CCMA NHA Exam Test B: Practice
Questions
a medical assistant is administering heparin subcutaneously to a patient. which of the
following actions should the assistant take? -
\inject the medication slowly
a medical assistant is contacting a patient to schedule a repeat papanicolaou test due to
abnormal results.the assistant should identify that which of the following factors can
interfere with test results? -
\using an over the counter vaginal cream prior to the test
which of the following dressings should a medical assistant use on a partial thickness
burn? -
\non adherent dressing
which of the following positions is appropriate for a pelvic examination? -
\lithotomy
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
the patients bill of rights protects individuals from which of the following -
\denial of care due to the patients age
a provider has required 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 medical assistant is caring for a patient who is experiencing chills, nausea and
dizziness. the patients face appears pale. the assistant should recognize that the patient
is exhibiting manifestations of which of the following medical emergencies -
\syncope
a medical assistant is talking with an older adult patient who has experienced several
injuries at home over the past 6 months. the patient lives alone and has no family
nearby. which of the following responses should the assistant make to help ease the
patients transition to assisted living or long term care -
\it seems like it is no longer safe for you to be at home alone. lets talk about other
options
, 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 specializes in treating patients who have diseases of the joints,
muscles, and bones
a medical assistant is preparing a patient to have cryosurgery following an abnormal
papanicolaou test. which of the following should the assistant make to explain the
procedure -
\cryosurgery involves an extremely cold probe to freeze and kill abnormal cells
a medical assistant is faxing a prescription to a patients pharmacy. which of the
following actions should the assistant take -
\call the pharmacy to confirm receipt of the faxed prescription
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
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 determining the amount a patient will be required to pay for a
scheduled procedure that has an allowable amount of 200. the patient has a 20 copay,
a 90/10 coinsurance , and has met his deductible. what is the total amount the patient
will pay the provider for this procedure -
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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
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
in which of the following positions should a medical assistant place a healthy patient in
preparation for a rectal exam -
\sims
which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use for the routine cleaning
of egg cables -
\disinfection
Questions
a medical assistant is administering heparin subcutaneously to a patient. which of the
following actions should the assistant take? -
\inject the medication slowly
a medical assistant is contacting a patient to schedule a repeat papanicolaou test due to
abnormal results.the assistant should identify that which of the following factors can
interfere with test results? -
\using an over the counter vaginal cream prior to the test
which of the following dressings should a medical assistant use on a partial thickness
burn? -
\non adherent dressing
which of the following positions is appropriate for a pelvic examination? -
\lithotomy
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
the patients bill of rights protects individuals from which of the following -
\denial of care due to the patients age
a provider has required 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 medical assistant is caring for a patient who is experiencing chills, nausea and
dizziness. the patients face appears pale. the assistant should recognize that the patient
is exhibiting manifestations of which of the following medical emergencies -
\syncope
a medical assistant is talking with an older adult patient who has experienced several
injuries at home over the past 6 months. the patient lives alone and has no family
nearby. which of the following responses should the assistant make to help ease the
patients transition to assisted living or long term care -
\it seems like it is no longer safe for you to be at home alone. lets talk about other
options
, 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 specializes in treating patients who have diseases of the joints,
muscles, and bones
a medical assistant is preparing a patient to have cryosurgery following an abnormal
papanicolaou test. which of the following should the assistant make to explain the
procedure -
\cryosurgery involves an extremely cold probe to freeze and kill abnormal cells
a medical assistant is faxing a prescription to a patients pharmacy. which of the
following actions should the assistant take -
\call the pharmacy to confirm receipt of the faxed prescription
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
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 determining the amount a patient will be required to pay for a
scheduled procedure that has an allowable amount of 200. the patient has a 20 copay,
a 90/10 coinsurance , and has met his deductible. what is the total amount the patient
will pay the provider for this procedure -
\40
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
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
in which of the following positions should a medical assistant place a healthy patient in
preparation for a rectal exam -
\sims
which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use for the routine cleaning
of egg cables -
\disinfection
