Specialty Certified Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures and Patient Care 3

Question 1

Which wound dressing type is most appropriate for a heavily exuding wound?

Accepted Answer

Alginate dressing

Answer

Transparent film dressing

Answer

Dry gauze dressing

Answer

Hydrocolloid dressing

Question 2

A patient is scheduled for a fasting blood glucose test. How long should the patient fast before the test?

Accepted Answer

8-12 hours

Answer

2 hours

Answer

4 hours

Answer

24 hours

Question 3

What is the correct technique when performing a two-person cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an adult?

Accepted Answer

One rescuer performs 30 compressions while the other gives 2 rescue breaths

Answer

Both rescuers alternate compressions and breaths simultaneously

Answer

Each rescuer performs 15 compressions alternately with 1 breath

Answer

One rescuer performs compressions only while the other monitors pulse

Question 4

When preparing an injection, what should the medical assistant do after drawing medication from a vial?

Accepted Answer

Change to a fresh needle before injecting the patient

Answer

Recap the needle immediately for safety

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Keep the same needle to reduce waste

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Draw back on the plunger to verify medication amount

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercise?

Accepted Answer

Medical assistant moves the patient's limb through its range

Answer

Patient independently lifts their arm overhead

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Patient performs resistance exercises with a band

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Patient walks unassisted in the hallway

Question 6

When documenting vital signs, a medical assistant records a pulse as '78 bpm, regular, strong.' What does 'regular' indicate?

Accepted Answer

The rhythm is consistent with equal intervals between beats

Answer

The heart rate is within normal range

Answer

The pulse is palpable at the radial artery

Answer

The patient is not experiencing pain