CMA NHA Practice Exams 1, 2 & 3

CMA NHA Practice Exams 1, 2 & 3 You are drawing on a patient who becomes dizzy, sweaty, and flushed. What are they experiencing? - ANSWER-syncope What is the best position to place a patient in if they are experiencing critically low blood pressure? - ANSWER-trendlenburg When should a medical assistant verify a new patient's insurance information? - ANSWER-When the appointment is scheduled How would a medical assistant handle an irate or angry patient about a bill they had received? - ANSWER-Listen to the patient's concerns and try to resolve the issue What should you have handy when assisting a provider for a post-operative suture removal? - ANSWER-Sterile thumb dressing forceps What would be the most appropriate position to place a patient in for a vaginal exam? - ANSWER-Lithotomy What would describe the reversible transfer of a drug from one location to another within the body? - ANSWER-Distribution When a patient is changing a transdermal patch, what is the first thing they should do? - ANSWER-Document the date and time on each new pad applied to the patient When should a medical assistant disinfect an exam room? - ANSWER-After each patient encounter How would a medical assistant weigh a patient who either has Vertigo or are having trouble balancing themselves? - ANSWER-Position a walker over the scale and have the patient hold onto it