Which of the following laboratory values should a Medical Assistant immediately report to a patient's
provider? Correct Answer-Blood glucose 500 mg/dL This blood glucose level is higher than the expected
reference ra
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Which of the following laboratory values should a Medical Assistant immediately report to a patient's
provider? Correct Answer-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? Correct
Answer-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? Correct Answer-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? Correct Answer-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? Correct AnswerDepression
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? Correct Answer-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? Correct Answer-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? Correct Answer-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? Correct Answer-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? Correct AnswerAbdomen.
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? Correct Answer-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? Correct Answer-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? Correct Answer-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 Correct Answer-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 Correct Answer-Gown
A medical assistant is explaining a venipuncture procedure to a patient. Which of the following
statements should the assistant make? Correct Answer-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? Correct Answer-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?
Correct Answer-"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? Correct Answer-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? Correct Answer-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? Correct Answer-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? Correct Answer-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? Correct Answer-Digestive.
Which of the following actions should a Medical Assistant take to verify the quality of venipuncture
supplies before beginning a blood draw? Correct Answer-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 Correct Answer-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? Correct Answer-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? Correct Answer-Circulatory
and respiratory.
Which of the following cell structures is the source of energy for a cell? Correct Answer-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? Correct
Answer-The policy of the parent that has the earliest birth month
Which of the following items in a medical office are considered administrative office supplies? Correct
Answer-Letterhead, envelopes and business cards
A Medical Assistant is caring for a 4-month-old infant who has a temperature of 100.4 F. Which of the
following is this temperature when converted to Celsius? Correct Answer-38 C
Formula
(100.4°F − 32) × 5/9 = 38°C
A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has psoriasis to be examined by the provider. When
inspecting the patient's skin lesions, the assistant should expect to observe which of the following
characteristics? Correct Answer-Silvery scaly.
A medical assistant is talking with a patient who is experiencing home displacement following a
hurricane. To which of the following resources should the assistant refer the patient for information,
support and links to community services? Correct Answer-American Red Cross
According to OSHA guidelines for universal precautions, which of the following types of patient contact
would require a medical assistant to wear gloves, mask, a face shield, and protective apparel? Correct
Answer-Assisting a provider with the removal of a cyst. OSHA designates assisting with minor surgical
procedures as a category 1 task which means the Medical Assistant is at risk for exposure to blood,
bodily fluids, body tissues and the possibity of splashes and spills. These tasks require an MA to wear
complete PPE
A medical assistant is removing sutures from a patient who has a laceration on his left lower leg. After
setting up the sterile field, which of the following actions should the assistant take? Correct Answer-LIft
the first knot away from the skin.
This allows room for the assistant to sip one tip of the suture scissors under the suture
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