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Certified Medical Assistant Exam Prep

Category - Medical Assisting

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Mrs. Gershwin has a deep vein thrombosis and was ordered by the doctor to apply elastic stockings. Which of the following actions indicates that the medical assistant is applying the stockings correctly?
  1. Applying the stockings while the client is on the bed
  2. Applying the stockings while the client is sitting in a chair
  3. Applying the stockings while the client is sitting on the bed and dangling her feet
  4. Applying the stockings while the client is standing
Explanation
Answer: A - Elastic stockings or anti-embolic stockings are applied before the client gets out of bed. Otherwise, the legs can swell from sitting or standing. Stockings are difficult to put on when the legs are swollen. The client lies in bed while they are off. This prevents the legs from swelling.
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