CCMA EXAM 2021 (NHA)
Cell structures is the source of energy for a cell? - correct answer mitochondira
A ma is testing a patient's visual acuity using a snellen chart. Which actions should ma take? - correct answer make sure the patient does not lean foward during the test.
During a routin...
cell structures is the source of energy for a cell
a ma is testing a patients visual acuity using a
during a routine venipuncture the patient becomes
a patient calls the clinic to cancel a postoperati
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CCMA EXAM 2021 (NHA)
Cell structures is the source of energy for a cell? - correct answer mitochondira
A ma is testing a patient's visual acuity using a snellen chart. Which actions should ma
take? - correct answer make sure the patient does not lean foward during the test.
During a routine venipuncture. The patient becomes pale & diaphoretic. What condition
is most likely to occur in this patient? - correct answer syncope
A patient calls the clinic to cancel a postoperative appointment & states that she will
reschedule at a later date. For which following reasons should ma document this
information on the patient's chart? - correct answer to prove that the office was not
negligent
When completing documentation in a patient's paper medical record, a ma realizes she
made an error. Which actions should ma take? - correct answer draw a line through the
error & initial it
Which items included on the cms-1500 claim form should a ma recognize as indicating
the medical necessity of a procedure? - correct answer diagnosis code
Which techniques should a ma use to confirm a patient's understanding of insulin
administration? - correct answer observe the patient as she performs a self-
demonstration
A ma is preparing a community resource library. Which actions should ma take 1st? -
correct answer compile a list of local community agencies
A ma is disposing of the syringe and needle she used to inject a seasonal influenza
vaccine which of the following actions should the assistant take? - correct answer drop
the syringe, needle first, into the biohazards sharp container
A ma is preparing a patient who has psoriasis to be examined by the provider. When
inspecting the patient's skin lesions, the ma should expect to observe which of the
following characteristics? - correct answer silvery, scaly
A ma receives a denial of payment for a patient's cholecystectomy. The reason stated is
"noncovered services." if this procedure was deemed emergent by the provider. Which
actions should ma take? - correct answer instruct the patient to contact the insurer
about the denial of payment
Which action should ma take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before
beginning a blood draw? - correct answer inspect the integrity of the needle's seal
,Which instructions should ma give to a patient when administering an enteric-coated
tablet? - correct answer swallow the tablet whole with glass of water
A ma is collecting a health history from an older adult patient who exhibits moderate
hearing loss. Which action should ma take? - correct answer remain within the patient's
view to allow lip-reading
A ma is assisting with the physical examination of a patient who has scabies. Besides
gloves. Which pieces of personal protective equipment should the ma wear? - correct
answer gown
A clinic schedules all cardiac patients on mondays & wednesdays & all oncology
patients on tuesdays & thursdays. What type of scheduling is the clinic using? - correct
answer cluster scheduling
The parent of a child who has pediculosis is asking a ma for more information aboout
her child's condition. The ma should begin by explaining that pediculosis is which types
of infection? - correct answer parasitic
A ma is reviewing a provider's instructions as the patient is preparing to leave the office.
The provider recommends that the patient purchase an over-the-counter antitussive, but
the patient tells the ma that she does not know what an antitussive is. Which of the
following responses should the ma make? - correct answer it is a medication that
suppresses the cough reflex
When preforming the palpatory method for obtaining blood pressure. Which indicates
the level at which the ma should inflate the cuff? - correct answer 30 mm hg above the
radial pulse cessation
A first-time patient is late arriving to the office which of the following should the medical
assistant say first? - correct answer "hello. Welcome to our office"
A ma is administering an intramuscular immunization to a patient. Which action should
ma take? - correct answer cleanse the site in a circular motion from the center outward
A ma is explaining a venipuncuture procedure to a patient. Which statements should ma
make? - correct answer ill be collecting a blood sample from you today. There will be a
small stick in your arm.
A ma is examining the skin on a patient's forearm where the patient reports developing
a rash. The assistant notes multiple solid elevations that are less than 0.5 cm (0.2 in) in
diameter. Which of the following terms should he use to document his observations in
the patient's medical record? - correct answer papules
,A patient tells a ma that his provider's office is incompetent, as there is no improvement
in his condition. Which is appropriate response for ma to make? - correct answer i think
that you feel that your treatment is not effective
A ma is assisting a provider with an abdominal examination. When the provider
palpates the major portion of the liver, the assistant should recognize that he is
palpating which of abdominal quadrants ? - correct answer right upper
A patient is seen in an urgent care center for a laceration to the left foot. The provider
evaluates the injury, determines sutures are not needed, applies a dressing & releases
the patient. Which levels of examinations should ma use for the procedure coding for
the visit? - correct answer problem-focused examination
Which information should the ma enter into the appointment calendar when scheduling
a patient for a skin rash? - correct answer daytime phone #
A ma discovers a garbage can fire has started in the break room. According to the
"race" acronym for emergency response. Which action should ma take first? - correct
answer evacuate staff & patients immediate
A ma is encouraging a patient to increase her intake of insoluble fiber to help prevent
constipation & hemorrhoids. Which foods should the ma recommend as the best source
of insoluble fiber? - correct answer pears w/ skin
A ma is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (chf) for an examination by
the provider. Which manifestations should ma expect? - correct answer shortness of
breath
A ma is discussing information with a patient about a new medication that the provider
prescribed. Which actions should ma take? - correct answer reinforce teaching about
frequency of medication administration
A patient arrives at a clinic w/ bill for x-rays that were required due to an injury at the
patient's place of employment. The patient has private insurance & is eligible for
workers' compensation. The ma should recognize that which parties is responsible for
payment of this bill? - correct answer paid in full by workers' compensation
A ma in an outpatient facility is preparing a patient for a venipuncture. Which actions
should the assistant take to confirm the patient's identify? - correct answer ask the
patient to state and spell their full name & provide their dob
A ma is using a scale w/ height bar to measure a patient's height. Which actions should
the ma take? - correct answer lower the horizontal bar gently so that it rests on the top
of the patients head
, A ma is replacing a sharps container in an examination room & recieves a small
laceration on her arm from the plastic lid. Which types documentation should the ma
complete as a result of this incident? - correct answer osha form 301
Which medical record documentation templates is organized by the entity that supplied
the data? - correct answer source-oriented
Which laboratory results should the ma recognize is abnormal ? - correct answer
potassium 3 meq/l
A ma is transcribing a prescription for magnesium sulfate into a patient's medical record.
Which of the following should the assistant use to document this medication? - correct
answer magnesium sulfate
Which ekg artifacts is caused by a disconnected electrode & results in the tracing going
into the margins of the paper? - correct answer interrupted baseline
A ma is measuring a patient's oxygen saturation w/ pulse oximeter. Which actions
should ma take? - correct answer check capillary refill in the patient's finger
A ma is caring for a child who has varicella zoster virus. The ma should recognize that
varicella is transferred through which modes of transmissions? - correct answer
airborne
Which steps for fingerstick should a ma complete 1st? - correct answer confirm the
correct identity of the patient
A ma is scheduling diagnostic tests for a patient's liver & pancreas. Which systems is
being assessed? - correct answer digestive
At work, a medical assistant cared for a neighbor who sustained multiple injuries in the
fall. After work, another neighbor asked the assistant what happened to the neighbor
who fell. Following the american association of medical assistance code of ethics, which
of the following responses should the assistant make? - correct answer i cant share
any information about what happens at my job.
A ma is caring for a patient who is 5'7" tall. Which is the patient's height in centimeters?
- correct answer 170 cm
A ma is using a butterfly needle set to obtain a blood sample from a vein in a patient's
hand. Which actions should the ma take? - correct answer hold the needle by its wings
A ma is preparing 1g/kg of activated charcoal for a patient who weighs 176 ibs. How
many grams of charcoals should the ma prepare? - correct answer 79 grams
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