CMA General Practice 2

Question 1

A patient's blood pressure reads 148/94 mmHg on two separate visits. According to JNC guidelines, this is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Stage 1 hypertension

Answer

A reading of 130-139/80-89 mmHg is Stage 1 hypertension; 140+/90+ mmHg is Stage 2 hypertension.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Gown, mask, eye protection, gloves

Answer

CDC order for donning PPE is gown first, then mask/respirator, then eye protection, then gloves.

Question 3

A medical assistant is preparing a 0.5 mL injection from a 2 mL vial. After withdrawing the medication, the next step is to:

Accepted Answer

Check the syringe for air bubbles

Answer

After withdrawing medication, the MA should check for and remove air bubbles before administration.

Question 4

Which body cavity contains the heart and lungs?

Accepted Answer

Thoracic cavity

Answer

The thoracic cavity is enclosed by the rib cage and contains the heart, lungs, esophagus, and trachea.

Question 5

A patient reports taking warfarin. The medical assistant should notify the provider before scheduling which procedure?

Accepted Answer

Venipuncture

Answer

Warfarin is an anticoagulant that increases bleeding risk, making venipuncture a procedure the provider should be aware of.

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