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  1. A patient presents with a blood pressure of 178/106 mmHg. After retaking and confirming the reading, what should the medical assistant do NEXT?

    Answer: Immediately report the finding to the provider

    A critically elevated BP reading must be reported to the provider immediately for clinical decision-making.

  2. Which of the following respiratory rates in an adult patient would the medical assistant classify as bradypnea?

    Answer: 10 breaths per minute

    Bradypnea is defined as fewer than 12 breaths per minute in adults; 10 breaths/min falls below this threshold.

  3. When performing a urine dipstick urinalysis, a result of 3+ protein is noted. This finding is MOST associated with which condition?

    Answer: Renal dysfunction or nephrotic syndrome

    Significant proteinuria (3+) is a hallmark indicator of glomerular or renal disease such as nephrotic syndrome.

  4. A medical assistant accidentally needlesticks themselves after drawing blood from a patient. What is the FIRST action to take?

    Answer: Wash the site thoroughly with soap and water

    The first immediate step after a needlestick is to wash the wound with soap and water for at least 15 seconds.

  5. The provider orders a fasting blood glucose test. The patient states they had a small cup of orange juice two hours ago. What should the medical assistant do?

    Answer: Notify the provider of the non-fasting status before drawing

    The provider must be informed of the non-fasting status so they can decide whether to proceed or reschedule.

  6. When applying a cold pack to reduce swelling on an injured extremity, how long should each application last?

    Answer: 20 minutes

    Cold therapy is applied for 15–20 minutes at a time to reduce swelling and prevent tissue damage from prolonged exposure.

  7. A provider asks the medical assistant to perform a Snellen chart visual acuity test. At what distance should the patient stand from the chart?

    Answer: 20 feet

    The Snellen chart is standardized for use at 20 feet (6 meters), and 20/20 vision means seeing at that distance what a normal eye should.