Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
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When taking a patient’s blood pressure, what is the proper placement of the cuff?
A. Around the wrist
✔✔B. Around the upper arm at heart level
C. Around the ankle
D. Around the thigh
Which of the following is the correct angle for an intramuscular injection?
A. 15 degrees
B. 45 degrees
✔✔C. 90 degrees
D. 180 degrees
Which of the following is the most accurate way to measure a patient’s temperature orally?
A. Place under arm
B. Place on forehead
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,✔✔C. Place under the tongue
D. Place on ear
Which of the following is an example of a vector-borne transmission?
A. Sneezing
B. Sharing utensils
✔✔C. Mosquito bite
D. Contaminated water
Which of the following is a common site for an intradermal injection?
A. Deltoid muscle
✔✔B. Inner forearm
C. Gluteus maximus
D. Thigh
Which of the following describes a systolic blood pressure reading?
A. Pressure in the veins
✔✔B. Pressure during heart contraction
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,C. Pressure during heart relaxation
D. Average pressure over 24 hours
Which of the following is required when documenting patient information?
A. Guessing missing information
B. Using abbreviations freely
✔✔C. Accuracy, clarity, and timeliness
D. Only recording positive results
Which of the following actions is appropriate when a patient refuses a procedure?
A. Ignore the refusal and proceed
B. Ask another patient to help
✔✔C. Document refusal and inform the provider
D. Perform the procedure quickly
Which of the following is the most important reason for proper handwashing in a medical office?
A. To save time
✔✔B. To prevent the spread of infection
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, C. To meet insurance requirements
D. To organize supplies
When scheduling a new patient appointment, which information is essential to collect?
A. Patient’s favorite color
B. Emergency contact only
✔✔C. Name, date of birth, insurance information
D. Next of kin
Which of the following is considered personal protective equipment (PPE)?
A. Stethoscope
✔✔B. Gloves, mask, gown
C. Clipboard
D. Thermometer
Which action demonstrates proper patient identification before administering medication?
A. Asking the patient if they feel sick
✔✔B. Checking the patient’s ID band and confirming name and date of birth
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