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

Wear utility gloves while sanitizing the instruments

In which of the following positions should a medical assistant place a patient for a spirometry test?

Seated upright with their chin elevated

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

Reinforce education about the patients disease process

Which requires a referral from a PCP to schedule an appointment with specialist?

Health maintenance organization (HMO)

The MA can prevent lawsuits by...

documenting and initialing each note

Which of the following is not a responsibility of the medical assistant in the clinical lab?

Interpreting abnormal results & giving patients a diagnosis

Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when administering eye ointment?

Apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac

The Notice of Privacy Practice of the medical office is given to

All patients seen in the medical office

Medical Assistants give IM injections using:

A 1-1/12 inch needle depending on the size of the patient

The student medical assistant studying the gastrointestinal system understands that chyme refers to what?

Liquefied food ready for digestion

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

Wipe the injection site with an alcohol pad

If there is a client with special physical needs, what might a CCMA ask?

“What can I do to make you more comfortable while waiting?”

When obtaining a head circumference of an infant the CCMA should

take the head measurement and record to 1/4 inch (0.6cm)

A patient has a blood glucose of 502. What should the CCMA do?

Notify physician of critical value

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1
Patient has had a Cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Which therapy will assist regaining function?
Massage therapy
Respiratory therapy
Behavioral therapy
Physical therapy
2
CCMA is washing infectious debris off surgical instruments. What actions should be taken?
Use a soft-bristled brush to clean surface of instruments
Soak instruments in bleach solution to sterilize them prior
Wear utility gloves while sanitizing the instruments
Keep all hinged instruments closed
3
What concentration of bleach solution should MA use to disinfectant clinical setting?
1:20
1:5
1:1
1:10
4
Which items included on CMS-1500 claim form should MA recognize indicating medical necessity?
Diagnosis code
Modifier
Charges
Place of service
5
An MA is encouraging a pt. to eat more fiber. Which foods should the MA recommend?
Cottage cheese
Apples
Chicken breast
Eggs
6
Which medical term means head?
cephal/o
neur/o
cardi/o
abdomin/o
7
Which of the following regulations set the minimum standards for medical laboratory practice and quality?
OSHA
CLIA
HIPAA
DEA
8
Which of the following types of injections requires a wheal to appear
intramuscular
subcutaneous
intradermal
z-track
9
Which of the following medical devices is used to measure blood pressure?
sphygmomanometer
speculum
ophthalmoscope
otoscope
10
MA should identify that the term "contralateral" has which of the following meaning?
On the opposite side
Directed upward
Directed downward
On the same side
11
Which of the following is NOT a key feature of the Patient-Centered Medical Home?
accessible services
inpatient services
quality & safety
comprehensive care
12
According to the stages of grief defined by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, which stage is bargaining?
2nd
4th
3rd
1st
13
The amount charged for a medical insurance policy is the
copayment.
coinsurance.
premium.
usual fee.
14
In which of the following positions should a medical assistant place a patient for a spirometry test?
Standing bent at the waist
Seated upright with their chin elevated
Chin tucked toward the chest
Lying supine with their arms crossed
15
Which defense mechanism is externalization of guilt, blame, or responsibility?
Denial
Undoing
Projection
Apathy
16
I regret not taking better care of myself. Now I wont be able to accomplish what i want. Grief stage?
Acceptance
Depression
Bargaining
Anger
17
"It's an infection, I don't have cancer!" What actions should MA take to help stages of grief?
Redirect the patient's attention away from angry feelings
Refer the patient to a support group
Encourage the patient to express sadness
Reinforce education about the patients disease process
18
The first step for NHA venipuncture is:
Wash hands
Collect supplies
Greet & ID patient
19
Which medical term means "tumor?"
oma
itis
leuk
metr
20
Which requires a referral from a PCP to schedule an appointment with specialist?
Pay-for-performance
Health maintenance organization (HMO)
Exclusive provider organization (EPO)
Preferred provider organization (PPO)
21
According to Dr Kluber-Ross, how many stages of grief are there?
3
6
4
5
22
The MA can prevent lawsuits by...
not reporting minor issues
documenting and initialing each note
suggesting prescriptions for treatment
obtaining a diagnosis for patient from internet
23
Which of these is the most common defense mechanism?
repression
empathy
anger
denial
24
Which of the following is not a responsibility of the medical assistant in the clinical lab?
Interpreting abnormal results & giving patients a diagnosis
Obtaining and labeling specimens
Developing a knowledge of the normal ranges of result
Providing proper patient preparation
25
Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when administering eye ointment?
Apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac
Apply ointment from the outer canthus to the inner canthus
Have the patient keep her eye open after application
Hold the ointment tube parallel to & above the patient's eye
26
The medical root word "malacia" means what?
softening
large
bad, harmful
spot
27
The Notice of Privacy Practice of the medical office is given to
Patients who are referred from a different medical office
Patient who are seen for annual physicals
Patients who are seen on a regular basis
All patients seen in the medical office
28
Patient-centered medical home has five functions and attributes. What features are included?
Affordable health care
Comprehensive care
Electronic health records incentives
Ambulatory services
29
A medical assistant is drawing 5 collection tubes. When should the tourniquet be released?
After the needle is removed
After a flash of blood is seen in the hub of the first tube
Within 1 minute of application
Between 2 and 3 minutes after application
30
Abbreviation for medication to be taken four times a day:
qs
qid
qd
qh
31
Which needle length and gauge would the medical assistant choose to give an IM injection
1 1/2 inch-22g
1/2 inch- 22g
1 inch - 18g
1 inch -25g
32
How many years will your NHA CCMA credentials last until you need to recertify?
4
2
3
1
33
The oldest and largest system of privately sponsored insurance.
Medicaid
Medicare
Champus
Blue cross/ blue shield
34
CDC recommends the minimal length of time for hand washing with soap and water is?
20 seconds
25 seconds
15 seconds
10 seconds
35
A medical assistant is preparing to autoclave instruments, what is required?
Cotton balls
Sterilization indicators
Masking tape
Purified water
36
abbreviation for potassium
P
Fe
Au
K
37
Medical Assistants give IM injections using:
a tuberculine syringe
A 1-1/12 inch needle depending on the size of the patient
a1/2 inch - 1 inch needle
a 5/8-1/2 inch needle
38
The student medical assistant studying the gastrointestinal system understands that chyme refers to what?
Secretions that help digest food
Nutrients after being absorbed
Liquefied food ready for digestion
Hormones that reduce gastric acidity
39
Which steps should MA take to follow aseptic guidelines when giving injections?
Wipe the injection site with an alcohol pad
Don full PPE
Dispose of the syringe with the needle pointed upward
Use the same needle for drawing and injecting
40
If there is a client with special physical needs, what might a CCMA ask?
"What's wrong with you?"
"Is there anyone here to take care of you?"
"What do you need?"
“What can I do to make you more comfortable while waiting?”
41
Which provider specializes in the treatment of interstitial cystitis?
Pathologist
Urologist
Cardiologist
Immunologist
42
According to Ericksons psychosocial theory, an adolescent experiences which stages?
Initiative vs guilt
Autonomy vs shame and guilt
Industry vs inferiority
Identity vs role confusion
43
A low fiber, high fat dies is a risk factor for what disease?
colorectal cancer
crohn's disease
Cirrhosis
cholelithisis
44
MA prepared a referral for a patient reporting symptoms of vertigo to which specialist?
Ophthalmologist
Anesthesiologist
Neurologist
Otolaryngologist
45
What is the medical term for vomiting?
epistaxis
emesis
syncope
hemiplegia
46
The medical term for the condition also known as a yeast infection
colporrhea
pruritus vulvae
vaginal candidiasis
leukorrhea
47
The study of drugs and their actions in the body is called
pharmacy.
pharmacodynamics.
pharmacognosy.
pharmacology.
48
When obtaining a head circumference of an infant the CCMA should
ask the parent to take the head circumference
place the measuring tape just below the infants ears
place the infant in the prone position
take the head measurement and record to 1/4 inch (0.6cm)
49
A patient has a blood glucose of 502. What should the CCMA do?
Record Findings
Redo the test to check for errors
Ask the patient to take deep breaths
Notify physician of critical value
50
Which of the following medical terms refers to an area toward the back?
Proximal
Dorsal
Ventral
Medical
51
A patients medical history should be reviewed by the assistant?
Every appointment
When they feel like it
Every six months
Every 6 weeks
52
medical term for inflammation of the tonsils
squamous
sebaceous
homeostasis
tonsillitis
53
A cerebrovascular accident can also be called a
heart attack
stroke
aneurysm
arrhythmia
54
Intramuscular injections should be administered at which angle?
45 degrees
15 degrees
90 degrees
180 degrees
55
Patient has nosebleed, what is most appropriate first action to be taken by medical assistant?
Apply Ice to patient's nose
Tell patient to lie down
Call 911
Tilt the patient's head forward
56
Patient sees a specialist for hyperthyroidism. The CCMA should consult which of the following:
Cardiology
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Urology
57
"I haven't been careful about my diet but I've been exercising more" Which defense mechanism?
Reaction formation
Displacement
Compensation
Repression
58
To be a successful member of the team, what action should MA take?
Include personal feelings in work decisions
Focus on achieving individual goals
Report all team conflicts to the supervisor
Demonstrate willingness to perform extra duties
59
When sanitizing instruments the MA should:
Wear surgical gloves
Use a metal brush to remove particles from the instrument
Wipe instruments with a paper cloth
Place instruments in a closed position
60
LMP is an abbreviation for:
last menstrual period
last meal preparation
lymph node multiple present
lasting memory perception
61
What PPE does OSHA require for a venous blood draw
Eye protection
Face shield
Gloves
Mask
62
What referral will be given to an older, disabled patient with a lesion on her arm?
Home health care
Rehabilitation services
Hospice care
Diagnostic services
63
MA should identify the term "presbyopia" has which of the following meanings?
Weakened bones
Age-related vision loss
Kidney infection
Drooping eyelids
64
What's a CCMA's primary role in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the medical office setting?
Instructing a patient about examination preparations
Positioning the imaging equpiment
Communicating the results of the imaging to the patient
Administering contrast media intravenously
65
Passing the NHA exam will give you which of the following credentials?
CMA
CCMA
RMA
PMT
66
What resources provides information about the use of chemicals in a medical facility?
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
Safety data sheet (SDS)
OSHA Form 301
Emergency action plan
67
MA is preparing a vitamin injection. For the right medication, which actions should MA take?
Calculate the medication's dosage
Find out why the provider prescribed the medication
Check the medication label's expiration date
Ensure the patient has consented to receiving the injection
68
The abbreviation for diagnosis
DX
DS
DA
Db
69
Which action should be taken, if a CCMA is preparing insurance forms for reimbursement.
Give the CMS-1500 to the patient to complete.
Obtain the necessary data to complete the CMS-1500.
Have the patient complete the ABN form.
Mail the completed CMS-1500 to the patient
70
which of the following injections does not require stretching the skin taunt
subcutaneous
none of the above
intradermal
intramuscular
71
Who ultimately decides whether a medical record can be released
Medical assistant
Physician
Office manager
Patient
72
What organ produces vitamin D, provides protection, and helps regulate body temperature?
Lung
Skin
Brain
Liver
73
Controlled substances that are considered to be illegal and of no medical use are classified as
Schedule 4
Schedule 1
Schedule 2
Schedule 3
74
Anatomical Position
Standing erect with arms rotated so palms are facing forward
Standing erect with palms against thighs
Standing erect with arms extended perpendicular to the torso
Standing erect with arms rotated so thumbs are facing inward
75
Which foods should a MA recommend to a patient who needs to increase her intake of vitamin A?
Potatoes
Blueberries
Cauliflower
Oranges
76
The physician requests the CCMA prepare the patient for a rectal examination. Which position:
Dorsal Recumbant Position
Trendelenburg position
Sim's position
Prone position
77
Where should a CCMA place an electrode made for the legs if a patient has a BKA?
On the abdomen
On the other leg
On the arm closest to the leg
Leave it off
78
What Elizabeth Kubler-Ross's Stages of Grief is "No not me."
Anger
Depression
Denial
Bargaining
79
What is the CCMA's role in pulmonary function testing?
administer proper medication prior to the test
check vital signs throughout the test
direct the pt in the use of inhaler used in testing
coach the pt. through the test
80
Which medical record content areas include patients demographic data?
Objective
Plan
Subjective
Assessment
81
What details disclosed by the patient should MA recognize as indication of bulimia nervosa?
Laxative use
Starvation
Ritualistic behavior
Counting calories
82
A 19 yo patient offers her arm to the medical assistant when she comes in with a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope...
verbal consent.
informed consent.
implied consent.
parental consent.
83
Which medical term means blood?
hemat/o
phleb/o
spin/o
cardi/o
84
Which of the following is NOT one of the five stages of grief?
denial
anger
delusions
bargaining
85
Which duty is an MA allowed to perform independently?
Record vital signs
Give medical advice
Prescribe medication
Provide medication samples
86
MA should identify the term "oophorectomy" has which of the following meanings?
Opening in the windpipe
Removal of the ovaries
Breaking down of blood cells
Brain disorder
87
What should the CCMA instruct a patient to do if an electrode on a Holter monitor comes loose?
Go to the emergency room
Move the electrodes
Leave the monitor off
Place tape over the monitor
88
Which of the following steps for a finger stick should a CCMA complete first?
Cleanse the site with an antiseptic wipe.
Cleanse the site with an antiseptic wipe.
Confirm the correct identity of the patient.
Position the blade of lancet across the lines of fingertip.
89
The lab report on a pt indicates at hemoglobin of 7g/dl What action should the CCMA take?
notify the provider
inform pt.
repeat the tests to ensure accuracy
record the results
90
What should a CCMA do to prevent patient accidents in the clinical setting
Bundle computer cables
Clean a spill on the hallway floor using a towel
Store cleaning supplies on top of cabinets
Stand w/feet together when transferring a patient
91
MA reviewing charges for in-office procedure. What term is the max reimbursement of third-party
Fee schedule
Allowable amount
Deductible
Coinsurance
92
A CCMA should recognize this as the clinical purpose of contrast media in diagnostic imaging
Makes body structures easier to see through
Highlights the inner contours of body structures
Indicates the location of bones
Protects internal organs from radiation
93
What question should the CCMA ask when drawing Cholesterol tests(LDL,HDL,Triglycerides,)
Ask pt if they had water within the past 12 hours
ask pt. to tell you when they feel a pinch
Ask the pt. if he/she took medication that day
ask if they had anything to eat/drink in the past 12 hours
94
Which medical term means incision of?
otomy
ectomy
necrosis
stenosis
95
A diagnostic procedure that produces images of body structures?
Holter monitoring
Audiometry
Electromyography
Computed tomography
96
Which of the following is likely considered outside the scope of practice for a medical assistant?
verify equipment functionality using a control material
perform additional tests on different instruments for validation
record quality control results on a log sheet
perform CLIA high complexity tests
97
What should the medical assistant do if she notes that a patient has an elevated BP?
Both should be done.
Neither should be done.
Check the BP reading in both arms.
Check the cuff size to make sure it matches the pt's arm.
98
A patient faints in the reception room and falls to the floor. The medical assistant should
Ask if they have any allergies
Roll them to their right side
Place a pillow under their head
Check for a pulse
99
Diagnosis of a helminth infection requires a:
stool sample for O&P examination.
blood sample for tissue culture.
skin biopsy specimen for fluorescent testing.
stool sample for culture on differential media.
100
Which health care delivery models emphasize patients involvement in their own health care?
Accountable care organization (ACOs)
Home health agency
Patient-centered medical home (PCMH)
Hospice

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