CCMA Practice Exam Questions with Answers

CCMA Practice Exam Questions with Answers Other manifestations include edema and fatigue - ANSWER- A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (CHF) for an exam by the provider. Which of the following manifestation should the assistant expect? a) palpitations b) headaches c) chest pain d) shortness of breath a) count the respirations while the patient thinks the pulse is being taken To obtain the most accurate reading, this must be done when the patient is not expecting it - ANSWER- When measuring a patient's respiratory rate, which of the following actions should the MA take to ensure an accurate reading? a) count the respirations while the patient thinks the pulse is being taken b) instruct the patient to breathe normally while counting breaths c) count the respirations for 15 seconds and multiply by 2 d) instruct the patient to take deep breaths while obtaining his pulse d) potassium 3 mEq/L Normal potassium range is 3.5-5 mEq/L - ANSWER- Which of the following laboratory results should the medical assistant recognize is abnormal? a) sodium 138 mEq/L b) RBC count 5.2/mm^3 c) platelets 350/mm^3 d) potassium 3 mEq/L c) scissors Scissors are considered cutting and dissecting instruments because they include a sharp blade or surface for cutting, dissecting, or scraping. The other tools are not for dissecting or cutting. - ANSWER- A provider has requested a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that an MA is preparing. Which of the following instruments should the assistant include on the tray? a) retractors b) thumb forceps c) scissors d) probes b) OSHA Form 301 This is also known as an incident report regarding work-related injury or illness. - ANSWER- An MA is replacing a sharps container in an exam 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? a) Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) b) OSHA Form 301 c) CMS-1500 claim Form d) Quality control log d) fasting blood glucose 168 mg/dL Fasting BGL should be between 70-130 mg/dL. - ANSWER- An MA is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to the patient's appointment. Which of the following lab results indicates the need to schedule an extension of the current visit? a) hematocrit 42.2% b) BUN 10 mg/dL c) Potassium 4.3 mEq/L d) fasting blood glucose 168 mg/dL d) "Place the tablet between your gums and cheek." - ANSWER- An MA is reinforcing instructions with a patient about how to take a buccal tablet. Which of the following instructions should the assistant give the patient? a) "Swallow the tablet whole." b) "Place the tablet under your tongue." c) "Dissolve the tablet in water." d) "Place the tablet between your gums and cheek." a) dyspnea - ANSWER- Which of the following terms should an MA use to tell a provider that a patient is having discomfort and difficulty breathing? a) dyspnea b) eupnea c) pneumothorax d) pneumonia a) remittance advice This document itemizes all paid, denied, and allowable charges for a patient. It notifies the provider of any and all claim denials. - ANSWER- Which of the following methods is used to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an insurance carrier? a) remittance advice b) coordination of benefits c) eligibility for insurance d) CMS-1500 claim form a) lithotomy - ANSWER- Which of the following positions is appropriate for a pelvic exam? a) lithotomy b) prone c) supine d) high-Fowler's c) holter monitor application - ANSWER- Which of the following cardiac procedures is within an MA's scope of practice and does not require a licensed technician or provider to assist or perform it? a) cardiac doppler b) nuclear stress test c) holter monitor application d) angiogram c) interrupted baseline - ANSWER- Which of the following EKG artifacts is caused by a disconnected electrode and results in the tracing going into the margins of the paper? a) wandering baseline b) AC interference c) interrupted baseline d) somatic tremor d) "I know you are concerned about your test results, We'll call you as soon as your results come in." - ANSWER- An MA receives a phone call from a patient who seems anxious about the results of a test. Which of the following responses should the assistant make? a) "The doctor is busy right now and will call you back. You don't really want me to give you the results, do you?" b) "I'm afraid it's bad news. I would get a second opinion if I were you." c) "Don't worry about it. Until we say you have something to worry about, try to relax." d) "I know you are concerned about your test results, We'll call you as soon as your results come in." a) gown Scabies requires contact precautions. Therefore, the MA should wear gloves and a gown. - ANSWER- An MA is assisting with the physical exam of a patient who has scabies. Besides gloves, which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the assistant wear? a) gown b) mask c) goggles d) N95 respiratory b) call for help and begin CPR - ANSWER- A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation (V-fib). Which of the following actions should the MA take first? a) notify the provider of the arrest b) call for help and begin CPR c) get the automated external defibrillator (AED) d) administer oxygen b) a subject line in all caps A simplified letter style does not have a closing, is flush with the left margin, has no indentations, and has a subject line in all capital letters - ANSWER- An MA is composing a business correspondence using the simplified letter style. Which of the following features should the assistant use? a) a complimentary closing b) a subject line in all caps c) indented paragraphs in the body of the letter d) center-aligned dateline and salutation b) on the left anterior axillary line, horizontal to V4 - ANSWER- Where should a medical assistant place the electrode for V5? a) on the left mid-axillary line, horizontal to V4 b) on the left anterior axillary line, horizontal to V4 c) on the left mid-clavicular line, 5th intercostal space d) on the right margin of the sternum, 4th intercostal space a) 170 cm Convert 5'7" to inches (67 inches). Convert inches to cm (1 in = 2.54 cm). - ANSWER- An MA is caring for a patient who is 5'7" tall. Which of the following is the patient's height in cm? a) 170 cm b) 145 cm c) 114 cm d) 26 cm a) wrap the wound from distal to proximal - ANSWER- Which of the following should an MA use when bandaging a wound? a) wrap the wound from distal to proximal b) bandage fingers and toes to prevent further injury c) extend the wound dressing 3-5 inches beyond the bandage d) moisten and apply ointment before bandaging b) order additional lab tests to confirm the patient's condition - ANSWER- Which of the following is outside of an MA's scope of practice? a) perform clinical duties under the direct supervision of the provider b) order additional lab tests to confirm the patient's condition c) provide directions to a patient about preparation for a diagnostic test d) reinforce instructions about medications and special diets a) problem-focused exam Problem-focused exams are limited to a single body area or system mentioned in the chief complaint. - ANSWER- 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 releases the patient. Which of the following levels of examination should an MA use for the procedural coding for this visit? a) problem-focused exam b) expanded problem-focused exam c) detailed exam d) comprehensive exam c) recent lab results - ANSWER- Prior to a patient's follow up appointment, which of the following information should an MA report to the provider? a) anthropometric measurements b) the date of an upcoming mammogram c) recent lab results d) a change in the patient's insurance policy