NHA CCMA practice test 2023 with Complete Solutions Which of the following cell structures is the source of energy for a cell? - Correct Answer mitochondria A medical assistant is testing a patients visual acuity using a snellen chart. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - Correct Answer Make sure the patient does not lean forward during the test Which of the following items included on the CMS-1500 claim form should a medical assistant recognize as indicating the medical necessity of a procedure? - Correct Answer Diagnosis code A medical assistant is preparing a community resource library. Which of the following actions should the assistant take first? - Correct Answer Compile a list of local community agencies A medical assistant is disposing of the syringe and needle she used to inject a seasonal influenza vaccine. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - Correct Answer Drop the syringe, needle first, into the biohazardous sharps container A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has psoriasis to be examined by the provider. When inspecting the patients skin lesions, the assistant should expect to observe which of the following characteristics? - Correct Answer Silvery, scaly A medical assistant receives a denial of payment for a patient's s cholecystectomy. The reason stated is "noncovered service." If this procedure was deemed emergent by the provider, which of the following actions should the assistant take? - Correct Answer Instruct the patient to contact the insurer about the denial of payment Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw? - Correct Answer Inspect the integrity of the needle's seal Which of the following instructions should a medical assistant give to a patient when administering an enteric-coated tablet? - Correct Answer Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water The parent of a child who has pediculosis is asking a medical assistant for more information about her child's condition. The assistant should begin by explaining that pediculosis is which of the following types of infection? - Correct Answer parasitic (pediculosis also known as lice) 1 / 3
A medical assistant is reviewing a providers instructions as the patient is preparing to leave the office. The provider recommends the patient purchase an over the counter antitussive, but the patient tells the assistant that she does not know what an antitussive is. Which of the following responses should the assistant make? - Correct Answer "It is a medication that suppresses the cough reflex." When performing the palpatory method for obtaining blood pressure, which of the following indicates the level at which the medical assistant should inflate the cuff? - Correct Answer 30 mm Hg above the radial pulse cessation A medical assistant is administering an intramuscular immunization to a patient. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take? - Correct Answer Cleanse the site in a circular motion from the center outward A medical assistant is examining the skin on a patients forearm where the patient reports developing a rash. The assistant notes multiple solid elevations that are less than 0.5 cm (0.2 in) In diameter. Which of the following terms should he use to document his observations in the patient's medical record? - Correct Answer Papules When the provider palpates the major portion of the liver, the medical assistant should recognize that he is palpating which of the following abdominal quadrants? - Correct Answer Right upper A patient is seen in an urgent care center for a laceration to the left foot. The provider evaluates the injury, determines sutures are not needed, applies a dressing, and releases the patient. Which of the following levels of examination should a medical assistant use for procedural coding for this patient? - Correct Answer Problem-focused examination Which of the following information should the medical assistant enter into the appointment calendar when scheduling a patient for a skin rash? - Correct Answer Daytime phone number A Medical assistant discovers A garbage can fire has started in the break room of the medical office. According to the RACE acronym for emergency response, which of the following actions should the assistant take first? - Correct Answer Evacuate staff and patients from the immediate area A medical assistant is encouraging a patient to increase her intake of insoluble fiber to help prevent constipation and hemorrhoids. Which of the following foods should the assistant recommend as the best source of insoluble fiber? - Correct Answer Pears with skin 2 / 3
A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (CHF) for an examination by the provider. Which of the following manifestations should the assistant expect? - Correct Answer shortness of breath A medical assistant is discussing information with a patient about a new medication that the provider prescribed. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - Correct Answer Reinforce teaching about the frequency of medication administration A patient arrives at a clinic with a bill for x-rays that were required due to an injury at the patient's place of employment. The patient has private insurance and is eligible for workers' compensation. The patient should recognize that the following parties is responsible for payment of this bill? - Correct Answer Paid in full by workers compensation A medical assistant is using a scale with a height bar to measure a patient's height.Which of the following actions should the assistant to? - Correct Answer Lower the horizontal bar gently so that it rests on the top of the patients head Which of the following medical record documentation templates is organized by the entity that supplied the data? - Correct Answer Source-oriented Which of the following laboratory results should the medical assistant recognize is abnormal? - Correct Answer Potassium 3 mEq/L A medical assistant is replacing a sharps container in an examination room and receives a small laceration on her arm from the plastic lid. Which of the following types of documentation should the assistant complete as a result of this incident? - Correct Answer OSHA form 301 A medical assistant is transcribing a prescription for magnesium sulfate into a patient's medical record. Which of the following should the assistant use to document this medication? - Correct Answer magnesium sulfate Which of the following EKG artifacts is caused by a disconnected electrode and results in the tracing going into the margins of the paper? - Correct Answer Interrupted baseline A medical assistant is measuring a patient's oxygen saturation with a pulse oximeter.Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - Correct Answer Check capillary refill in the patient's finger A medical assistant is caring for a child who has varicella zoster virus. The assistant should recognize that varicella is transferred through which of the following modes of transmission? - Correct Answer airborne A medical assistant is scheduling diagnostic tests for a patient's liver and pancreas.Which of the following systems is being assessed? - Correct Answer digestive
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