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144) The medical assistant is reprocessing instruments in the medical office. Which of
the following indicates the instrument pack is sterile?

A. The autoclave tape turns black.

B. The 20-minute, 250 degree cycle is complete.

C. The indicator strip darkens.

D. The autoclave door unlocks.

145) A patient presents to the urgent care office reporting a burn that occurred a few
minutes ago from hot coffee. The left wrist is painful, red, swollen and has blisters. The
medical assistant takes the patient directly to an exam room. Which of the following
actions should the medical assistant take next?

A. Apply an ointment to the area

B. Apply a sterile dressing to the area

C. Place the wrist under cool running water

D. Have the patient put on a gown

146) A medical assistant is positioning a patient for sigmoidoscopy. Which of the
following positions would be appropriate for the procedure?

A. lithotomy

B. Trendelenburg

C. supine

D. Sims

147) A patient presents to the medical office with nausea and vomiting. Which of the
following types of medication is likely to be prescribed?

A. antiarrhythmic

B. antitussive

C. antidiarrheal

D. antiemetic