NHA: Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Certification Practice Test 2.0 B
A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has bilateral below the knee
amputations fo an EKG. Which of the following sites should the assistant select
for electrode placement? - CORRECT ANSWER-Abdomen
The assistant should place the electrodes on the abdomen or thighs of a person
who has a below the knee amputation.
A medical assistant is faxing a prescription to a patient's pharmacy. Which of the
following actions should the assistant take? - CORRECT ANSWER-Call the
pharmacy to confirm receipt on the faxed prescription.
A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a patient who is scheduled for a
standard 12 lead EKG. Which of the following statements should the assistant
make? - CORRECT ANSWER-you should refrain from talking during the
procedure.
Where do cardiac electrical impulses originate in the heart? - CORRECT
ANSWER-sinoatrial node
Which of the following laboratory results should the medical assistant recognize
is abnormal? - CORRECT ANSWER-Potassium 3 mEq/L
A medical assistant needs to type a professional business letter from the office.
Which of the following formats is appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWER-keep flush
with the left margin
A provider has requested a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a medical
assistant is preparing. Which of the following instruments should the assistant
include on the tray? - CORRECT ANSWER-scissors
, A patient asks a medical assistant to explain the difference between a liniment an
a medicated lotion. Which of the following responses should the assistant make?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Liniments contain higher portion of oil than medicated
lotions.
A medical assistant is cleaning an examination room after assisting a provider
with a biopsy. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Hold sharps by the blunt end to avoid a needlestick injury.
When coding with the ICD-10-CM, where should the medical assistant begin the
process of looking up a diagnosis code for breast cancer? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The alphabetic Index
Which of the following routes of administration should a medical assistant use
when performing a tuberculin skin test? - CORRECT ANSWER-Intradermal
A medical assistant is responsible for cleaning the instruments used in a minor
surgery. Which of the following is the first step in the process? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Sanitization
A medical assistant is preforming an EKG on a patient. which of the following
describes he appropriate placement of the electrodes? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Tabs downward on the arm
A medical assistant is collecting vitals signs from a 6 year old child. The assistant
should recognize that which of the following vital signs is outside of the expected
reference range for this patient and should be reported to the provider? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Heart rate 140/min
A medical assistant is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to the patient's
appointment. Which of the following laboratory results indicates the need to
schedule an extension of the current visit? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fasting blood
glucose 168mg/dL
After a patient leaves an examination room, which of the following actions should
a medical assistant take to prepare the examination table for the next patient? -
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