Certified Medical Assistant MCQ Flashcards
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A patient's blood pressure reads 148/92 mmHg on two separate visits. How should the medical assistant document this finding?
Answer: Stage 1 hypertension
A reading of 130-139/80-89 mmHg on two occasions is classified as Stage 1 hypertension per the 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines.
Which of the following is the correct order for donning (putting on) personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Answer: Gown, mask, eye protection, gloves
CDC guidelines specify donning order as: gown first, then mask/respirator, then eye protection, then gloves.
A patient is prescribed metformin 500 mg twice daily. Which condition is this medication primarily used to treat?
Answer: Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Metformin is a biguanide antidiabetic drug used as first-line therapy for type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Which tube is used for a complete blood count (CBC)?
Answer: Lavender-top tube (EDTA)
The lavender-top tube contains EDTA, an anticoagulant that preserves cell morphology for CBC testing.
When performing an EKG, the lead V4 electrode is placed at which anatomical location?
Answer: 5th intercostal space, left midclavicular line
V4 is placed at the 5th intercostal space at the left midclavicular line.
A patient receives an injection and immediately develops urticaria, dyspnea, and hypotension. The FIRST intervention should be:
Answer: Administer epinephrine 1:1000 IM
Epinephrine 1:1000 given intramuscularly is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis.
Under HIPAA, which of the following is considered protected health information (PHI)?
Answer: A patient's name combined with their diagnosis
PHI is any individually identifiable health information, including a name linked to a medical condition.