Certified Clinical Medical Assistant CCMA Practice Test

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An MA is assisting a provider with an abdominal exam. When the provider palpates the major portion of the liver, the assistant should recognize that he is palpating which of the following abdominal quadrants?

Left upper
Right lower
Right upper
Left lower

The correct answer is: Right upper

The correct answer is the right upper quadrant. The liver is primarily located in this area of the abdomen, making it essential for the medical assistant to recognize this during the examination. The right upper quadrant is where the provider would most effectively palpate the liver, as this organ occupies significant space in that area. In contrast, the left upper quadrant contains organs such as the stomach and spleen, whereas the right lower quadrant primarily houses parts of the intestines and the appendix. The left lower quadrant involves additional intestinal structures and does not include the liver. This anatomical understanding is crucial for both assisting in physical exams and interpreting findings accurately during patient assessments.