CCMA Practice test 2.0 B
Which of the following cell structures is instrumental in helping the body mobilize and secrete mucus
from the respiratory tract ? Correct Answer: cilia
Which of the following routes of administration should a medical assistant use performing a tuberculin
skin test ? Correct Answer: Interadermal
A medical assistant is collecting data from a patient who has cold sores on his lips. The assistant should
identify that which of the following viruses causes this condition ? Correct Answer: herpes simplex type
1
A medical assistant is replacing a sharps container in an examination room and receives a small
laceration on her arm from the plastic lid. Which of the following types of documentation should the
assistant complete as a result of this incident ? Correct Answer: OSHA Form 301
Which of the following items included on the CMS-150 claim from should a medical assistant recognize
as indicating the medical necessity of procedure? Correct Answer: Diagnosis code
A medical assistant requests that a patient pay her insurance copayment at the time she arrives for her
appointment. The patient becomes defensive as ask why should pay for care she has not yet received.
Which of the following responses should the medical assistant make ? Correct Answer: "I understand
you're concerned, so you're welcome to pay at the end of your appointment."
A medical assistant should identify that which of the following vitamins is fat soluble? Correct Answer:
Vitamin A
A patient who has vulvovaginal candidiasis asks a medical assistant for more information about her
infection. The assistant should begin by explaining that candidiasis is which of the following types of
infection? Correct Answer: Fungal
Where do cardiac electrical impulses originate in the heart? Correct Answer: sinoatrial node
A medical assistant receives a call from a patient requesting a refill for fentanyl patches for chronic pain.
Which of the following actions should the assistant take ? Correct Answer: refer the patients request to
the provider
When assistant a provider with a punch biopsy of a mole. Which of the following tasks should a medical
assistant expect to perform ? Correct Answer: Receive and prepare tissue specimens for processing
A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a patient about pulse oximerty. Which of the following
statements should the assistant include in the teaching? Correct Answer: "Remove your nail polish
before the."
, A medical assistant is caring for an infant who suddenly becomes unresponsive for unknown reasons.
Which of the following actions should the assistant take ? Correct Answer: Initiate cardiopulmonary
resuscitation
A patient informs a medical assistant that he gets headaches when he reads from a computer monitor.
The assistant should place this information in which of the following locations when using the SOPA
approach to organizing medical records? Correct Answer: Subjective
A medical assistant is cleaning countertops and other surfaces after a surgical procedure in a provider's
office. Which of the following disinfectants should the assistant use for this purpose? Correct Answer: A
1:10 bleach and water solution
Which of the following terms refers to the range of fees charged by provider who have similar training
and experience and practice in the same geographical area ? Correct Answer: Customary
A medical assistant is administering an injection, and the patient faints. Which of the following actions
should the assistant take ? Correct Answer: Place the patient in a supine position
A medical assistant is contacting patient to schedule a repeat Papanicolaou test due to abnormal results.
The assistant should identify that which of the following factors can interfere with the test results?
Correct Answer: Using an over-the-counter vaginal cream prior to the test
A medical assistant is reinforcing instructions with a patient about how to take a buccal tablet. Which of
the following instructions should the assistant give the patient? Correct Answer: "Place the tablet
between your gums and cheek."
A medical assistant is explaining to female patient how to collect a clean-catch urine specimen. Which of
the following instructions should the assistant include? Correct Answer: With the labia spread, urinate
a small a small amount into the toilet before collecting the sample.
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? Correct Answer:
OSHA
A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching about a cardiac event monitor with a patient. Which of the
following statements by the patient indicated an understanding of the procedure? Correct Answer: I
will record any symptoms I experience in the event log.
A primary care provider suspects that a patient has fibromyalgia. A medical assistant should expect the
provider to refer the patient to which of the following specialists? Correct Answer: Rheumatologist
The laboratory reports on a patient indicates a hemoglobin level of 7 g/dL. Which of the following is the
first action for the medical assistant to take ? Correct Answer: Notify the provider
Which of the following additives should be used when performing a CBC? Correct Answer: EDTA
Which of the following cell structures is instrumental in helping the body mobilize and secrete mucus
from the respiratory tract ? Correct Answer: cilia
Which of the following routes of administration should a medical assistant use performing a tuberculin
skin test ? Correct Answer: Interadermal
A medical assistant is collecting data from a patient who has cold sores on his lips. The assistant should
identify that which of the following viruses causes this condition ? Correct Answer: herpes simplex type
1
A medical assistant is replacing a sharps container in an examination room and receives a small
laceration on her arm from the plastic lid. Which of the following types of documentation should the
assistant complete as a result of this incident ? Correct Answer: OSHA Form 301
Which of the following items included on the CMS-150 claim from should a medical assistant recognize
as indicating the medical necessity of procedure? Correct Answer: Diagnosis code
A medical assistant requests that a patient pay her insurance copayment at the time she arrives for her
appointment. The patient becomes defensive as ask why should pay for care she has not yet received.
Which of the following responses should the medical assistant make ? Correct Answer: "I understand
you're concerned, so you're welcome to pay at the end of your appointment."
A medical assistant should identify that which of the following vitamins is fat soluble? Correct Answer:
Vitamin A
A patient who has vulvovaginal candidiasis asks a medical assistant for more information about her
infection. The assistant should begin by explaining that candidiasis is which of the following types of
infection? Correct Answer: Fungal
Where do cardiac electrical impulses originate in the heart? Correct Answer: sinoatrial node
A medical assistant receives a call from a patient requesting a refill for fentanyl patches for chronic pain.
Which of the following actions should the assistant take ? Correct Answer: refer the patients request to
the provider
When assistant a provider with a punch biopsy of a mole. Which of the following tasks should a medical
assistant expect to perform ? Correct Answer: Receive and prepare tissue specimens for processing
A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a patient about pulse oximerty. Which of the following
statements should the assistant include in the teaching? Correct Answer: "Remove your nail polish
before the."
, A medical assistant is caring for an infant who suddenly becomes unresponsive for unknown reasons.
Which of the following actions should the assistant take ? Correct Answer: Initiate cardiopulmonary
resuscitation
A patient informs a medical assistant that he gets headaches when he reads from a computer monitor.
The assistant should place this information in which of the following locations when using the SOPA
approach to organizing medical records? Correct Answer: Subjective
A medical assistant is cleaning countertops and other surfaces after a surgical procedure in a provider's
office. Which of the following disinfectants should the assistant use for this purpose? Correct Answer: A
1:10 bleach and water solution
Which of the following terms refers to the range of fees charged by provider who have similar training
and experience and practice in the same geographical area ? Correct Answer: Customary
A medical assistant is administering an injection, and the patient faints. Which of the following actions
should the assistant take ? Correct Answer: Place the patient in a supine position
A medical assistant is contacting patient to schedule a repeat Papanicolaou test due to abnormal results.
The assistant should identify that which of the following factors can interfere with the test results?
Correct Answer: Using an over-the-counter vaginal cream prior to the test
A medical assistant is reinforcing instructions with a patient about how to take a buccal tablet. Which of
the following instructions should the assistant give the patient? Correct Answer: "Place the tablet
between your gums and cheek."
A medical assistant is explaining to female patient how to collect a clean-catch urine specimen. Which of
the following instructions should the assistant include? Correct Answer: With the labia spread, urinate
a small a small amount into the toilet before collecting the sample.
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? Correct Answer:
OSHA
A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching about a cardiac event monitor with a patient. Which of the
following statements by the patient indicated an understanding of the procedure? Correct Answer: I
will record any symptoms I experience in the event log.
A primary care provider suspects that a patient has fibromyalgia. A medical assistant should expect the
provider to refer the patient to which of the following specialists? Correct Answer: Rheumatologist
The laboratory reports on a patient indicates a hemoglobin level of 7 g/dL. Which of the following is the
first action for the medical assistant to take ? Correct Answer: Notify the provider
Which of the following additives should be used when performing a CBC? Correct Answer: EDTA
