Medical Assistant NCMA Practice Test

Answer: A - In attending clients, the medical assistant must prioritize the most important task or cater first to the needs of the client that is considered most critical. As a guide, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs will help the medical assistant identify which client to attend to initially. In this particular question, Choice A is the correct answer because the client needs to assistance with his elimination and skin care needs, which are part of the physiological needs. The medical assistant can go to other clients and continue to help them in their care plan after responding to the prioritized client.