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NHA: Medical Assistant(CCMA)Certification Practice Test 2.0 A
A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (CHF)
for an examination by the provider. Which of the following manifestations should
the assistant expect? - CORRECT ANSWER-Shortness of breath (SOB)
When measuring a patient's respiratory rate, which of the following actions
should a medical assistant take to ensure an accurate reading? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Count the respiration while the patient thinks his pulse is being
obtained.
Which of the following laboratory results should the medical assistant recognize
is abnormal? - CORRECT ANSWER-Potassium 3 mEq/L
A provider has requested a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a medical
assistant is preparing. Which of the following instruments should the assistant
include on the tray? - CORRECT ANSWER-Scissors
A medical assistant is replacing a sharps container in an examination room and
receives a small laceration on her arm from the plastic lid. Which of the following
types of documentation should the assistant complete as a result of this incident?
- CORRECT ANSWER-OSHA Form 301
A medical assistant is reviewing a patient's history prior to the patient's
appointment. Which of the following laboratory results indicates the need to
schedule an extension of the current visit? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fasting blood
glucose 168 mg/dL
A medical assistant is reinforcing instructions with a patient about how to take a
buccal tablet.which of the following instructions should the assistant give the
patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-"Place the tablet between you or gums and
cheek."
,Which of the following terms should a medical assistant use to tell a provider that
a patient is having discomfort and difficulty breathing? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Dyspnea
Which of the following methods is used to notify a provider of the denial of a
claim by an insurance carrier? - CORRECT ANSWER-Remittance advice
Which of the following positions is appropriate for a pelvic exam? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Lithotomy
Which of the following cardiac procedures is within a medical assistants scope of
practice and does not require a licensed technician or provider to assist or
perform it? - CORRECT ANSWER-Holter monitor application
Which of the following EKG artifacts is caused by a disconnected electrode and
results in the tracing going into the margins of the paper? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Interrupted baseline
A medical assistant receives a telephone call from a patient who seems anxious
about the results of a test. Which of the following responses should the assistant
make? - CORRECT ANSWER-"I know you are concerned about your test
results. We'll call you as soon as your results come in."
A medical assistant is assisting with the physical examination of a patient who
has scabies. Besides gloves, which of the following pieces of personal protective
equipment should the assistant wear? - CORRECT ANSWER-Gown
A patient loses consciousness. The EKG reveals ventricular fibrillation. Which of
the following actions should a medical assistant take first? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Call for help and begin CPR
A medical assistant is composing business correspondence using the simplified
letter style. Which of the following features should the assistant use? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A subject line in all capital letters.
Where should a medical assistant place the electrode for lead V5? - CORRECT
ANSWER-On the left anterior axillary line, horizontal to 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
Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use when
bandaging a wound? - CORRECT ANSWER-Wrap the wound from distal to
proximal
Which of the following is outside of a medical assistant's scope of practice? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Order additional laboratory tests to confirm the patient's
condition.
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, and releases the patient. Which of the following levels of examination
should a medical assistant use for the procedural coding for this visit? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Problem focused examination.
Prior to a patient's follow-up appointment, which of the following information
should a medical assistant report to the provider? - CORRECT ANSWER-Recent
laboratory results.
A medical assistant 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 assistant that she does
not know what an antitussive is. Which of the following responses should the
assistant make? - CORRECT ANSWER-"It is a medication that suppresses the
cough reflex."
A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a patient about the use and care
of a transdermal patch. Which of the following instructions should the assistant
include in the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER-Select a different application
location for each new patch.
In which of the following positions should a medical assistant place a healthy
patient in preparation for a rectal examination. - CORRECT ANSWER-Sims'
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