a medical assistant is administering heparin subcutaneously to a patient. which of the following
actions should the assistant take? ✔✔inject the
... [Show More] medication slowly
a medical assistant is contacting a patient to schedule a repeat papanicolaou test due to abnormal
results.the assistant should identify that which of the following factors can interfere with test
results? ✔✔using an over the counter vaginal cream prior to the test
which of the following dressings should a medical assistant use on a partial thickness burn?
✔✔non adherent dressing
which of the following positions is appropriate for a pelvic examination? ✔✔lithotomy
a medical assistant is performing a fecal occult blood test using a guaiac card. which of the
following actions should the assistant take ✔✔interpret a blue color as a positive result
the patients bill of rights protects individuals from which of the following ✔✔denial of care due
to the patients agea provider has required a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a medical assistant is
preparing. which of the following instruments should the assistant include on the tray
✔✔scissors
a medical assistant is caring for a patient who is experiencing chills, nausea and dizziness. the
patients face appears pale. the assistant should recognize that the patient is exhibiting
manifestations of which of the following medical emergencies ✔✔syncope
a medical assistant is talking with an older adult patient who has experienced several injuries at
home over the past 6 months. the patient lives alone and has no family nearby. which of the
following responses should the assistant make to help ease the patients transition to assisted
living or long term care ✔✔it seems like it is no longer safe for you to be at home alone. lets talk
about other options
a primary care provider suspects that a patient has fibromyalgia. a medical assistant should
expect the provider to refer the patient to which of the following specialists ✔✔rheumatologist
specializes in treating patients who have diseases of the joints, muscles, and bonesa medical assistant is preparing a patient to have cryosurgery following an abnormal
papanicolaou test. which of the following should the assistant make to explain the procedure
✔✔cryosurgery involves an extremely cold probe to freeze and kill abnormal cells [Show Less]