FINAL CCMA EXAM
1. A patient is scheduled for a 6 month diabetes checkup a medical assistant should include what
in their chart.
EKG results
PT INR results
Hemoglobin A1C results
Chest x-ray results
2. A provider orders an ESR to be performed. Which statement describes understanding of the
test?
This test measures the distance my RBS’s have dropped
This test measures the fluctuation of serum protein
This test measures my hemoglobin levels
This test measures my estrogen serum ratio after menopause
3. A provider has ordered a pulse oximetry reading on a patient which is the acceptable way of
obtain this reading.
Tape the probe to the patient’s wrist
Position the probe within 2 inches of the patient’s heart
Clip the probe to the patient’s earlobe
Place the probe on the dorsal side of the patient’s chest
4. Which of the following solutions is used in the autoclave for sterilization
Distilled water
Chlorhexidine
1:10 bleach solution
Glutaraldehyde
5. An opiate medication is used to treat
Infection
Inflammation
Pain
Constipation
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6. Which of the following is an effect of hemostasis?
It prevents the process of clot formation
It promotes coagulation
It prevents fibrinolysis of the blood
It promotes destruction of RBC’s
7. Where should a medical assistant perform an intramuscular injection?
Antecubital region
Subscapular part of back
Ventral forearm
Upper lateral thigh
8. Which should the medical assistant do when sanitizing instruments using aseptic technique?
Wear surgical gloves
Place instruments in a closed position
Use a metal brush to remove debris from the instrument
Wipe the instruments down with a paper towel
9. Liver dysfunction primary affects which of the following pharmacokinetic process?
Absorption
Metabolism
Distribution
Excretion
10. Which of the following methods should a medical assistant use when weighing a patient who
has balance issues
Have the patient sit in a chair on the scale
Position a cane on the scale between his feet
Position a walker over the scale
Have the patient hold on to the wall while weighing
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1. A patient is scheduled for a 6 month diabetes checkup a medical assistant should include what
in their chart.
EKG results
PT INR results
Hemoglobin A1C results
Chest x-ray results
2. A provider orders an ESR to be performed. Which statement describes understanding of the
test?
This test measures the distance my RBS’s have dropped
This test measures the fluctuation of serum protein
This test measures my hemoglobin levels
This test measures my estrogen serum ratio after menopause
3. A provider has ordered a pulse oximetry reading on a patient which is the acceptable way of
obtain this reading.
Tape the probe to the patient’s wrist
Position the probe within 2 inches of the patient’s heart
Clip the probe to the patient’s earlobe
Place the probe on the dorsal side of the patient’s chest
4. Which of the following solutions is used in the autoclave for sterilization
Distilled water
Chlorhexidine
1:10 bleach solution
Glutaraldehyde
5. An opiate medication is used to treat
Infection
Inflammation
Pain
Constipation
pg. 1
, FINAL CCMA EXAM
6. Which of the following is an effect of hemostasis?
It prevents the process of clot formation
It promotes coagulation
It prevents fibrinolysis of the blood
It promotes destruction of RBC’s
7. Where should a medical assistant perform an intramuscular injection?
Antecubital region
Subscapular part of back
Ventral forearm
Upper lateral thigh
8. Which should the medical assistant do when sanitizing instruments using aseptic technique?
Wear surgical gloves
Place instruments in a closed position
Use a metal brush to remove debris from the instrument
Wipe the instruments down with a paper towel
9. Liver dysfunction primary affects which of the following pharmacokinetic process?
Absorption
Metabolism
Distribution
Excretion
10. Which of the following methods should a medical assistant use when weighing a patient who
has balance issues
Have the patient sit in a chair on the scale
Position a cane on the scale between his feet
Position a walker over the scale
Have the patient hold on to the wall while weighing
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