AAMA Clinical Patient Care 2

Question 1

When performing a venipuncture, which gauge needle is most commonly used for routine blood draws?

Accepted Answer

21 gauge

Answer

16 gauge

Answer

18 gauge

Answer

25 gauge

Question 2

A patient's blood pressure reads 148/92 mmHg on two separate visits. How should the medical assistant document this finding?

Accepted Answer

Stage 1 hypertension

Answer

Normal blood pressure

Answer

Stage 2 hypertension

Answer

Hypotensive episode

Question 3

Which position is most appropriate when assisting a patient who is experiencing dyspnea?

Accepted Answer

Fowler's

Answer

Supine

Answer

Prone

Answer

Trendelenburg

Question 4

The medical assistant is preparing to administer an intradermal injection for a TB skin test. What is the correct angle of insertion?

Accepted Answer

5–15 degrees

Answer

90 degrees

Answer

45 degrees

Answer

30 degrees

Question 5

A patient's chart indicates NPO status before a procedure. What does NPO mean?

Accepted Answer

Nothing by mouth

Answer

No pain observed

Answer

Normal pulse oximetry

Answer

Non-prescription only

Question 6

When documenting a wound measurement, how should a medical assistant correctly record the dimensions?

Accepted Answer

Length x width x depth

Answer

Circumference x depth

Answer

Width x height

Answer

Diameter only

Question 7

Which of the following is a contraindication to applying a hot pack to a patient's injury?

Accepted Answer

Acute inflammation within 48 hours

Answer

Muscle spasm

Answer

Chronic joint stiffness

Answer

Tension headache