NHA CCMA Exam Bundle (Graded A+)

Which of the following cell structures is the source of energy for a cell? - mitochondria A medical assistant is testing a patients visual acuity using a snellen chart. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - Make sure the patient does not lean forward during the test Which...

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? - ANSWER-Shortness of breath (SOB) Expected manifestations of CHF include shortness of breath, fatigue, and ed...

The laboratory report on a patient indicates a hemoglobin level of 7g/dL. Which of the following is the first action for the medical assistant to take? Notify patient, Inform the patient, Record the results in the medical record, Repeat the test to insure accuracy. - ANSWER-Notify the Provider ( Bec...

Hgb males - ANSWER-13 to 18 g/dL Hgb females - ANSWER-12-16 g/dL Hematocrit (Hct) males - ANSWER-Males 42-52% Hematocrit (Hct) female - ANSWER-36-48% FBS (fasting blood glucose) - ANSWER-60 to 110 mg/dL Total cholesterol - ANSWER-<200 mg/dL LDL - ANSWER-less than 130 mg/dL HD...

Transdermal patch - ANSWER-an adhesive patch, placed on the skin to administer a specific dose of medication through the skin and into the bloodstream select different location for each new patch to avoid skin irritation Chlorhexidine - ANSWER-used to clean skin before blood culture draw Papu...

CELL STRUCTURES IS THE SOURCE OF ENERGY FOR A CELL? - ANSWER-MITOCHONDIRA A MA IS TESTING A PATIENT'S VISUAL ACUITY USING A SNELLEN CHART. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD MA TAKE? - ANSWER-MAKE SURE THE PATIENT DOES NOT LEAN FOWARD DURING THE TEST. DURING A ROUTINE VENIPUNCTURE. THE PATIENT BECOMES PALE...

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

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

CC - ANSWER-Chief Complaint Segment - ANSWER-Line between two wave forms P-wave - ANSWER-Atrial Depolarization How many 1mm boxes are in a 6 second Rythm strip? - ANSWER-30 one millimeter boxes The SA node represents which waveform on the ekg? - ANSWER-Only the P-wave What is the read...

Which of the following professionals assists patients with improving mobility, strength, and range of motion? - Physical Therapist A medical assistant is preparing a referral slip for a patient who reports symptoms of vertigo. The medical assistant should refer the patient to which of the followi...

A patient is scheduled for an orthopedic consultation. the medical assistant should ensure the health record includes which of the following? - radiology report which of the following dosage forms can be absorbed slowly to create a constant, time-released systemic effect? - transdermal patches ...

Aerophagia - ANSWER-swallowing air Alopecia - ANSWER-sudden increase hair loss Anthropometric - ANSWER-used to assess the size, shape, and composition of the human body Examples: BMI or a growth chart Chief Complaint (CC) - ANSWER-the primary symptoms that a patient states as the reason f...