CCMA Exam Questions and Correct Answers
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1. When performing a Snellen test, the patent can read the 20/30 line with the right eye
with 3 errors. What is the next step?
Answer> Have the patient move to the 20/40 line to continue testing the right eye
2. When obtaining a blood pressure on an adult patient, which of the following represents
correct positioning?
Answer> Feet flat on floor with back against chair
3. CHEDDAR
Answer> chief complaint, history of present illness examination, details, drugs and dosages,
assessment, return visit information or referral.
4. After assisting with a minor surgical procedure, the medical assistant must follow which
precaution when cleaning the instruments?
Answer> Wear utility gloves
5. Upon venipuncture attempt, a hematoma begins to form. Which next steps should the
medical assistant take?
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,Answer> Discontinue the procedure and apply pres- sure and ice
6. Which is an injection administered at a 90 degree angle, either ventrogluteal, deltoid, or
vastus lateralis?
Answer> Intramuscular
7. What is a fixed amount collected at the time of the medical service?
Answer> Copay- ment
8. 3 Major Body Planes
Answer> Coronal Plane (Front) -divides body into front and back
Transverse (Axial) Plane
Divides body into top and bottom portions (superior-head; inferior-fe at)
Sagittal Plane (Median)
Cut that divides body into left and right halves
9. To avoid a hemolyzed specimen, what is the maximum amount of time
the medical assistant should leave the tourniquet on the patient's arm?
Answer> One Minute
10. -PO-RX-SIG-PRN-BID-QD
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, Answer> By mouth, prescription, Provider's instructions, as needed, twice a day, everyday
11. Schedule 1 Drugs
Answer> Highest potential for abuse, no therapeutic use, (Heroine marijuana LSD)
12. Schedule II drugs
Answer> - Drugs have high potential for abuse
- Drugs have currently accepted medical uses, although there may be serious restrictions
Ex Methadone, Opium Extracts, Morphine, Ritalin, Oxycodone
13. Normal Heartrate range for a newborn
Answer> 120-160 bpm
14. Appointment scheduling process to block off specific times when the physician is not
in the office, holidays, and lunch breaks
Answer> Setting up the Matrix
15. When a healthcare professional knowingly commits a wrongful act, this is identified as
which of the following?
Answer> Malfeasance
16. When you a vein, you use your finger.
Answer> Palpate index
finger.
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1. When performing a Snellen test, the patent can read the 20/30 line with the right eye
with 3 errors. What is the next step?
Answer> Have the patient move to the 20/40 line to continue testing the right eye
2. When obtaining a blood pressure on an adult patient, which of the following represents
correct positioning?
Answer> Feet flat on floor with back against chair
3. CHEDDAR
Answer> chief complaint, history of present illness examination, details, drugs and dosages,
assessment, return visit information or referral.
4. After assisting with a minor surgical procedure, the medical assistant must follow which
precaution when cleaning the instruments?
Answer> Wear utility gloves
5. Upon venipuncture attempt, a hematoma begins to form. Which next steps should the
medical assistant take?
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,Answer> Discontinue the procedure and apply pres- sure and ice
6. Which is an injection administered at a 90 degree angle, either ventrogluteal, deltoid, or
vastus lateralis?
Answer> Intramuscular
7. What is a fixed amount collected at the time of the medical service?
Answer> Copay- ment
8. 3 Major Body Planes
Answer> Coronal Plane (Front) -divides body into front and back
Transverse (Axial) Plane
Divides body into top and bottom portions (superior-head; inferior-fe at)
Sagittal Plane (Median)
Cut that divides body into left and right halves
9. To avoid a hemolyzed specimen, what is the maximum amount of time
the medical assistant should leave the tourniquet on the patient's arm?
Answer> One Minute
10. -PO-RX-SIG-PRN-BID-QD
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, Answer> By mouth, prescription, Provider's instructions, as needed, twice a day, everyday
11. Schedule 1 Drugs
Answer> Highest potential for abuse, no therapeutic use, (Heroine marijuana LSD)
12. Schedule II drugs
Answer> - Drugs have high potential for abuse
- Drugs have currently accepted medical uses, although there may be serious restrictions
Ex Methadone, Opium Extracts, Morphine, Ritalin, Oxycodone
13. Normal Heartrate range for a newborn
Answer> 120-160 bpm
14. Appointment scheduling process to block off specific times when the physician is not
in the office, holidays, and lunch breaks
Answer> Setting up the Matrix
15. When a healthcare professional knowingly commits a wrongful act, this is identified as
which of the following?
Answer> Malfeasance
16. When you a vein, you use your finger.
Answer> Palpate index
finger.
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