CCMA Review 2

Which of the following types of artifacts is shown in the tracing?

• Wandering baseline
• Somatic tremor
• A/C interference
• Broken recording

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

• The specimen was insufficient
• The specimen was exposed to light
• The specimen was chilled
• The specimen was not properly mixed

According to OSHA guidelines, a CCMA should dispose of blood-soiled gauze dressings in which of the following?

• Red biohazard bag
• Sharps container
• Trash can with clear leak-proof liner
• Purple medical waste container

When educating an older adult patient on wound care. Which of the following should you do to ensure patient understanding?

• Speak louder to the patient
• Stand beside the patient
• Have additional medical staff present to explain information
• Have the patient repeat information

A CCMA needs to type a professional business letter from the office. Which of the following formats is appropriate?

• Keep flush with the left margin
• Leave two lines between the closing and the typed signature
• Center the inside address and greeting
• Omit the date and the typed signature

Your patient, a preschooler, weighs 40 kg. Which of the following is the correct conversion to lb?

• 88 lb
• 18 lb
• 42 lb
• 38 lb

A CCMA is caring for a number of patients at the same time. For which of the following patients should the CCMA interrupt a previously scheduled appointment?

• A patient who returns because of continuing symptoms of GERD
• An adult who is irritable becuase of severe rash on her body
• A geriatric patient who demonstrates confusion and frustration
• An adult who is experiencing dyspnea and congestion

A CCMA is to use the Snellen chart to test an adult patient's visual acuity.  The CCMA should instruct the patient to stand which of the following distances away?

• 10 feet
• 20 feet
• 14 inches
• 30 inches

A CCMA is measuring the intervals on an EKG tracing. Which of the following is an anticipated finding of impaired conduction through the AV node?

• Decreased QT interval
• Prolonged QRS interval
• Prolonged QT interval
• Prolonged PR interval

Which of the following should a CCMA perform on a hemostat prior to autoclaving?

• Antiseptic procedure
• Sanitization
• Disinfection
• Sterilization