Certified Medical Assistant Exam Prep - Question List

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81. To prevent circulatory impairment in an arm when applying an elastic bandage, which of the following methods is best?
  1. Wrap the bandage around the arm loosely.
  2. Apply the bandage while stretching it slightly.
  3. Apply heavy pressure with each turn of the bandage.
  4. Start applying the bandage at the upper arm and work toward the lower arm.
82.

Which of the following foods is considered part of a full-liquid diet? Choose all that apply.

  1. Gelatin dessert
  2. Milkshake
  3. Popsicle or similar frozen dessert
  4. Tea
83.

The medical assistant is correctly providing penile hygiene to an unconscious clients if she:

  1. Uses warm water without soap
  2. Dries all areas of the penis thoroughly
  3. Washes from the base of the shaft to the tip
  4. Avoids retracting the foreskin if not circumcised
84.

Which of the following are examples of fluid output that need to be recorded on the I&O sheet?

  • Urine
  • Emesis
  • Blood loss
  • Excessive perspiration
  1. Urine only
  2. Urine and blood loss
  3. All except emesis
  4. All are recorded in the client’s I&O sheet
85.

Mr. Phillips fractured his left leg and now has a cast. A medical assistant caring for Mr. Phillips should do all of the following except:

  1. Elevate the cast with one pillow
  2. Place talcum powder under the cast
  3. Check for discoloration of the toes
  4. Keep the cast clean and dry

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