CCMA NHA exam 2024 Graded A+
Medical Assistant Responsibilities and Procedures
1. Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Manifestation to expect: Shortness of breath.
2. Measuring Respiratory Rate
- Actions for accuracy: Count the respirations while the patient thinks their pulse is being taken.
3. Abnormal Lab Results
- Recognized abnormality: Potassium level of 3 mEq/L.
4. Surgical Instrumentation
- Dissecting instrument required: Scissors.
5. Documentation of Injuries
- Incident Reporting: Use OSHA Form 301 for a small laceration from a sharps container.
6. Reviewing Medical History
- Lab results indicating need for follow-up: Fasting blood glucose of 168 mg/dL.
7. Administering Buccal Tablets
- Instructions for patients: "Place the tablet between your gums and cheek."
8. Medical Terminology
- Term for discomfort and difficulty breathing: Dyspnea.
9. Claim Denial Notification
, - Notification method: Remittance advice.
10. Patient Positioning for Exams
- Position for pelvic exam: Lithotomy.
11. Scope of Practice
- MA activities post-heart procedure: Holter monitor application is permissible.
12. EKG Artifacts
- Cause of an interrupted baseline: Disconnected electrode leads to tracing problems.
13. Patient Communication
- Response to anxious patients about test results: "I know you're concerned about your test results;
we'll call you as soon as they come in."
14. PPE for Scabies
- Additional PPE needed: Gown, in addition to gloves.
15. Cardiac Emergency Response
- First action for ventricular fibrillation: Call for help and start CPR.
16. Business Correspondence Style
- Features of simplified letter style: Use a subject line in all capital letters.
17. Electrode Placement for EKG
- V5 lead placement: Left anterior axillary line, horizontal to V4.
18. Converting Height Measurements
- Height in centimeters for 5'7": 170 cm.
, 19. Wound Bandaging Technique
- Technique used: Wrap from distal to proximal.
20. Scope of Practice Limitations
- Action outside MA's scope: Ordering additional lab tests.
21. Procedural Coding for Visits
- Coding for the assessment of a simple laceration: Problem-focused examination.
22. Pre-appointment Reporting
- Information to report: Recent laboratory results.
23. Explaining Antitussives
- Patient explanation: "It is a medication that suppresses the cough reflex."
24. Transdermal Patch Instructions
- Teaching patient care: "Select a different application location for each new patch."
25. Rectal Exam Positioning
- Position for a healthy patient: Sims position.
26. Initial Step for Finger Stick
- First step: Confirm the patient's identity.
27. Role of Cilia
- Function: Mobilize and secrete mucus in the respiratory tract.
28. Confirming Patient Identity for Venipuncture
Medical Assistant Responsibilities and Procedures
1. Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Manifestation to expect: Shortness of breath.
2. Measuring Respiratory Rate
- Actions for accuracy: Count the respirations while the patient thinks their pulse is being taken.
3. Abnormal Lab Results
- Recognized abnormality: Potassium level of 3 mEq/L.
4. Surgical Instrumentation
- Dissecting instrument required: Scissors.
5. Documentation of Injuries
- Incident Reporting: Use OSHA Form 301 for a small laceration from a sharps container.
6. Reviewing Medical History
- Lab results indicating need for follow-up: Fasting blood glucose of 168 mg/dL.
7. Administering Buccal Tablets
- Instructions for patients: "Place the tablet between your gums and cheek."
8. Medical Terminology
- Term for discomfort and difficulty breathing: Dyspnea.
9. Claim Denial Notification
, - Notification method: Remittance advice.
10. Patient Positioning for Exams
- Position for pelvic exam: Lithotomy.
11. Scope of Practice
- MA activities post-heart procedure: Holter monitor application is permissible.
12. EKG Artifacts
- Cause of an interrupted baseline: Disconnected electrode leads to tracing problems.
13. Patient Communication
- Response to anxious patients about test results: "I know you're concerned about your test results;
we'll call you as soon as they come in."
14. PPE for Scabies
- Additional PPE needed: Gown, in addition to gloves.
15. Cardiac Emergency Response
- First action for ventricular fibrillation: Call for help and start CPR.
16. Business Correspondence Style
- Features of simplified letter style: Use a subject line in all capital letters.
17. Electrode Placement for EKG
- V5 lead placement: Left anterior axillary line, horizontal to V4.
18. Converting Height Measurements
- Height in centimeters for 5'7": 170 cm.
, 19. Wound Bandaging Technique
- Technique used: Wrap from distal to proximal.
20. Scope of Practice Limitations
- Action outside MA's scope: Ordering additional lab tests.
21. Procedural Coding for Visits
- Coding for the assessment of a simple laceration: Problem-focused examination.
22. Pre-appointment Reporting
- Information to report: Recent laboratory results.
23. Explaining Antitussives
- Patient explanation: "It is a medication that suppresses the cough reflex."
24. Transdermal Patch Instructions
- Teaching patient care: "Select a different application location for each new patch."
25. Rectal Exam Positioning
- Position for a healthy patient: Sims position.
26. Initial Step for Finger Stick
- First step: Confirm the patient's identity.
27. Role of Cilia
- Function: Mobilize and secrete mucus in the respiratory tract.
28. Confirming Patient Identity for Venipuncture
