NHI Patient Care & Medical Assisting Techniques 5

Question 1

A patient experiences syncope (fainting) in the waiting room. After calling for help, the first action the medical assistant should take is:

Accepted Answer

Check for responsiveness and call 911 if unresponsive

Answer

The primary response to any unresponsive patient is to assess responsiveness and activate emergency services if needed.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the chain of infection that a medical assistant disrupts by using antiseptic hand gel?

Accepted Answer

Mode of transmission

Answer

Hand hygiene breaks the mode of transmission by removing or killing pathogens on the hands before they spread to patients or surfaces.

Question 3

A provider orders a throat culture to rule out Group A Streptococcus. Which technique should the medical assistant use when swabbing?

Accepted Answer

Swab the tonsillar area and posterior pharynx while avoiding the tongue and uvula

Answer

The tonsillar pillars and posterior pharynx are the target areas for strep culture; touching the tongue or uvula causes gagging and contamination.

Question 4

When documenting an allergy to penicillin in a patient's chart, what additional information should the medical assistant record?

Accepted Answer

The type of reaction the patient experienced

Answer

Documenting the type of allergic reaction (e.g., rash, anaphylaxis) helps providers assess severity and choose safe alternatives.

Question 5

A medical assistant is asked to perform a venipuncture on a patient who has had a mastectomy on the left side. Where should the blood draw be performed?

Accepted Answer

Right arm to avoid the affected side

Answer

Venipuncture should be avoided on the same side as a mastectomy due to risk of lymphedema and impaired circulation.

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NHI Patient Care & Medical Assisting Techniques 5