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a medical assistant is administering heparin subcutaneously to a patient. which of the following actions should the assistant take? - inject the medication slowly a medical assistant is contacting a patient to schedule a repeat papanicolaou test due to abnormal assistant should identify that which of the following factors can interfere with test results? - using an over the counter vaginal cream prior to the test which of the following dressings should a medical assistant use on a partial thickness burn? - non adherent dressing which of the following positions is appropriate for a pelvic examination? - lithotomy a medical assistant is performing a fecal occult blood test using a guaiac card. which of the following actions should the assistant take - interpret a blue color as a positive result the patients bill of rights protects individuals from which of the following - denial of care due to the patients age a provider has required a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a medical assistant is preparing. which of the following instruments should the assistant include on the tray - scissors a medical assistant is caring for a patient who is experiencing chills, nausea and dizziness. the patients face appears pale. the assistant should recognize that the patient is exhibiting manifestations of which of the following medical emergencies - syncope a medical assistant is talking with an older adult patient who has experienced several injuries at home over the past 6 months. the patient lives alone and has no family nearby. which of the following responses should the assistant make to help ease the patients transition to assisted living or long term care - it seems like it is no longer safe for you to be at home alone. lets talk about other optionsa primary care provider suspects that a patient has fibromyalgia. a medical assistant should expect the provider to refer the patient to which of the following specialists - rheumatologist specializes in treating patients who have diseases of the joints, muscles, and bones a medical assistant is preparing a patient to have cryosurgery following an abnormal papanicolaou test. which of the following should the assistant make to explain the procedure - cryosurgery involves an extremely cold probe to freeze and kill abnormal cells a medical assistant is faxing a prescription to a patients pharmacy. which of the following actions should the assistant take - call the pharmacy to confirm receipt of the faxed prescription