Free AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Practice Question

A patient presents with a core body temperature of 35°C (95°F) and is shivering with pale and cold skin. As a medical assistant, what is the most appropriate immediate action to take while waiting for further medical treatment?

  • Gently rewarm the patient using warm blankets and by changing into dry clothes if applicable.

  • Place the patient into a hot bath to quickly raise the body temperature.

  • Advise the patient to rest and wait for the body temperature to rise on its own.

  • Have the patient exercise vigorously to generate body heat.

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AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) / 
Clinical Competency
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