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Certified Medical Assistant Exam Prep - Question List

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71. A client is admitted to the unit with an order for hourly monitoring of blood pressure. The medical assistant finds that the cuff is too small. This will cause the blood pressure reading to be:
  1. Inconsistent.
  2. Low systolic and high diastolic.
  3. Higher than what the reading should be.
  4. Lower than what the reading should be.
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72. When performing oral care on an unconscious client, which of the following prevents aspiration of fluids into the lungs?
  1. Put the client on a side-lying position with the head of bed lowered.
  2. Keep the client dry by placing a towel under the chin.
  3. Wash hands and observe appropriate infection control.
  4. Clean the client’s mouth with oral swabs in a careful and an orderly progression.
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73. Lulu Simpson, 52 years old, is scheduled for a colonoscopy. Prior to the diagnostic procedure, a cleansing enema was ordered by the physician. As the nurse informs Ms. Simpson of the order, you are aware that the common position for this procedure is:
  1. Sims left lateral.
  2. Dorsal Recumbent.
  3. Supine.
  4. Prone.
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74. The preferred position for the client receiving a back massage is:
  1. Prone
  2. Supine
  3. Fowler’s
  4. Side lying.
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75. As a nurse attendant enters the client’s room, the client says, “Bugs are crawling on my sheets! Get them off my bed!” Which of the following responses is the most appropriate?
  1. “Don’t worry, I’ll stay here and brush away the bugs for you.”
  2. “Try to relax. The crawling sensation will go away sooner if you can relax.”
  3. “There are no bugs on your sheets. It’s just your imagination playing tricks on you.”
  4. “I know you’re frightened. I don’t see bugs crawling on your sheets, but I’ll stay with you.”
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