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CCMA NHA exam 2023a medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (chf)
for an exam by the provider. What manifestation should the assistant expect? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Shortness of breath
When measuring a patients respiratory rate, what actions should a MA take to
ensure an accurate reading? - CORRECT ANSWER-Count the respirations while
the patient thinks his/her pulse is being taken.
What lab results should the MA recognize as abnormal? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Potassium 3mEq/L is abnormal
A provider requests a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a MA is
preparing. What instrument should be on the tray? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Scissors
An MA is replacing a sharps container and receives a small laceration on her arm
from the plastic lid. What documentation should the MA complete as a result of
this incident? - CORRECT ANSWER-OSHA Form 301
An MA is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to the appointment. What lab
results indicate the need to schedule an extension of the current visit? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Fasting blood glucose 168 mg/dL
An MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about how to take buccaneering
tablets. What instructions should the MA give the patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER-"Place the tablet between your gums and cheek"
What medical term should an MA tell a provider when a patient is having
discomfort and difficulty breathing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dyspnea
What method is used to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an insurance
company? - CORRECT ANSWER-Remittance advice
What position is appropriate for pelvic exam? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lithotomy
,What is in the scope of practices for a medical assistant following a heart
procedure that does not require a licensed technician or provider? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Holster monitor application
What EKG artifact is caused by a disconnected electrode and results in the
tracing going into the margins of the paper? - CORRECT ANSWER-Interrupted
baseline
The MA receives a telephone call from a patient who seems anxious about test
results. What response should the MA make? - CORRECT ANSWER-"I know
your concerned about your test results, we'll call you as soon as your results
come in"
A MA is assisting with the physical exam. Of a patient what has scabies. Besides
gloves , what other PPE should you wear? - CORRECT ANSWER-Gown
A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation.
What actions should a medical assistant take first? - CORRECT ANSWER-Call
for help and start CPR
A MA is composing business correspondence using the simplified letter style.
What 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 MA is caring for a patient who is 5' 7" tall. What the patient's height in
centimeters? - CORRECT ANSWER-170 cm
What technique should an MA use when bandaging a wound? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Wrap the wound from distal to proximal
What is outside the scope of practice for an MA? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Ordering additional lab test to confirm the patients 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 release the patient. What procedural coding would you use for this
visit? - CORRECT ANSWER-Problem focused examination
Prior to a patient's follow-up appointment, what 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
and over the counter antitussive, how would you explain what this is to a patient?
- CORRECT ANSWER-"It is a medication that suppresses the cough reflex"
An MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about the use and care of a
transdermal patch. What instruction should you include? - CORRECT
ANSWER-"Select a different application location for each new patch"
What position should a MA place a healthy patient in preparation for a rectal
exam? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sims
What step for a finger stick should an MA complete first? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Confirm the patient's identity
What cell structure is instrumental in helping the body mobilize and secrete
mucus from the respiratory tract? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cilia
An MA in an outpatient facility is preparing for a venipuncture. What actions
should the assistant take to confirm the pts identity? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ask
the patient to state and spell their full name and provide date of birth
A MA is reinforcing teaching about a cardiac event monitor with a patient. What
statement by the patients ensures understanding? - CORRECT ANSWER-"I will
record any symptoms I experience in the event log"
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