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CCMA Practice test 1

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Which of the following procedures requires verbal consent? venipuncture colonoscopy stress test biopsy
Which of the following department is responsible for reviewing coagulation tests? Hematology chemistry microbiology immunohematology
Which of the following signed forms should be on file in a patient's electronic health record in order for the medical assistant to discuss the patient's claim with a third-party payer? release of information advance directives advance beneficiary notice (ABN) medical records release
A MA is assisting the provider with a patient who experienced an ankle sprain. The assistant should expect the provider to prescribe which of the following to treat the ankle sprain? ice heat cast opioid analgesic
A medical assistant discovers an unidentifiable liquid on the floor of one of the clinic's treatment rooms. Which of the following materials should the assistant use to remove and dispose of the liquid? a clean-up kit a mop and bleach floor cleaning solution a surgical towel double bagged in trash bags
Which of the following drug classifications reduces the progression of cancer cells? antineoplastics analgesics antitussives antimetics
Which of the following guidelines should a medical assistant follow when handling other potentially infectious materials (OPIMs)? clean up spills from OPIMs using a disinfectant dispose of OPIMs in a standard basket wipe off all specimen containers with a paper towel set aside any broken specimen containers
A medical assistant is performing a hematology test. Which of the following tubes should the assistant use for this test? lavender light green red serum-separator
A medical assistant is preparing a patient to transition care to an oncologist due to a recent cancer diagnosis. Which of the following is a personal factor that could potentially influence a patient's perception of their diagnosis? age family peers social media
A medical assistant is performing a credit adjustment on a patient account. At which of the following times should the assistant post the adjustment to the patient ledger? at the same time the payment is posted within 1 week of services is performed after the check is returned from the bank before the balance on the explanation of benefits (EOB) is entered
Which of the following links in the chain of infection describes the site where an infection can be stored? reservoir portal of entry susceptible host portal of exit
Which of the following signs of the communication cycle involves translating a message based on subjective perception or personal factors? receiver decoding the message sender creating the message receiver creating feedback sender decoding feedback
Which of the following is the proper time period for the collection of a newborn screening card? within 24 to 48 hr after birth within 48 to 72 hr after birth 8 to 14 days after birth 15 to 28 days after birth
A medical assistant is preparing for a patient's upcoming virtual visit. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? schedule the patient a visit with the hospitalist ensure the appropriate release forms are completed by the patient prior to the visit ensure the provider has all required equipment in the medical bag for the visit tell the patient to arrive to the office 15 min before their scheduled appointment time
A medical assistant is performing a venipuncture. For which of the following amounts of time should the assistant observe the site after releasing pressure and applying to ensure their is no leakage? 5 to 10 seconds 15 to 30 seconds 45 to 60 seconds more than 60 seconds
A medical assistant is attempting to resolve a patient complaint. The assistant should identify that which of the following describes the defense mechanism of reaction formation? the patient expresses the opposite of what they actually feel the patient rejects the information completely the patient is consciously aware of their feelings but refuses to admit it the patient reverts to expressively immature behavior
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 wipe the table with a 50% solution of household bleach in water crumple the paper before disposing of it place the pillow on top of the fresh paper on the table
Which of the following is a common root word? append tripsy anti a
A medical assistant is preparing a community resource library. Which of the following actions should the assistant take first? compile a list of local community agencies collect feedback from patients about their experiences with the resources update the community resource information male a spreadsheet that has the contact information of services
Which of the following body systems work together to control and maintain homeostasis? endocrine and nervous systems respiratory and muscular systems cardiovascular and lymphatic systems integumentary and skeletal system
MA is examining the skin on a patient's forearm where the patient reports developing a rash. The MA notes multiple solid elevations that are less than 0.5 cm (0.2 in) in diameter. Which should they use to note their observations in the patient's record? papules macules vesicles pustules
Another provider requests the records of an established patient in the provider's office. Which of the following individuals has the right to release this information? the patient the patient's current provider the patient's attorney the patient's third-party payer
The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1988 requires which of the following information about the immunization be documented in a pediatric patient's permanenet medical record? lot number of the vaccine ingredients in the vaccine date the vaccine was manufactured address of the manufacturer
Which of the following EKG artifacts is caused by a disconnected electrode and results in the tracing going into the margins of the paper? interrupted baseline AC interference wandering baseline somatic tremor
Which of the following actions by a medical assistant is an example of disease prevention coaching? providing instructions about effective hand washing providing hands-on instruction about how to check a blood glucose level at home providing a patient with information about colon cancer screenings providing an adolescent patient educational material about tobacco use
Which of the following pieces of equipment is used for removing cancers of the skin? cryoprobe endoscope operating microscope electrosurgical unit
Which of the following must be entered into the electronic health record by a provider using computerized physician order entry (CPOE)? hospital orders medications diagnostic test orders medical lab test orders
A patient has fallen and has a bone protruding through the skin. This injury is an example of which of the following types of fractures? compound comminuted displaced simple
When assisting a provider with a vaginal examination and pap test, a MA should identify that which of the following instruments is necessary? cytobrush adson forceps senn retractor cryoprobe
Which of the following is a parenteral method of administering medications? subcutaneous rectal oral sublingual
According to OSHA guidelines, a MA should dispose of blood- soiled gauze dressings in which of the following? red biohazard bag sharps container trash can with clear leak proof liner purple medical waste container
A MA is classifying services that a patient requires. The assistant should identify which of the following as an ancillary diagnostic service? pathology oncology gerontology cardiology
While measuring a patient's pulse, the medical assistant should identify that which of the following patient factors can contribute to an erroneous pulse rate? movement hydration weight blood pressure
When preparing for a cyst removal, which of the following pieces of equipment should a medical assistant place in the sterile field for the provider? syringe and needle splint and/or guard dressing and/or bandage specimen container
A MA is using a scale with a height bar to measure a patient's height. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? lower the horizontal bar gently so that it rests on the top of the patient's head raise the height bar when the patient is standing on the scale have the patient face the weight indicators on the scale have the patient stand up straight and look to on side
A superbill must include which of the following information to ensure accurate billing? diagnostic code authorization number return visit date security code
A MA has scheduled four appointments in the first half of the 1400 time slot, but clocked the last half of the 1400 time slot. Which of the following types of appointment scheduling does this represent? modified wave time specified double booking open office hours
A MA is caring for a patient who has pernicious anemia. The assistant should identify that the patient has a deficiency in which of the following vitamins? vitamin B12 vitamin B6 vitamin B3 vitamin B1
A medical assistant is preparing to submit a referral to a cardiologist via fax. Which of the following actions should the assistant take first? prepare a fax cover sheet dial the receiving fax machine's telephone number scan the document
A MA is reviewing the lab results of a patient who has the Epstein-Barr virus. The assistant should identify that this microorganism can cause which of the following conditions? mononucleosis polio gastroenteritis fifth disease
According to OSHA, which of the following is a guideline for disposing of biomedical waster? collection containers for biomedical waste should be leak proof and strong health care facilities should retain biomedical waste containers for over 30 days hiring a biomedical waste disposal service is optional for health care facilites biomedical waste containers should be labeled with the date of disposal
When coding with the ICD-10-CM, where should the MA begin the process of looking up a diagnosis code for breast cancer? the alphabetic index the tabular list chapters subchapters
A MA is filling out an incident report following exposure to a patient's blood. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? document witness statements in the incident report include a copy of the incident report in the patient's health record submit the incident report to the front desk document the incident report in pencil for easy editing
A patient's inability to trust health care workers is an example of which of the following barriers in health care? cultural difference cultural competence boundaries language
Which of the following statements explains the purpose of Meaningful Use guidelines? providers must show they are using electronic health record (EHR) systems in ways that can be measured significantly in both quantity and quality providers must show they are using electronic health record systems in ways that only quality can be measured providers must show they are using electronic health record systems in ways that only quantity of care can be measured providers must show they are using electronic health record systems in ways that show quantity of care does not impact quality measurements
Which of the following clinical roles identifies patient needs and barriers, assists with coordination of care, and assists patients with finding community resources? patient navigation coders Billers medical lab assistant
A MA is viewing a patient's medical record to determine which diagnosis and procedure codes should be used for billing purpose. Which of the following describes this process? abstracting unbundling reviewing auditing
Which of the following lab values should a MA blood glucose 500 mg/dL potassium 4.1 mEq/L Hematocrit 42% Hemoglobin 15 g/dL
A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has psoriasis to be examined by the provider. When inspecting the patient's skin lesions, the assistant should expect to observe which of the following characteristics? silvery, scaly gray, crusty yellow, waxy brown, flat
A MA is collecting a urine specimen from a patient 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 ensure the specimen has a volume of 20 mL record the specimen's temperature 8 min after collection ask the provider to supervise the collection and shipment of the specimen
A MA should identify that which of the following represents a potential contamination of a specimen that can result in testing errors or inaccurate results? using a hemolyzed blood specimen using a large volume of specimen using a well-mixed specimen before the aliquot is removed using non-expired collection containers
A MA is removing staples from a wound. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Gently place the jaw of the staple remover under the staple dispose of staples in the waste basket gently place the jaw of the staple remover on the top of the staple carefully tilt the staple remover downward until the staple lifts out
Which of the following is a commonly misused word or phrase in written communicated to a patient? suppose to anyway towards used to
Which of the following sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is bacterial? gonorrhea herpes simplex trichomoniasis pubic lice
A MA is checking a patient's hearing using the Weber test. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Ask the patient if they hear the vibration louder in one ear than the other. position a vibrating tuning fork over the patient's mastoid process invert a vibrating tuning fork while the patient still hears sound instruct the patient to raise their hand when they no longer hear any sound
Which of the following is a component of a patient's health record and represents the foundation and starting point of all patient provider contacts? complete medical history release of information advanced beneficiary notice (ABN) informed consent form
A MA is researching community resources that provide holistic care for a patient. Which of the following resources should the assistant select? patient - centered medical home (PCMH) skilled nursing facility assisted living facilities home health care
A MA is evaluating red blood cells (RBCs) microscopically. The assistant should identify that which of the following refers to an enlarged RBC? macrocytic hypochromic normocytic normochromic
A MA is checking a patient in. The assistant should identify that a check - in sheet that requests which of the following information violated HIPPA laws? reason for the patient's visit patients name patient's appointment time name of the provider the patient is seeing
A MA is obtaining a patient's orthostatic vital signs. The assistant should identify that which of the following information is true regarding orthostatic vital signs? wait 1 min after each position change before obtaining the patient's orthostatic vital signs dizziness is an expected finding for a patient who is having their orthostatic vital signs measured the position order for obtaining orthostatic vital signs is standing, sitting, then lying orthostatic vital signs can be obtained as soon as the patient enters the exam room
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