(CCMA) NHA MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION PRACTICE TEST EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

(CCMA) NHA MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION PRACTICE TEST EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

You are preparing a CMS-1500 insurance claim form for a pt who was treated for a burn injury. What piece of information is required on the form? - ANSWER-Current procedural terminology code

What is the term for blood in vomit? - ANSWER-hematemesis

What instruments should you prepare for an orthopedic exam? - ANSWER-Goniometer

What blood pressure indicated a slight elevation? - ANSWER-128/78 
BP between 120-129 and diastolic less than 80 is considered elevated.

What medical term describes an itchy rash with pinkness raised lesions? - ANSWER-Urticaria

medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (chf) for an exam by the provider. What manifestation should the assistant expect? - ANSWER-Shortness of breath

When measuring a patients respiratory rate, what actions should a MA take to ensure an accurate reading? - ANSWER-Count the respirations while the patient thinks his/her pulse is being taken.

What lab results should the MA recognize as abnormal? - ANSWER-Potassium 3mEq/L is abnormal

A provider requests a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a MA is preparing. What instrument should be on the tray? - ANSWER-Scissors

An MA is replacing a sharps container and receives a small laceration on her arm from the plastic lid. What documentation should the MA complete as a result of this incident? - ANSWER-OSHA Form 301

An MA is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to the appointment. What lab results indicate the need to schedule an extension of the current visit? - ANSWER-Fasting blood glucose 168 mg/dL

An MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about how to take buccaneering tablets. What instructions should the MA give the patient? - ANSWER-"Place the tablet between your gums and cheek"

What medical term should an MA tell a provider when a patient is having discomfort and difficulty breathing? - ANSWER-Dyspnea

What method is used to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an insurance company? - ANSWER-Remittance advice

What position is appropriate for pelvic exam? - ANSWER-Lithotomy

What is in the scope of practices for a medical assistant following a heart procedure that does not require a licensed technician or provider? - ANSWER-Holster monitor application

What EKG artifact is caused by a disconnected electrode and results in the tracing going into the margins of the paper? - ANSWER-Interrupted baseline

The MA receives a telephone call from a patient who seems anxious about test results. What response should the MA make? - ANSWER-"I know your concerned about your test results, we'll call you as soon as your results come in"

A MA is assisting with the physical exam. Of a patient what has scabies. Besides gloves , what other PPE should you wear? - ANSWER-Gown

A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation. What actions should a medical assistant take first? - ANSWER-Call for help and start CPR

A MA is composing business correspondence using the simplified letter style. What features should the assistant use? - ANSWER-A subject line in all capital letters

Where should a medical assistant place the electrode for lead V5 - ANSWER-On the left anterior axillary line, horizontal to V4

A MA is caring for a patient who is 5' 7" tall. What the patient's height in centimeters? - ANSWER-170 cm

What technique should an MA use when bandaging a wound? - ANSWER-Wrap the wound from distal to proximal