CCMA Midterm Review - Part 2

Which of the following sterilized packages is safe to use?

• Signs of watermarks

• Completely dry

• Small tear

• 59 days since sterilized

A medical assistant accidentally has thrown out gloves contaminated with blood in the basket containing linens to be laundered. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

• Quarantine the linens for 14 days, then launder them

• Dispose of the laundry basket and contents in a regular waste bin

• Place the basket and its contents into a biohazard container

• Remove the glove and launder the linens

In which of the following situations is the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) indicated?

• Transient ischemic attack

• Angina

• Cardiac arrest

• Syncope

A medical assistant is discussing vaccination schedules with a new parent. Which of the following viral diseases has symptoms of muscle paralysis and weaknesses, and historically caused an epidemic in the United States prior to vaccination development?

• Rabies

• Mumps

• Polio

• Malaria

A medical assistant is assisting a patient who has been prescribed a medication for persistent cough. The assistant should verify which of the following with the patient before they receive the drug?

• Name of their emergency contact

• Any updates to their insurance provider

• Any allergies

• History of major illnesses

A medical assistant is requested to take a patient's temperature. Which of the following routes measures temperature most accurately?

• Rectal temperature

• Forehead temperature

• Axillary temperature

• Oral temperature

A medical assistant is setting up a sterile field for a surgical procedure. Which of the following are the two primary sources of contamination?

• Hands and hair

• Hands and breath

• Clothing and breath

• Hair and clothing

A medical assistant is adding a patient's allergies to their electronic health record (EHR). Which of the following actions should the assistant expect the EHR system to do?

• Automatically order allergy tests

• Delete conflicting medication orders

• Generate a pop-up notification about the allergy

• Schedule a follow-up appointment with an allergist

A patient with a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) requires an abdominal examination. In which of the following positions should the medical assistant place the patient to best manage the patient's respiratory condition?

• Lithotomy

• Supine

• Fowler's

• Dorsal recumbent

A medical assistant is caring for a patient who has a body mass index of 19. This patient should be categorized by the assistant as which of the following?

• Normal weight

• Underweight

• Obese

• Overweight