CCMA NHA Exam: Ultimate Prep
Questions with Answers
medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (chf) for an
exam by the provider. What manifestation should the assistant expect? -
\Shortness of breath
When measuring a patients respiratory rate, what actions should a MA take to ensure
an accurate reading? -
\Count the respirations while the patient thinks his/her pulse is being taken.
What lab results should the MA recognize as abnormal? -
\Potassium 3mEq/L is abnormal
A provider requests a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a MA is preparing.
What instrument should be on the tray? -
\Scissors
An MA is replacing a sharps container and receives a small laceration on her arm from
the plastic lid. What documentation should the MA complete as a result of this incident?
-
\OSHA Form 301
An MA is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to the appointment. What lab results
indicate the need to schedule an extension of the current visit? -
\Fasting blood glucose 168 mg/dL
An MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about how to take buccaneering tablets.
What instructions should the MA give the patient? -
\"Place the tablet between your gums and cheek"
What medical term should an MA tell a provider when a patient is having discomfort and
difficulty breathing? -
\Dyspnea
What method is used to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an insurance
company? -
\Remittance advice
What position is appropriate for pelvic exam? -
\Lithotomy
,What is in the scope of practices for a medical assistant following a heart procedure that
does not require a licensed technician or provider? -
\Holster monitor application
What EKG artifact is caused by a disconnected electrode and results in the tracing
going into the margins of the paper? -
\Interrupted baseline
The MA receives a telephone call from a patient who seems anxious about test results.
What response should the MA make? -
\"I know your concerned about your test results, we'll call you as soon as your results
come in"
A MA is assisting with the physical exam. Of a patient what has scabies. Besides gloves
, what other PPE should you wear? -
\Gown
A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation. What
actions should a medical assistant take first? -
\Call for help and start CPR
A MA is composing business correspondence using the simplified letter style. What
features should the assistant use? -
\A subject line in all capital letters
Where should a medical assistant place the electrode for lead V5 -
\On the left anterior axillary line, horizontal to V4
A MA is caring for a patient who is 5' 7" tall. What the patient's height in centimeters? -
\170 cm
What technique should an MA use when bandaging a wound? -
\Wrap the wound from distal to proximal
What is outside the scope of practice for an MA? -
\Ordering additional lab test to confirm the patients condition
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
release the patient. What procedural coding would you use for this visit? -
\Problem focused examination
Prior to a patient's follow-up appointment, what information should a medical assistant
report to the provider? -
\Recent laboratory results
, A medical assistant is reviewing a provider's instructions as the patient is preparing to
leave the office. The provider recommends that the patient purchase and over the
counter antitussive, how would you explain what this is to a patient? -
\"It is a medication that suppresses the cough reflex"
An MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about the use and care of a transdermal
patch. What instruction should you include? -
\"Select a different application location for each new patch"
What position should a MA place a healthy patient in preparation for a rectal exam? -
\Sims
What step for a finger stick should an MA complete first? -
\Confirm the patient's identity
What cell structure is instrumental in helping the body mobilize and secrete mucus from
the respiratory tract? -
\Cilia
An MA in an outpatient facility is preparing for a venipuncture. What actions should the
assistant take to confirm the pts identity? -
\Ask the patient to state and spell their full name and provide date of birth
A MA is reinforcing teaching about a cardiac event monitor with a patient. What
statement by the patients ensures understanding? -
\"I will record any symptoms I experience in the event log"
When assisting with a punch biopsy of a mole, what task should the MA expect to
perform? -
\Receive and prepare tissue specimens for processing
What actions should a medical assistant take to verify the quality of venipuncture
supplies before beginning blood draw? -
\Inspect the integrity of the needles sea
An MA is contacting a patient to schedule a repeat pap. Test due to abnormal results.
What factors can interfere with results? -
\Using over the counter vaginal cream prior to test
A MA has requested a preauthorization for a pt's referral to a specialist. What is a
reason for the claim submitted by the specialist to be denied? -
\The service is provided after the expiration date
A MA has a request to collect a routine CBC from a healthy 10-month- old infant. What
is the most appropriate collection site? -
\Left heel
Questions with Answers
medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (chf) for an
exam by the provider. What manifestation should the assistant expect? -
\Shortness of breath
When measuring a patients respiratory rate, what actions should a MA take to ensure
an accurate reading? -
\Count the respirations while the patient thinks his/her pulse is being taken.
What lab results should the MA recognize as abnormal? -
\Potassium 3mEq/L is abnormal
A provider requests a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a MA is preparing.
What instrument should be on the tray? -
\Scissors
An MA is replacing a sharps container and receives a small laceration on her arm from
the plastic lid. What documentation should the MA complete as a result of this incident?
-
\OSHA Form 301
An MA is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to the appointment. What lab results
indicate the need to schedule an extension of the current visit? -
\Fasting blood glucose 168 mg/dL
An MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about how to take buccaneering tablets.
What instructions should the MA give the patient? -
\"Place the tablet between your gums and cheek"
What medical term should an MA tell a provider when a patient is having discomfort and
difficulty breathing? -
\Dyspnea
What method is used to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an insurance
company? -
\Remittance advice
What position is appropriate for pelvic exam? -
\Lithotomy
,What is in the scope of practices for a medical assistant following a heart procedure that
does not require a licensed technician or provider? -
\Holster monitor application
What EKG artifact is caused by a disconnected electrode and results in the tracing
going into the margins of the paper? -
\Interrupted baseline
The MA receives a telephone call from a patient who seems anxious about test results.
What response should the MA make? -
\"I know your concerned about your test results, we'll call you as soon as your results
come in"
A MA is assisting with the physical exam. Of a patient what has scabies. Besides gloves
, what other PPE should you wear? -
\Gown
A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation. What
actions should a medical assistant take first? -
\Call for help and start CPR
A MA is composing business correspondence using the simplified letter style. What
features should the assistant use? -
\A subject line in all capital letters
Where should a medical assistant place the electrode for lead V5 -
\On the left anterior axillary line, horizontal to V4
A MA is caring for a patient who is 5' 7" tall. What the patient's height in centimeters? -
\170 cm
What technique should an MA use when bandaging a wound? -
\Wrap the wound from distal to proximal
What is outside the scope of practice for an MA? -
\Ordering additional lab test to confirm the patients condition
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
release the patient. What procedural coding would you use for this visit? -
\Problem focused examination
Prior to a patient's follow-up appointment, what information should a medical assistant
report to the provider? -
\Recent laboratory results
, A medical assistant is reviewing a provider's instructions as the patient is preparing to
leave the office. The provider recommends that the patient purchase and over the
counter antitussive, how would you explain what this is to a patient? -
\"It is a medication that suppresses the cough reflex"
An MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about the use and care of a transdermal
patch. What instruction should you include? -
\"Select a different application location for each new patch"
What position should a MA place a healthy patient in preparation for a rectal exam? -
\Sims
What step for a finger stick should an MA complete first? -
\Confirm the patient's identity
What cell structure is instrumental in helping the body mobilize and secrete mucus from
the respiratory tract? -
\Cilia
An MA in an outpatient facility is preparing for a venipuncture. What actions should the
assistant take to confirm the pts identity? -
\Ask the patient to state and spell their full name and provide date of birth
A MA is reinforcing teaching about a cardiac event monitor with a patient. What
statement by the patients ensures understanding? -
\"I will record any symptoms I experience in the event log"
When assisting with a punch biopsy of a mole, what task should the MA expect to
perform? -
\Receive and prepare tissue specimens for processing
What actions should a medical assistant take to verify the quality of venipuncture
supplies before beginning blood draw? -
\Inspect the integrity of the needles sea
An MA is contacting a patient to schedule a repeat pap. Test due to abnormal results.
What factors can interfere with results? -
\Using over the counter vaginal cream prior to test
A MA has requested a preauthorization for a pt's referral to a specialist. What is a
reason for the claim submitted by the specialist to be denied? -
\The service is provided after the expiration date
A MA has a request to collect a routine CBC from a healthy 10-month- old infant. What
is the most appropriate collection site? -
\Left heel
