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AAMA CMA Practice Question

A 54-year-old female patient is scheduled for an abdominal ultrasound to investigate her complaint of intermittent, non-specific abdominal pain. What steps should the medical assistant take to prepare the patient for this procedure?

  • Perform a quick electrocardiogram (EKG) to assess the patient's cardiovascular status prior to the ultrasound.

  • Instruct the patient not to empty their bladder before the procedure.

  • Advise the patient to drink a carbonated beverage just before the procedure to improve image quality.

  • Instruct the patient to consume a light meal 30 minutes before the procedure.

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