A patient reports sweating, flushed extremities, ringing in his ears, and dizziness during his last blood draw. Which of the flowing should the medical assistant recognize as the greatest risk for the patient while performing a venipuncture?

When accepting a fecal occult blood sample from a patient, a medical assistant should confirm that the patient avoided which of the following foods prior to collection this sample?

 A medical assistant is obtaining a set of blood cultures from an adult patient Which of the following is the correct amount of ml. per bottle the assistant should collect?

Which of the following dosage forms can be absorbed slowly to create a constant, time-released by systemic effect?

A new parent inquires about mandatory immunizations for his child. To which of the following organizations should the medical assistant refer the parent?

Which of the following medications routes does a medical assistant administer topically?

A medical assistant finds several packs of paper wrapped sterile instruments with no dates on them. The indicator tape shows they have been autoclaved. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? 

A patient reports a past incident of a heart attack during the initial patient interview. Which of the following should the medical assistant document in the patient’s health record?

During a physical examination, a medical assistant might witness the provider tapping a patients body, usually with the fingers or a small hammer, to elicit sounds or vibratory sensations. What is the name of this examination?

Which of the following office protocols meets OSHA regulations and standards?