For which of the following is a history of inflammatory bowel disease a risk factor? - CORRECT ANSWER-colorectal cancer
Which of the following abbreviations is used to indicate a heart attack? - CORRECT ANSWER-MI
In which of the following stages of development is the goal to achieve a balance...
CCMA NHA 2024 Latest Exam Questions and Answers
For which of the following is a history of inflammatory bowel disease a risk factor? -
CORRECT ANSWER-colorectal cancer
Which of the following abbreviations is used to indicate a heart attack? - CORRECT
ANSWER-MI
In which of the following stages of development is the goal to achieve a balance
between concern for the next generation and being self-absorbed? - CORRECT
ANSWER-generativity vs stagnation
Which of the following is a common symptom of depression? - CORRECT
ANSWER-feelings of hopelessness
Which of the following body cavities travels down the midline of the back? -
CORRECT ANSWER-spinal cavity
Which of the following is a symptom of shingles? - CORRECT ANSWER-blistering
rash
Which of the following describes the body's systems and biological processes to
maintain stability? - CORRECT ANSWER-homeostasis
Which of the following is a bone of the lower extremities? - CORRECT ANSWER-
metatarsals
Accoraing to the joint commission's "Do Not use" list, wrich or the tollowing snoura
never be aporeviated? - CORRECT ANSWER-Medication names
Which of the following describes an illness constantly present in a community? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Endemic
Which of the following can be diagnosed during a colonoscopy? - CORRECT
ANSWER-diverticulosis
Which of the following describes the position of the head to the chest when a person
is in the anatomical position? - CORRECT ANSWER-superior
Which of the following is an example of a physical stressor on the body? -
CORRECT ANSWER-pollution in the air
Which of the following diseases is a patient referring to if they say, "Lou Gehrig's
disease"? - CORRECT ANSWER-amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Which of the following is an autoimmune disorder leading to changes in the
connective tissues of the body, especially the joints? - CORRECT ANSWER-
rheumatoid arthritis
,A patient is told their kidney disease has progressed to the point of dialysis. Which of
the following stages of grief is the patient experiencing if they are beginning to
explore dietary changes? - CORRECT ANSWER-bargaining
Which of the following is a helpful accommodation for a patient who has partial vision
loss? - CORRECT ANSWER-Large print materials
Which of the following mental health conditions tend to present as hyperactivity in
young males? - CORRECT ANSWER-ADHD
Which of the following does the root word dermat refer to? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Skin
Which of the following defense mechanisms is a patient engaging in if they state,
"The lab must have mixed up the samples, I don't have diabetes?™ - CORRECT
ANSWER-Denial
A 35-year-old established patient is in the office for an annual checkup. They report
feeling great, and they appear to be in good physical condition. According to office
policy, a medical assistant should check their blood pressure using the aneroid
sphygmomanometer and temperature using an axillary thermometer. Their vital
signs are BP 118/88 mm Hg, respiratory rate 16/min, temperature 39.1° C (102.4°
F), heart rate 62/min. Given these vitals, which of the following steps should the
assistant take next? - CORRECT ANSWER-Measure their temperature again with a
different type of thermometer.
A patient's blood pressure is 136/84 mm Hg. The medical assistant should identify
that this blood pressure reading falls into which of the following categories? -
CORRECT ANSWER-stage 1 hypertension
A 21-year-old patient arrives at the office and reports lower abdominal pain. During
the patient interview process, the patient seems to have difficulty concentrating and
appears to have a sense of panic. Which of the following should the medical
assistant identify as a potential cause of their behavior? - CORRECT ANSWER-
anxiety
A patient states, It burns when I urinate," when asked the reason for their visit. In
which of the following sections of the patient's medical record should the medical
assistant document this information? - CORRECT ANSWER-chief complaint
A medical assistant enters a patient's examination room to administer a
pneumococcal vaccination. Which of the following identifiers should the assistant use
to verify the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-name and date of birth
A patient who had a stroke has left-sided weakness and uses a cane to ambulate.
Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take to ensure the
patient's safety? - CORRECT ANSWER-Assist the patient onto the examination
table
, A 64-year-old patient arrives at the office and reports frequent dizzy spells. After
completing routine vital signs, which of the following actions should the medical
assistant take next? - CORRECT ANSWER-Perform orthostatic vital signs
A patient enters the office and lets a medical assistant know the handrail outside the
office door is loose. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Thank the patient and let the supervisor know immediately so
it can be fixed.
A patient states they have smoked a pack of cigarettes every day for the past 20
years. In which section of the patient's medical record should the medical assistant
document this information? - CORRECT ANSWER-social history
A patient states they work in construction and that their primary job is breaking up
concrete with jack hammers. In which of the following sections of the patient's
medical record should the medical assistant document this information? - CORRECT
ANSWER-occupational history
A 3-year-old child is being seen for ear pain. Which of the following should be used
to obtain the child's temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER-temporal artery
Which of the following is found in the demographic section of a patient's medical
record and needs verification at the beginning of each visit? - CORRECT ANSWER-
address
A stethoscope is typically placed over which of the following arteries when blood
pressure is auscultated? - CORRECT ANSWER-brachial
Which of the following methods should a medical assistant use to obtain a weight
measurement from a patient who uses a walker and has balance concerns? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Use a scale with built-in handrails.
A medical assistant should identify that a patient who has a body mass index (BMI)
greater than 30 falls into which of the following categories? - CORRECT ANSWER-
obese
Which of the following methods should a medical assistant use to help patients feel
comfortable about having their weight measured in the office? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Place the scale in a private area within the office
Which of the following manifestations should a medical assistant expect to see in a
patient who has COPD? - CORRECT ANSWER-orthopnea
A medical assistant is obtaining a patient's vital signs. After measuring the heart rate,
the assistant documents 50/min. Which of the following terms best describes this? -
CORRECT ANSWER-bradycardia
A 7-year-old patient reports feeling "hot and sweaty." After taking the patient's oral
temperature, a medical assistant documents a temperature that falls within the
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