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RMA/ CMA study guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A pt reports of chest pain and shortness of breath while waiting for the provider. what should the MA do first? | Notify the provider immediately. |
| Which vital sign should be reported immediately for an adult pt? | Respiratory rate 8 breaths/min |
| Before performing venipuncture, what is the most important first step? | Identify the pt using 2 identifiers ( Name and DOB) |
| Which tube is used for CBC | Lavender top |
| Which action follows standard precautions? | Treating all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious |
| A provider orders 500 mg of medication, but the tablets are 250 mg each. how many tablets should be given? | 2 tablets |
| which EKG lead is most commonly used to monitor heart rhythm during a standard 12-lead EKG setup? | Lead II |
| A pt becomes dizzy during a blood draw. What should the MA do? | Remove the needle and ensure pt safety |
| which of the following is a correct example of therapeutic communication? | Tell me more about what you are feeling |
| which document gives a pt information about how their health information may be used and disclosed? | Notice of Privacy Practices |
| what does PHI stands for | protected health information |
| which injection angle is most appropriate for an intramuscular injection | 90 degree |
| which position is commonly used for a pelvic exam | Lithotomy |
| A pt asks the MA to interpret lab results. what is the best response? | Tell the pt the provider will review the results |
| which medical term means difficulty breathing? | Dyspnea |
| what is the first step in the chain of infection | Infectious agent |
| which of the following is an example of objective data | Temparature is 101.2F |
| which organ produces insulin | Pancreas |
| which specimen must be protected from light | Bilirubin |
| A pt has a blood pressure of 160/98 mm Hg. what should the MA do | document it and notify the provider |
| which type of scheduling allows several pt to arrive at the beginning of each hour and be seen in order | Wave scheduling |
| which part of SOAP documentation includes the provider's diagnosis or impression | Assessment |
| which technique is used to sterilize instruments using steam under pressure? | Autoclaving |
| Sterilization | destroys all microorganisms |
| disinfection | kills some pathogens (not all). |
| which pulse site is most commonly used for routine adult vital signs? | Radial |
| a pt has a suspected stroke. which symptom should be treated as urgent? | A sudden facial drooping |
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