National Healthcareer Association Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) 3.0 Practice Test - 3rd Edition

Which of the following actions by a MA is an example of disease prevention coaching?

Providing instructions about effective hand washing

A providers asks a MA to administer a nitroglycerin tablet to a patient who is experiencing chest pain. The MA should identify that which of the following routes involves placing the medication under the patient's tongue for rapid absorption?

Sublingual

A MA observes a provider failing to perform hand hygiene before beginning to remove sutures from a pt's hand. The pt's hand later becomes infected. This an example of which legal tort?

Negligence

A MA needs to remove all living microorganisms from a contaminated towel clamp. Which method should the MA use to cleanse this instrument?

Sterilization

A MA is attempting to perform a routine venipuncture on an older adult patient and is having difficulty locating a palpable vein. Which vein should the MA use as LAST resort?

Basilic veins

According to CDC, which is the correct order for donning personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Gown, mask, goggles, gloves

A MA is researching community resources that provide holistic care for a patient. Which resources should the MA select?

Patient-centered medical home (PCMH)

MA is preparing a community resource library. Which of the following actions should the MA take first?

Compile a list of local community agencies

What angle should MA insert needle for venipuncture?

15 degrees

National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 requires which of the following information about the immunization to be documented in a pediatric patient's permanent medical record?

Lot number of the vaccine

When a procedure requires informed consent, which of the following steps should occur prior to the patient signing the form?

The provider should include information about alternative procedures before informed consent is obtained from the patient

1.5 kg = _________ g

33 lb

MA is examining skin on a patient's forearm. The MA notes multiple solid elevations are less than 0.5 cm (0.2 in) in diameter. Which term should MA use to document their observation?

Papules

MA is reinforcing teaching about collecting a stool sample. Which information should the MA include?

Avoid retrieving a sample from toilet water

Which dietary supplement promotes bone health

Vitamin D

MA is assisting a pt who refuses to accept their terminal illness diagnosis. The MA should identify that the patient is in which stage of gried?

Denial

MA provides preprocedural instructions to a patient that may require IV contrast and NPO for 4-6hr. Which diagnostic procedures are these instructions intended for?

Computed tomography (CT) scan

MA is caring for a pt who has pernicious anemia. MA should identify that the patient has a deficiency of which vitamin?

Vitamin B12

A MA is performing a hematology test. WHich tubes should the MA use for this test?

Lavender

A MA is assisting with a scratch test for a pediatric patient. The MA should identify that which of the following statements describes the scratch test?

Several allergies can be identified at one time

MA needs to remove all living micro-organisms from a contaminated towel clamp. Which method should MA use to cleanse this instrument?

Sterilization

After a pt leaves an exam room, which action should a MA take to prepare the exam table for the next patient?

Roll up the disposable paper on the table tightly and quickly

Which item is an example of durable medical equipment (DME)?

Crutches

Which is outside a MA's scope of practice?

Ordering additional lab tests to confirm the pt's dx

A MA should identify that which of the following procedures requires prior authorization?

Endoscopy

A MA is performing an EKG for a pt and notes a life-threatening arrhythmia. Which action should the MA take?

Keep the pt hooked up to the machine and notify the provider immediately

MA receives a call from a pt who is upset about a latter they received from their insurance denying a claim. Which statement should the MA make?

"Let's see if there is something we can do on our end. I'll ask our claims specialist to review the claim."

Which action should MA take when communicating with a group of diverse patients?

Use a calm tone of voice

While measuring a pt's pulse, the MA should identify that which of the following pt factors can contribute to an erroneous pulse rate?

Movement

Which procedure requires verbal consent?

Venipuncture

Which piece of equipment is used for removing cancers of the skin?

Cryoprobe

Which is a common root word?

Append

MA should identify that which of the following designates a specific person who is authorized to make medical decisions for a patient?

Durable power of attorney

MA is obtaining a blood sample from an infant, which methods should the assistant use to obtain the sample?

Capillary puncture

When coding with the ICD10, where should the MA begin the process of looking up a dx code for breast cancer?

The Alphabetic Index

A MA is attempting to resolve a pt complaint. The MA should identify that which of the following describes the defense mechanism of reaction formation?

The patient expresses the opposite of what they actually feel

Which lab value should a MA report to the provider immediately?

Blood glucose 500mg/dL

Which must be entered into the EHR by a provider using a computerized physician order entry (CPOE)?

Hospital orders

Which of the following sections of the health history contains the patient's identifiers, such as the pt's full name and DOB?

Personal data

What is the proper time period for collecting a newborn screening card?

24-48 hr after birth

When assisting a provider with a vaginal exam and pap test, the MA should identify that which instrument is necessary?

Cytobrush

MA is preparing a pt who has psoriasis. When inspecting the skin lesions, what characteristics should the MA expect to see?

Silvery, scaly

Which of the following EKG artifacts is caused by a disconnected electrode and results in the tracing ongoing into the margins of the paper?

Interrupted baseline

A MA is preparing a patient to transition care to an oncologist due to a recent cancer diagnosis. Which of the following is a personal factor that could potentially influence a patient's perception of their diagnosis?

Age

A MA is walking a pt back to the exam room following a lab test. The pt asks about the results of the test. Which action should MA take?

Inform the pt that the provider will review the results with them in the exam room

A MA is classyfing services that a patient requires. The MA should identify which of the following as an ancillary diagnostic service?

Pathology

A MA is preparing a patient for a physical exam. Which steps should MA take first?

Verify the pt's identity

Which of the following may result in a denied claim?

Medical necessity was unconfirmed

A MA is preparing to perform an EKG test for a pt. Which location should the MA place the leg electrodes?

Just above the ankles

At which of the following times should a MA schedule a return appt for an established patient?

Before the pt leaves the office following their current appt

A MA is filling out an incident report following exposure to pt's blood. Which action should the MA take?

Document witness statements in the incident report

Which STI is bacterial?

Gonorrhea

A MA is preparing an exam room for a wellness screen. Which action should the MA take to ensure the safety of the pt?

Remove clutter from exam room

A MA is performing a credit adjustment on a patient account. At which of the following times should the MA post the adjustment to the pt ledger?

At the same time the payment is posted

A MA is speaking with a patient who recently received a terminal dx. The pt states "I regret not taking better care of myself". The MA should identify that the patient is in which stage of grief?

Depression

A MA asks a pt to complete a health questionnaire. In which section of the questionnaire should the pt include info about tobacco and alcohol use?

Social history

A provider asks a MA to give a patient a sample of Prilosec. The MA should identify that which of the following medications is an example of a look-alike/sound-alike medication for Prilosec?

Prozac

Which of the following test samples are collected as evidence in legal proceedings and require special procedures to prevent tampering?

Drug and alcohol

A MA is administering medication to a pt who then experiences SOB, vertigo, and throat tightening. The MA should identify that this patient is likely experiencing which of the following?

Anaphylactic shock

A MA is collecting a urine specimen from a patient for a drug screening. Which of the following actions should the MA take to adhere to the chain of custordy for this specimen?

Send the specimen to the lab on the same day it was collected

A provider prescribes a new diabetes medication during a pt's visit. Which of the following questions should the MA ask the pt to ensure there are no potential medication interactions?

"Are you currently taking any OTC, herbal or rx medications?'

A MA is providing instructions to a pt about how to take an extended-release medication orally. Which of the following patient statements indicates a need for further teaching?

"I can crush or chew the pill if it is too hard for me to swallow"

A MA is preparing to obtain a pt's vital signs. Which of the following pt information should the MA verify prior to obtaining the pt's vital signs?

DOB

When removing sutures, why is it important for a MA to place the removed sutures on a gauze pad?

To determine the number of sutures removed

Which of the following body systems work together to control and maintain homeostasis?

Endocrine and nervous systems

A MA is preparing a pt for an EKG. The MA should wipe the area where the electrodes will be placed on the patient with which substance to remove sweat or lotion?

Alcohol

A MA should identify that which of the following types of technology uses webcams and internet video chat to provide medical care and services?

Telemedicine