CCMA Practice #3

A medical assistant is aiding a provider with a colposcopy procedure. In which of the following positions should the assistant place the patient?

• Supine position

• Dorsal recumbent position

• Lithotomy position

• Lateral semi-prone recumbent position

In which of the following positions should a medical assistant place an 18-month-old patient when administering ear drops to the right ear?

• Right ear facing down with the earlobe pulled down and back

• Right ear facing up with the pinna pulled up and back

• Right ear facing up with the earlobe pulled down and back

• Right ear facing down with the pinna pulled up and back

Which of the following can prevent a patient from comprehending an informed consent?

• Active listening

• Cultural competence

• Acceptance

• Language barrier

Which of the following means the absence of infection or infectious material?

• Sanitization

• Asepsis

• Medical asepsis

• Surgical asepsis

Which of the following should a medical assistant do to assist with hemostasis following completion of a venipuncture procedure?

• The assistant should tell the patient to hold pressure on the site with their arm below their heart.

• The assistant should instruct the patient to bend their elbow to help place pressure on the site.

• The assistant should tell the patient to hold pressure on the side and elevate their arm.

• The patient should place the bandage themselves and leave immediately after the procedure.

A medical assistant is scheduling a procedure at a local facility with a patient. Which of the following steps should the assistant take first?

• Review preadmission instructions with the patient.

• Send the patient's medical records to the facility.

• Call and schedule the procedure.

• Verify insurance will cover the procedure.

A medical assistant is preparing to draw venous blood samples. OSHA regulations require the assistant to wear which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment while performing this procedure?

• Gloves

• Eye protection

• Surgical mask

• Gown

A medical assistant is performing intake for a 6-month-old patient. Which of the following measurements is required to complete the pediatric growth chart?

• Head circumference

• Body mass index (BMI)

• Pain level

• Waist circumference

When a medical assistant is communicating with a patient who is upset, which of the following mechanisms indicates the assistant is receptive and listening?

• Staring at the patient

• Rubbing the patient's back

• Smiling at the patient

• Maintaining an open posture toward the patient

A medical assistant is talking with a patient who sustained a foot fracture in a fall. They report managing most tasks at home well, but they have difficulty navigating with their crutches and are currently homebound. To which of the following resources should the assistant refer the patient?

• Hospice services

• Legal aid society

• Meals on wheels

• American red cross