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Why is it important to record vital signs accurately in the medical chart?
✔✔They provide baseline data and support clinical decisions
Which pulse site is commonly used for emergency assessment in an unconscious adult?
✔✔Carotid pulse
Why should a medical assistant wear gloves when handling blood or body fluids?
✔✔To protect both the patient and the healthcare worker from infection
Which type of fever rises and falls to baseline, then rises again?
✔✔Intermittent fever
What is the proper method for measuring radial pulse?
✔✔Use the tips of the index and middle fingers and count beats per minute
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,Which type of infection requires special air handling and ventilation?
✔✔Airborne infection
What is the primary purpose of a medical assistant verifying a patient’s identity before any
procedure?
✔✔To ensure patient safety and prevent errors
Which part of the medical record contains a detailed account of each patient visit?
✔✔Progress notes
Why is it important to record a patient’s chief complaint accurately?
✔✔It guides diagnosis, treatment, and proper documentation
What should a medical assistant do if a patient refuses a recommended procedure?
✔✔Document the refusal and notify the provider immediately
Which vital sign is considered the fifth vital sign in modern practice?
✔✔Pain
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, What is the purpose of performing hand hygiene before and after patient care?
✔✔To prevent the spread of infection
Which body system is primarily responsible for oxygen exchange?
✔✔Respiratory system
Why is it important to check a patient’s allergies before administering medications?
✔✔To prevent adverse reactions
What is the role of platelets in blood?
✔✔To aid in clotting
Which organ is primarily affected by hepatitis B virus?
✔✔Liver
Why should laboratory specimens be labeled immediately after collection?
✔✔To prevent misidentification and ensure accurate testing
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