CCMA Practice test Pt. b

Front

When teaching a patient to give himself insulin injections, which statement indicates understanding of the instructions? "I will shake the bottle prior to drawing the medication", "I will blow on the site to make sure the alcohol is dry", "The insulin will be at room temperature for the injection", "The needle needs to be at a 15 degree angle for insertion"

Back

The insulin will be at room temperature for the injection.

Front

The patient states that this is his first blood draw. Which of the following actions is appropriate?
Options: Explain the reason the test was ordered, Inform the patient all possible test results, Show the patient the gauge of the needle, Describe the procedure

Back

Describe the procedure

Front

A patient requests a female provider to perform her exam due to religious conviction. A female provider is not available. What is the appropriate response by the CCMA?

Back

Assist the patient in locating a provider to accommodate the patient's needs

Front

When should the code on glucose cuvettes be compared to the code on the glucometer?

Back

Before a patient is tested

Front

Which of the following templates for medical record documentation is organized by the entity that supplied the data?
Options: Source-oriented, Problem-oriented, SOAP format, CHEDDAR format

Back

Source-oriented

Front

A blood specimen was rejected by the lab with the abbreviation QNS. Why was the specimen rejected?

Back

Specimen was insufficient

Front

Which question should be asked to a patient before collecting a metabolic panel?
Options:
When was the last time you ate?
What time did you go to bed?
Do you take any medications?
What is your weight?

Back

When was the last time you ate?

Front

While drawing blood you observe red spots. Which of the following is an appropriate action? Stop the draw immediately, Apply ice to the site, Apply more pressure to the site after the draw, Instruct the patient to open and close her fist

Back

Apply more pressure to the site after the draw

Front

An employee at a cardiologist's office calls a CCMA inquiring about a referral patient. Which of the following test results is appropriate to disclose to the caller? LDL, TSH, GTT, HCG

Back

LDL

Front

A CCMA should recognize the following statements by a patient indicates a need for further instruction: "I will take my medication with food before I go for my surgery", "I may be charged no show fee if I miss my appointment", "I won't eat breakfast before my glucose tolerance test", "I can schedule my husband's appointment if he is unable to do so".

Back

"I will take my medication with food before I go for my surgery"