Basic Exam Quiz #11 True and False

Question 1

Medical assistant are permitted to start intravenous therapy

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Medical assistants may assist with minor surgery

Answer 2

True

Question 3

If a physician is present on the site a medical assistant may apply bandages

Answer 3

True

Question 4

A medical assistant may administer a narcotic injection

Answer 4

True

Question 5

California law allows a medical assistant to draw blood in the clinical setting if they have completed proper training

Answer 5

True

Question 6

If directed a medical assistant may insert a urinary catheter

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Medical assistants are allowed to interpret laboratory results

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Ear lavage may be performed by a medical assistant of the physician is on site

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Vital signs may be taken by a medical assistant

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Medical assistant may remove orthopedic casts

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Injecting collagen or Botox is within the medical assistant scope of practice

Answer 11

False

Question 12

Medical assistant are allowed to inject anesthetics

Answer 12

False

Question 13

Medication may be given orally by medical assistants

Answer 13

True

Question 14

A medical assistant is permitted to use laser

Answer 14

False

Question 15

Medical assistant may call themselves the office “nurse”

Answer 15

False

Question 16

Recommending a course of treatment for a patient is within the scope of practice

Answer 16

False

Question 17

If directed a medical assistant can apply an orthopedic splint

Answer 17

False

Question 18

A medical assistant can remove superficial sutures

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Medical assistant may perform finger sticks

Answer 19

True

Question 20

A physician may instruct a medical assistant to give medication by injection

Answer 20

True