NHA CCMA Practice Test 2 Exam Questions and Answers
NB: MA= medical assistant
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?
-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 one side.
-Lower the horizontal bar gently so that it rests on the top of the patient’s head.
{{Ans- Lower the horizontal bar gently so that it rests on the top of the patient’s head.
Which of the following techniques should a MA use for the routine cleaning of EKG cables?
-Disinfection
-Sanitization
-Sterilization
-Soaking
{{Ans- Disinfection
Which of the following laboratory results should the MA recognize is abnormal?
-Sodium 138mEq/L
-Red blood cell count 5.2/mmꝪ
-Platelets 350/ mmꝪ
-Potassium 3mEq/L
{{Ans- Potassium 3mEq/L
Which of the following positions is appropriate for a pelvic examination?
-Lithotomy
-Prone
-Supine 1 / 2
-High-Fowler’s
{{Ans- Lithotomy
A MA receives a denial of payment for a patient’s cholecystectomy. The reason stated is “ no covered service.” If this procedure was deemed emergent by the provider, which of the following actions should the assistant take?
-Submit an appeal for the denied claim.
-Submit a new claim.
-Resubmit the claim with a different procedure code.
-Instruct the patient to contact the insurer about the denial of payment.
{{Ans- Instruct the patient to contact the insurer about the denial of payment.
The parent of a child who has pinworms is asking a MA for more information about his child’s condition. The assistant should begin by explaining that pinworms are which of the following types of micro-organism?
-Fungi
-Bacteria
-Protozoa
-Helminths
{{Ans- Helminths
Which of the following is MA’s role in pulmonary function testing (PFT)?
-Coach the patient through the test.
-Check the patient’s vital signs during the test to ensure stability.
-Administer the proper medication prior to the test.
-Instruct the patient in the use of the inhaler used in testing.
{{Ans- Coach the patient through the test.
A MA is reinforcing teaching about a cardiac event monitor with a patient. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates an understanding of the procedure?
-“I will return the monitor after wearing it for 24 hours.”
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