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NHA CCMA 2024A medical assistant is reviewing the list of medications a patient reports they are currently taking. The
assistant should recognize that which the following medications is available in sublingual form - correct
answer Nitroglycerin
A medical assistant has orders to collect blood cultures, a CBC, a prothrombin time (PT), and an iron
panel. They forget to draw for the PT. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - correct
answer Keep the specimens previously collected and draw the PT.
Which of the following is a medical assistant required to document in the electronic health record (HR)
when administering immunizations to a patient? - correct answer Lot number
A medical assistant is working with a patient who has a cognitive impairment that causes them to display
short-term memory loss. In which of the following ways should the assistant adapt to this barrier? -
correct answer Provide east to read handouts
Which of the following is a component of medical terminology used to ensure the ease of
pronunciation? - correct answer Combining vowel
When performing venipuncture, which of the following is the correct order of draw? - correct answer
Green , lavender, grey
Which of the following aseptic techniques can be achieved using dry heat, moist heat, ultraviolet light,
gas, chemicals, or ionizing radiation? - correct answer Sterilization
Which of the following elements is a component of the standard precautions use of personal protective
equipment (PPE)? - correct answer Mask
Which of the following processes provides the ability to send prescriptions electronically? - correct
answer E-prescribing
,Which of the following dictates the operations of physician office clinical laboratories? - correct answer
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Which of the following is a CLIA-waived laboratory test? - correct answer Human chorionic gonadotropin
(hCG) test
Which of the following cell structures is instrumental in helping the body mobilize and secrete mucus
from the respiratory tract? - correct answer Cilia
A medical assistant administers an injection and the patient faints. Which of the following actions should
the assistant take? - correct answer Place the patient in a supine position.
Which of the following means the absence of infection or infectious material? - correct answer Asepsis
Which of the following examples of patient coaching addresses disease prevention? - correct answer
Providing information on the importance of recommended vaccines
A medical assistant is using a butterfly needle set to obtain a blood sample from a vein in a patient's
hand. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - correct answer • Hold the needle by its
wings
A medical assistant fails to document a patient's preference for not using any blood products during their
procedure. This error falls under which of the following legal principles? - correct answer Negligent torts
A medical assistant is talking with a patient who sustained a foot fracture in a fall. They report managing
most tasks at home well, but they have difficulty navigating with their crutches and are currently
homebound. To which of the following resources should the assistant refer the patient? - correct answer
Meals on Wheels
A medical assistant needs to draw a blood glucose level on a patient. Which of the following tubes
should they use? - correct answer Grey top tube
, Prior to running an EKG tracing, which of the following is the final step a medical assistant should take to
ensure the tracing will be clear with a horizontal baseline? - correct answer Double-check the electrodes'
attachment
In which of the following quadrants is the gallbladder located? - correct answer Right upper quadrant
A medical assistant is cleaning countertops and other surfaces after a surgical procedure. Which of the
following disinfectants should the assistant use for this purpose? - correct answer A 1:10 bleach and
water solution
Which of the following is a root word? - correct answer Col
Which of the following is the correct placement for lead V4? - correct answer Fifth intercostal space at
the midclavicular line
A medical assistant has a provider order to draw blood for a lead level on an 18-month-old toddler.
Which of the following sites should the assistant choose for the venipuncture? - correct answer
Superficial dorsal hand veins
An angry patient confronts a medical assistant in the reception area. Which of the following actions
should the medical assistant take? - correct answer Escort the patient to a more private area.
If a medical assistant experiences exposure to an infectious disease via a human bite. which of the
following steps should they take first? - correct answer immediately flush the exposed area following
exposure.
Which of the following instructions should a medical assistant give a patient when administering an
enteric coated tablet? - correct answer "Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water"
A medical assistant is preparing an 837P/CMS-1500 claim form for a patient treated for a burn injury.
which of the following information is required? - correct answer Current Procedure terminology code
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