AAMA Clinical Patient Care 5

Question 1

Which of the following statements about subcutaneous injections is correct?

Accepted Answer

They are given at a 45–90 degree angle into fatty tissue

Answer

Subcutaneous injections target adipose tissue using a short needle inserted at 45–90 degrees depending on the amount of subcutaneous fat.

Question 2

A patient has an order for ear irrigation. Which finding would be a contraindication to this procedure?

Accepted Answer

Tympanic membrane perforation

Answer

Irrigating an ear with a perforated tympanic membrane can introduce water into the middle ear, causing serious infection.

Question 3

When assisting a provider during a sigmoidoscopy, what is the correct patient positioning?

Accepted Answer

Left lateral Sims' position

Answer

The left lateral Sims' position allows the sigmoid colon to fall away from the abdominal wall, facilitating scope insertion.

Question 4

A patient reports an allergy to latex. Which glove material is the safest alternative?

Accepted Answer

Vinyl or nitrile gloves

Answer

Nitrile and vinyl gloves contain no latex proteins and are the recommended alternatives for latex-allergic patients and staff.

Question 5

A medical assistant notices a patient's cast is too tight after application. Which symptom would most indicate neurovascular compromise?

Accepted Answer

Numbness, tingling, or inability to move fingers/toes

Answer

Numbness, tingling, and loss of movement are classic signs of compartment syndrome from cast-related neurovascular compromise requiring immediate intervention.

(AAMA) American Association of Medical Assistants Certified Practice Test

(AAMA) American Association of Medical Assistants Certified Practice Test

AAMA Clinical Patient Care 5