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CCMA NHA exam 2024 Graded A+ Medical Assistant Responsibilities and Procedures 1. Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) - Manifestation to expect: Shortness of breath. 2. Measuring Respiratory Rate - Actions for accuracy: Count the respirations while the patient thinks their pulse is being taken...

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Medical Assistant Responsibilities and Procedures



1. Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

- Manifestation to expect: Shortness of breath.



2. Measuring Respiratory Rate

- Actions for accuracy: Count the respirations while the patient thinks their pulse is being taken.



3. Abnormal Lab Results

- Recognized abnormality: Potassium level of 3 mEq/L.



4. Surgical Instrumentation

- Dissecting instrument required: Scissors.



5. Documentation of Injuries

- Incident Reporting: Use OSHA Form 301 for a small laceration from a sharps container.



6. Reviewing Medical History

- Lab results indicating need for follow-up: Fasting blood glucose of 168 mg/dL.



7. Administering Buccal Tablets

- Instructions for patients: "Place the tablet between your gums and cheek."



8. Medical Terminology

- Term for discomfort and difficulty breathing: Dyspnea.



9. Claim Denial Notification

, - Notification method: Remittance advice.



10. Patient Positioning for Exams

- Position for pelvic exam: Lithotomy.



11. Scope of Practice

- MA activities post-heart procedure: Holter monitor application is permissible.



12. EKG Artifacts

- Cause of an interrupted baseline: Disconnected electrode leads to tracing problems.



13. Patient Communication

- Response to anxious patients about test results: "I know you're concerned about your test results;
we'll call you as soon as they come in."



14. PPE for Scabies

- Additional PPE needed: Gown, in addition to gloves.



15. Cardiac Emergency Response

- First action for ventricular fibrillation: Call for help and start CPR.



16. Business Correspondence Style

- Features of simplified letter style: Use a subject line in all capital letters.



17. Electrode Placement for EKG

- V5 lead placement: Left anterior axillary line, horizontal to V4.



18. Converting Height Measurements

- Height in centimeters for 5'7": 170 cm.

, 19. Wound Bandaging Technique

- Technique used: Wrap from distal to proximal.



20. Scope of Practice Limitations

- Action outside MA's scope: Ordering additional lab tests.



21. Procedural Coding for Visits

- Coding for the assessment of a simple laceration: Problem-focused examination.



22. Pre-appointment Reporting

- Information to report: Recent laboratory results.



23. Explaining Antitussives

- Patient explanation: "It is a medication that suppresses the cough reflex."



24. Transdermal Patch Instructions

- Teaching patient care: "Select a different application location for each new patch."



25. Rectal Exam Positioning

- Position for a healthy patient: Sims position.



26. Initial Step for Finger Stick

- First step: Confirm the patient's identity.



27. Role of Cilia

- Function: Mobilize and secrete mucus in the respiratory tract.



28. Confirming Patient Identity for Venipuncture

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