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C. left lower portion of the patient's abdomen

D. left side of the patient's abdomen beneath the diaphragm

100) The medical assistant is performing a 12-lead ECG on a patient and notices that
lead III does not appear on the tracing. Which of the following actions should the medical
assistant take?

A. Re-center the stylus and repeat the tracing.

B. Check for a loose wire, reconnect, and repeat the tracing.

C. Ask the patient to lie still to reduce somatic interference.

D. Add an extra electrode to the 5th intercostal space.

101) The medical assistant is completing front office opening tasks prior to the start of
the day. Which of the following indicates the reception area is prepared to receive
patients? (Select the three (3) correct answers.)

A. A throw rug is folded up at one corner.

B. Magazines are stacked on the side tables.

C. Sharps containers are placed by the entrance for biohazard pick-up.

D. Lights are turned on.

E. The path from the entrance to the front desk is direct and unobstructed.

102) A patient presents to the clinic with a paper towel wrapped around a deep
laceration to his hand. The medical assistant removes the paper towel and finds it is
heavily saturated with blood. The paper towel should be disposed of in a

A. biohazard sharps container.

B. yellow trash bin.

C. biohazard waste bin.