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NHA CCMA Exam – Certified Clinical Medical
Assistant Test Bank with Questions and Answers |
Complete Medical Assistant Certification Study
Guide||Newest Verified Exam!!!
A medical assistant is testing a patients visual acuity using
a snellen chart. What actions should the assistant take? -
ANSWER-Make sure the patient doesn't lean forward
during test
What route for taking temperature is the most accurate? -
ANSWER-Rectal
An MA is using a scale with a height bar to measure a pts.
Ht. What actions should the assistant take? - ANSWER-
Lower the horizontal bar gently so that it rests on top of
the patients head
What piece of legislation keeps health care staff safe from
retaliation by their employers when they report cases of
patient neglect or abuse? - ANSWER-Whistleblower
protection Act
An MA receives a telephone call from a patient who is
hesitant about discussing a new medical concern unless
the conversation is with a provider. The assistant should
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use what technique to acknowledge the patient's
reluctance? - ANSWER-Use a reflective statement to
recognize the patients concerns
What EKG leads are bipolar? - ANSWER-Leads I, II, and
III
According to OSHA guidelines for universal precautions,
which of the following types of patient contact would
require a medical assistant to wear gloves, a mask, a face
shield, and protective apparel? - ANSWER-Assisting a
provider with the removal of a cyst
When informed consent is required for a procedure, what
steps should occur prior to the patient signing the form? -
ANSWER-The provider should review alternative
procedures with the patient
What should a medical assistant identify as the purpose of
a category 2 code in procedural coding? - ANSWER-
Tracks provider performance measures
A patient arrives at a clinic with a bill for x-rays that were
required due to an injury at the patient's place of
employment. The patient has private insurance and is
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eligible for workers' compensation. The assistant should
recognize that which of the following parties is responsible
for payment of this bill? - ANSWER-Paid in full by workers
compensation
An MA is preparing a pt who has bilateral below the knee
amputations for an EKG. What sites should the assistant
select for electrode placement? - ANSWER-Abdomen
In which location should a medical assistant place the
electrode for lead v4? - ANSWER-Fifth intercostal space,
left midclavicular line.
A medical assistant needs to remove all living
microorganisms from a contaminated towel clamp. What
method should the assistant use to cleanse this
instrument? - ANSWER-Sterilization
A medical assistant is preparing to assist a provider with
suturing a wound. What items should be in the sterile field
for this procedure? - ANSWER-Hemostat
An MA is measuring the circumference of an infants head.
What actions should the assistant make? - ANSWER-
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Place the zero mark of the measuring tape against the
infants forehead
A medical assistant is assisting a provider with an
abdominal exam. When the provider palpates the major
portion of the liver, the assistant should recognize the he is
palpating which abdominal quadrant? - ANSWER-Right
upper
An MA is preparing to administer a liquid, oral medication
to a patient. What method should the assistant use to
ensure the correct dose? - ANSWER-Pour the medication
to the prescribed dose in the medicine cup on a flat
surface
A MA is preparing a patient who has intermittent peripheral
cyanosis for an examination by the provider. The assistant
should understand that healthy profusion of the hands and
feet depends on adequate interactions between what two
body systems? - ANSWER-Circulatory and respiratory
A MA should follow chain of custody guidelines for what
types of laboratory results? - ANSWER-Parentage testing
NHA CCMA Exam – Certified Clinical Medical
Assistant Test Bank with Questions and Answers |
Complete Medical Assistant Certification Study
Guide||Newest Verified Exam!!!
A medical assistant is testing a patients visual acuity using
a snellen chart. What actions should the assistant take? -
ANSWER-Make sure the patient doesn't lean forward
during test
What route for taking temperature is the most accurate? -
ANSWER-Rectal
An MA is using a scale with a height bar to measure a pts.
Ht. What actions should the assistant take? - ANSWER-
Lower the horizontal bar gently so that it rests on top of
the patients head
What piece of legislation keeps health care staff safe from
retaliation by their employers when they report cases of
patient neglect or abuse? - ANSWER-Whistleblower
protection Act
An MA receives a telephone call from a patient who is
hesitant about discussing a new medical concern unless
the conversation is with a provider. The assistant should
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use what technique to acknowledge the patient's
reluctance? - ANSWER-Use a reflective statement to
recognize the patients concerns
What EKG leads are bipolar? - ANSWER-Leads I, II, and
III
According to OSHA guidelines for universal precautions,
which of the following types of patient contact would
require a medical assistant to wear gloves, a mask, a face
shield, and protective apparel? - ANSWER-Assisting a
provider with the removal of a cyst
When informed consent is required for a procedure, what
steps should occur prior to the patient signing the form? -
ANSWER-The provider should review alternative
procedures with the patient
What should a medical assistant identify as the purpose of
a category 2 code in procedural coding? - ANSWER-
Tracks provider performance measures
A patient arrives at a clinic with a bill for x-rays that were
required due to an injury at the patient's place of
employment. The patient has private insurance and is
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eligible for workers' compensation. The assistant should
recognize that which of the following parties is responsible
for payment of this bill? - ANSWER-Paid in full by workers
compensation
An MA is preparing a pt who has bilateral below the knee
amputations for an EKG. What sites should the assistant
select for electrode placement? - ANSWER-Abdomen
In which location should a medical assistant place the
electrode for lead v4? - ANSWER-Fifth intercostal space,
left midclavicular line.
A medical assistant needs to remove all living
microorganisms from a contaminated towel clamp. What
method should the assistant use to cleanse this
instrument? - ANSWER-Sterilization
A medical assistant is preparing to assist a provider with
suturing a wound. What items should be in the sterile field
for this procedure? - ANSWER-Hemostat
An MA is measuring the circumference of an infants head.
What actions should the assistant make? - ANSWER-
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Place the zero mark of the measuring tape against the
infants forehead
A medical assistant is assisting a provider with an
abdominal exam. When the provider palpates the major
portion of the liver, the assistant should recognize the he is
palpating which abdominal quadrant? - ANSWER-Right
upper
An MA is preparing to administer a liquid, oral medication
to a patient. What method should the assistant use to
ensure the correct dose? - ANSWER-Pour the medication
to the prescribed dose in the medicine cup on a flat
surface
A MA is preparing a patient who has intermittent peripheral
cyanosis for an examination by the provider. The assistant
should understand that healthy profusion of the hands and
feet depends on adequate interactions between what two
body systems? - ANSWER-Circulatory and respiratory
A MA should follow chain of custody guidelines for what
types of laboratory results? - ANSWER-Parentage testing
