128/78 mm Hg - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -classified as elevated blood pressure
15 mL - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -the provider orders the medical assistant to prepare a
tablespoon of medication for a patient. how many milliliters of medication should the assistant
draw up?
1 tbsp
,150/90 mmHg - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -a medical Assistant is measuring vital signs of an
adult patient. the assistant should identify which of the following blood pressure readings as
primary hypertension?
24 hour urine specimen - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -a urine specimen consisting of all urine
voided in a 24-hour period
90 degree angle - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -used primarily for intramuscular injections in
adult patients
90 degrees - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -a medical Assistant is assisting a patient who is obese
with an insulin injection. which of the following is the correct angle for this patient's injection?
A clean-up kit - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -a ma discovers an unidentifiable liquid on the floor
of ones of the clinic's treatment rooms. which of the following materials should the Assistant use
to remove and dispose of the liquid?
a MA is completing a progress note using the SOAP format. what patient information should the
Assistant include in the assessment section? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -diagnosis
a medical assistant has just received a derogatory e-mail from a dissatisfied patient. what action
should the assistant take? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -print the e-mail and take notes about
topics to be addressed prior to formulating a response
a medical assistant has requested a pre authorization for a patient referral to a specialist. what
reason for the claim submitted by the specialist to be denied? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -the
service is provided after the expiration date
, A medical assistant in an emergency clinic is admitting several patients. The assistant should
recognize that the provider should see which patient first? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -an older
adult patient who has diabetes and has a high blood pressure of 80/42 mm Hg
a medical assistant is administering heparin subcutaneously to a patient. which of the following
actions should the assistant take? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -inject the medication slowly
a medical assistant is assisting a provider with an abdominal examination. when the provider
palpates the major portion of the liver, the assistant should recognize that he is palpating which
of the following abdominal quadrants? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -right upper
A medical assistant is caring for a patient who has recently received a terminal diagnosis and is
crying? what action should the assistant take? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -allow the patient to
cry
a medical assistant is caring for an infant who suddenly becomes unresponsive for unknown
reasons. what action should the assistant take? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -initiate
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
a medical assistant is checking a patient's hearing using the Weber test. what action should the
assistant take? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -ask the patient if he hears the vibration louder in
one ear than the other
A medical assistant is cleaning an examination room after assisting a provider with a biopsy.
what action should the assistant take? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -hold sharps by the blunt end
to avoid needlestick injury
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