CMA Certified Medical Assistant MCQ 2

Question 1

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

A reading of 130-139/80-89 mmHg on two occasions is classified as Stage 1 hypertension per the 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines.

Question 2

Which of the following is the correct order for donning (putting on) personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Accepted Answer

Gown, mask, eye protection, gloves

Answer

CDC guidelines specify donning order as: gown first, then mask/respirator, then eye protection, then gloves.

Question 3

A patient is prescribed metformin 500 mg twice daily. Which condition is this medication primarily used to treat?

Accepted Answer

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Answer

Metformin is a biguanide antidiabetic drug used as first-line therapy for type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Question 4

Which tube is used for a complete blood count (CBC)?

Accepted Answer

Lavender-top tube (EDTA)

Answer

The lavender-top tube contains EDTA, an anticoagulant that preserves cell morphology for CBC testing.

Question 5

When performing an EKG, the lead V4 electrode is placed at which anatomical location?

Accepted Answer

5th intercostal space, left midclavicular line

Answer

V4 is placed at the 5th intercostal space at the left midclavicular line.

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