Certified Medical Assistant Exam Prep - Question List

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11. Which item is inappropriate for a client whose dietary prescription is for clear liquids?
  1. Ice cream
  2. Popsicle
  3. Gelatin
  4. Broth
12. The medical assistant needs to remember that after a surgical repair of a hip, which of the following positions is best for the client’s legs and hips?
  1. Abduction
  2. Adduction
  3. Prone
  4. Supination
13. Sue McGregor, a 25 year-old schoolteacher, is being observed for a possible eating disorder. The physician orders daily weight-taking. Which action should be avoided to ensure an accurate weight?
  1. Using the same scale for each measurement.
  2. Balancing the scale at zero.
  3. Taking the client’s weight at different times each day.
  4. Making sure that the client is wearing the same clothing during each measurement.
14. Stephanie is going to give Mrs. Crouton, a 65 year-old client, a bed bath. The initial action of Stephanie before performing the procedure is:
  1. Close the door and windows of the client’s room.
  2. Inform the client and explain the purpose of the procedure.
  3. Remove the client’s gown under the cover of the top sheet.
  4. Place the bed in flat position.
15. A client is ordered to have a cleansing enema. The medical assistant understands that the purpose of this kind of enema is to:
  1. Stimulate peristalsis through infusion of a large volume of solution.
  2. Lubricate the colon and rectum.
  3. Provide relief from gaseous distention.
  4. Let the feces absorb oil to become softer and easier to pass.

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