inspect
the integrity of the needle's seal
-A medical assistant is testing a patient's visual acuity using a Snellen chart.
Which of the following actions should the assistant take - -Make sure the
patient does not lean forward during the test.
-A Medical Assistant is writing a piece of professional correspondence to a
consulting provider. In which of the following ways should the assistant
record the date on the letter? - -January 1, 2021.
-A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has intermittent peripheral
cyanosis for an examination by the provider. The assistant should
understand that healthy perfusion of the hands and feet depends on
adequate Interaction between which of the following two body systems? - -
Circulatory and respiratory.
-Which of the following cell structures is the source of energy for a cell? - -
Mitochondria.
-An adolescent is covered by two insurance policies under her divorced
parents who have birthdays in May and August and have joint custody.
Which policy is the primary policy for the adolescent? - -The policy of the
parent that has the earliest birth month
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