CCMA Certification Practice Test 2.0 C /NHA: Medical Assistant. Questions and answers with rationale

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A epically assistant is preparing a patient for wearing a Holter monitor. Which of the following instructions should the assistant include? - Ans-"You should avoid using an electric blanket during mon... itoring."  The patient should avoid using an electric blanket while wearing a Holter monitor because it can interfere with the recording. A first-time patient is late arriving to the office. Which of the following should the medical assistant say first? - Ans-"Hello welcome to our office."  The assistant should greet and welcome the patient before checking him in, making appointments, or checking on a bill. A medical assistant at a facility receives a call from a patient who is requesting the total cost of a surgical procedure. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the assistant? - Ans-Provide the patient with an estimated cost for the procedure. A medical assistant discovers a garbage can fire has started in the break room of the medical office. According to the RACE acronym for emergency response, which of the following actions should the assistant take first? - Ans-Evacuate staff and patients from the immediate area. A medical assistant discovers an unidentifiable liquid on the floor of one of the clinics treatment rooms. Which of the following materials should the assistant use to remove and dispose of the liquid? - Ans-A clean-up kit A medical assistant has a blood pressure cuff inflated and partially opens the valve to deflate as he listens with a stethoscope. When should he read the diastolic pressure? - Ans-When the sound disappears. A medical assistant has a request to collect a routine CBC from a healthy 10 month old infant. Which of the following is the most appropriate collection site? - Ans-Left heel A medical assistant has requested a preauthorization for a patient's referral to a specialist. Which of the following is a reason for the claim submitting by the specialist to be denied? - Ans-The service is provided after the expiration date.  The assistant should recognize that an authorization provided for a specialist indicates a range of dates for evaluation and treatment. Any action taken outside of this range is subject to denial of payment. A medical assistant in an acute care facility is checking in a patient who has a deep laceration. The patient tells the assistant that he cannot accept blood transfusions due to his religious beliefs. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - Ans-Document the statement in the patients chart.  The assistant should document the patients wishes in the patients chart. By documenting the patients statement, the provider will have the patient's statement to refer to if a blood transfusion is recommended at a later time. A medical assistant is adding information to a patient's computerized problem-oriented medical record (POMR). Into which of the following sections of the POMR should the assistant enter the patients health history and laboratory results? - Ans-Database A medical assistant is administering an intradermal injection for allergy testing. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - Ans-Locate the area two to three finger widths below the antecubital space.  The assistant should locate this area of the patient's inner forearm for the intradermal injection. The assistant should avoid discolored, pigmented, or scarred areas of skin. A medical assistant is administering an intramuscular immunization to a patient. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take? - Ans-Cleanse the site in a circular motion from the center outward.  The assistant should cleanse the site from the center outward before letting the site dry. This technique helps to make the center of the site as pathogen-free as possible. A medical assistant is administering cough syrup to a patient. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - Ans-View the medication cup at eye level when pouring.  The assistant should view the medication cup at eye level when pouring. Holding the cup below eye level can result in the assistant pouring too much syrup into the medication cup. A medical assistant is administering eye ointment to a patient. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - Ans-Apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac. A medical assistant is an outpatient facility is preparing a patient for a venipuncture. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to confirm the patient's identity? - Ans-Ask the patient to state and spell their full name and provide their date of birth. A medical assistant is asked to assist a provider with an orthopedic examination. Which of the following instruments should the assistant prepare for the examination? - Ans-Goniometer  The provider uses a goniometer to measure joint movement in a single plane. The instrument is used for orthopedic examinations. A medical assistant is assisting a patient who is obese with an insulin injection. Which of the following is the correct angle for this patient's injection? - Ans-90 degree angle A medical assistant is assisting in the treatment of a patient who experienced a chemical burn. Which of the following steps should the assistant take? - Ans-Remove any chemical-covered clothing. A medical assistant is assisting with the examination of an older adult patient who has a curvature of the thoracic spine. Which of the following terms should the assistant use when documenting this finding in the patients medical record? - Ans-Kyphosis  Kyphosis, or humpback, is a curvature of the thoracic spine that is a common result of aging. Kyphosis can also be caused by vertebral disk problems resulting from osteoporosis (loss of bone density). A medical assistant is caring for a patient who as a body mass index (BMI) of 23. This patient should be categorized as which of the following? - Ans-Normal weight  A BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 is within the normal weight range for a healthy adult. A medical assistant is caring for a patient who has come in contact with concrete debris. Upon inspection of the eye, the assistant seed debris on the surface of the sclera. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - Ans-Irrigate the eye starting at the inner canthus and flowing to the outer canthus.  When removing debris from the patient's eye, the assistant should irrigate the eye beginning at the inner canthus and allowing the solution to flow to the outer canthus. This allows the debris to move away from the cornea and decreases the chance of causing further injury to the patient's eye. A medical assistant is checking a patient out of the clinic. In which of the following documents should the assistant locate information about provider referrals or follow-up appointment requests for the patient? - Ans-Encounter form  The encounter form, also known as the superbill, contains information about any and all services provided by clinic staff as well as any additional actions required, including referrals and follow-up appointments. A medical assistant is checking a patients hearing using the Rinne test. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - Ans-Ask the patient to raise his hand when he no longer hears any sound. A medical assistant is collecting a urine specimen from a patient for a drug screening. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to adhere to the chain of custody for this specimen? - Ans-Send the specimen to the testing laboratory on the same day as the collection. A medical assistant is collecting multiple blood samples from a patient. Which of the following vacuum tubes should the assistant fill first? - Ans-Yellow (blood culture)  To avoid the possibility of contamination with bacteria, the assistant should fill a yellow tube, which is used for blood cultures, first. A medical assistant is composing business correspondence using the simplified letter style. Which of the following features should the assistant use? - Ans-A subject line in all capital letters  In the simplified letter style, the subject line is in all capital letters and replaces the salutation. A medical assistant is discussing information with a patient about a new medication that the provider prescribed. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - Ans-Reinforce teaching about the frequency of medication administration. A medical assistant is disposing of the syringe and needle she used to inject a seasonal influenza vaccine. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - Ans-Drop the syringe, needle first into the biohazardous sharps container. A medical assistant is drawing five blood collection tubes. When should the assistant release the tourniquet? - Ans-Within 1 min of application A medical assistant is educating an older patient on wound care. Which of the following should the assistant do to ensure patient understandings? - Ans-Have the patient repeat information.  Having the patient repeat information requires the patient to demonstrate active listening and helps the assistant to ensure that the patient understands information and instructions. A medical assistant is examining the skin on a patients forearm where the patient reports developing a rash. The assistant notes multiple solid elevations that are less than 0.5 cm (0.2 in) in diameter. Which of the following terms should he use to document his observation in the patients medical record? - Ans-Papules  Papules are solid elevations that are less than 0.5 cm (0.2 in) in diameter. A common cause is allergic eczema. A medical assistant is explaining a venipuncture procedure to a patient. Which of the following statements should the assistant make? - Ans-"I'll be collecting a blood sample from you today. There will be a small stick in your arm."  This statement offers the patient sufficient information about the venipuncture procedure. A medical assistant is making a new sign-in sheet for the patients who have appointments that day. Which of the following information should the sign-in sheet include? - Ans-Provider's name A medical assistant is measuring a patents blood pressure with an aneroid sphygmomanometer and a stethoscope. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - Ans-Make sure the midpoint of the patients arm is at the level of the patients heart. A medical assistant is measuring the circumference of an infants head. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - Ans-Place the zero mark of the measuring tape against the infants forehead. [Show More]

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