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AAMA CMA Practice Question

A medical assistant is preparing to collect a nasopharyngeal specimen. Which of the following steps ensures proper technique and patient safety?

  • Perform the procedure without gloves to ensure better tactile feedback during swab insertion.

  • Tilt the patient's head back to a 70-degree angle before gently inserting the swab parallel to the palate.

  • Insert the swab upward into the nose to ensure contact with the nasopharyngeal tissue.

  • Touch the tip of the swab with gloved fingers immediately before insertion to check for defects.

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