NHA Review Course #4A medical assistant is examining the skin on a patient's forearm where the patient reports developing a rash. The assistant notes multiple solid elevations that are less than 0.5 cm (0.2 in) in diameter. Which of the following terms should he use to document his observations in ...
which of the following is outside of a medical assistants scope of practice order additional laboratory tests to confirm the patients condition
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NHA Review Course #4
A medical assistant is examining the skin on a patient's forearm where the patient
reports developing a rash. The assistant notes multiple solid elevations that are less
than 0.5 cm (0.2 in) in diameter. Which of the following terms should he use to
document his observations in the patient's medical record? - ANSWER Papules
Which of the following is outside of a medical assistant's scope of practice? - ANSWER
Order additional laboratory tests to confirm the patient's condition.
A medical assistant is caring for a patient who is 5' 7" tall. Which of the following is the
patient's height in centimeters? - ANSWER 170 cm
A medical assistant is measuring a patient's oxygen saturation with a pulse oximeter.
Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWER Check capillary
refill in the patient's finger.
A medical assistant is reviewing a patient's recent medical history and notes that she
has a healing fracture of the distal femur. Where on the patient's body should the
assistant expect to find the injury? - ANSWER Just above the knee
A medical assistant is preparing to administer a liquid, oral medication to a patient.
Which of the following methods should the assistant use to ensure the correct dose is
delivered? - ANSWER Pour the medication to the prescribed dose in the medicine cup
on a flat surface.
A medical assistant is monitoring an infant patient for microcephaly. Which of the
following describes the anthropometric measurement that the assistant should perform?
- ANSWER Head circumference
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