CCMA Exam Review 2

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

Providing instructions about effective hand washing

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

Sublingual

A medical assistant observes a provider failing to perform hand hygiene before beginning to remove sutures from a patient's hand. The patient's hand later becomes infected. The assistant should identify that which of the following legal torts has occurred?

Negligence

A medical assistant needs to remove all living micro-organisms from a contaminated towel clamp. Which of the following methods should the assistant use to cleanse this instrument?

Sterilization

A medical assistant is attempting to perform a routine venipuncture on an older adult patient and is having difficulty locating a palpable vein. Which of the following veins should the assistant use as a last resort?

Basilic veins

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

Gown, mask, goggles, gloves

The assistant should select a PCMH. A PCMH is a community resource that can help provide resources should the assistant select?

Patient-centered medical home (PCH)

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

Compile a list of local community agencies

A medical assistant has scheduled four appointments in the first half of the 1400 time slot, but blocked the last half of the 1400 time slot. Which of the following types of appointment scheduling does this represent?

Modified wave

Which of the following organelle structures serves as the site of cellular respiration and energy production?

Mitochondrion

The abbreviation NPO stands for which of the following?

Nothing by mouth

A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has psoriasis to be examined by the provider. When inspecting the patient's skin lesions, the assistant should expect to observe which of the following characteristics?

Silvery, scaly

A medical assistant should identify that which of the following pieces of equipment must be disinfected before and after use?

Nasal specula

A medical assistant is evaluating red blood cells (RBCs) microscopically. The assistant should identify that which of the following refers to an enlarged RBC?

Macrocytic

A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching about medication administration at home with a patient. Which of the following statements should the assistant make regarding disposal of used needles?

"Dispose of the used needles in a biohazard sharps container."

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

At the same time the payment is posted

Which of the following areas of coaching involves the medical assistant instructing patients about procedure follow-up and home care?

Treatment plans

A medical assistant is caring for an infant who weighs 15 kg. How many pounds does the infant weigh?

33 Ib

Another provider requests the records of an established patient in the provider's office. Which of the following individuals has the right to release this information?

The patient

A medical assistant is using a scale with a height bar to measure a patient's height. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

Lower the horizontal bar gently so that it rests on the top of the patient's head

A medical assistant is administering a medication to a patient. Following administration, the patient experiences shortness of breath, dizziness, and throat tightening. The assistant should identify that the patient is likely experiencing which of the following?

Anaphylactic shock

Which of the following terms refers to muscle pain?

Myalgia

A medical assistant is obtaining a blood sample from an infant. Which of the following methods should the assistant use to obtain the sample?

Capillary puncture

A medical assistant is preparing to perform an EKG test for a patient. In which of the following locations should the assistant place the leg electrodes?

Just above the ankles

A medical assistant is performing a patient intake. The patient states, "I eat once a day and exercise four times a day, but ! still feel overweight." The assistant should identify that this statement by the patient describes which of the following conditions?

Anorexia nervosa

A medical assistant is documenting in a patient's medical record after performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The assistant should identify that which of the following acronyms is used to indicate cardiopulmonary resuscitation?

CPR

Which of the following ensures health care professionals uphold and respect a patient's choice regarding their medical care?

Patient's Bill of Rights

A medical assistant receives a call from a patient who is upset about a letter they received from their third-party payer denying a claim. Which of the following statements should the assistant 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 of the following procedures should a medical assistant schedule for a patient who requires a kidney stone to be removed?

Nephrolithotomy

Which of the following is the minimum temperature for an autoclave to sterilize instruments?

121.1° C (250° F)

Which of the following clinical roles identifies patient needs and barriers, assists with coordination of care, and assists patients with finding community resources?

Patient navigators

A medical assistant should identify that which of the following is the term used to describe the aseptic technique that involves killing pathogens or rendering them inactive?

Disinfection

A medical assistant is measuring a patient's weight in pounds. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to convert the measurement into kilograms?

Divide the weight by 2.2.

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

Interrupted baseline

A medical assistant is preparing a preschooler for a physical. Which of the following therapeutic communication techniques should the assistant use when establishing rapport with the child?

Maintain eye contact.

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

Several allergies can be identified at one time.

Which of the following is the proper time period for the collection of a newborn screening card?

Within 24 to 48 hr after birth

A medical assistant is viewing a patient's medical record to determine which diagnosis and procedure codes should be used for billing purposes. Which of the following describes this process?

Abstracting

After a patient leaves an examination room, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to prepare the examination table for the next patient?

Roll up the disposable paper on the table tightly and quickly.

Which of the following pieces of equipment is used for removing cancers of the skin?

Cryoprobe

A medical assistant is checking a patient's hearing using the Weber test. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

Ask the patient if they hear the vibration louder in one ear than the other.

Which of the following sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is bacterial?

Gonorrhea

According to the CDC, which of the following immunizations is recommended to be administered every 10 years?

Tetanus and diphtheria

A medical assistant is assisting a provider with the repair of a laceration on a patient's head. The provider's prescription for the procedure includes an injection of 10 mL of lidocaine with epinephrine. The assistant should recognize that which of the following is the purpose of epinephrine in the local anesthetic?

To reduce bleeding at the site

A medical assistant is filling out an incident report following exposure to a patient's blood. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

Document witness statements in the incident report.

When coding with the ICD-10-CM, where should the medical assistant begin the process of looking up a diagnosis code for breast cancer?

The Alphabetic Index

Which of the following is a commonly misused word or phrase in written communication to a patient?

suppose to

A medical assistant is preparing for a patient's upcoming virtual visit. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

Ensure the appropriate release forms are completed by the patient prior to the visit.

A patient has fallen and has a bone protruding through the skin. This injury is an example of which of the following types of fractures?

Compound

A medical assistant is preparing to store medications. Which of the following information is true regarding the storage of medications?

Controlled substances should be stored in a location that is different from regular medications.

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

Use a neutral tone.

Which of the following positions is appropriate for a pelvic examination?

Lithotomy

A medical assistant provides preprocedural instructions to a patient that may require IV contrast and nothing by mouth for 4 to 6 hr. For which of the following diagnostic procedures are these instructions intended?

Computed tomography (CT) scan

A medical assistant 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

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

To determine the number of sutures removed

Which of the following procedures requires verbal consent?

Venipuncture

A medical assistant is collecting multiple blood samples from a patient. Which of the following vacuum tubes should the assistant fill first?

Yellow (blood culture)

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

Personal data

When assisting a provider with a vaginal examination and Papanicolaou (Pap) test, a medical assistant should identify that which of the following instruments is necessary?

Cytobrush

A medical assistant is providing instructions to a patient 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 medical assistant notices that the medical office is not providing personal protective equipment (PPE) for staff. Which of the following regulatory agencies should the assistant contact?

OSHA

A medical assistant is documenting in a patient's medical record. Which of the following should the assistant use to notate a patient's statement in their own words?

Quotation marks

When utilizing an electronic health record (EHR) system for printing computer-generated labels for specimens, which of the following should the medical assistant manually write on the specimen once a venipuncture is completed?

Time and assistant's initials

Which of the following organs filters the blood and forms urine?

Kidneys

A medical assistant is speaking with a patient who recently received a terminal diagnosis. The patient states, "I regret not taking better care of myself. Now. I won't be able to accomplish what I wanted to do with my life." The assistant should identify that the patient is in which of the following stages of grief?

Depression

Which of the following guidelines should a medical assistant follow when handling other potentially infectious materials (OPIMS)?

Clean up spills from OPIMs using a disinfectant.

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

Pathology

A medical assistant is preparing a sterile field for a minor surgery. Which of the following should the assistant identify as a potential contamination?

Touching the inside of the sterile pack

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

Endocrine and nervous systems

A medical assistant is preparing an examination room for a wellness screening. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to ensure the safety of the patient?

Remove clutter from the examination room.

A medical assistant provides a family member confidential information about a patient without checking the release of information form. Which of the following acts does this action violate?

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Which of the following is a component of a patient's health record and represents the foundation and starting point of all patient-provider contacts?

Complete medical history

Which of the following tests is granted waived status under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)?

Rapid strep test

The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1988 requires which of the following information about the immunization be documented in a pediatric patient's permanent medical record?

Lot number of the vaccine