Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Exam Practice Question
A medical assistant is preparing to place lower-limb electrodes on a patient who has a left above-the-knee amputation. Which of the following actions should the assistant take when placing the lower-limb electrodes?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When placing lower-limb electrodes for a patient with a left above-the-knee amputation, positioning the left electrode on the left mid-thigh and the right electrode on the right mid-thigh ensures effective monitoring of the remaining limb's electrical activity.
Option A is incorrect as it suggests placing an electrode on the distal portion of the amputated limb, which is not viable. Option B also misplaces the left electrode on the distal area of the amputated limb and incorrectly places the right electrode on the groin, which is not standard practice. Option D places both electrodes on the right limb, neglecting the need to monitor the left limb's residual area.
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