Free AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Practice Question

A patient begins to have a seizure while sitting in the waiting room of a medical clinic. As a medical assistant, what is your immediate course of action to ensure the patient's safety?

  • Clear the area around the patient of furniture and other objects to prevent injury.

  • Insert a soft object into the patient's mouth to prevent them from biting their tongue.

  • Attempt to restrain the patient to minimize movement.

  • Immediately look for a medical alert bracelet or identification.

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AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) / 
Clinical Competency
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