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177.When measuring oxygen saturation on a child breathing room air, with normal color, and no
signs of respiratory distress, the medical assistant obtains a reading of 79%. Which of the
following actions should the medical assistant take next?

A. notify the physician

B. supplement the child with oxygen per protocol

C. reposition the finger probe

D. take a full set of vital signs

178.Disinfecting an ECG machine and lead wire surfaces with antimicrobial wipes after each
patient use is an example of which of the following?

A. biohazard precautions

B. sterile technique

C. surgical asepsis

D. medical asepsis

179.Which of the following is necessary before ordering or paying for medical office supplies?

A. purchase order

B. inventory list

C. packing slip

D. order number

180.A patient with dyspnea comes in for an ECG. In which of the following positions should the
patient be placed for the procedure?

A. supine

B. semi Fowlers

C. Trendelenburg