NHA MEDICAL ASSISTANT CCMA CERTIFICATE EXAM
REVIEW 202 EDITION
Medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (chf)
for an exam by the provider. What manifestation should the assistant expect?
Shortness of breath
When measuring a patients respiratory rate, what actions should a ma take to
ensure an accurate reading?
Count the respirations while the patient thinks his/her pulse is being taken.
What lab results should the ma recognize as abnormal?
Potassium 3meq/l is abnormal
A provider requests a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a ma is
preparing. What instrument should be on the tray?
Scissors
An ma is replacing a sharps container and receives a small laceration on her arm
from the plastic lid. What documentation should the ma complete as a result of
this incident?
Osha form 301
An ma is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to the appointment. What
lab results indicate the need to schedule an extension of the current visit?
Fasting blood glucose 168 mg/dl
An ma is reinforcing teaching with a patient about how to take buccaneering
tablets. What instructions should the ma give the patient?
"place the tablet between your gums and cheek"
What medical term should an ma tell a provider when a patient is having
discomfort and difficulty breathing?
Dyspnea
What method is used to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an
insurance company?
,Remittance advice
What position is appropriate for pelvic exam?
Lithotomy
What is in the scope of practices for a medical assistant following a heart
procedure that does not require a licensed technician or provider?
Holster monitor application
What ekg artifact is caused by a disconnected electrode and results in the
tracing going into the margins of the paper?
Interrupted baseline
The ma receives a telephone call from a patient who seems anxious about test
results. What response should the ma make?
"i know your concerned about your test results, we'll call you as soon as your
results come in"
A ma is assisting with the physical exam. Of a patient what has scabies. Besides
gloves , what other ppe should you wear?
Gown
A patient loses consciousness. The ekg tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation.
What actions should a medical assistant take first?
Call for help and start cpr
A ma is composing business correspondence using the simplified letter style.
What features should the assistant use?
A subject line in all capital letters
Where should a medical assistant place the electrode for lead v5
On the left anterior axillary line, horizontal to v4
A ma is caring for a patient who is 5' 7" tall. What the patient's height in
centimeters?
170 cm
, What technique should an ma use when bandaging a wound?
Wrap the wound from distal to proximal
What is outside the scope of practice for an ma?
Ordering additional lab test to confirm the patients condition
A patient is seen in an urgent care center for a laceration to the left foot. The
provider evaluates the injury, determines sutures are not needed, applies a
dressing, and release the patient. What procedural coding would you use for
this visit?
Problem focused examination
Prior to a patient's follow-up appointment, what information should a medical
assistant report to the provider?
Recent laboratory results
A medical assistant is reviewing a provider's instructions as the patient is
preparing to leave the office. The provider recommends that the patient
purchase and over the counter antitussive, how would you explain what this is
to a patient?
"it is a medication that suppresses the cough reflex"
An ma is reinforcing teaching with a patient about the use and care of a
transdermal patch. What instruction should you include?
"select a different application location for each new patch"
What position should a ma place a healthy patient in preparation for a rectal
exam?
Sims
What step for a finger stick should an ma complete first?
Confirm the patient's identity
What cell structure is instrumental in helping the body mobilize and secrete
mucus from the respiratory tract?
REVIEW 202 EDITION
Medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (chf)
for an exam by the provider. What manifestation should the assistant expect?
Shortness of breath
When measuring a patients respiratory rate, what actions should a ma take to
ensure an accurate reading?
Count the respirations while the patient thinks his/her pulse is being taken.
What lab results should the ma recognize as abnormal?
Potassium 3meq/l is abnormal
A provider requests a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a ma is
preparing. What instrument should be on the tray?
Scissors
An ma is replacing a sharps container and receives a small laceration on her arm
from the plastic lid. What documentation should the ma complete as a result of
this incident?
Osha form 301
An ma is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to the appointment. What
lab results indicate the need to schedule an extension of the current visit?
Fasting blood glucose 168 mg/dl
An ma is reinforcing teaching with a patient about how to take buccaneering
tablets. What instructions should the ma give the patient?
"place the tablet between your gums and cheek"
What medical term should an ma tell a provider when a patient is having
discomfort and difficulty breathing?
Dyspnea
What method is used to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an
insurance company?
,Remittance advice
What position is appropriate for pelvic exam?
Lithotomy
What is in the scope of practices for a medical assistant following a heart
procedure that does not require a licensed technician or provider?
Holster monitor application
What ekg artifact is caused by a disconnected electrode and results in the
tracing going into the margins of the paper?
Interrupted baseline
The ma receives a telephone call from a patient who seems anxious about test
results. What response should the ma make?
"i know your concerned about your test results, we'll call you as soon as your
results come in"
A ma is assisting with the physical exam. Of a patient what has scabies. Besides
gloves , what other ppe should you wear?
Gown
A patient loses consciousness. The ekg tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation.
What actions should a medical assistant take first?
Call for help and start cpr
A ma is composing business correspondence using the simplified letter style.
What features should the assistant use?
A subject line in all capital letters
Where should a medical assistant place the electrode for lead v5
On the left anterior axillary line, horizontal to v4
A ma is caring for a patient who is 5' 7" tall. What the patient's height in
centimeters?
170 cm
, What technique should an ma use when bandaging a wound?
Wrap the wound from distal to proximal
What is outside the scope of practice for an ma?
Ordering additional lab test to confirm the patients condition
A patient is seen in an urgent care center for a laceration to the left foot. The
provider evaluates the injury, determines sutures are not needed, applies a
dressing, and release the patient. What procedural coding would you use for
this visit?
Problem focused examination
Prior to a patient's follow-up appointment, what information should a medical
assistant report to the provider?
Recent laboratory results
A medical assistant is reviewing a provider's instructions as the patient is
preparing to leave the office. The provider recommends that the patient
purchase and over the counter antitussive, how would you explain what this is
to a patient?
"it is a medication that suppresses the cough reflex"
An ma is reinforcing teaching with a patient about the use and care of a
transdermal patch. What instruction should you include?
"select a different application location for each new patch"
What position should a ma place a healthy patient in preparation for a rectal
exam?
Sims
What step for a finger stick should an ma complete first?
Confirm the patient's identity
What cell structure is instrumental in helping the body mobilize and secrete
mucus from the respiratory tract?
