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175) Which of the following is the purpose of scheduling preadmission testing (PAT)
prior to surgery?

E. To assess patients’ health to make sure they can tolerate the proposed surgical procedure.

F. To assess preparation and recovery time needed before and after surgery.

G. To ensure the procedure is covered by the patient’s insurance.

H. To provide documentation to the insurance company to waive the copay.

EMERGENCIES

176) During a routine visit, a petite female patient becomes very distraught while
discussing the recent death of her husband. She suddenly faints. Which of the following
actions should the medical assistant take next?

A. Protect the patient from injury.

B. Activate EMS.

C. Notify the physician.

D. Draw blood for laboratory tests.

177) 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

178) 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