A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (CHF) for an
examination by the provider. Which of the following
... [Show More] manifestations should the assistant
expect? - ANS-Shortness 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? - ANS-Count the respiration's
while the patient thinks his pulse is being obtained.
In order to obtain the most accurate reading, the assistant should count the respirations
without the patient being aware that his breathing is being assessed. The patient can
easily control or alter breathing patterns when he is conscious that the assistant is
paying attention to his respirations.
Which of the following laboratory results should the medical assistant recognize is
abnormal? - ANS-Potassium 3 mEq/L
This potassium level is below the expected reference range of 3.5 to 5 mEq/L.
A provider has requested 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? - ANS-Scissors
Scissors are considered cutting and dissecting instruments because they include a
sharp blade or surface that can cut, dissect, or scrape.
A medical assistant is replacing a sharps container in an examination room and
receives a small laceration on her arm from the plastic lid. Which of the following types
of documentation should the assistant complete as a result of this incident? - ANSOSHA Form 301
The assistant should recognize that the OSHA Form 301 is an incident report used
when reporting details about a work-related injury or illness.A medical assistant is reviewing a patient's history prior to the patient's appointment.
Which of the following laboratory results indicates the need to schedule an extension of
the current visit? - ANS-Fasting blood glucose 168 mg/dL [Show Less]