Duplicate of NHA CCMA STUDY GUIDE 2018

cause vasoconstriction( blood vessel narrows) can treat hypertension

Output devices

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

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

What is the Ishihara test is for?

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

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

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

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

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

Acute infection

What is the leading cause or chronic renal failure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

bone ends are moved out of alignment

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

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

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

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

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

failure to perform an act that should have been performed

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

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

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

First sound heard as the cuff deflates

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

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

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

The process of killing pathogenic organisms or of rendering them inactive

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

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

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

Tabular list

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

Farsightedness , difficulty seeing objects that are close

lice is called

In which locations should a sharps container be located?

electronic medical record

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

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

The smallest bones in the body are

How to convert from F-C AND C-F

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Broken bone is contained within intact skin

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

Which of the following is an example of connective tissue?

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

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

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

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

multipatours

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

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

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

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

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

What is the largest organ of the body

treats schizophrenia( serquel, abilify)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Used to diagnose hemorrhoids, polyps, and diverticulitis disorders

Which medical record content areas include patients demographic data?

listening to body sounds through a stethoscope

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

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

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

Whats the proper hand washing tech?

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

thrombus

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What area to use for the most accurate to check temp

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

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

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

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

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

What are two forms of verbal communication?

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

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

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

Each patient is given a specific time for their appointment

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

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

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

difficulty swallowing

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

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

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

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

Destruction of all microorganism

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

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

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

D/H X Q

Patient going into shock, had hypotension

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

Respirations

The Pacemaker of the heart

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

HIPAA was welcomed in what year?

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

What are insoluble drug substances contained in a liquid?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the best HDL level

Which diagnostic procedure that produces images of body structures

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

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

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

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

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

Respondent Superior

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

can be benign or malignate

what is cholelithiasis

What is Dsyphagia?

The oldest and largest system of privately sponsored insurance.

If a person has a sprain what treatment should they use

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Treats depression ( trazodone hcl= desyrel)

Intentionally doling something either dishonest or illegal

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

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

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

Which of the following elements is essential for successful teamwork?

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

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

What are the four vital signs

Goes into the blood stream or known as Intramuscular injections

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

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

Specializes in mental illness, physical illness, and disability?

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

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

What does TPR stand for