Module 5 Quiz – Patient Intake, Vital Signs, and Health History

A medical assistant is tasked with gathering equipment for a standard physical exam. Which instrument is used to auscultate heart and lung sounds?

A new medical assistant is asked by a physician to start an IV on a patient. The medical assistant has not been trained or certified for this procedure. What is the best course of action?

A colleague is observed leaving the room of a patient on Droplet Precautions for influenza. The colleague removes their surgical mask and places it in their pocket to reuse later. Why is this an incorrect action?

A medical assistant is preparing for the day’s appointments. To improve patient flow, what is the MOST important action for the assistant to take before patients arrive?

In a team-based care model, who is at the center of the care team?

A CCMA is preparing to transfer a patient who is able to partially bear weight but is unsteady. Which assistive device is most appropriate for this transfer?

A patient calls the office complaining of chest pain. The medical assistant, believing it is just indigestion, tells the patient to take an antacid. The patient later has a heart attack. The medical assistant’s actions would be considered:

A patient is scheduled for a CABG. This is a major surgery related to which part of the body?

During a musculoskeletal assessment, the CCMA asks the patient to move their arm away from the midline of their body. This movement is called:

A patient asks the medical assistant, “What’s the difference between angina and a heart attack?” Which of the following is the most accurate and appropriate response?

While using an AED on a patient in cardiac arrest, the machine advises “No Shock Advised.” What is the most appropriate immediate action?

A patient is seated on the examination table with their legs dangling and their back unsupported. Before taking their blood pressure, the CCMA should instruct the patient to:

The mnemonic “A WET BED” is a study aid for remembering the functions of the kidneys. What does the “B” in “BED” stand for?

The influence of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) extends beyond just government-funded programs because:

A medical assistant is preparing to perform a venipuncture on a patient. Which of the following is the most critical first step to ensure patient safety?