Which of the following cell structures is the source of energy for a cell? - ANSWERSMitochondria
A medical assistant is testing a patients visual acuity using a Snellen chart. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWERSMake sure the patient does not lean forward during th...
CMA NHA Review Questions & Answers
Which of the following cell structures is the source of energy for a cell? -
ANSWERSMitochondria
A medical assistant is testing a patients visual acuity using a Snellen chart. Which of the
following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWERSMake sure the patient does not
lean forward during the test
During a routine venipuncture, the patient becomes pale and diaphoretic. What
condition is most likely to occur in this patient? - ANSWERSsyncope
A patient calls the clinic to cancel a postoperative appointment and states that she will
reschedule at a later date. For which of the following reasons should the medical
assistant document this information on the patient's chart? - ANSWERSTo prove that
the office was not negligent
When completing documentation in a patients paper medical record, a medical assistant
realizes she made an error. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? -
ANSWERSDraw a line through the error and initial it
Which of the following items included on the CMS-1500 claim form should a medical
assistant recognize as indicating the medical necessity of a procedure? -
ANSWERSDiagnosis code
which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use to confirm a patients
understanding of insulin administration? - ANSWERSObserve the patient as she
performs a self-demonstration
A medical assistant is preparing a community resource library. Which of the following
actions should the technician take first? - ANSWERSCompile a list of local community
agencies
A medical assistant is disposing of the syringe and needle she used to inject a seasonal
influenza vaccine. Which of the following actions should the technician take? -
ANSWERSdrop the syringe, needle first, into the biohazardous sharps container
A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has psoriasis to be examined by the
provider. When inspecting the patient's skin lesions, the assistant should expect to
observe which of the following characteristics? - ANSWERSSilvery, scaly
A medical assistant receives a denial of payment for a patient's cholecystectomy. The
reason stated is "non covered service." If this procedure was deemed emergent by the
, provider, which of the following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWERSInstruct
the patient to contact the insurer about the denial of payment
Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to verify the quality of
venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw? - ANSWERSInspect the integrity
of the needle's seal
Which of the following instructions should a medical assistant give to a patient when
administering an enteric-coated? - ANSWERS"Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of
water"
A medical assistant is collecting a health history from an older adult patient who exhibits
moderate hearing loss. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? -
ANSWERSRemain within the patient's view to allow lip-reading
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? - ANSWERSgown
A clinic schedules all cardiac patients on Mondays and Wednesdays and all oncology
patients on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Which of the following types of scheduling is the
clinic using? - ANSWERSCluster scheduling
The parent of a child who has pediculosis is asking a medical assistant for more
information about her child's condition. The assistant should begin by explaining that
pediculosis is which of the following types of infection? - ANSWERSBacterial
A medical assistant is reviewing a provider's instructions as the patient is preparing to
leave the office. The provider recommends that the patient purchase an over-the-
counter antitussive, but the patient tells the assistant that she does not know what an
antitussive is. Which of the following responses should the assistant make? -
ANSWERS"It is the medication that suppresses the cough reflex"
When performing the placatory method for obtaining blood pressure, which of the
following indicates the level at which the medical assistant should inflate the cuff? -
ANSWERS30 mm Hg above the radial pulse cessation
A first-time patient is late arriving to the office. Which of the following should the medical
assistant say first? - ANSWERS"Hello. Welcome to our office"
A medical assistant is administering an intramuscular immunization to a patient. Which
of the following actions should the medical assistant take? - ANSWERSCleanse the site
in a circular motion from the center outward
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Bestgrades2. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $13.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
