CCMA PRACTICE QUESTIONS

Which of the following is the correct sequence for obtaining vital signs?

Pulse, respirations, temperature, blood pressure

When performing venipuncture, which of the following needle sizes is most appropriate for routine blood collection in adults?

A 21-gauge needle is the standard size for routine venipuncture in adults.

According to HIPAA regulations, which of the following scenarios requires written patient authorization before releasing medical information?

Providing information to a patient's employer for workers' compensation

When preparing a sterile field, which of the following actions would compromise sterility?

Reaching across the sterile field to retrieve an instrument

term "bradycardia" means

HR (heart rate) < 60 BPM

Term “Tachycardia” means

HR (Heart rate) > 100 BPM

Which of the following blood tests requires the patient to fast for 8-12 hours hours prior to collection?

A lipid panel measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels, which are significantly affected by recent food intake. Patients must fast for 9-12 hours before collection to obtain accurate baseline values.

A medical assistant is instructed to collect a clean-catch urine specimen from a female patient. Which of the following instructions should be provided?

Clean from front to back, discard the first portion, then collect midstream

The normal range for adult blood pressure is:

Systolic 120-129 mmHg, diastolic less than 80 mmHg

term "dyspnea" means:

Difficulty breathing

When taking an oral temperature with a digital thermometer, the medical assistant should:

Wait at least 15 minutes after the patient has consumed hot or cold beverages

abbreviation "NPO" means:

Nothing by mouth

Which of the following lab values is most concerning and requires immediate provider notification?

Hemoglobin: 8.5 g/dL

When performing CPR on an adult, the correct compression depth is:

At least 2 motes but mo more than 2.4 inches

Which of the following intramuscular injection sites is commonly used for adult vaccinations?

Deltoid muscle

When collecting a blood sample for glucose testing, which of the following tubes should be used?

Gray top (sodium fluoride)

When preparing a patient for an EKG, which of the following is most important?

Ensuring proper skin preparation and electrode placement

A patient presents with a blood pressure reading of 180/110 mmg. This reading indicates:

Stage 2 hypertension

The chain of custody is most important when collecting specimens for:

Drug screening tests

When scheduling a colonoscopy, the medical assistant should inform the patient that:

Bowel preparation instructions will be provided

term "hypertension" refers to:

High blood pressure

When collecting a throat culture, the medical assistant should:

Avoid touching the teeth, tongue, and inside of cheeks

The normal range for adult respiratory rate is:

12-20 breaths per minute

A patient needs to collect a 24-hour urine specimen. The medical assistant should instruct the patient to:

Discard the first morning void, then collect all urine for the next 24 hours

Which of the following medications requires special storage considerations?

Insulin

term "dysphagia" means:

Difficulty swallowing

A patient presents with a complaint of "ringing in the ears." The medical term for this condition is:

Tinnitus

When collecting blood for multiple laboratory tests, which tube should be drawn first?

Blue top (sodium citrate)

A medical assistant is asked to obtain prior authorization for a patient's MRI. This process typically involves:

Contacting the patient's insurance company

For most routine subcutaneous injections, which angle of insertion is commonly used?

45 degrees

A patient's laboratory results show elevated liver enzymes. Which of the following medications should the medical assistant flag for provider review?

Acetaminophen

term "bradypnea" refers to:

Slow breathing

The normal range for adult body temperature taken orally is:

97.0-99.0°F

When preparing for a Pap smear, the medical assistant should position the patient in:

Lithotomy position

A patient reports taking warfarin (Coumadin). Which laboratory test should be monitored regularly?

Prothrombin time/INR (PT/INR)

When collecting a sputum specimen, the patient should be instructed to:

Cough deeply and expectorate into the container

A medical assistant notices a fire in the medical office. The correct response following the RACE protocol is:

Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Evacuate

When performing spirometry testing, the medical assistant should instruct the patient to:

Take the deepest breath possible, then blow out as hard and fast as possible

term "hematuria" means:

Blood in urine

A patient presents with a blood glucose level of 350 mg/dL. This finding suggests:

Severe hyperglycemia requiring immediate attention