NCCT Study Guide with correct answers

What chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping blood through the aorta to the body? Answer Left Ventricle An X-Ray room had smoke coming out of it, what do you do? Answer Hit fire alarm, call 911, evacuate, DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR An intoxicated person comes into the clinic and begins to threaten you, what should you do? Answer Call security, call police, call supervisor, DO NOT TRY TO REASON WITH THEM During a treadmill stress test, which of the vital signs is monitored? Answer Blood Pressure The medical assistant had drawn up medication and was ready to go into an exam room. The physician calls her for assistance, what does the MA do with the already drawn up injection? Answer Recap and label, do not leave in room or give to someone else to administer If a patient does not speak English, do they have to have a vision test? Answer yes Patient is suffering from edema in lower extremities, what drug should be administered? Answer Diuretic - Lasix - Generic (Furosemide) After a successful blood draw, the MA is in the process of removing the needle, accidentally sticks himself, what could be the reas