Free AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Practice Question

Before performing a hysterosalpingography, it is imperative to assess the patient for contraindications to the procedure such as active pelvic inflammatory disease, which can exacerbate infection. Therefore, the correct action would be to inform the provider so they can evaluate the patient's suitability for the procedure. Administering analgesics or asking the patient to empty their bladder, although might be part of the preparation process, do not address the immediate concern related to the patient's history of pelvic inflammatory disease. Scheduling the hysterosalpingography is an administrative task and does not address the medical contraindication.