CCMA STUDY GUIDE 2018 NHA

cause vasoconstriction( blood vessel narrows) can treat hypertension

Patient was terminated from the office and demands an explanation. What actions should MA take

failure to perform an act that should have been performed

MA is prepackaging hemostats into autoclave. What actions should ensure sterilization?

MA receives a splash of urine in his eye when collecting specimen. What actions should be taken

to convert kilograms- pounds key( 1 kg= 2.2 lb) 68 kg x 2.2 lb=

Prior to an appointment with PCP, it is important for MA to verify which items in the chart?

What are insoluble drug substances contained in a liquid?

Which of the following structures in a human cell contains the cell's genetic information?

Which health care delivery models emphasize patients involvement in their own health care?

Patient is having symptoms of MI. MA administer sublingual nitroglycerin What actions are taken

MA should identify the following abbreviations used in place of the word "prescription"

MA is caring for patient with conjunctivitis. What actions should MA take with eye instillation

Taking vitals from a 10 year old, MA notice indications of abuse. What actions should be taken?

Which of the following elements is essential for successful teamwork?

Respondent Superior

What disposable methods is used in OSHA guidelines for handling biohazardous waste

Tabular list

What insurance providers is the oldest and largest of independent health insurers in the U.S.?

which of the following terms as a medical disorder that involves inflammation of the joints?

Teaching a patient major food groups. What information about grains should MA include?

What organ produces vitamin D, provides protection, and helps regulate body temperature?

What details disclosed by the patient should MA recognize as indication of bulimia nervosa?

MA is helping a patient check out. What actions should the MA take?

"It an infection, I don't have cancer!" What actions should MA take to help stages of grief?

A patient is visually impaired. What actions should MA take?

Child who has molluscum contagiosum warts. MA should explain the mode of transmission is?

Identify which of the following look-alike and should-alike medication as an anticonvulsant?

Which providers specializes in the management and treatment of interstitial cystitis?

Which abbreviation should MA use when documenting initial assessment data for wellness exam?

provides a remedy for a person or group that has been named by the wrongful acts of others

What area to use for the most accurate to check temp

The smallest bones in the body are

Which patient should an MA recognize as top priority to receive immediate care?

tinea pedis( athletes foot), tinea corpon( ring worm

Patient believes her privacy was violated. MA should know a complaint must be filled in _ days?

listening to body sounds through a stethoscope

difficulty swallowing

Which medical record content areas include patients demographic data?

MA is speaking with a patient. What might occur as a barrier to communication?

What actions is important for MA to take to sever patients effectively?

to convert pounds - kilograms key( 1 lb=.45 kg) 120 lb x .45 kg

What approaches should MA take when discussing a patients compliance to dietary guidelines?

lice is called

How to convert from F-C AND C-F

What body system contains cardiac, skeletal, and smooth tissue?

thrombus

Patient sees a specialist for hyperthyroidism. MA should contact which of the following consult

In which locations should a sharps container be located?

If a person has a sprain what treatment should they use

Acute infection

What moral codes should a MA reference when facing an ethical dilemma?

Patient experiencing subluxation should be treated by which alternative medicine practices?

Which location should the inside address appear in a business letter?

What is the Ishihara test is for?

Which action should MA take to prevent patient accidents in clinical setting?

Destruction of all microorganism

D/H X Q

CDC recommends the minimal length of time for hand washing with soap and water is?

What body system experiences a decrease in activity during "Fight-or-flight" response?

Prescription calls for 10 mg of diazepam oral. Available is oral 5 mg/5 mL. How many for each?

First sound heard as the cuff deflates

MA should recognize that which of the following entities must adhere to HIPAA guidelines?

A MA should recognize that which of the following action involves health coaching?

MA is collecting data for an older adult. Which suggest the patient needs a mental evaluation?

What does TPR stand for

To be a successful member of the team, what action should MA take?

Ma is given instructions for PCP to refer to dermatologist. What actions are first taken?

Patient has had a Cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Which therapy will assist regaining function?

can be benign or malignate

loss of expression by speech or writing because of an injury or disease to the brain

Which of the following components of the body's cells plays a part in cell division?

Which of the following conditions is defined as a loss of bone density?

45 degree angle, patient has breathing disorders and suffer head trauma or pain

What is the leading cause or chronic renal failure

treats schizophrenia( serquel, abilify)

Patient fell in love but partner can't commit. Which developmental crisis is the patient having

Ma is performing claim submission. What process involves electronic auditing and sorting?

multipatours

small, pearly, dome-shaped nodule with small visible blood vessels

What following statement about alcohol-based hand sanitizer is correct?

What are two forms of verbal communication?

According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, an adolescent experiences which stages?

Ma should identify which microorganisms as having a helpful function in the human body?

What is the best HDL level

Goes into the blood stream or known as Intramuscular injections

Of the following professionals assist patients with mobility, strength, and range of motion?

What method should a MA use when storing a disinfected endoscope?

Intentionally doling something either dishonest or illegal

Broken bone is contained within intact skin

right patient, does, time,drug,documentation,route,technique

The process of killing pathogenic organisms or of rendering them inactive

Patient-centered medical home has five functions and attributes. What features are included?

Patient reports difficulty falling asleep. MA should anticipate the provider will prescribe?

MA is instructed to position patient for dorsal cavity examination. What position would this be

MA should recognize that which of the following entities must adhere to HIPAA guidelines?

What community resource should an MA offer to an elderly who lost their partner 3 months ago?

MA witness a coworker commit a wrongful act. MA should Identify this type of negligence as?

Each patient is given a specific time for their appointment

Patient in a wheelchair arrives and is upset. What method establishes a positive communication?

MA is preparing for rectal exam. Ma should help the patient into which position?

Which of the following structures in a human cell sorts and synthesizes glycoproteins?

Patient is coughing and sneezing in reception area. What actions should be taken?

What disease caused a historical pandemic that led to the creation of the first vaccine?

During a phone conversation with a patient, what demonstrates the use of appropriate techniques

When processing a patient's referral, a MA should identify which of the following as lab test?

HIPAA was welcomed in what year?

MA should know which provides instructions for EMT when transporting elderly or critically ill?

Which of the following is an anthropometric measurement that a MA should collect from 2 y/o

Patient is diagnosed with Malignant Melanoma. What process is the PCP taken during transition?

"It an infection, I don't have cancer!" What actions should MA take to help stages of grief?

MA is checking in a patient who is hearing impaired. What actions should be taken?

When documenting data in patients progress notes, what abbreviation is acceptable to use?

An MA should recognize that which is recommended regarding fingernail care and hand hygiene?

MA should identify the term for slow breathing as which of the following?

5 y/o child started sucking their thumb after stopping at 1 y/o. what defense mechanism is this

MA should identify that the term "contralateral" has which of the following meaning?

Patient is stressed and can't focus at work. Based on anxiety level, what should be expected?

MA's patient who will be self administering an enema at home. MA should explain which form?

Used to diagnose hemorrhoids, polyps, and diverticulitis disorders

What is Dsyphagia?

MA is collecting data from patient reporting back pain. What term should MA use to describe

MA is preparing to perform a Mantoux test. Which routes should MA use for this injection?

When processing a patient's referral, a MA should identify which of the following as lab test?

During surgical procedure, sterile solution is requested. What actions should MA take?

Of which health care professional is legally responsible for an MAs duties and performance?

MA should recognize which is the clinical purpose of contrast media in diagnostic imaging?

What is the largest organ of the body

What concentration of bleach solution should MA use to disinfectant clinical setting?

Respirations

yellowing of the skin and mucous membranes caused by the depression of bile pigment( liver)

What insurance plan requires a referral from a PCP to scheduled with a dermatologist?

MA is sterilizing a vaginal speculum. What sterilization techniques should be used?

Which acronyms should MA use when interpreting the correlation between body weight and height?

bone ends are moved out of alignment

Which of the following planes divides the body into upper and lower portions?

What provider assess patients of all ages with a variety of acute to severe medical condition?

Employers provide safe and healthy work place. What regulatory agencies oversees this?

What organ structures within the digestive system is primarily responsible for nutrients?

MA is preparing patient for exam. Which is a component for patient's medical history?

What factors puts a patient at high risk of experiencing a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)?

MA is preparing a vitamin injection. For the right medication, which actions should MA take?

MA is converting for 30 mL to tablespoon. This amount converts to how many tablespoons?

Which of the following is used to indicate homeostasis in the body?

what term describes the act of unlawfully increasing the reimbursement amount from third-party?

Patient calls and states her medication is not working. What response should MA take?

Farsightedness , difficulty seeing objects that are close

Patient wants to grant his daughter as health care proxy. The minimum age eligibility is?

What are the four vital signs

MA should identify the term "oophorectomy" has which of the following meanings?

Which diagnostic procedure that produces images of body structures

What resources provides information about the use of chemicals in a medical facility?

Provider notifies MA that she will be 20 mins late. What actions should the MA take?

Which foods should a MA recommend to a patient who needs to increase her intake of vitamin A?

MA is teaching a patient who started lisinpril. Which should the patient report to provider?

What actions should MA take ensuring proper biohazardous waste of handling used gauze pads?

break is caused by compression or angulation forces in the long bones of children under age 10,

MA should identify the term "presbyopia" has which of the following meanings?

Output devices

MA performing suture removal. Which of the following action should MA take?

Head of table elevated 90 degrees, helps with patient who have difficulty breathing

I've been waiting 30 min, can't you do something? What responses by the MA is active listening?

MA is washing infectious debris off surgical instruments. What actions should be taken?

Treats depression ( trazodone hcl= desyrel)

MA is recording patient's heart rhythm. What device is used to perform this recording?

form used by most health insurance payers for claims submitted by providers and suppliers

Which of the following duties is a MA allowed to perform independently?

what is cholelithiasis

The Pacemaker of the heart

Pain signals are received by the brain, What body system is alerted for movement response?

electronic medical record

Was developed to make sure that all states have the same laws about organ donation

What is MA's primary role in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the medical office setting?

When considering the anatomy of the body, what statement is correct?

Specializes in mental illness, physical illness, and disability?

MA prepared a referral for a patient reporting symptoms of vertigo to which specialist?

Which of the following terms as a procedure that involves an incision into the eardrum?

The oldest and largest system of privately sponsored insurance.

Whats the proper hand washing tech?

MA left the computer with patient chart visible. What actions are taken to prevent violation?

What defense mechanisms is characterized by externalization of guilt, blame, or responsibility?

Patient going into shock, had hypotension

Which of the following is an example of connective tissue?

A low-fiber, high-fat diet is a risk factor for which of the following disease?

Which steps should MA take to follow aseptic guidelines when giving injections?

MA reviewing charges for in-office procedure. What term is the max reimbursement of third-party

Once advance directives are in place, they can be updated at which of the following times?

Patient who is angry and yelling approaches MA, what actions should be taken?