Question 1
A medical assistant is providing instructions to a patient about how to take an extended-
release medication orally. Which of the following patient statements indicates a need for
further teaching?
A. "I can crush or chew the pill if it is too hard for me to swallow."
B. "I should drink plenty of water when taking the extended-release pill."
C. "Extended-release pills provide a consistent amount of medication for my body to use
over a period of time."
D."I should take my pill at the same time each day."
CORRECT ANSWER
A. "I can crush or chew the pill if it is too hard for me to swallow."
Question 2
A medical assistant is preparing to obtain a patient's vital signs. Which of the following
patient information should the assistant verify prior to obtaining the patient's vital signs?
A. Date of birth
B. Social Security number
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,C. Phone number
D. Insurance ID
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Date of birth
Question 3
When removing sutures, why is it important for a medical assistant to place the removed
sutures on a gauze pad?
A. To present to the provider for pathology evaluation.
B. To maintain the sterility of the sutures
C. To help select the procedure code for billing purposes
D. To determine the number of sutures removed
CORRECT ANSWER
D. To determine the number of sutures removed
Question 4
A medical assistant is examining the skin on a patient's forearm where the patient reports
developing a rash. The assistant notes multiple solid elevations that are less than 0.5 cm
(0.2 in) in diameter. Which of the following terms should the assistant use to document
their observations in the patient's medical record?
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,A. Papules
B. Macules.
C. Vesicles
D. Pustules
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Papules
Question 5
Which of the following body systems work together to control and maintain homeostasis?
A. Endocrine and nervous systems
B. Respiratory and muscular systems
C. Cardiovascular and lymphatic systems
D. Integumentary and skeletal systems
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Endocrine and nervous systems
Question 6
Which of the following actions by a medical assistant is an example of disease prevention
coaching?
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, A. Providing instructions about effective hand washing
B. Providing hands-on instruction about how to check a blood glucose level at home
C. Providing a patient with information about colon cancer screenings
D. Providing an adolescent patient educational material about tobacco use
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Providing instructions about effective hand washing
Question 7
A medical assistant needs to remove all living micro-organisms from a contaminated towel
clamp. Which of the following methods should the assistant use to cleanse this
instrument?
A. Disinfection
B. Sanitization
C. Sterilization
D. Ultrasonic
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Sterilization
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A medical assistant is providing instructions to a patient about how to take an extended-
release medication orally. Which of the following patient statements indicates a need for
further teaching?
A. "I can crush or chew the pill if it is too hard for me to swallow."
B. "I should drink plenty of water when taking the extended-release pill."
C. "Extended-release pills provide a consistent amount of medication for my body to use
over a period of time."
D."I should take my pill at the same time each day."
CORRECT ANSWER
A. "I can crush or chew the pill if it is too hard for me to swallow."
Question 2
A medical assistant is preparing to obtain a patient's vital signs. Which of the following
patient information should the assistant verify prior to obtaining the patient's vital signs?
A. Date of birth
B. Social Security number
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,C. Phone number
D. Insurance ID
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Date of birth
Question 3
When removing sutures, why is it important for a medical assistant to place the removed
sutures on a gauze pad?
A. To present to the provider for pathology evaluation.
B. To maintain the sterility of the sutures
C. To help select the procedure code for billing purposes
D. To determine the number of sutures removed
CORRECT ANSWER
D. To determine the number of sutures removed
Question 4
A medical assistant is examining the skin on a patient's forearm where the patient reports
developing a rash. The assistant notes multiple solid elevations that are less than 0.5 cm
(0.2 in) in diameter. Which of the following terms should the assistant use to document
their observations in the patient's medical record?
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,A. Papules
B. Macules.
C. Vesicles
D. Pustules
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Papules
Question 5
Which of the following body systems work together to control and maintain homeostasis?
A. Endocrine and nervous systems
B. Respiratory and muscular systems
C. Cardiovascular and lymphatic systems
D. Integumentary and skeletal systems
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Endocrine and nervous systems
Question 6
Which of the following actions by a medical assistant is an example of disease prevention
coaching?
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, A. Providing instructions about effective hand washing
B. Providing hands-on instruction about how to check a blood glucose level at home
C. Providing a patient with information about colon cancer screenings
D. Providing an adolescent patient educational material about tobacco use
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Providing instructions about effective hand washing
Question 7
A medical assistant needs to remove all living micro-organisms from a contaminated towel
clamp. Which of the following methods should the assistant use to cleanse this
instrument?
A. Disinfection
B. Sanitization
C. Sterilization
D. Ultrasonic
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Sterilization
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