NHA: Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certification Practice Test 2.0 B

NHA: Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certification Practice Test 2.0 B A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has bilateral below the knee amputations fo an EKG. Which of the following sites should the assistant select for electrode placement? Abdomen The assistant should place the electrodes on the abdomen or thighs of a person who has a below the knee amputation. A medical assistant is faxing a prescription to a patient's pharmacy. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Call the pharmacy to confirm receipt on the faxed prescription. A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a patient who is scheduled for a standard 12 lead EKG. Which of the following statements should the assistant make? you should refrain from talking during the procedure. Where do cardiac electrical impulses originate in the heart? sinoatrial node Which of the following laboratory results should the medical assistant recognize is abnormal? Potassium 3 mEq/L A medical assistant needs to type a professional business letter from the office. Which of the following formats is appropriate? keep flush with the left margin A provider has requested a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a medical assistant is preparing. Which of the following instruments should the assistant include on the tray? scissors A patient asks a medical assistant to explain the difference between a liniment an a medicated lotion. Which of the following responses should the assistant make? Liniments contain higher portion of oil than medicated lotions. A medical assistant is cleaning an examination room after assisting a provider with a biopsy. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Hold sharps by the blunt end to avoid a needlestick injury. When coding with the ICD-10-CM, where should the medical assistant begin the process of looking up a diagnosis code for breast cancer? The alphabetic Index Which of the following routes of administration should a medical assistant use when performing a tuberculin skin test? Intradermal A medical assistant is responsible for cleaning the instruments used in a minor surgery. Which of the following is the first step in the process? Sanitization A medical assistant is preforming an EKG on a patient. which of the following describes he appropriate placement of the electrodes? Tabs downward on the arm A medical assistant is collecting vitals signs from a 6 year old child. The assistant should recognize that which of the following vital signs is outside of the expected reference range for this patient and should be reported to the provider? Heart rate 140/min A medical assistant is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to the patient's appointment. Which of the following laboratory results indicates the need to schedule an extension of the current visit? Fasting blood glucose 168mg/dL After a patient leaves an examination room, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to prepare the examination table for the next patient? Roll up the disposable paper on the table tightly and quickly. A medical assistant is assisting a provider with the repair of a laceration on a patients head. The providers prescription for the procedure includes an injection of 10 mL of lidocaine with epinephrine. The assistant should recognize that which of the following is the purpose of epinephrine in the local anesthetic? To reduce bleeding at the site According to the regulation of controlled substances, which of the following is true of a schedule I drug? Have no accepted medical use In which of the following scenarios should a medical assistant choose a CPT modifier? For special circumstances applied to a procedure performed by the provider. When choosing a diagnosis code, a medical assistant should consider which of the following actions in order to avoid an insurance denial? Coding to the highest level of specificity Which of the following tests is granted waived status under clinical laboratory improvement amendments (CLIA)? rapid strep test A medical assistant is administering an injection, and the patient faints. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Place the patient in a supine position A medical assistant is assisting a patient whose insurance does not cover immunizations. To which of the following community resources should assistant refer the patient? Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) When performing the palpatory method for obtaining blood pressure, which of the following indicates the level at which the medical assistant should inflate the cuff? 30 mm Hg above the radial pulse cessation A medical assistant is preparing a patient for an enema. In which of the following positions should the assistant place the patient for this procedure. Sims position A medical assistant is reviewing laboratory results that confirm a patient has varicella zoster assistant should identify that this micro-organism causes which of the following types of infections? Chickenpox A medical assistant should identify which of the following as a characteristic of anorexia nervosa? Excessive exercising Which of the following parenteral medication routes should a medical assistant administer for a slow release of medication into the blood stream? transdermal A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has anemia for an examination by the provider. Which of the following manifestations should the assistant expect to find? irregular heartbeat A medical assistant works at a practice that is part of an Accountable Care Organization (ACO). This designation means that the practices health care team will focus on improving care for patients who have which of the following types of medical coverage? Medicare According to OSAH's guidelines for proper waste disposal, which of the following should a medical assistant place in a regular waste container? An empty urine container A medical assistant should understand that the chain of custody form is used for which of the following? Ensuring that a specimen is package as directed The patients' bill of rights protects individuals from which of the following? Denial of care due to the patient's age. To provide culturally competence care, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take first when encountering patients? Examine personal religious and cultural values and beliefs to identify any biases. 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? Fungal A medical assistant has just received a derogatory e-mail from a dissatisfied patient. What action should the assistant take? Print the e-mail an make notes about topics to be addressed prior to formulating a response. A medical assistant is checking a patient's hearing using the Weber test. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Ask the patient if he hears the vibration louder in one ear than the other. When removing sutures, why is important for a medical assistant to place the removed sutures on a gauze pad? To determine the number of sutures removed A medical assistant is reviewing laboratory requisitions. For which of the following patient conditions should the assistant perform a capillary collection rather than a venipuncture? Previous thromboses 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? herpes simplex type 1 A medical assistant is performing a fecal occult blood test using a guaiac card. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Interpret a blue color as a positive result A patient presents to an emergency department with a large laceration to the wrist that is bleeding profusely. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take first? Don gloves A medical assistant is classifying services that a patient requires. The assistant should identify which of the following as an ancillary diagnostic service? Pathology A medical assistant is collecting information from a patient who reports persistent pain in the left upper quadrant. The assistant should note that this area contains which of the following organs? Stomach A medical assistant is caring for an infant who suddenly becomes unresponsive for unknown reasons. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation. 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? Rheumatologist A medical assistant is preparing a patient to have cryosurgery following an abnormal Pap test. Which of the following statements should the assistant make to explain the procedure ? Cryosurgery involves an extremely cold probe to freeze and kill abnormal cells. A medical assistant is coding an office visit during which the provider reviewed the systems related to a patients chief complaint but did not discuss the patient's family or social history. Which of the following procedure codes should the assistant use for this visit? Expanded problem-focused history When assisting a provider with a punch biopsy of a mole, which of the following tasks should a medical assistant expect to perform? Receive and prepare tissue specimens for processing. A medical assistant is caring for a patient who has active tuberculosis. Which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) must be used during the patients care? N95 respirator A medical assistant is scheduling a patient for an outpatient procedure. Which of the following actions should the assistant take first? obtain an oral and written order from the provider for the procedure. Which of the following terms refers to the range of fees charged by providers who have similar training and experience and practice in the same geographical area? customary Which of the following additives should be used when performing a CBC? EDTA is the proper additive for hematology studies. A medical assistant is entering is entering patient data into an electronic medical record (EMR) system. Which of the following information should be entered into the Patient Demographic section of the EMR? Occupation A medical assistant should insert the needle at which of the following angles during a venipuncture? 15 degree angle Which of the following dressings should a medical assistant use on a partial-thickness burn? Nonadherent dressing While measuring a patients pulse, the medical assistant should recognize that which o the following patient factors can contribute to an erroneous pulse rate? Movement