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d) shortness of breath Other manifestations include edema and fatigue Correct Answer-A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (CHF) for an exam by the provider. Which of the following manifestation should the assistant expect? a) palpitations b) headaches c) chest pain d) shortness of breath a) count the respirations while the patient thinks the pulse is being taken To obtain the most accurate reading, this must be done when the patient is not expectin...

A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (CHF) for an examination by the provider. Which of the following manifestations should the assistant expect? Correct AnswerShortness of breath (SOB) Expected manifestations of CHF include shortness of breath, fatigue, and edema When measuring a patients respiratory rate, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to ensure an accurate reading? Correct Answer-Count the respiration's while the pati...

A medical assistant is performing a body fat measurement on a patient. Which area should the assistant use to obtain an accurate measurement. Correct Answer-Triceps OSHA Correct Answer-Occupational Safety and Health Administration What distance from the edges of the sterile field should the assistant consider contaminated. Correct Answer-1 inch If the patient has acute appendicitis, which of the quadrants will be tender upon examination? Correct Answer-Right lower quadrant To be in compli...

A medical assistant is collecting a urine specimen from a patient for a drug screening. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to adhere to the chain of custody for this specimen? Correct Answer-Send the specimen to the testing laboratory on the same day as the collection. A medical assistant is preparing to collect a patient's temperature via the tympanic membrane. In which of the following locations should the assistant place the thermometer? Correct Answer-In the ear T...

Vital signs Correct Answer-Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, BP What balances Body temp? Correct Answer-Hypothalamus Another name for eardrum Correct Answer-Tympanic Membrane Fluctuating fever that returns to baseline but then rises again Correct Answer-Intermittent Normal pulse rate Correct Answer-60-100 BPM Where apex of heart is located Correct Answer-5th intercostal space What is BP cuff inflated to? Correct Answer-30-40 mmHg above the palpatory systolic pressure and released to drop 2...

During an emergent crisis, DO NOT Correct Answer-alarm the patient 3 essentials when performing blood draws Correct Answer-1. test requisition review 2. proper patient identification 3. site choice 2 essentials when performing EKG or other cardiac monitoring Correct Answer-1. inform pt. of what is expected 2. observe for complications CLIA-waived tests Correct Answer-simple, performed with low risk of error When performing a CLIA-waived test, always... Correct Answer-1. identify the pati...

A medical assistant is collecting a health history from an older adult patient who exhibits moderate hearing loss. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? -Keep her hands still to avoid distracting the patient -Speak with a raised pitch when clarifying information -Use longer sentences to keep the patient's attention -Remain within the patient's view to allow lip reading Correct Answer-Remain within the patient's view to allow lip reading A medical assistant is admini...

What is gastritis? - Ans-Inflammation of the stomach lining. The lining will be red and inflamed and irritated What are the causes of gastritis? - Ans-Ingestion of irritating substances such a alcohol, aspirin, NSAIDS, viruses and bacteria What is GERD? - Ans-the back flow of gastric contents into the esophagus through the lower esophageal sphincter. The inflammation occurs from the reflex of highly acidic stomach acid that comes up. What are the causes of GERD? - Ans-Any condition or agen...

Urine culture with UTI Correct Answer-100.000 colonies in asymptomatic: bacteruria 10 - 10.000 colonies in symptomatic patients but also pyuria pyuria: more than 10 leukocytes elevated erythrocytes with pyelonephritis WBC in urine false positive with tumor, urethritis and poor collection technique Repeat in pregnant women Lower urinary tract UTI and upper urinary tract UTI Correct Answer-bladder and urethra: cystitis/ urethritis/ prostatitis kidney and ureters: pyelonephritis/ renal abc...

Which of the following laboratory values should a Medical Assistant immediately report to a patient's provider? Correct Answer-Blood glucose 500 mg/dL This blood glucose level is higher than the expected reference range of 70 to 110 mg/dL In which of the following locations should a medical assistant place the electrode for lead V4? Correct Answer-The fifth intercostal space, left midclavicular line is the correct location to place electrode V4. A medical assistant is caring for a patient ...