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A medical assistant is replacing a sharps container in an
examination 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? - Answer-OSHA Form 301
A medical assistant is reviewing a patient's history prior to
the patient's appointment. Which of the following
laboratory results indicates the need to schedule an
extension of the current visit? - Answer-Fasting blood
glucose 168 mg/dL
A medical assistant is reinforcing instructions with a
patient about how to take a buccal tablet.which of the
following instructions should the assistant give the patient?
- Answer-"Place the tablet between you or gums and
cheek."
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Which of the following terms should a medical assistant
use to tell a provider that a patient is having discomfort
and difficulty breathing? - Answer-Dyspnea
Which of the following methods is used to notify a provider
of the denial of a claim by an insurance carrier? - Answer-
Remittance advice
Which of the following positions is appropriate for a pelvic
exam? - Answer-Lithotomy
Which of the following cardiac procedures is within a
medical assistants scope of practice and does not require
a licensed technician or provider to assist or perform it? -
Answer-Holter monitor application
Which of the following EKG artifacts is caused by a
disconnected electrode and results in the tracing going
into the margins of the paper? - Answer-Interrupted
baseline
A medical assistant receives a telephone call from a
patient who seems anxious about the results of a test.
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Which of the following responses should the assistant
make? - Answer-"I know you are concerned about your
test results. We'll call you as soon as your results come
in."
A medical assistant is assisting with the physical
examination of a patient who has scabies. Besides gloves,
which of the following pieces of personal protective
equipment should the assistant wear? - Answer-Gown
A patient loses consciousness. The EKG reveals
ventricular fibrillation. Which of the following actions
should a medical assistant take first? - Answer-Call for
help and begin CPR
A medical assistant is composing business
correspondence using the simplified letter style. Which of
the following features should the assistant use? - Answer-
A subject line in all capital letters.
A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has
congestive heart failure (CHF) for an examination by the
provider. Which of the following manifestations should the
assistant expect? - Answer-Shortness of breath (SOB)
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When measuring a patients respiratory rate, which of the
following actions should a medical assistant take to ensure
an accurate reading? - Answer-Count the respiration's
while the patient thinks his pulse is being obtained.
Which of the following laboratory results should the
medical assistant recognize is abnormal? - Answer-
Potassium 3 mEq/L
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? - Answer-Scissors
Where should a medical assistant place the electrode for
lead V5? - Answer-On the left anterior axillary line,
horizontal to V4.
A medical assistant is caring for a patient who is 5'7" tall.
Which of the following is the patient's height in
centimeters? - Answer-170 cm
NHA: Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certification Practice
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A medical assistant is replacing a sharps container in an
examination 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? - Answer-OSHA Form 301
A medical assistant is reviewing a patient's history prior to
the patient's appointment. Which of the following
laboratory results indicates the need to schedule an
extension of the current visit? - Answer-Fasting blood
glucose 168 mg/dL
A medical assistant is reinforcing instructions with a
patient about how to take a buccal tablet.which of the
following instructions should the assistant give the patient?
- Answer-"Place the tablet between you or gums and
cheek."
,2|Page
Which of the following terms should a medical assistant
use to tell a provider that a patient is having discomfort
and difficulty breathing? - Answer-Dyspnea
Which of the following methods is used to notify a provider
of the denial of a claim by an insurance carrier? - Answer-
Remittance advice
Which of the following positions is appropriate for a pelvic
exam? - Answer-Lithotomy
Which of the following cardiac procedures is within a
medical assistants scope of practice and does not require
a licensed technician or provider to assist or perform it? -
Answer-Holter monitor application
Which of the following EKG artifacts is caused by a
disconnected electrode and results in the tracing going
into the margins of the paper? - Answer-Interrupted
baseline
A medical assistant receives a telephone call from a
patient who seems anxious about the results of a test.
,3|Page
Which of the following responses should the assistant
make? - Answer-"I know you are concerned about your
test results. We'll call you as soon as your results come
in."
A medical assistant is assisting with the physical
examination of a patient who has scabies. Besides gloves,
which of the following pieces of personal protective
equipment should the assistant wear? - Answer-Gown
A patient loses consciousness. The EKG reveals
ventricular fibrillation. Which of the following actions
should a medical assistant take first? - Answer-Call for
help and begin CPR
A medical assistant is composing business
correspondence using the simplified letter style. Which of
the following features should the assistant use? - Answer-
A subject line in all capital letters.
A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has
congestive heart failure (CHF) for an examination by the
provider. Which of the following manifestations should the
assistant expect? - Answer-Shortness of breath (SOB)
, 4|Page
When measuring a patients respiratory rate, which of the
following actions should a medical assistant take to ensure
an accurate reading? - Answer-Count the respiration's
while the patient thinks his pulse is being obtained.
Which of the following laboratory results should the
medical assistant recognize is abnormal? - Answer-
Potassium 3 mEq/L
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? - Answer-Scissors
Where should a medical assistant place the electrode for
lead V5? - Answer-On the left anterior axillary line,
horizontal to V4.
A medical assistant is caring for a patient who is 5'7" tall.
Which of the following is the patient's height in
centimeters? - Answer-170 cm
