NHA CCMA TESTS COMPILATION BUNDLE

Chief complaint CC Correct Answer: The reason a patient called for help. Also, the patient's response to questions such as "What's wrong?" or "What happened?" History of present illness HPI Correct Answer: Explains the chief complaint. A chronological description of the development of the...

When measuring a infant from head to heel. What exam position should you place the infant in? Correct Answer: Supine position What type of patient would you report to the provider if they had a low apical pulse? Correct Answer: Infants 6 weeks who has a heart of 80/min What statement do you ...

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 PATI...

A medical assistant is educating an older patient on wound care. Which of the following should the assistant do to ensure patient understanding? Correct Answer: Have the patient repeat information Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use when bandaging a wound? Correct An...

Where do cardiac electrical impulses originate in the heart? Correct Answer: Sinoatrial node According to the regulation of controlled substances, which of the following is true of a Schedule 1 drug? Correct Answer: have no accepted medical use A medical assistant is collecting a health hist...

Chief Complaint Correct Answer: the reason why the patient came to see the physician. History of Present Illness Correct Answer: explanation of the CC to determine the onset of the illness. Past,family,and social history Correct Answer: summary of personal and family health problems as well...

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 a higher portion of oil than medicated lotions A medical assistant is speaking with a patient who ...

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) Expected manifestations of CHF include shortness of breath, fatigue...

When performing phlebotomy the CCMA should instruct the patient to? Correct Answer: make a fist It is within the CCMA'S scope of practice in the laboratory to? Correct Answer: POL testing The surgical fixation of a segment of intestine to the abdominal wall is referred to as? Correct Answer...

Where do cardiac electrical impulses originate in the heart? Correct Answer: sinoatrial node According to the regulation of controlled substances, which of the following is true of a schedule 1 drug Correct Answer: Have no accepted medical use A medical assistant is collecting a health histo...

What is the proper position for a patient who is receive a rectal temperature measurement? Correct Answer: Sims' A patient has been diagnosed with COPD. Upon observation, her skin shows signs of being cyanotic and is cold to the touch. Which of the following vial signs would be expected to be o...

Sodium hypochlorite solution Correct Answer: most common solutions used to disinfect surfaces PPE (personal protective equipment) Correct Answer: a barrier between a person and pathogens; includes gloves, gowns, masks, goggles, and face shields Active listening Correct Answer: allows the MA...

What is within the scope of practice for a CCMA ? Correct Answer: 1. Educating patients on how to take their medication 2. Health promotion of the patient. 3. Performing an EKG. 4. Taking patients vitals. 5. Performing urinalysis. 6. Performing a throat culture. 7. Patient education. What ...

Route of injection for Tuberculin/PPD screenings Correct Answer: Intradermal A provider has ordered a CBC, liver panel, and pro time for a pediatric patient. Which color micro-container should be filled 1st when performing a capillary collection? Correct Answer: Lavender Liver dysfunction pr...

1. According to OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard, which of the following items is an employer required to provide employees standards? Correct Answer: Non-Latex Gloves 1. patient is scheduled for a 6-month follow-up for diabetes mellitus. Which of the following information should the medica...

A MA is reviewing lab requisitions. For which of the following patient conditions should the MA perform a capillary collection rather than a venipuncture Correct Answer: Previous thromboses A MA is measuring the circumference of an infant's head. Which of the following actions should the assist...

A patient asks a medical assistant to explain the difference between a liniment and a medicated lotion. Which of the following responses should be assistant make? Correct Answer: "Liniments contain a higher portion of oil then medicated lotions." A medical assistant is measuring a patient's o...

Type of room to be used for EKG Correct Answer: quiet room without electrical equipment Information needed from pt. for EKG Correct Answer: medical history, name, gender, age, medications list (date and time of EKG) What are the 7 things you should inform the pt. of before an EKG? Correct An...

5 mL's of medication is equal to Correct Answer: 1 teaspoon According to OSHA guidelines, how should a lab specimen be sent to the lab Correct Answer: In an approved bag that is labeled with a red biohazard symbol Actions to be taken when a patient reports intimate partner abuse Correct Ans...

A medical assistant is obtaining a blood pressure reading from an adult patient. For which of the following readings should the assistant contact the provider? A. 100/60 B. 98/68 C. 104/45 D. 122/60 Correct Answer: C. 104/45 Which of the following resources should a medical assistant use t...