NHA CCMA 2024

A medical assistant is reviewing the list of medications a patient reports they are currently taking. The assistant should recognize that which the following medications is available in sublingual form

Nitroglycerin

A medical assistant has orders to collect blood cultures, a CBC, a prothrombin time (PT), and an iron panel. They forget to draw for the PT. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

Keep the specimens previously collected and draw the PT.

Which of the following is a medical assistant required to document in the electronic health record (HR) when administering immunizations to a patient?

Lot number

A medical assistant is working with a patient who has a cognitive impairment that causes them to display short-term memory loss. In which of the following ways should the assistant adapt to this barrier?

Provide east to read handouts

Which of the following is a component of medical terminology used to ensure the ease of pronunciation?

Combining vowel

When performing venipuncture, which of the following is the correct order of draw?

Green , lavender, grey

Which of the following aseptic techniques can be achieved using dry heat, moist heat, ultraviolet light, gas, chemicals, or ionizing radiation?

Sterilization

Which of the following elements is a component of the standard precautions use of personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Mask

Which of the following processes provides the ability to send prescriptions electronically?

E-prescribing

Which of the following dictates the operations of physician office clinical laboratories?

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

Which of the following is a CLIA-waived laboratory test?

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) test

Which of the following cell structures is instrumental in helping the body mobilize and secrete mucus from the respiratory tract?

Cilia

A medical assistant administers an injection and the patient faints. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

Place the patient in a supine position.

Which of the following means the absence of infection or infectious material?

Asepsis

Which of the following examples of patient coaching addresses disease prevention?

Providing information on the importance of recommended vaccines

A medical assistant is using a butterfly needle set to obtain a blood sample from a vein in a patient's hand. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

• Hold the needle by its wings

A medical assistant fails to document a patient's preference for not using any blood products during their procedure. This error falls under which of the following legal principles?

Negligent torts

A medical assistant is talking with a patient who sustained a foot fracture in a fall. They report managing most tasks at home well, but they have difficulty navigating with their crutches and are currently homebound. To which of the following resources should the assistant refer the patient?

Meals on Wheels

A medical assistant needs to draw a blood glucose level on a patient. Which of the following tubes should they use?

Grey top tube

Prior to running an EKG tracing, which of the following is the final step a medical assistant should take to ensure the tracing will be clear with a horizontal baseline?

Double-check the electrodes' attachment

In which of the following quadrants is the gallbladder located?

Right upper quadrant

A medical assistant is cleaning countertops and other surfaces after a surgical procedure. Which of the following disinfectants should the assistant use for this purpose?

A 1:10 bleach and water solution

Which of the following is a root word?

Col

Which of the following is the correct placement for lead V4?

Fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line

A medical assistant has a provider order to draw blood for a lead level on an 18-month-old toddler. Which of the following sites should the assistant choose for the venipuncture?

Superficial dorsal hand veins

An angry patient confronts a medical assistant in the reception area. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take?

Escort the patient to a more private area.

If a medical assistant experiences exposure to an infectious disease via a human bite. which of the following steps should they take first?

immediately flush the exposed area following exposure.

Which of the following instructions should a medical assistant give a patient when administering an enteric coated tablet?

"Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water"

A medical assistant is preparing an 837P/CMS-1500 claim form for a patient treated for a burn injury. which of the following information is required?

Current Procedure terminology code

A 24-year-old patient has a BMI of 30.5 based on their height and weight. which of the following describes their BMI weight status category?

Obese class 1

Which of the following can result from the use of outdated or incorrect codes on a billing claim?

reduction of payer reimbursement

A patient informs a medical assistant that they get headaches when they read from a computer monitor. the assistant should enter this information into which of the following locations when using the SOAP method to organizing medical records?

Subjective

A patient arrives at the providers office with a laceration on their right fore arm, and the provider determines the patient will need sutures. which of the following supplies should the medical assistant hand to theprovider?

The needle holder with the suture attached

which of the following measurements would a medical assistant take during a routine well child exam when determining if the child has microcephaly?

Head circumference

in which of the following positions should a medical assistant place a patient when preparing to perform a 12 lead EKG in the office?

Supine

When performing surgical asepsis which of the following steps should a medical assistant take to prevent contamination of the sterile field ?

Place all the sterile items in the center of the sterile field

which of the following actions is within the scope of practice for a medical assistant?

Providing first aid procedures

which pf the following letter formats uses indented paragraphs?

A semi block letter

which of the following is a safeguard for all health care employees and patients who may be at risk of exposure to potentially infectious materials?

Standard Precautions

which of the following should the medical assistant verify with the patient prior to the patient receiving a prescription for their acute ear infection?

Medication Allergies

which of the following does a Snellen chart measuring?

visual acuity

which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when dealing with an angry patient?

Allow the patient to talk through their anger.

which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use when bandaging a wound with a roller bandage?

wrap the wound from distal to proximal.

which of the following actions will ensure reimbursement of a claim?

reporting codes that are supported by the encounter documentation.

which of the following statements describes the purpose of the right route as part of the rights of medication administration?

administering medication using the physical technique indicated by the providers written order.

which of the following task should a medical assistant have a patient complete prior to gowning for a physical examination to ensure that the patient is more comfortable and to make the examination easier for the provider?

have the patient empty their bladder

a medical assistant is performing a drug test on a patient. the temperature of the urine sample should be within which of the following temperature ranges for the sample to be usable?

90-100 F

which of the following cell structures provides energy for cells?

mitochondria

which of the following is the normal setting for the standardization mark on the EKG?

10 mm/mV

a medical assistant is processing a referral to a transition the care of a patient who has less than 6 months to live. to which of the following care facilities will the medical assistant refer the patient to?

hospice care facility

which of the following asepitic techniques involves using sound waves to vibrate and cleanse surgical instruments?

Ultrasonic Sanitization

a patient's ability to walk, groom themselves, bathe, and eat is evaluated by which of the following screenings?

functional status screening

when a medical assiatant is performing a patient interview it is important they understanad the patient message so that they can relay it accurately to the provider. which of the following techniques is the assistant using when they state i hear that you are saying

paraphrasing

in addition to receiving a paper copy of their prescription a patient has requested that the prescription be called in to their pharmacy. after calling the pharmacy which of the following actions should the medical assistant take to complete this request?

provide the patient with a copy of the prescription with the "copy only" written on it

which of the following is defined by 9 calorie per gram

the number of calories from fat

which of the following instruments should a medical assistant have prepared for a cervical polypectomy surgical procedure?

uterine curette

a medical assistant in an outpatient facility is preparing a patient for a venipuncture. which of the following actions should the assistant take to confirm the patient identity?

ask the patient to state their full name and DOB

A medical assistant is replacing a sharps disposal container in an examination room and receives a small laceration on their arm from the plastic lid. Which of the following types of documentation should the assistant complete as a result of this incident?

Incident report

Which of the following pulmonary function tests involves measuring the oxygen saturation of a patient's blood by placing a probe on their Finger?

Pulse oximetry

In which of the following positions should a medical assistant place an 18-month-old patient when administering ear drops to the right ear?

Right ear facing up with the earlobe pulled down and back

A medical assistant is preparing a patient for a urine creatinine test. Over which of the following periods of time should the assistant instruct the patient to collect the specimen?

24 hr

A medical assistant is preparing the exam room for a patient's general physical examination. Which of the following instruments should be available to the provider for the examination?

Otoscope

When performing routine follow-up calls to patients, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take first to notify the provider if the patient provides an unsatisfactory progress report?

Notify the provider immediately.

A medical assistant is billing a patient's third-party payer for today's office visit. Which of the following documents does this require?

An 837P/CMS-1500 claim form

A medical assistant must provide which of the following community resources to a patient who states their partner bent their arm backwards until it broke?

Domestic violence shelter

Which of the following information should a medical assistant verify at every office visit?

Allergies

A patient is having an EKG performed and is experiencing dyspnea. In which of the following positions should the medical assistant place the patient?

Fowler's position

A medical assistant is providing instructions to give to a patient who is hard of hearing. which of the following should the assistant choose when speaking to the patient.

face the patient when speaking

which of the following stages described by the kobler ross grieving process indicates that a patient may attempt to give something up to gain more time?

the bargaining stage

A medical assistant is using an alcohol based hand sanitizer after patient contact. the hand sanitizer should contain at least what percentage of alcohol?

60 percent

A medical assistant is scheduling a procedure at a local facility for a patient. Which of the following steps should the assistant take first?

verify insurance will cover the procedure

A medical assistant is speaking with a patient about their social history and the assistant notices the patient is fidgeting and appears anxious . Which of the following nonverbal communication styles is the patient exhibiting.

Passive communication

A medical assistant calls a patient from the waiting area to obtain a specimen . Which of the following actions should the assistant do first?

Identify the patient

A medical assistant is preparing to print an after visit summary for a patient. which of the following direct identifiers should the assistant verifiy to protect the patients protected health information ? (PHI)

Mailing address

which of the following is the purpose of utilizing a clinical centrifuge?

To separate a specimen into different components

which of the following is considered an adverse reaction?

Anaphylaxis

Which of the following vaccinations should patients receive at 7 years ole or older?

Tentanus, Diphtheria and pertussis

According to OSHA guidelines for proper waste disposal which of the following should a medical assistant dispose of in a regular waste container?

an empty urine container

a medical assistant is creating a template for a provider to send electronic prescriptions which of the following is the most commonly included in electronic prescription templates?

the medication type

when assisting a patient from a different culture which of the following should the medical assistant do to help the patient feel more comfortable in the medical office setting?

try to understand their beliefs about disease.

which of the following diagnosis statements is appropriate in the outpatient setting?

fever of the unknown origin

which of the following statements describes the doctrine of the professional discretion

when a patient request a copy of their medical records the provider may chose not to disclose all of the patient information

when obtaining a blood pressure reading which of the following describes how high a medical assistant should inflate the cuff?

to approximately 30 mm hg above the previously measured brachial pulse reading

which of the following is recommended age for children to receive their first hpv vaccine

11-12 years old

which of the following conditions requires a patient to avoid gluten

celiac disease.

a medical assistant is examining who has third degree burns on their hands. which of the following is a first aid procedure the medical assistant can perform

separate the patients burned fingers

a provider wants to ensure that late patients do not negatively impact the appointment schedule so they request the three patients be scheduled at the top of each hour to be seen in the order in which they arrive which of the following types of scheduling does this describe

wave

which of the following pairs of the body system work together to move hormones throughout the body?

circulatory and endocrine systems

a medical assistant is aiding a provider with a colposcopy procedure. in which of the following positions should the assistant place the patient?

Lithotomy position

which of the following defines the process of sterilization

killing all pathogenic organism and spores

which of the following fasting blood sugar laboratory results should the medical assistant recognizes as abnormal

101 mg/dl for a non-diabetic

overwhelming experiences often causes which of the following conditions?

PTSD posttraumatic stress disorder

a medical assistant is removing sutures from a patient who has a laceration on their left lower leg. after setting up the sterile field which of the following actions should the assistant take

grasp and lift the knot away from the skin

a patient has been diagnosed with a communicable disease. which of the following is true regarding the reporting of the disease

the disease is reported directly to the specific states public health department

a medical assistant has an acquired preauthorization for a patient referral to a specialist. which of the following is a reason for the insurer to deny the claim submitted by the specialist

the specialist provided the service after the expiration date of the pre auth

a pulse ox can register an artificially low oxygen saturation measurement for a patient with which of the following conditions?

cold fingers

a medical assistant is preparing a patient to have a mole excised. which of the following actions should the assistant take?

cleanse the site with surgical soap and an antiseptic

which of the following terms refers to the process of making sure the balance of a financial account matches the balance on a bank statement ?

reconciliation

during which of the following activities is it necessary for a medical assistant to use personal protective equipment?

administering injections

A medical assistant is processing blood samples obtained for a DNA analysis and paternity testing. which of the following information must they include on the document in order to maintain chain of custody?

initials of the person transporting the specimen