NHA CCMA PRACTICE TEST #4
1. Source of Energy for a Cell: - Mitochondria.
2. Testing Visual Acuity with a Snellen Chart: - Ensure the patient does not lean forward during the test.
3. Condition Likely to Occur During Venipuncture If the Patient Becomes Pale and Diaphoretic: - Syncope (fain...
- Ensure the patient does not lean forward during the test.
3. Condition Likely to Occur During Venipuncture If the Patient Becomes Pale and Diaphoretic:
- Syncope (fainting).
4. Documentation When a Patient Cancels Postoperative Appointment:
- To demonstrate that the office was not negligent.
5. Action to Take When an Error Is Made in a Patient's Paper Record:
- Draw a line through the error and initial it.
6. Indication of Medical Necessity on the CMS-1500 Claim Form:
- Diagnosis code.
7. Technique to Confirm Patient's Understanding of Insulin Administration:
- Observe the patient as she performs a self-demonstration.
8. Initial Action for Preparing a Community Resource Library:
- Compile a list of local community agencies.
9. Disposing of a Syringe and Needle After an Injection:
- Drop the syringe, needle first, into a biohazardous sharps container.
,10. Characteristics to Expect in Psoriasis Lesions:
- Silver, scaly appearance.
11. Action to Take After Denial of Payment for an Emergent Cholecystectomy:
- Instruct the patient to contact the insurer about the denial.
12. To Verify Quality of Venipuncture Supplies Before Blood Draw:
- Inspect the integrity of the needle's seal.
13. Instructions for Administering Enteric-Coated Tablets:
- "Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water."
14. Action While Collecting Health History from an Older Patient with Hearing Loss:
- Remain within the patient's view to facilitate lip-reading.
15. Personal Protective Equipment for Assisting with Scabies Examination:
- A gown, in addition to gloves.
16. Type of Scheduling Used for Cardiac and Oncology Patients:
- Cluster scheduling.
17. Type of Infection Associated with Pediculosis:
- Parasitic infection.
18. Response to Patient's Inquiry About Antitussives:
- "It is a medication that suppresses the cough reflex."
19. Inflation of Cuff When Performing the Palpatory Method for Blood Pressure:
, - Inflate the cuff to 30 mm Hg above the point of radial pulse cessation.
A first time patient is late arriving to the office. Which of the following should the medical assistant say
first? ✔️" Hello, Welcome to our office"
A medical assistant is administering an intramuscular immunization to a patient. Which of the following
actions should the assistant take? ✔️Cleanse the site in a circular motion from the center outward.
A medical assistant is explaining a venipuncture procedure to a patient. Which of the following
statements should the assistant take? ✔️"I'll be collecting a blood sample from you today, There will be
a small stick in your arm"
A medical assistant is examining the skin on a patient's forearm where the patient reports developing a
rash. The assistant notes multiple solid elevations that are less than 0.5 cm (0.2) in diameter. Which of
the following terms should he use to document his observations in the patient's medical record?
✔️Papules
A patient tells a medical assistant that his provider's office is incompetent, as there is no improvement
in his condition. Which of the following is an appropriate response for the assistant to make? ✔️" I
think that you feel that your treatment is not effective"
A medical assistant is assisting a provider with an abdominal examination. When the provider palpates
the major portion of the liver, the assistant should recognize that he is palpating which of the following
abdominal quadrants? ✔️Right Upper
A patient is seen in an urgent care center for a laceration to the foot. The provider evaluates the injury,
determines sutures are not needed, applies a dressing and release the patient. Which of the following
levels of examinations should a medical assistant use for the procedural coding for this visit?
✔️Problem-focused examination
Which of the following information should a medical assistant enter into the appointment calendar
when scheduling a patient for skin rash? ✔️Daytime phone number
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