NHI Patient Care & Medical Assisting Techniques 3

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a subjective finding that a medical assistant would document in a SOAP note?

Accepted Answer

Patient reports throbbing headache for two days

Answer

Subjective data is what the patient reports and cannot be objectively measured, such as pain or symptoms.

Question 2

A patient weighing 220 lbs needs medication dosed at 5 mg/kg. What is the patient's weight in kilograms?

Accepted Answer

100 kg

Answer

To convert pounds to kilograms, divide by 2.2: 220 ÷ 2.2 = 100 kg.

Question 3

When documenting a medication error, the medical assistant should:

Accepted Answer

Draw a single line through the error, initial, date, and write 'error'

Answer

Proper error correction in medical records requires a single line through the mistake, initials, date, and the word 'error' — never erasure or correction fluid.

Question 4

The medical assistant is preparing to administer an intramuscular (IM) injection into the deltoid muscle. What is the maximum volume typically administered at this site?

Accepted Answer

1 mL

Answer

The deltoid muscle can typically accommodate a maximum of 1 mL for IM injections due to its smaller muscle mass.

Question 5

Which of the following actions demonstrates correct hand hygiene technique per CDC guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds

Answer

The CDC recommends scrubbing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to effectively reduce pathogens.

(NHI) National Healthcareer Institute Certification Practice Test

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NHI Patient Care & Medical Assisting Techniques 3