Patient Identification & Prep
Which of the following tasks should a medical assistant complete first?
Identify the patient
Which of the following tasks should a medical assistant complete prior to a patient seeing a provider?
Ensure that the patient interview is complete
Which of the following is the formula for calculating normal Body Mass Index (BMI) range in pounds and inches?
(Weight/height^2) x 703
Which position should a medical assistant anticipate a patient be placed in for an examination of the abdomen?
Supine
Which of the following is the first action a medical assistant should take after a patient has been seated in an exam room and the door has been closed for privacy?
Ask the patient their name and date of birth
Which of the following is an important component of a patient's health history?
Immunization status
Which of the following is the expected normal range for body temperature?
Between 36.1 Celsius (97.0 Fahrenheit) and 37.2 Celsius (99.0 Fahrenheit)
In which type of patient is recording height important for tracking growth?
Pediatric patients
Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when preparing a patient for an encounter?
Before asking questions, the medical assistant should either shut the door or pull a curtain if the clinic uses curtains or dividers.
Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take if a patient has completed a health history form before coming in?
Review the form and ask the patient questions about answers that seem unclear.
Which of the following is considered a normal respiratory rate for an adult?
12 to 20/min
Which of the following is a potential indication of a large head circumference in an infant?
It may indicate fluid buildup on the brain.
Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to facilitate patient cooperation during an examination?
Explain the procedure to the patient.
Which of the following open-ended questions should a medical assistant ask to obtain the most relevant information from a patient?
"Would you tell me about your exercise habits?"
Which vital sign is considered voluntary and can be controlled?
respiratory rate
Which of the following immunizations is recommended for patients aged 11 to 26 years of age?
Human Papillomavirs (HPV)
Which of the following should a medical assistant complete prior to assisting with a pelvic examination?
Ask the patient if they need to void.
Which of the following should a medical assistant consider subjective information when gathering information from patient?
patient complaining of right knee pain
Which of the following is how a medical assistant should measure and document a patient's pain level in the patient record?
Pain scale of 0 to 10, with zero being no pain and 10 being the worst pain
While assisting a provider with an examination, a medical assistant is instructed to help the patient position themselves for an electrocardiogram (EKG). Which of the following positions should the patient take?
Supine position