NHA CCMA

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 out of range? Correct Answer: Respirations Which artery is routinely used in performing a manual blood pressure? Correct Answer: Brachial What is the appropriate angle when administering a subc...

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 history from an older adult patient who exhibits moderate hearing loss. which of the following actions should the assistant take. Correct Answer: Remain within the patients view to allow lip reading A ...

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: Enteropexy POC testing requires a quality control to? Correct Answer: Ensure accuracy of results the normal speed of an EKG machine is? Correct Answer: 25mm/sec A CLIA waived test includ...

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, and edema When measuring a patients respiratory rate, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to ensure an accurate reading? Correct Answer: Count the respiration's while...

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 as social to include marital status, occupation, use of drugs, etc. Body Processes necessary for life: Correct Answer: Body Temperature, Respiration, Heart Function Vital Signs of body functio...

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 history from an older adult patient who exhibits moderate hearing loss. What following action should the assistant take? Correct Answer: remain within the patient's view to allow lip-reading A Medica...

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 Answer: Wrap the wound from distal to proximal A medical assistant is checking a patient out of the clinic. In which of the following documents should the assistant locate information about provider...

A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (CHF) for an exam by the provider. Which of the following manifestation should the assistant expect? a) palpitations b) headaches c) chest pain d) shortness of breath Correct Answer: d) shortness of breath Other manifestations include edema and fatigue When measuring a patient's respiratory rate, which of the following actions should the MA take to ensure an accurate reading? a) count the respirations wh...

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 PATIENT BECOMES PALE & DIAPHORETIC. WHAT CONDITION IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR IN THIS PATIENT? Correct Answer: SYNCOPE A PATIENT CALLS THE CLINIC TO CANCEL A POSTOPERATIVE APPOINTMENT & STATES THAT SHE W...

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 provide to patients to be in compliance HIPPA? Correct Answer: Confidentiality statement 4. What information do you need to provide to the patient when wearing a Holter monitor about marker? Corre...