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CCMA Practice Exam Questions Latest Updated 2022 Rated A d) shortness of breath Other manifestations include edema and fatigue Correct Answer-A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has con... gestive heart failure (CHF) for an exam by the provider. Which of the following manifestation should the assistant expect? a) palpitations b) headaches c) chest pain d) shortness of breath a) count the respirations while the patient thinks the pulse is being taken To obtain the most accurate reading, this must be done when the patient is not expecting it Correct Answer-When measuring a patient's respiratory rate, which of the following actions should the MA take to ensure an accurate reading? a) count the respirations while the patient thinks the pulse is being taken b) instruct the patient to breathe normally while counting breaths c) count the respirations for 15 seconds and multiply by 2 d) instruct the patient to take deep breaths while obtaining his pulse d) potassium 3 mEq/L Normal potassium range is 3.5-5 mEq/L Correct Answer-Which of the following laboratory results should the medical assistant recognize is abnormal? a) sodium 138 mEq/L b) RBC count 5.2/mm^3 c) platelets 350/mm^3 d) potassium 3 mEq/L c) scissors Scissors are considered cutting and dissecting instruments because they include a sharp blade or surface for cutting, dissecting, or scraping. The other tools are not for dissecting or cutting. Correct Answer-A provider has requested a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that an MA is preparing. Which of the following instruments should the assistant include on the tray? a) retractors b) thumb forceps c) scissors d) probes b) OSHA Form 301 This is also known as an incident report regarding work-related injury or illness. Correct Answer-An MA is replacing a sharps container in an exam room and receives a small laceration on her arm from the plastic lid. Which of the following types of documentation should the assistant complete as a result of this incident? a) Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) b) OSHA Form 301 c) CMS-1500 claim Form d) Quality control log d) fasting blood glucose 168 mg/dL Fasting BGL should be between 70-130 mg/dL. Correct Answer-An MA is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to the patient's appointment. Which of the following lab results indicates the need to schedule an extension of the current visit? a) hematocrit 42.2% b) BUN 10 mg/dL c) Potassium 4.3 mEq/L d) fasting blood glucose 168 mg/dL d) "Place the tablet between your gums and cheek." Correct Answer-An MA is reinforcing instructions with a patient about how to take a buccal tablet. Which of the following instructions should the assistant give the patient? a) "Swallow the tablet whole." b) "Place the tablet under your tongue." c) "Dissolve the tablet in water." d) "Place the tablet between your gums and cheek." a) dyspnea Correct Answer-Which of the following terms should an MA use to tell a provider that a patient is having discomfort and difficulty breathing? a) dyspnea b) eupnea c) pneumothorax d) pneumonia a) remittance advice This document itemizes all paid, denied, and allowable charges for a patient. It notifies the provider of any and all claim denials. Correct Answer-Which of the following methods is used to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an insurance carrier? a) remittance advice b) coordination of benefits c) eligibility for insurance d) CMS-1500 claim form a) lithotomy Correct Answer-Which of the following positions is appropriate for a pelvic exam? a) lithotomy b) prone [Show More]

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