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A comprehensive study guide for the ccma (certified clinical medical assistant) exam, which is administered by the national healthcareer association (nha). The guide covers a wide range of topics relevant to the role of a medical assistant, including patient care, laboratory procedures, medical documentation, and regulatory compliance. Detailed explanations and step-by-step instructions for various medical tasks and scenarios, ensuring that the reader has a thorough understanding of the correct procedures and best practices. By studying this document, aspiring medical assistants can prepare themselves for the ccma exam and develop the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their future careers.
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An MA is collecting a urine specimen from a pt for a drug screening. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to adhere to the chain of custody for this specimen? send the specimen to the testing lab on the same day as the collection. A MA should complete documentation in a pt's medical record at which of the following times? Immediately following a procedure Patient has seasonal allergies, who will make a diagnosis and initiate the necessary treatment? Physician assistant How far from the Snellen chart should you position a patient for visual testing? 20 ft What happens during a Rinne test? Ask the patient to raise his hand when he no longer hears any sound When taking a patient's blood pressure... Make sure the midpoint. of the patient's arm is at the level of the patient's heart The sign in sheet must have what? providers name When preparing a CMS-1500 claim form who was treated for a burn injury. What information is required on the form? correct procedural terminology code What information should be put into the appointment calendar when scheduling a patient for a skin rash? Daytime phone number What should happen first when treating someone with a chemical burn?
Remove any chemical-covered clothing Teach the patient about her new diagnosis... Document the patient's response to the teaching What is located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen? gallbladder What's an example of a elevated blood pressure? 128/78 Hg How many mL are in a tablespoon? 15 mL What instrument is needed for an orthopedic examination? Goniometer Child ingested a household cleaner, what actions should the MA take? contact the local poison control center Pressure cuff inflated; opens calve to deflate as he listens, how do you find the diastolic pressure? when the sound disappears Chain of custody guidelines with which lab results? Parentage testing What is a symptom of patient that is having a heat stroke? Hot skin What is the purpose of a category 2 code? Tracks provider performance measures What do you do when you are trying to control bleeding of a wound? Apply layers of sterile gauze A patient asks an MA for a total cost of a surgical procedure, what should the MA tell the patient? Provide the patient with an estimated cost for the procedure WHICH IS A CLIA-WAIVED LABORATORY TEST? Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) test
What is the result of a disconnected electrobe? Interrupted baseline 1g/kg for a person who weigh 176 lbs... 79g When doing an intramuscular immunization, what should be done first? Cleanse the site in a circular motion from the center outward Which of the following vacuum tubes should the assistant fill first? Yellow (blood culture) What is within the scope of practice of an MA? removing sutures from a healing laceration Informed consent, which steps should occur prior to the patient signing the form? Provider should review alternative procedures with the patient What is kyphosis? Humpback in the thoracic area Which of the following lab results should the MA recognize as abnormal? Potassium 3 mEq/L An MA needs to type a professional business letter from the office. Which of the following formats is appropriate? Keep flush with the left margin When coding with the ICD 10 CM, where should the medical assistant begin the process of looking up a diagnosis code for breast cancer? the alphabetic index 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? roll up the disposable paper on the table tightly and quickly What is the purpose of epinephrine in the local anesthetic to reduce bleeding at the site According to the regulation of controlled substances, which of the following is true of a schedule 1 drug? Have no accepted medical use
In which of the following scenarios should an MA choose a CPT modifier? For special circumstances applied to a procedure performed by the provider An MA is preparing to administer a subcutaneous injection for a pt. Which of the following needle sizes should the assistant choose? 1/2-5/8 inch needle, 25 gauge Which of the following tests is granted waived status under CLIA? Rapid stress test A medical assistant is administering an injection, and the pt faints. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Place the pt in a supine position The medical assistant drops an instrument on the floor while setting up a sterile tray for a procedure, he then places it back on the sterile tray. Which of the following torts has the assistant committed? Negligence A medical assistant is obtaining a BP measurement from an adult pt. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to ensure an accurate reading? place the stethoscope diaphragm over the pt's palpated artery Which of the following is a formal documentation that identifies an individual as legally able to make decisions on behalf of a pt? Durable power of attorney MA is collecting blood samples to measure a pt's cholesterol level. Which actions should the MA take before collection blood? Make sure the patient didn't eat any food for the past 12 hours The 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? cluster scheduling An MA is preparing a patient for an enema. What position should the patient be put in? sims' position An MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about pulse oximetry. Which of the following statements should the assistant include in the teaching? "Remove your nail polish before the test."
Which of the following parenteral medication routes should an MA administer for a slow release into the bloodstream? Transdermal An MA is preparing to file the paper chart for Mary ST. Thomas. Where should this file be placed when filed along with the charts for MAry Perez, Elizabeth Saint, and John A. Thomas? After Elizabeth Saint and before John A. Thomas What is the chain of custody? Ensuring that a specimen is packaged as directed The Patients' Bill of Rights protects individuals from what? Denial of care due to a patient's age Step in skin preparation prior to surgical procedure? clean the surgical site with antiseptic Calculate a patient's heart rate on an EKG... Divide 1,500 by the number of small boxes between to R waves Why do we place suture on a gauze pad after removing them? to determine the number of sutures removed An MA is performing a fecal occult blood test using a guaiac card. What actions should be taken? Interpret a blue color as a positive result An Ma is talking with a patient who reports forgetting whether or not she has taken her prescribed medication each day. Which of the following responses should the MA make? "Try putting your meds in a weekly dispenser for the upcoming weeks." What can you use to prevent further contamination? don gloves Which of the following patients should be admitted first? pt who has diabetes and a blood pressure of 80/ What should be included on an administrative office supplies? letterhead, envelopes, and business cards How is varicella zoster virus transmitted?
airborne What is located in the left upper quadrant? Stomach What should an MA so if a baby becomes unresponsive unexpectedly? begin to perform CPR What is used to clean EKG cables? Disinfection Noncovered service was deemed emergent by the provider, what actions should the MA take? Instruct the patient to contact the insurer about the denial of payment How does the MA determine the patient's understanding of a cardiac event monitor? "I will record any symptoms I experience in the event log." Pt's chief complaint but did not discuss the patient's family or social history... Expanded problem-focused history Where is the femur located? Just above the knee Which manifestations should the MA expect with congestive heart failure? Shortness of breath Refers to the range of fees charged by the providers who have similar training and experience.. customary An MA notices that the medical office is not providing (PPE) equipment to their staff. Which of the following regulatory agencies should the assistant contact? OSHA What information should be put in a patient's EMR or patient's demographics? occupation Venipuncture degrees? 15 degrees WHICH DOCUMENTS INDICATES HOW A PATIENT'S MEDICAL RECORDS WILL BE USED AND DISCLOSED BY A MEDICAL OFFICE?
notice of privacy practices (ABN) An MA is reinforcing instructions with a pt about how to take a buccal tablet. Which of the following instructions should the assistant give the pt.? place the tablet between your gums and cheek Laceration on arm from sharps containers plastic lid... OSHA form 301; work-related injury Patient doesn't know what an antitussive is, what should be your response? "It is a medication that suppresses the cough reflux" Varicella Zoster Virus airborne and contact transmission What actions should an MA take when preparing a pt for Holter monitoring? Vigorously dry the pt's skin prior to electrode placement Intradermal injection.. Two to three fingers width below the antecubital space Eye ointment to a patient apply thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac An MA is witnessing a patient sign an informed consent form. Which of the following is the responsibility of the assistant acting as a witness? validate the patient's signature Laceration on left; no sutures, applies dressing. Which level sof examination do you use for procedural coding? Problem-focused examination Cold sores on his lips identify which virus causes this condition? Herpes simplex type 1 What is the Whistleblower Protection Act? Protects employees from retaliation when reporting suspect unsafe activities What should the front desk for a new patient? "Hello. Welcome to our office." Expected manifestations of Congestive Heart Failure includes...
shortness of breath, fatigue, and edema An MA uses a butterfly needle to obtain a blood sample from a vein in a pt's hand. Which actions should be taken? hold the needle by it's wings Older adult pt who is disabled and has a lesion on her arm. MA should anticipate a referral for this pt for which ancillary services? Home Health Care ECG tracing; which of the following methods should the assistant use for this calculation? Divide 1500 by the number of small boxes between two R waves Adult pt who has a cerumen impaction. What actions should the assistant take? Pull the pinna of the ear up and back Which of the following techniques should a MA use for the routine cleaning of EKG cables? Disinfection Which should an MA recognize as abnormal? Potassium 3 mEq/L What position should an MA put a patient in for a pelvic examination? Lithotomy position; lay on back with legs separated MA received a denial of payment for a pt's cholecystectomy. "noncovered service." deemed emergent by provider, what should the MA do? Instruct pt to contact insurer about denial of payment What is an MA's role in pulmonary function testing? Coach pt through the test Where is the tympanic membrane located? In the ear what type of written correspondence can be signed by a medical Assistant a notification letter to appointment about surgery arrangements 100.4 degrees F 38 degrees C American Red Cross
crucial disaster response services; such as hurricanes Psoriasis chronic skin condition producing red lesions covered with silvery scales Lifting the first note away from the skin.. allows room for the assistant to slip one top of the suture scissors under the suture Alert pops up for alternative medications, what actions should take place next? Consult with provider before continuing to process the prescription After using a needle what should happen next? Drop syringe, needle first into the biohazard container