CCMA STUDY GUIDE 2018 NHA

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

Respirations

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

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

electronic medical record

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

The smallest bones in the body are

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Farsightedness , difficulty seeing objects that are close

Used to diagnose hemorrhoids, polyps, and diverticulitis disorders

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

What is the leading cause or chronic renal failure

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

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

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

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

How to convert from F-C AND C-F

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

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

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

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

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

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

What does TPR stand for

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

Goes into the blood stream or known as Intramuscular injections

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

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

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

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

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

Which medical record content areas include patients demographic data?

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

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

failure to perform an act that should have been performed

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

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

listening to body sounds through a stethoscope

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

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

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

can be benign or malignate

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

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

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

What are two forms of verbal communication?

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

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

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

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

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

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

What area to use for the most accurate to check temp

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

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

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

multipatours

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

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

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

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

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

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

lice is called

What are insoluble drug substances contained in a liquid?

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

What is the best HDL level

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

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

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

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

Specializes in mental illness, physical illness, and disability?

What is the largest organ of the body

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the Ishihara test is for?

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

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

Destruction of all microorganism

Tabular list

What is Dsyphagia?

HIPAA was welcomed in what year?

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

Broken bone is contained within intact skin

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

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

Intentionally doling something either dishonest or illegal

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

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

thrombus

The process of killing pathogenic organisms or of rendering them inactive

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

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

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

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

Whats the proper hand washing tech?

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following is an example of connective tissue?

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Pacemaker of the heart

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

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

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

Acute infection

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

D/H X Q

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

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

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

In which locations should a sharps container be located?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following elements is essential for successful teamwork?

bone ends are moved out of alignment

cause vasoconstriction( blood vessel narrows) can treat hypertension

Respondent Superior

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

Which diagnostic procedure that produces images of body structures

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

First sound heard as the cuff deflates

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

What are the four vital signs

Each patient is given a specific time for their appointment

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

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

difficulty swallowing

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

what is cholelithiasis

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

Output devices

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

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

If a person has a sprain what treatment should they use

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

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

The oldest and largest system of privately sponsored insurance.

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

Treats depression ( trazodone hcl= desyrel)

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

treats schizophrenia( serquel, abilify)

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

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

Patient going into shock, had hypotension

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

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