NHA-CCMA EXAM 2021
Cell structures is the source of energy for a cell?(ans- mitochondira
A ma is testing a patient's visual acuity using a snellen chart. Which actions should ma take?(ans- make sure the patient does not lean foward during the test.
During a routine venipuncture. The patient becomes pale & diaphoretic.What condition is most likely to occur in this patient?(ans- syncope
A patient calls the clinic to cancel a postoperative appointment & states that she will reschedule at a later date. For which following reasons should ma document this information on the patient's chart?(ans- to prove that the office was not negligent
When completing documentation in a patient's paper medical record, a ma realizes she made an error. Which actions should ma take?(ans- draw a line through the error & initial it
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Which items included on the cms-1500 claim form should a ma recognize as indicating the medical necessity of a procedure?(ans- diagnosis code
Which techniques should a ma use to confirm a patient's understanding of insulin administration?(ans- observe the patient as she performs a self-demonstration
A ma is preparing a community resource library. Which actions should ma take 1st?(ans- compile a list of local community agencies
A ma is disposing of the syringe and needle she used to inject a seasonal influenza vaccine which of the following actions should the assistant take?(ans- drop the syringe, needle first, into the biohazards sharp container
A ma is preparing a patient who has psoriasis to be examined by the provider. When inspecting the patient's skin lesions, the ma should expect to observe which of the following characteristics?(ans- silvery, scaly
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A ma receives a denial of payment for a patient's cholecystectomy. The reason stated is "noncovered services." if this procedure was deemed emergent by the provider. Which actions should ma take?(ans- instruct the patient to contact the insurer about the denial of payment
Which action should ma take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw?(ans- inspect the integrity of the needle's seal
Which instructions should ma give to a patient when administering an enteric-coated tablet?(ans- swallow the tablet whole with glass of water
A ma is collecting a health history from an older adult patient who exhibits moderate hearing loss. Which action should ma take?(ans- remain within the patient's view to allow lip-reading
A ma is assisting with the physical examination of a patient who has scabies. Besides gloves. Which pieces of personal protective equipment should the ma wear?(ans- gown
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A clinic schedules all cardiac patients on mondays & wednesdays & all oncology patients on tuesdays & thursdays. What type of scheduling is the clinic using?(ans- cluster scheduling
The parent of a child who has pediculosis is asking a ma for more information aboout her child's condition. The ma should begin by explaining that pediculosis is which types of infection?(ans- parasitic
A ma is reviewing a provider's instructions as the patient is preparing to leave the office. The provider recommends that the patient purchase an over-the-counter antitussive, but the patient tells the ma that she does not know what an antitussive is. Which of the following responses should the ma make?(ans- it is a medication that suppresses the cough reflex
When preforming the palpatory method for obtaining blood pressure.Which indicates the level at which the ma should inflate the cuff?(ans- 30 mm hg above the radial pulse cessation
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