CCMA NHA test B- Boydston
1. A medical assistant is administering heparin subcutaneously to a patient.
Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Spread the skin taut over the injection site.
Insert the needle at a 30° angle.
Inject the medication slowly.
Massage the site after removing the needle.: Inject the medication slowly.
2. 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 the test results?
Engaging in intercourse 48 hr prior to the test
Douching 1 week prior to the test
Using an over-the-counter vaginal cream prior to the test
Taking prescribed oral birth control pills: Using an over-the-counter vaginal cream prior to
the test
3. Which of the following dressings should a medical assistant use on a partial-thickness
burn? Skin closure application
Nonadherent dressing
Lubricated mesh gauze
Sterile gauze dressing: Nonadherent dressing
4. Which of the following positions is appropriate for a pelvic examination? Lithotomy
Prone
Supine
High-Fowler's: Lithotomy
5. A medical assistant is performing a fecal occult blood test using a guaiac card.
Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Smear a thick layer of stool onto the test card window.
Add the developing reagent onto the stool specimen.
Read the test results after 5 min.
Interpret a blue color as a positive result.: Interpret a blue color as a positive result.
6. The Patients' Bill of Rights protects individuals from which of the following?
, Lawsuits when rendering voluntary assistance in an emergency
Denial of care due to the patient's age
Financial obligations incurred for health care services received.
Release of medical information to a patient's employer without consent: Denial of care
due to the patient's age
7. 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?
Retractors
Thumb forceps
Scissors
Probes: Scissors
8. A medical assistant is caring for a patient who is experiencing chills, nausea, and
dizziness. The patient's face appears pale. The assistant should recognize that the
patient is exhibiting manifestations of which of the following medical emergencies?
Seizure
Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Syncope
Myocardial infarction: Syncope
9. 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
patient's transition to assisted living or long-term care? "Why wouldn't you want to
be around others like yourself, even if only for the social benefits?"
"It seems like it is no longer safe for you to be at home alone. Let's talk about other
options."
"If I were you, I'd tell your family they have to move to this area to help you at home."
"I'm going to call your daughter and tell her about some of the difficulties you
are having.": "It seems like it is no longer safe for you to be at home alone. Let's talk
about other options
, CCMA NHA test B- Boydston
10. 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? Gynecologist
Ophthalmologist
Gastroenterologist
Rheumatologist: Rheumatologist
11. A medical assistant is preparing a patient to have cryosurgery following an
abnormal Papanicolaou test. Which of the following statements should the assistant
make to explain the procedure?
"Cryosurgery is a laser surgery that kills the abnormal cells."
"Cryosurgery involves a probe that cauterizes and kills abnormal cells. "Cryosurgery
involves an extremely cold probe to freeze and kill abnormal cells."
"Cryosurgery is a procedure performed with a scalpel to cut out abnormal
cells.": "Cryosurgery involves an extremely cold probe to freeze and kill abnormal cells."
12. A medical assistant is faxing a prescription to a patient's pharmacy. Which of the
following actions should the assistant take?
Send the prescription without a cover page.
Shred the confirmation of transmission message to ensure the patient's privacy.
Request that the provider verify the prescription after faxing it to the pharmacy.
Call the pharmacy to confirm receipt of the faxed prescription.: Call the pharmacy to
confirm receipt of the faxed prescription.
13. When choosing a diagnosis code, a medical assistant should consider which of the
following actions in order to avoid an insurance denial?
14. Coding the appropriate modifier with the diagnosis code
Coding to the highest level of specificity
Coding using bundled codes
Coding with an HCPCS: Coding to the highest level of specificity
15. A medical assistant is administering an injection, and the patient faints.
Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Elevate the patient's head above his heart.
, Apply a warm compress to the patient's neck.
Offer the patient something to drink.
Place the patient in a supine position.: Place the patient in a supine position.
16. 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 90/10
coinsurance and has met his deductible. What is the total amount the patient will pay
the provider for this procedure?
$20
$30
$40
$50: $20
17. A medical assistant is assisting a provider with the repair of a laceration on a
patient's head. The provider's 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
To reduce the patient's blood pressure
To prevent an allergic reaction to the lidocaine
To decrease the likelihood of infection: To reduce bleeding at the site
18. 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?
Wipe the table with a 50% solution of household bleach.
Roll up the disposable paper on the table tightly and quickly.
Crumple the paper before disposing of it.
Place the pillow on top of the fresh paper on the table.: Roll up the disposable paper on
the table tightly and quickly.
19. In which of the following positions should a medical assistant place a healthy
patient in preparation for a rectal examination?
Lithotomy
Sims'
Supine
1. A medical assistant is administering heparin subcutaneously to a patient.
Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Spread the skin taut over the injection site.
Insert the needle at a 30° angle.
Inject the medication slowly.
Massage the site after removing the needle.: Inject the medication slowly.
2. 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 the test results?
Engaging in intercourse 48 hr prior to the test
Douching 1 week prior to the test
Using an over-the-counter vaginal cream prior to the test
Taking prescribed oral birth control pills: Using an over-the-counter vaginal cream prior to
the test
3. Which of the following dressings should a medical assistant use on a partial-thickness
burn? Skin closure application
Nonadherent dressing
Lubricated mesh gauze
Sterile gauze dressing: Nonadherent dressing
4. Which of the following positions is appropriate for a pelvic examination? Lithotomy
Prone
Supine
High-Fowler's: Lithotomy
5. A medical assistant is performing a fecal occult blood test using a guaiac card.
Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Smear a thick layer of stool onto the test card window.
Add the developing reagent onto the stool specimen.
Read the test results after 5 min.
Interpret a blue color as a positive result.: Interpret a blue color as a positive result.
6. The Patients' Bill of Rights protects individuals from which of the following?
, Lawsuits when rendering voluntary assistance in an emergency
Denial of care due to the patient's age
Financial obligations incurred for health care services received.
Release of medical information to a patient's employer without consent: Denial of care
due to the patient's age
7. 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?
Retractors
Thumb forceps
Scissors
Probes: Scissors
8. A medical assistant is caring for a patient who is experiencing chills, nausea, and
dizziness. The patient's face appears pale. The assistant should recognize that the
patient is exhibiting manifestations of which of the following medical emergencies?
Seizure
Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Syncope
Myocardial infarction: Syncope
9. 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
patient's transition to assisted living or long-term care? "Why wouldn't you want to
be around others like yourself, even if only for the social benefits?"
"It seems like it is no longer safe for you to be at home alone. Let's talk about other
options."
"If I were you, I'd tell your family they have to move to this area to help you at home."
"I'm going to call your daughter and tell her about some of the difficulties you
are having.": "It seems like it is no longer safe for you to be at home alone. Let's talk
about other options
, CCMA NHA test B- Boydston
10. 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? Gynecologist
Ophthalmologist
Gastroenterologist
Rheumatologist: Rheumatologist
11. A medical assistant is preparing a patient to have cryosurgery following an
abnormal Papanicolaou test. Which of the following statements should the assistant
make to explain the procedure?
"Cryosurgery is a laser surgery that kills the abnormal cells."
"Cryosurgery involves a probe that cauterizes and kills abnormal cells. "Cryosurgery
involves an extremely cold probe to freeze and kill abnormal cells."
"Cryosurgery is a procedure performed with a scalpel to cut out abnormal
cells.": "Cryosurgery involves an extremely cold probe to freeze and kill abnormal cells."
12. A medical assistant is faxing a prescription to a patient's pharmacy. Which of the
following actions should the assistant take?
Send the prescription without a cover page.
Shred the confirmation of transmission message to ensure the patient's privacy.
Request that the provider verify the prescription after faxing it to the pharmacy.
Call the pharmacy to confirm receipt of the faxed prescription.: Call the pharmacy to
confirm receipt of the faxed prescription.
13. When choosing a diagnosis code, a medical assistant should consider which of the
following actions in order to avoid an insurance denial?
14. Coding the appropriate modifier with the diagnosis code
Coding to the highest level of specificity
Coding using bundled codes
Coding with an HCPCS: Coding to the highest level of specificity
15. A medical assistant is administering an injection, and the patient faints.
Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Elevate the patient's head above his heart.
, Apply a warm compress to the patient's neck.
Offer the patient something to drink.
Place the patient in a supine position.: Place the patient in a supine position.
16. 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 90/10
coinsurance and has met his deductible. What is the total amount the patient will pay
the provider for this procedure?
$20
$30
$40
$50: $20
17. A medical assistant is assisting a provider with the repair of a laceration on a
patient's head. The provider's 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
To reduce the patient's blood pressure
To prevent an allergic reaction to the lidocaine
To decrease the likelihood of infection: To reduce bleeding at the site
18. 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?
Wipe the table with a 50% solution of household bleach.
Roll up the disposable paper on the table tightly and quickly.
Crumple the paper before disposing of it.
Place the pillow on top of the fresh paper on the table.: Roll up the disposable paper on
the table tightly and quickly.
19. In which of the following positions should a medical assistant place a healthy
patient in preparation for a rectal examination?
Lithotomy
Sims'
Supine
