CCMA STUDY GUIDE 2018 NHA

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

Treats depression ( trazodone hcl= desyrel)

Used to diagnose hemorrhoids, polyps, and diverticulitis disorders

How to convert from F-C AND C-F

Broken bone is contained within intact skin

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

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

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

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

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

multipatours

What is Dsyphagia?

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

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

what is cholelithiasis

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

If a person has a sprain what treatment should they use

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

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

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

Which medical record content areas include patients demographic data?

D/H X Q

The Pacemaker of the heart

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

thrombus

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What are two forms of verbal communication?

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

The process of killing pathogenic organisms or of rendering them inactive

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

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

failure to perform an act that should have been performed

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

Which diagnostic procedure that produces images of body structures

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

listening to body sounds through a stethoscope

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

Whats the proper hand washing tech?

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

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

difficulty swallowing

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

Each patient is given a specific time for their appointment

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

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

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

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

Specializes in mental illness, physical illness, and disability?

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

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

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

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

lice is called

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

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

Respondent Superior

"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?

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

Farsightedness , difficulty seeing objects that are close

The smallest bones in the body are

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

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

Output devices

What does TPR stand for

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

What is the leading cause or chronic renal failure

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

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

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

Respirations

First sound heard as the cuff deflates

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HIPAA was welcomed in what year?

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

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

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

The oldest and largest system of privately sponsored insurance.

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

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

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

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

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

What are insoluble drug substances contained in a liquid?

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

Destruction of all microorganism

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

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

What is the Ishihara test is for?

Which of the following is an example of connective tissue?

cause vasoconstriction( blood vessel narrows) can treat hypertension

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

Goes into the blood stream or known as Intramuscular injections

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

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

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

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

Patient going into shock, had hypotension

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

Acute infection

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

What area to use for the most accurate to check temp

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

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

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

can be benign or malignate

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

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

treats schizophrenia( serquel, abilify)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In which locations should a sharps container be located?

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

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

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

What is the largest organ of the body

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

Tabular list

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following elements is essential for successful teamwork?

What is the best HDL level

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

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

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

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

Intentionally doling something either dishonest or illegal

electronic medical record

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

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

What are the four vital signs

bone ends are moved out of alignment

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

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

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

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