Question 1

Kristine (RN) is orienting Shella, the new certified medical assistant, to the unit. Kristine mentions that sometimes clients who don't speak English are admitted to their unit. In communicating with these clients, Shella is aware that she should:

Accepted Answer

A)  Stand close to the client and speak slowly
B)  Ask an interpreter to facilitate communication
C)  Speak to the client and family together to increase the chances that the topic will be understood
D)  None of the above B

Question 2

The first stage of pressure ulcer formation is:

Accepted Answer

A)  A non blan chable, erythematic area of intact skin
B)  Partial thickness skin loss involving epidermis and/or dermis
C)  Full thickness skin loss involving damage or necrosis of subcutaneous tissue
D)  Full thickness skin loss, tissue necrosis or damage to muscle A

Question 3

During Clarice's orientation to the home facility, the nurse supervisor emphasized that health team members communicate with each other to give coordinated and effective care to their clients. To communicate, Clarice should do all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Use terms with many meanings.
B)  Be brief and concise.
C)  Present information logically and in sequence.
D)  Give facts and be specific. A

Question 4

Which of the following measure(s) is /are included in the care plan of clients with fecal incontinence?
I.Help with elimination after meals and every 2 to 3 hours.
II.Provide good skin care after every elimination.
III.Assist the nurse in the insertion of a suppository as ordered by the physician.
IV.Apply of incontinence products.
V.Eliminate foods that are gas-forming (cabbage, cauliflower, radish, beans, onions, and cucumbers).

Accepted Answer

A)  II and IV
B)  I, II, IV, and V
C)  All of the above.
D)  II only

Question 5

If the agency wishes to do a background check on the newly hired medical assistant, who is the correct authority to provide such information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Previous employer
B)  The medical assistant Registry
C)  The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987
D)  The National Council for State Boards of Nursing

Question 6

The preferred position for the client receiving a back massage is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Prone
B)  Supine
C)  Fowler's
D)  Side lying.

Question 7

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Don't worry, I'll stay here and brush away the bugs for you."
B)  "Try to relax. The crawling sensation will go away sooner if you can relax."
C)  "There are no bugs on your sheets. It's just your imagination playing tricks on you."
D)  "I know you're frightened. I don't see bugs crawling on your sheets, but I'll stay with you."

Question 8

Which item is inappropriate for a client whose dietary prescription is for clear liquids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ice cream
B)  Popsicle
C)  Gelatin
D)  Broth

Question 9

I'm the longest muscle in the body. I like to abduct, flex and rotate in my spare time. What is my name?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biceps femoris
B)  Gracilis
C)  Sartorius
D)  Gluteus

Question 10

After emptying urine from the bedpan of a client whose urinary output is being monitored, what should you do next?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wash hands thoroughly.
B)  Apply a clean pair of gloves.
C)  Report the amount of urine to the nurse.
D)  Document the amount and characteristic of urine in the chart.

Question 11

What does the bladder store?

Accepted Answer

A)  Urine
B)  Bile
C)  Lymph
D)  Blood

Question 12

Which of the following symptoms indicates hyperglycemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Weight gain, tiredness, and rapid pulse
B)  Irritability, excessive perspiration, and rapid pulse
C)  Diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss
D)  Thirst, frequent urination, and weight loss

Question 13

Rehabilitation and restorative care focus on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  What the person cannot do
B)  What the person can do
C)  The whole person
D)  The person's rights

Question 14

Kleine, age 57, was diagnosed with chronic bronchitis. Andrea, the medical assistant assigned to him, knows that all of the following are appropriate interventions to promote adequate respiratory function, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Adequate fluid intake.
B)  Minimizing cigarette smoking.
C)  Deep breathing and coughing exercises.
D)  Frequent change of position among bedridden clients.

Question 15

A client has been identified as having a very virulent bacterial infection that is spread through close physical contact. The medical assistant understands that, in order to decrease the chance of spreading these organisms, which of the following infection control precautions should be observed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Airborne precautions
B)  Droplet precautions
C)  Contact precautions
D)  Protective precautions

Question 16

Which of the following ways can a medical assistant demonstrate empathy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Putting others ahead of self
B)  Sharing of emotions with residents
C)  Imagining self in the place of others
D)  Going the extra mile for someone

Question 17

In order to maintain the workload near the center of gravity to prevent muscle strain and fatigue, the medical assistant should do which of the following when moving a client or heavy object?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carry the object close to the body
B)  Hyperextend the arms and neck whenever possible during the move
C)  Maintain the bed in its lowest position with the side rails up
D)  Stand as far away from the work area as possible

Question 18

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using the same scale for each measurement.
B)  Balancing the scale at zero.
C)  Taking the client's weight at different times each day.
D)  Making sure that the client is wearing the same clothing during each measurement.

Question 19

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:

Accepted Answer

A)  Close the door and windows of the client's room.
B)  Inform the client and explain the purpose of the procedure.
C)  Remove the client's gown under the cover of the top sheet.
D)  Place the bed in flat position.

Question 20

Which of the following foods is considered part of a full-liquid diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gelatin dessert
B)  Milkshake
C)  Popsicle or similar frozen dessert
D)  Tea

Exam 6: Medical Assisting