MA Certification

What method of scheduling involves booking several patients with the same condition in the same time frame

What is one of the best ways to collect and transmit electronic patient data safely?

In what state is the body when inadequate rest and no food for at least 12 hrs ?

the following procedures is appropriate for preparing blood and other potentially infectious material for transport

A condition in which the blood dose not have enough RBC and hemoglobin is called?

When preparing patient’s skin for a surgical procedure, in which direction should the area be cleaned

What is the name of the chart used to test visual acuity

non-English speaking patient makes an appt, and the MA does not speak their language,what is appropriate action

While taking a patient’s medical history for active tuberculosis, what PPE is required?

Which of the following is the best position for an exam of dorsal cavity?

What is the most frequent cause of exposure to HIV in a healthcare setting

In ECG what should be calculated to determine ventricular pulse

There are no sharps containers in the lab, which agency should this be reported to?

The study of the biology of microscopic organisms is called?

Which type of PPE are used in the medical laboratory

The patient’s medical release form has expired, what should you do

Which agency approves chemical products used for disinfection of surfaces in an examination room ?

What is damaged in a patient with Tachycardia

This form of sterilization uses steam under pressure to kill bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores:

Why do you wipe away the first drop of blood in a capillary puncture

Female patient had right sided mastectomy with removal of lymphoid tissue, what is the name of

A male patient needs to provide a clean catch urine specimen. At what point should the specimen be collected

When a clinical medical assistant administers a medication to a patient, when should it be documented?

a patient came in laboratory for GTT They said they had a cup of coffee what can you do?

If a tourniquet is needed what is the recommended amount to hold it.

A patient’s daughter called the office and requested lab results. How should you handle this

Before a patient’s medical information can be shared with others, what must the office do?

Which hospital department has physicians in the field of musculoskeletal disorders

patient has been diagnosed with a devastating illness, what could the MA say to demonstrate empathy

how often should a patient’s medical record be reviewed to ensure accuracy?

A blood sample is collected from a patient and the plasma is pink to red in color, what is the cause

the name of scheduling technique where 2 pt. come in at beginning of each hr. and then others are sche- every 10-20 min.

The representatives of which profession help regain independence in their homes

inform your supervisor that they documented lab results in the wrong chart, what does this best exemplify

failure to exercise appropriate care for patient is called?

Which government agency requires that the SDS’s for all chemicals in the work place be accessible to employees

patient returned to the office to pick up a prescription, the doctor did not authorize it yet. The pt is not pleased

The Phenylketonuria (PKU) test is:

What is basal state

What medical service may require preauthorization from insurance companies?

When would a clinical MA use a multi sample needle

what is the general term used for objects that transmit infections?

Ventilator-associated pneumonia is what type of infection?

When a provider withdraws care without notice, it is known as?

A physician has asked you to write a formal letter for them, which closing would be incorrect?

Which of the following is the sign of infection?

What is the correct location for place-of-service code 11?

What is the name for a fluctuating fever where it decreases to or below baseline and then increases again

Which of the following is one of the six standardized elements found on product labels of a chemical product

Patients medical records should be reviewed to ensure accuracy and completeness:

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What should be used when performing phlebotomy on an 80-year-old patient

A patient came into the office with chest pain and SOB. What position is the best to help them breath better

Which claim form is used for billing at a physician’s office?

What is the maximum volume of urine a grown male can produce in 2 days?

a clinical MA should answer the call within how many rings?

Objects that transmit infections like clothes, utensils, and furniture are known as:

What is true regarding crutches?

How should the MA measure the correct dose of a liquid medication in a dosage cup?

What is supported when a health care team is able to understand cultural differences

When scheduling patients, which allows patients to be seen first come first served basis

Who is responsible for preparing an examination room before a minor procedure?

What should be used to chill a specimen as it is transported

What is the ability to identify with someone else’s feelings

What hormone is tested in a pregnancy test

A MA is mixing bleach cleaning solution, what is the proper ratio of bleach to

Which ECG findings corresponds to the electrical activity of the ventricles during isometric contraction phase

what is used to clean a patient’s skin in preparation for minor surgery?

patient informs the MA he was diagnosed with a brain tumor and received chemo -where do you document what med form

Which of the following is an example of a CPT code

Which diagnosis could be put on an insurance claim for a urine culture

Which agency regulates the controlled substance act

After administering 2ml of roceptin to a patient with sever shingles, what is the correct information for documentation?

If an MA needs to step away from computer what must they do prior to leaving

What is the appropriate specimen for a PKU test?

A MA is preparing a wound for suturing, what is the proper cleansing of the wound.

What is defamation through spoken statements

A pt calls and states their surgical incision is infected, what is the most important for the CMA to ask

what is the maximum amount of urine an adult can normally produce in a 24-hr. period?

A female patient needs to provide clean catch, what point during urination should be captured?

Which of the following is NOT considered demographic information?

Demerol 75mg IM every 4 hours as needed for pain is what type of medication order

What will happen to a submitted insurance claim if diagnosis and procedure code do not match

What can make it difficult to collect blood in elderly adults?

the following actions of a clinical medical assistant represents appropriate action after a venipuncture procedure

Which of the following requires a preauthorization in a physician’s office?

Which of the following is an example of a biohazard

A MA recorded a head circumference of 37 inches instead of 37 cm how do you correct error

What type of hazard does this symbol represent

What is the name of the national health insurance plan for Americans aged 65 and older

Why is an anticoagulant additive used in evacuated test tubes

Clinical medical assistants should answer the phone within three rings:

How long should a tourniquet be in place?

What is the preferred vein for venipuncture

which medical service may require preauthorization from the insurance

What is the correct temperature for an ear irrigation

What instructions are given to a patient who has been prescribed buccal medication

Which of the following blood test would be ordered for a diagnosis of leukemia

physician has asked you to type a formal letter for them. Which of the following closing would be incorrect

What is the process used to wash and remove blood and tissue from instruments

Which of the following should be used in phlebotomy in an elderly patient?

What should you do if a patient ate before a GTT test?

Under what circumstances can a MA accept a check written by a third party

Which drug administration routes is appropriate for a patient who has nausea and vomiting

the recommended order of draw, which tube should be filled last?

What is an appropriate needle length for an intramuscular injection

A C&S (culture and sensitivity) test is most likely performed in which of the following lab

Clinical MA is setting up an appt for a patient procedure, what would be the reason to call INS company?

What measurement is needed when fitting a patient for crutches?

A hospital acquired infection is called?

What does the acronym SOAP stand for

You are with a patient and notice facial drooping and slurred speech, what might this mean?

What instructions should a post-op patient be sent home with?

What blood pressure reading would be considered stage 1 hypertension

What color code tube indicates presence of sodium heparin used for an anticoagulant blood test

what approaches are considered for a patient who does not speak English?

What are aspirin and acetaminophen

When assessing a 5-year-old you notice bruises on arms and legs what action should be taken

What form of sterilization is most commonly used?