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NHA CCMA Practice test questions 2021Which of the following laboratory values should a Medical Assistant immediately
report to a patient's provider? - CORRECT ANSWER-Blood glucose 500 mg/dL
This blood glucose level is higher than the expected reference range of 70 to 110
mg/dL
In which of the following locations should a medical assistant place the electrode
for lead V4? - CORRECT ANSWER-The fifth intercostal space, left midclavicular
line is the correct location to place electrode V4.
A medical assistant is caring for a patient who is 5'7 tall. Which of the following is
the patient's height in centimeters? - CORRECT ANSWER-170 cm.
Formula
multiply the length value by 30.48
A patient asks a Medical Assistant to explain the difference between a liniment
and a medicated lotion. Which of the following responses should the assistant
make? - CORRECT ANSWER-Liniments contain higher portion of oil than
medicated lotions.
A Medical Assistant is speaking with a patient who recently received a terminal
diagnosis. The pt states, "I regret not taking better care of myself. Now, I won't be
able to accomplish what I Wanted to do with my life." The MA should identify that
the pt is in which of the following stages of grief? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Depression
A medical assistant is obtaining a blood pressure measurement from an adult
patient. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to ensure an
accurate reading? - CORRECT ANSWER-Place the stethoscope's diaphragm
over the patient's palpated artery.
A medical assistant is measuring a patient's oxygen saturation with a pulse
oximeter. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Check capillary refill in the patients finger.
,A provider prescribes oxycodone for a patient after abdominal surgery. Which of
the following describes this type of medication? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Oxycodone is a Schedule II control substance
A medical assistant is preparing to assist a provider with suturing a wound.
Which of the following items should be in the sterile field for this procedure? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Hemostat.
A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has bilateral below-the knee
amputations for an EKG, Which of the following sites should the Assistant select
for electrode placement? - CORRECT ANSWER-Abdomen.
Preparing to apply ointment to several abrasions on a patient's leg. Which of the
following supplies should the medical assistant use to remove the medication
from the jar? - CORRECT ANSWER-A tongue blade.
A medical assistant is measuring the vital signs of an adult patient. The assistant
should identify which of the following blood pressure readings as Stage 2
hypertension? - CORRECT ANSWER-150/95 mm Hg.
Stage 2 hypertension is indicated by a systolic pressure of greater than 140 mm
Hg or a diastolic pressure of greater than 90 mm Hg
The parent of a child who has pediculosis is asking a MA for more information
about her child's condition. The assistant should begin by explaining that
pediculosis is which of the following types of infection? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Parasitic.
A medical assistant is explaining to a female patient how to collect a clean-catch
urine specimen. Which of the following instructions should the asistant include -
CORRECT ANSWER-With the labia spread urinate a small amount into the toilet
before collecting the sample
A medical assistant is assisting with the physical examination of a patient who
has scabies. Besides gloves which of the following pieces of PPE should the
assistant wear - CORRECT ANSWER-Gown
, A medical assistant is explaining a venipuncture procedure to a patient. Which of
the following statements should the assistant make? - CORRECT ANSWER-I'll
be collecting a blood sample from you today. There wil be a small stick in your
arm.
A medical assistant is measuring the circumference of an infant's head Which of
the following actions should the assistant take? - CORRECT ANSWER-Place the
zero mark of the measuring tape against the infant's forehead
A medical assistant is reinforcing teachìng with a patient about the
self-administration of insulin injections. Which of the following patient statements
Indicates an understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER-"I will roll the
bottle between my hands before drawing the medication"
A medical assistant discovers a garbage can fire has started in the break room of
the medical office. According to the RACE acronym for emergency response.
which of the following actions should the assistant take first? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Evacuate staff and patients from the immediate area.
When assisting a provider with a punch biopsy of a mole. Which of the following
tasks should a Medical Assistant expect to perform? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Receive and prepare tissue specimens for processing.
A medical assistant should use which of the following solutions to prepare a
patient's skin prior to drawing blood cultures? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Chlorhexidine
Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic
A medical assistant is preparing to administer a liquid, medication to a patient.
Which of the following methods should the assistan use to ensure the correct
dose is delivered? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pour the medication to the prescribed
dose in the medicine cup on a flat surface.
A medical assistant is scheduling diagnostic tests for a patient's liver and
pancreas. Which of the following systems is being assessed? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Digestive.
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