CCMA Patient Care 4

Question 1

A patient with dysphagia is being assisted with meals. Which food texture is SAFEST to offer first?

Accepted Answer

Pureed foods

Answer

Pureed foods are easiest to swallow for patients with dysphagia because they require no chewing and reduce aspiration risk.

Question 2

When applying a warm compress to a patient, what is the maximum recommended temperature to prevent burns?

Accepted Answer

105°F (41°C)

Answer

Warm compresses should not exceed 105°F (41°C) to prevent thermal injury to skin tissue.

Question 3

A patient states they have not had a bowel movement in 5 days and reports abdominal bloating. The medical assistant should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Document and report the complaint to the provider

Answer

The MA must document the symptom and report it to the provider before initiating any intervention.

Question 4

Which position is BEST for a patient experiencing respiratory distress?

Accepted Answer

High Fowler's (90°)

Answer

High Fowler's position (90°) maximizes chest expansion and lung capacity, easing breathing difficulty.

Question 5

A patient is scheduled for a fasting blood glucose test. They mention they drank black coffee this morning. The MA should:

Accepted Answer

Reschedule the test and document the patient's non-compliance

Answer

Even black coffee can stimulate metabolic responses that affect fasting glucose results, so the test should be rescheduled.

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