NHA: CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL
ASSISTANT PRACTICE EXAM 2
1 All of the following are tests that check the liver function EXCEPT: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
What of the following is used to grasp tissue, muscle or skin around a wound? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Allis tissue forceps
Which of the following is NOT true regarding irrigation of the ear? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Gently pull the auricle up and back for a child to straighten the ear
canal
Which is the first phase of the wound healing process? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Lag
The physician tells you to put topical medication on the pectoral area. Where
would you put it? - CORRECT ANSWER-Chest
Which medical term is NOT spelled correctly? - CORRECT ANSWER-Diaphragm
The federal government enacted a standard practice for confidentiality and
release of patient information as it applies to computers. This information is found
in the federal register under what abbreviation? - CORRECT ANSWER-HIPAA
The Medical Assistant knows that symptoms of insulin shock are: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Diaphoresis, confusion, and a decreased blood sugar reading
When using the autoclave for sterilization, a log of the cycle should be kept. What
information does NOT have to be recorded on the log? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The birth date of the autoclave operator
Abscess specimens should be transported in which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Anaerobic transport vial
, Water is an example of a(n): - CORRECT ANSWER-Inorganic compound
What is the substance called that is released when the red blood cell dies? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Bilirubin
Of these, which represents 1024 bytes? - CORRECT ANSWER-Kilobyte
What pulse is taken at the wrist? - CORRECT ANSWER-Radial
What is the preferred bandage material the Medical Assistant will use when
pressure is required to a wound or surgical site? - CORRECT ANSWER-An
elastic bandage
The Medical Assistant is examining a patient's pulse rate and rhythm. A pulse
which lacks a regular rhythm is said to have a/an: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Arrhythmia
Of the following, which was established by Title 19 of the Social Security Act and
is administered by each state? - CORRECT ANSWER-Medicaid
Which Endocrine Agent is used for the thyroid? - CORRECT ANSWER-Synthroid
If a patient files chapter 13, what is the course of action? - CORRECT
ANSWER-File a claim according to the patient's attorney
What is the common root that means "stone?" - CORRECT ANSWER-Calc/I
Calibration verification consists of running how many tests? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Three standards every six months
What must be offered to all employees who may be exposed to blood borne
pathogens? - CORRECT ANSWER-Vaccination for hepatitis B
Which of the following describes the popliteal pulse site? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Back of the knee
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