CCMA CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT
EXAM WITH BEST SOLUTIONS
Upon venipuncture attempt, a hematoma begins to
form. Which next steps should the medical
assistant take? - answer-Discontinue the
procedure and apply pressure and ice
Which is an injection administered at a 90 degree
angle, either ventrogluteal, deltoid, or vastus
lateralis? - answer-Intramuscular
When performing a Snellen test, the patent can
read the 20/30 line with the right eye with 3
errors. What is the next step? - answer-Have the
patient move to the 20/40 line to continue testing
the right eye
When obtaining a blood pressure on an adult
patient, which of the following represents correct
,positioning? - answer-Feet flat on floor with back
against chair
CHEDDAR - answer-chief complaint, history of
present illness examination, details, drugs and
dosages, assessment, return visit information or
referral.
After assisting with a minor surgical procedure,
the medical assistant must follow which
precaution when cleaning the instruments? -
answer-Wear utility gloves
What is a fixed amount collected at the time of the
medical service? - answer-Copayment
3 Major Body Planes - answer-Coronal Plane
(Front) -divides body into front and back
,Transverse (Axial) Plane:
Divides body into top and bottom portions
(superior-head; inferior-feat)
Sagittal Plane (Median):
Cut that divides body into left and right halves
To avoid a hemolyzed specimen, what is the
maximum amount of time the medical assistant
should leave the tourniquet on the patient's arm? -
answer-One Minute
-PO-RX-SIG-PRN-BID-QD - answer-By mouth,
prescription, Provider's instructions, as needed,
twice a day, everyday
Schedule 1 Drugs - answer-Highest potential for
abuse, no therapeutic use, (Heroine marijuana
LSD)
, Schedule II drugs - answer-- Drugs have high
potential for abuse
- Drugs have currently accepted medical uses,
although there may be serious restrictions
Ex: Methadone, Opium Extracts, Morphine, Ritalin,
Oxycodone
Normal Heartrate range for a newborn: - answer-
120-160 bpm
Appointment scheduling process to block off
specific times when the physician is not in the
office, holidays, and lunch breaks: - answer-Setting
up the Matrix
When a healthcare professional knowingly
commits a wrongful act, this is identified as which
of the following? - answer-Malfeasance
EXAM WITH BEST SOLUTIONS
Upon venipuncture attempt, a hematoma begins to
form. Which next steps should the medical
assistant take? - answer-Discontinue the
procedure and apply pressure and ice
Which is an injection administered at a 90 degree
angle, either ventrogluteal, deltoid, or vastus
lateralis? - answer-Intramuscular
When performing a Snellen test, the patent can
read the 20/30 line with the right eye with 3
errors. What is the next step? - answer-Have the
patient move to the 20/40 line to continue testing
the right eye
When obtaining a blood pressure on an adult
patient, which of the following represents correct
,positioning? - answer-Feet flat on floor with back
against chair
CHEDDAR - answer-chief complaint, history of
present illness examination, details, drugs and
dosages, assessment, return visit information or
referral.
After assisting with a minor surgical procedure,
the medical assistant must follow which
precaution when cleaning the instruments? -
answer-Wear utility gloves
What is a fixed amount collected at the time of the
medical service? - answer-Copayment
3 Major Body Planes - answer-Coronal Plane
(Front) -divides body into front and back
,Transverse (Axial) Plane:
Divides body into top and bottom portions
(superior-head; inferior-feat)
Sagittal Plane (Median):
Cut that divides body into left and right halves
To avoid a hemolyzed specimen, what is the
maximum amount of time the medical assistant
should leave the tourniquet on the patient's arm? -
answer-One Minute
-PO-RX-SIG-PRN-BID-QD - answer-By mouth,
prescription, Provider's instructions, as needed,
twice a day, everyday
Schedule 1 Drugs - answer-Highest potential for
abuse, no therapeutic use, (Heroine marijuana
LSD)
, Schedule II drugs - answer-- Drugs have high
potential for abuse
- Drugs have currently accepted medical uses,
although there may be serious restrictions
Ex: Methadone, Opium Extracts, Morphine, Ritalin,
Oxycodone
Normal Heartrate range for a newborn: - answer-
120-160 bpm
Appointment scheduling process to block off
specific times when the physician is not in the
office, holidays, and lunch breaks: - answer-Setting
up the Matrix
When a healthcare professional knowingly
commits a wrongful act, this is identified as which
of the following? - answer-Malfeasance
