ccma test

a medical assistant has given a patient an advance beneficiary notice form form to sign for an elective breat augmentation. Who is responsible for the payment to the provider for these services?

the patient

which o the following information should a medical assistant document in the chart after administering an injection to a patient?

Site of Administration

a medical assistant obtains a pulse rate of 105/min. from a patient who is a marathon runner. which of the following should the medical assistant document into the patients health record?

trachycardia

A patient who has a health maintenance organization insurance plan requests an appointment for a skin procedure. At which of the following times should the authorization for this procedure be approved?

before the start of the procedure

An influenza vaccination was ordered by the provider and performed on the patient by the medical assistant. Which of the following information shold the assistant document in the patient's chart upon completion of this procedure?

expiration date and lot number

a medical assistant is performing a body fat measurement on a patient. Which of the following areas should the assistant use to obtain an accurate measurement?

Biceps

Which of the following should a medical assistant instruct a patient to do before a scheduled pulmonary function test?

refrain from using bronchodilators

Which of th following patient populations is most commonly affected by systemic lupus erythematosus?

Femails

A lumbar tap is used to collect which of the following types of nonblood specimen?

Cerebrospinal fluid

In which of the following positions should a medical assistant place a patient for a spirometry test?

Seated upright with their chin elevated

Which of the following is used in cryosurgery?

Liquid Nirtogen

Which of the following areas of the body should a medical assistant use to obtain a patient's temperature using a temporal artery thermometer

Forehead

Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take after obtaining a urine drug screen for a patient following a work-related accident?

Seal the lid in presence of the patient

Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when performing a capillary puncture on a 10-month old patient?

Have the parent hold the child during the procedure

Which of the following is the route of transmission for syphillis?

Sexual contact

Which of the following methods of organization should a medical assistant use to track inventory of clinical supplies?

Invoice

Which of the following outcomes should a medical assistant expect from reinforcing teaching about a new medication treatment plan with a patient?

Patient compliance

Which of the following conditions is a risk factor for the development of cirrhosis?

Hepatitis B

A medical assistant is assisting a provider to obtain a specimen for a Papanicolaou test. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

place the patient in the lithomy position

A patient is scheduled for an orthopedic consultation. The medical assistant should ensure the health record includes which of the following?

Radiology Report

A new parent inquires about mandatory immunizations for his child. To which of the following organizations should the medical assistant refer the parent?

Centers for Disease Controle

a medical assistant has orders to collect blood cultures, CBC, PTT, and an iron panel from a patient. Which of the follwong tubes should the medical assistant draw second?

Light Blue

Who is responsible for the payment for an STI test for a patient who is an emancipated minor?

The Patient

When obtaining a head circumference measurement on an infant, where is the correct placement of the tape for the measurement?

At a level slightly above the eyebrows

A medical assistant is acting as a sterile scrub assistant. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

Maintain a 1-inch border around the sterile site

A medical assistant is obtaining a sample from a newborn for a phenylketonuria (PKU) screening. Which of the following methods should the assistant use?

Lancent on the infants heel

A patient comes into a provider's office and reports intimate partner abuse. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take to assist this patient?

Provide a list of relevant community organizations

Which of the following body systems is responsible for balancing homeostasis through chemicals?

Endocrine

According to the Patients' Bill of Rights, which of the following actions is permissable when a patient requests to review her electronic health record?

Provide the patient with a copy of the medical record

When performing a distance visual examination, the medical assistant should have the patient stand how far from the vision chart?

20ft

A provider has ordered a medical assistant to administer a subcutaneous injection but does not indicate the dosage needed. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

Call the provider to verify the order

Which of the following methods of taking a patient's temperature poses a risk exposure to bloodborne pathogens?

Rectal

A medical assistant is obtaining a blood pressure reading from an adult patient. For which of the following readings should the medical assistant contact the provider?

104/45 mm Hg

a patient informs a medical assistant that she is declining the prescribed chemotherapy treatment due to concerns about side effects. Which of the following responses by the assistant is appropriate?

Inform the patient that she will be discharged if she refuses treatment

Proper aseptic technique includes which of the following?

Using an alcohol-based rub in place of handwashing

A medical assistant is preparing to do an EKG on a patient who has known dextrocardia. Which of the following leads requires placement modification for this patient?

Precordial

A provider is caring for a patient who has a kidney stone. The medical assistant should document this condition as which of the following in the patient's chart?

nephrolithiasis

According to CPT main text, which of the following types of codes should a medical assistant use to indicate one procedure was used multiple times on a patient?

Modifier

Which of the follwoing actions should a medical assistant take when a patient refused a prescribed treatment?

Encourage the patient to discuss his concerns with the provider

What act defines the term "protected health information (PHI)," which describes any information about health status, the provision of health care, or payment for healthcare that can be linked to an individual

HIPPA

A medical assistant is performing a finger stick on a patient to assess their hemoglobin level using a point-of-care testing device. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to ensure accurate results?

Run the controls on the machine

Which of the following conditions is a cause for specimen rejection for a routine urinalysis?

urine specimen volume is 6ml

Which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should a medical assistant use when performing a routine dermal puncture?

golves

Which of the following methods of examination is used to observe for deformities and rashes on the patient's body?

inspection

Which of the following arteries is primarily used to obtain a manual blood pressure?

branchial

A medical assistant sees that a patient has signed an Advance Beneficiary Notice for a test that the patient requested. After receiving a denial of payment from the insurance company, which of the following actions should the assistant take?

bill the patient

For which of the following reasons should a medical assistant wear gloves when administering topical medications?

to prevent self-administration

Which of the following instruments is used to obtain a patient's blood pressure?

sphygmomanometer

A medical assistant is preparing to place lower-limb electrodes on a patient who has a left above-the-knee amputation. Which of the following actions should the assistant take when placing the lower-limb electrodes?

place the left electrode on the left mid thigh, and place the right electrode on the right mid thigh.

a medical assistant is preparing a patient for an EKG. What should the assistant do if the electrodes' adhesives appear to be ineffective?

attache the leads with a cloth tape

Which of the following is the correct order of draw when collecting a CBC, Comprehensive metabolic panel and prothombin time?

Light blue, Gold, Lavender

A provider has prescribed a pulse oximetry reading on a patient. Which of the following is an acceptable way for the medical assistant to obtain this reading?

clip the probe to the patients ear

Liver dysfunction primarily affects which of the following pharmakinetic processes?

Metabolism

Which of the following guidelines applies to sending orders for Schedule II prescriptions?

Orders can be written or an e-prescription

A medical assistant is transferring a patient from his wheelchair to an examination table by herself. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

bend at the knees when lifting a patient

A medical assistant is submitting an urgent rereferral request to an insurance company for authorization. Which of the following desribes how long the authorization process will take?

24 hr

Which of the following should a medical assistant obtain when a patient who has a managed care plan requires surgery?

Prior Authorazation

Which of the following is a legal tort that involves deception with the intent to deprive another person of their rights?

Fraud

A medical assistant notices that they made a mistake when documenting in the paper medical chart of a patient. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

Draw a single line through the error

A provider will be performing a physical examination on a patient who has a sore throat. Which of the following supplies should the medical assistant prepares for the exam?

Otoscpoe

Apical pulse is the preferred method for determining heart rate in which of the following groups?

Infants

What is the best way for a medical assistant to enhance effective communication when conflict arises in the medical practice?

adhere to the chain of command

A medical assistant should follow airborne transmission precautions when caring for which of the following patients?

Measels

Which of the following methods should a medical assistant use when weighing a patient who has balance issues?

position a walker over the scale

A medical assistant discovers blood saturated gauze in the reception area. To which of the following plan should the assistant refer to what action to take?

environmental exposure safety plan

A medical assistant is preparing an examination room for a patient who reports of pain and nausea, Which of the following pieces of equipment should the assistant place in the room for the examination?

otoscope

A patient who has COPD requires an examination of the abdomen. In which of the folowing positions should the medical assistant place the patient to manage the patient's respiratory status?

knee-chest

A medical assistant is interviewing a patient who reports symptoms of fever, body aches, and cough. The assistant should anticipate that the provider will order testing for which of the following conditions?

Influenza

A medical assistant is performing a venipuncture on an older adult patient who has partial-thickness burns and scar tissue on the right arm in the antecubital space, as well as a full-arm cast on the left arm. Which of the following sites should the assistant select for the venipuncture?

Right Dorsal Vein

Which of the following procedures should a medical assistant identify as a surgical reconstruction?

Rhinoplasty

A medical assistant completed and signed a note into a patient's electronic medical record 2 days prior and later noticed that he entered the incorrect information. What is the proper procedure to correct the error?

Backdate the note and inital

Contact dermitis can result as a reaction to which of the following substances?

latex gloves

Which of the following schedules of controlled substances is classified as having no accepted medical use?

1

Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when performing a capillary puncture?

wipe away the first drop of blood after puncturing

Which of the following styles of business letter has all elements left-justified on the page?

block

During a physical examination, a medical assistant might witness the provider tapping a patient's body, usually with the fingers or a small hammer, to elicit sounds or vibratory, sensations. What is the name of this examination technique?

Percussion

A patient has been newly diagnosed with hyperglycemia. The medical assistant should refer the patient to which of the following organizations for more information?

American Diabetes Association

Which of the following processes is the complete removal of microorganisms using heat, ionizing radiation, or chemicals?

Sterilization

If a patient is experiencing pain in the right upper quadrant, the medical assistant should identify that which organ is likely causing the pain?

Appendix

which of the following routes should be used for an insulin injection?

Subcutaneous

Which of the following fat-soluble vitamins supports the process of hemostasis?

vitamin K

Which of the following is the correct position for obtaining a rectal temperature?

Sims

A medical assistant is applying EKG electrodes to a patient who is sweating profusely and reports chest pain. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to acquire an adequate tracing?

Ensure the skin is clean and dry

Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when communicating with a patient who is angry?

Allow the patient to voice their anger

Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use to provide support to the joint when applying a bandage to an ankle?

Figure 8

Which of the following is the first upward wave seen directly following the P wave on an EKG tracing?

R wave

When complying with standard precautions, which of the following is an appropriate action for a medical assistant to take?

Using disposable gloves while obtaining vitals

Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when performing ear irrigation for an adult patient?

Pull the pina up and back

Which of the following complications can result from prolonged tourniquet application during a blood collection?

Petechiae

A medical assistant is preparing samples for centrifugation. Which of the following guidleines should the assistant follow when preparing the samples

Tubes must be balanced

A provider refers a patient for an MRI of their left arm. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant complete before the patient leaves the office?

Confirm Demographic And Insurance Information

A medical assistant is obtaining vital signs from a patient and notices an acetone odor on the patient's breath, accompanied by deep, gulping breaths. Which of the following conditions should the assistant suspect and notify the provider?

Hyperglycemia

A provider has prescribed the following diagnostic tests for a patient: gallbladder series, chest x-ray, abdomen CT scan, and lower GI studies. The medical assistant should schedule which of the following tests firsts?

chest x-ray

A medical assistant has assisted the provider in completing a cyst removal in-office. Before the patient is released, which of the following documents should the assistant give to the patient?

postprocedural instructions

A medical assistant is testing a patient's visual acuity using the Snellen chart. The patient reads 20/20 line with the right eye and misses one letter. The assistant should record the results as which of the following?

OD 20/20-1

A medical assistant should identify that a pregnancy test detects which of the following hormones?

HCG

Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to prepare an examination room?

stock rooms with materials required for standard precautions

A medical assistant receives a telephone call from a parent whose child has ingested a cleaning solution. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take?

Instruct the parent to call the Poison Control Center.

A medical assistant sustains a splash exposure to the eyes from a patient's body fluid. Which of the following is the proper length of time for her to flush her eyes at an eyewash station?

5 Mins

A medical assistant is preparing to administer an eye solution for irrigation. After verifying the provider's prescription, which the following actions should the assistant take next?

Check the expiration date of the solution