CCMA NHA QUIZLET 180 QUESTIONS FOR CCMA EXAM PREP/ CERTIFIED
CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT. ANSWER KEY
Terms in this set (180) Supine position
When measuring a infant from head to heel. What exam position should you place the infant in?
Infants 6 weeks who has a heart of 80/min
What type of patient would you report to the provider if they had a low apical pulse?
Confidentiality statement
What statement do you provide to patients to be in compliance HIPPA?
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When you have symptoms
4. What information do you need to provide to the patient when wearing a Holter monitor about marker?
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Educational material
What information is acceptable to provide to the patient in the waiting room?
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Blade down, handle first
What technique would be used when passing a scalpel to the provider during a sterile procedure?
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Pathology
7. A patient being post-op status post left mastectomy. What information should you make sure is on the chart from hospital?
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Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)
What is the hormone detected in pregnancy test?
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Liquid nitrogen
What is used in cryosurgery?
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What is the universal claim for submited outpatient billing?
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Plan of care
When reviewing a patient's chart after a visit. Where would you look in the chart to review medication dosage and instructions for the patient? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
American w/ Disability Act
Where should you refer a non- ambulatory for, assistance with workplace accommodations?
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Tachycardia, Hypotension, Afebrile, Normal Respiration
13. You have obtained the following vital signs from an adult patient: temperature 37.2 C (99. 0 F), heart rate 106/min, BP 89/50 mm Hg and respiratory rate of 18/min. What should document regarding the vital signs?
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Lithotomy Position
What position should you place a patient for a pap smear?
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Immediately over the phone
A urgent referral has been submitted to the insurance company. How long should the authorization process take?
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Dispose of in a biohazard container
Your gloved hands come in contact with the patient's blood during a procedure. What action should you take?
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Semi-Fowler
A patient has COPD and requires an abdominal exam. What position should you place the patient in to manage his/her respiratory status?
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Dr./Nurse Practitioner
When working in an ambulatory care center with several other workers. Who is legally responsible for the medical assistant's actions?
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Patient & care giver relationship
What should you recognize as a goal of patient- centered care?
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Alcoholism
What is a risk factor for developing cirrhosis?
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1 inch
When setting a tray for a sterile procedure. How many inches are required to maintain a sterile field?
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Contusion
What is a closed wound caused by blunt trauma that results in swelling, ecchymosis, and pain?
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What device would you use to measure a patient's range of motion?
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Height & Weight
What criteria is used to determine BMI?
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Red/Rare Meat
25. What foods should you instruct a patient to refrain from eating prior to testing for fecal occult blood?
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Temperature
What is a cause for a urine specimen to be rejected?
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What items are employers required to provide based on OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standards for all employees?
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Vertigo
What side effect can you expect from a patient following an ear irrigation?
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Brachial Artery
What artery is primarily used for obtaining a manual blood pressure?
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National Provider Identification (NPI)
What information is needed from a provider to complete the CMS-1500 form?
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Palliative
when using antihistamines to treat allergies this is an example of what kind of care?
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How many inches above the venipuncture site should the tourniquet be placed? 3 TO 4 INCHES.
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Distilled water
What solution is used in an autoclave for sterilization?
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Apply Even Pressre
35. What action should you take when performing a capillary puncture?
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Have the parent to hold the child
When performing a capillary puncture on a 10 month old patient. What action should you take?
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Post-op instructions
A patient has had a cyst removed in the office. What information should be provided to the patient prior to leaving the office?
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When performing CPR how many compressions should be done in a minute? LOOK THIS UP IN THE CCMA BOOKLET (CPR)
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Forehead
Your patient requires a temporal temperature to be taken. Where should you take this temperature?
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Prevent contamination
What is the purpose of the chain of custody for a drug screen?
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Chest
Where are electrodes placed on the body for a holter monitor?
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The patient can see 20ft while the adverage eye sees 50…….
Patient's vision is 20/50 according to the Snellen chart. What does this mean?
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Break it down and start over
You are setting up a tray for a sterile procedure and your co-worker reaches across it. What action should you take?
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Reduce fat intake
When reinforcing teaching to a patient with a new diagnosis of hypercholesterolemia. What dietary changes should you instruct the patient to make?
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Run under water
When sanitizing instruments using aseptic techniques. What actions should you take?
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Annually or when changes are made
When should facilities review and update exposure control plans according to OSHA?
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After how many years is a patient considered new in your practice for billing and coding reasons?
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Palpate
What method of examination is used to observe deformities and rashes?
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Metabolism
What pharmacokinetic process is primarily affected by liver dysfunction?
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After collecting the specimen
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