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WorksheetsNHA CCMA 2024 Worksheet Questions
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 28mins
During which of the following activities is it necessary for a medical assistant to use personal protective equipment?
contact with bloodborne pathogens
answering phone calls
scheduling appointments
filing patient records
A medical assistant is processing blood samples obtained for a DNA analysis and paternity testing. Which of the following information must they include on the specimen document in order to maintain chain of custody?
initials of the person transporting the specimen
patient's insurance provider
date of the patient's last physical exam
name of the laboratory supervisor
A medical assistant is preparing to perform a capillary collection from a patient who has poor circulation in their hands. Which of the following techniques should the assistant use to increase circulation at the collection site?
warm the patient's hand
apply a tourniquet above the wrist
ask the patient to clench their fist tightly for 5 minutes
use alcohol to vigorously rub the site
A medical assistant is collecting data from a patient who is experiencing heat stroke. Which of the following manifestation should the assistant expect to find?
hot skin
cold clammy skin
bradycardia
pale skin
A medical assistant is reviewing the medical history of a patient who regularly comes in contact with coal and wood dust. The assistant should recognize that this patient is at an increased risk for developing which of the following disorders?
Emphysema
Diabetes mellitus
Osteoporosis
Hypertension
A medical assistant is preparing hemostats for sterilization after an invasive procedure. Which of the following techniques should the assistant use?
Autoclave
Disinfectant wipes
Soap and water
Alcohol swab
A patient's insurance company calls the office to obtain additional information regarding a recently submitted claim. Which of the following regulations allows the office to release this information to an insurance company without a written authorization?
The HIPAA privacy rule
The Stark Law
The False Claims Act
The Fair Credit Reporting Act
Which of the following types of advance directives provide information about the patients end of life wishes
Health Care policy
Living Will
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Order
Power of Attorney
Which of the following classes of the fire extinguisher should be used on flammable liquids?
Class B
Class A
Class C
Class D
A medical assistant is preparing a patient for a flexible sigmoidoscopy examination. In which of the following positions should the assistant place the patient?
left lateral position
supine position
prone position
right lateral position
When a procedure requires informed consent, which of the following steps should occur prior to the patient signing the form?
The provider should include information about the alternative procedures before informed consent is obtained from the patient.
The patient should be given the consent form to sign before any discussion takes place.
The provider should only discuss the risks, not the benefits, of the procedure.
The provider should ask the patient to sign the form and then explain the procedure.
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 the pressure on the site and elevate their arm.
The assistant should immediately apply a cold compress to the site.
The assistant should instruct the patient to vigorously massage the site.
The assistant should ask the patient to bend their arm tightly at the elbow for 10 minutes.
A medical assistant is performing a scratch allergy test on a patient back. Which of the following distances describes the correct spacing for the small amount of allergens scratched onto the skin?
1 1/2 to 2 inches
1/2 inch
3 to 4 inches
1/4 inch
A medical assistant is attempting to perform a routine venipuncture on an older adult patient and is having difficulty locating a palpable vein. Which of the following veins should the assistant use as a last resort?
basilic veins
median cubital vein
cephalic vein
dorsal hand veins
A medical assistant is preparing for a patient upcoming virtual visit. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Ensure the appropriate release forms are completed by the patient.
Schedule an in-person appointment for the patient.
Ask the patient to arrive 15 minutes early to the clinic.
Request the patient to bring their insurance card to the office.
A medical assistant is performing a venipuncture for which of the following amounts of time should the assistant observe the site after releasing pressure and applying a bandage to ensure there is no leakage?
5 to 10 seconds
1 to 2 seconds
20 to 30 seconds
1 to 2 minutes
A medical assistant is attempting to resolve a patient complaint. The assistant should identify that which of the following describes the defense mechanism of reaction formation?
the patient expresses the opposite of what they actually feel
the patient reverts to an earlier stage of development
the patient attributes their own feelings to someone else
the patient refuses to accept reality
After a patient leaves an examination room which of the following actions should an assistant take to prepare the examination table for the next patient?
roll up the table paper on the table tightly and quickly
leave the used table paper for the next patient
wipe the table with a dry cloth only
place a new sheet over the used table paper
Which of the following is a common root word?
Append
Running
Quickly
Happily
A medical assistant is preparing a community resource library which of the following actions should the assistant take first?
complete a list of local community agencies
distribute brochures to patients
schedule a meeting with community leaders
create a feedback form for patients
A medical assistant needs to remove all living microorganisms from a contaminated towel clamp. Which of the following methods should the assistant use to cleanse this instrument?
sterilization
disinfection
sanitization
washing with soap and water
Which of the following body systems work together to control and maintain homeostasis?
endocrine and nervous systems
digestive and respiratory systems
skeletal and muscular systems
urinary and reproductive systems
A medical assistant is examining the skin on a patient's forearm where the patient reports developing a rash. The assistant notes multiple solid elevations that are less than .5 cm in diameter. Which of the following terms should assistant use to document their observations in the patient's medical record?
papules
vesicles
macules
nodules
Which of the following test is granted waived status under clinical laboratory improvement amendments?
Rapid strep test
Blood culture
Bone marrow biopsy
PCR for tuberculosis
A medical assistant is assisting the provider with a patient who experiences an ankle sprain. The assistant should expect the provider to prescribe which of the following to treat the ankle sprain?
Ice
Antibiotics
Insulin
Antacid
A medical assistant discovers an unidentifiable liquid on the floor of one of the clinic treatment rooms. Which of the following materials should the assistant use to remove and dispose of the liquid?
a clean up kit
paper towels
a mop and bucket
disinfectant spray
A medical assistant is assisting with a scratch test for a pediatric patient. The assistant should identify that which of the following statements describes the scratch test?
several allergies can be identified at one time
it is used to test for diabetes
it is a test for vision problems
it is a method to measure blood pressure
A medical assistant is performing a venipuncture. At which of the following angles should the assistant insert the needle?
15 degrees
30 degrees
45 degrees
60 degrees
Which of the following guidelines should a medical assistant follow when handling other potentially infectious materials?
clean up spills from OPIMs using a disinfectant
dispose of OPIMs in regular trash bins
ignore minor spills of OPIMs if they are small
use only water to clean up OPIM spills
A provider asks a medical assistant to reinforce teaching with a patient about their new diagnosis. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
document the patient's response to the teaching
prescribe medication for the patient
diagnose the patient's condition
discharge the patient from care
According to the CDC, which of the following immunizations is recommended to be administered every ten years?
tetanus and diphtheria
measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
hepatitis B
influenza
Which of the following links in the chain of infection describes the site where an infection can be stored?
reservoir
portal of exit
mode of transmission
susceptible host
A medical assistant is obtaining a blood sample from an infant. Which of the following methods should the assistant use to obtain the sample?
capillary puncture
venipuncture of the antecubital vein
arterial blood draw from the radial artery
heel stick with a large gauge needle
A medical assistant is preparing to sanitize contaminated equipment. Which of the following pieces of equipment can a medical assistant sanitize and reuse without sterilization?
otoscope
scalpel
speculum
syringe
When utilizing an electronic health record system for printing computer generated labels for specimens, which of the following should the medical assistant manually write on the specimen once a venipuncture is completed?
time and assistant initials
patient's diagnosis
doctor's full name
specimen storage location
Which of the following items is an example of a durable medical equipment (DME)?
Crutches
Bandages
Aspirin tablets
Thermometer
A medical assistant is collecting multiple blood samples from a patient. Which of the following vacuum tubes should the assistant fill first?
yellow (blood culture)
red (serum)
green (heparin)
lavender (EDTA)
According to the CDC, which of the following is the correct order for donning personal protective equipment?
Gown, mask, goggles, and gloves
Gloves, gown, mask, and goggles
Mask, gloves, gown, and goggles
Goggles, mask, gloves, and gown
Which of the following is a parenteral method of administering medications?
subcutaneous
oral
sublingual
rectal
When assisting a provider with a vaginal exam and pap test, a medical assistant should identify which of the following instruments is necessary?
cytobrush
otoscope
sphygmomanometer
reflex hammer
A medical assistant is speaking with a patient who recently received a terminal diagnosis. The patient states, 'I regret not taking better care of myself. Now I won't be able to accomplish what I wanted to do with my life.' The assistant should identify that the patient is in which of the following stages of grief?
depression
denial
anger
bargaining
A patient has fallen and has a bone protruding through the skin. The injury is an example of which of the following types of fractures?
compound
greenstick
comminuted
impacted
Which of the following areas of coaching involves the medical assistant instructing patients about a procedure follow up and home care?
TREATMENT PLANS
INSURANCE BILLING
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
OFFICE MANAGEMENT
Which of the following must be entered into the electronic health record by a provider using computerized physician order entry?
hospital orders
patient complaints
insurance claims
billing codes
A medical assistant is providing education to a patient about communicable disease prevention. Which of the following is an example of disease prevention?
providing adolescent patient education material about tobacco use
measuring a patient's blood pressure during a routine visit
scheduling a follow-up appointment for a chronic condition
documenting a patient's family medical history
Which of the following describes when a primary care provider, pharmacist, therapist, and a medical assistant work together to ensure the appropriate dose of psychotic drugs are being prescribed for a patient?
team work
self-care
solo practice
random assignment
Which of the following refers to the range of fees charged by the providers who have similar training and experience and practice in the same geographical area?
usual customary and reasonable
capitation rate
diagnosis-related group
fee-for-service
A medical assistant is researching community resources that provide holistic care for a patient. Which of the following resources should the assistant select?
patient centered medical home
urgent care clinic
pharmacy
specialty hospital
A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a patient about obtaining a stool sample. Which of the following information should the assistant include?
avoid retrieving a sample from toilet water
collect the sample after eating spicy food
store the sample at room temperature for 24 hours
mix the sample with urine for better results
Which of the following is a component of a patient health record and represents the foundation and starting point of all patient provider contacts?
complete medical history
billing information
insurance policy number
appointment schedule
Which of the following is a step in the skin preparation process prior to a surgical procedure?
clean the surgical site with antiseptic
apply makeup to the surgical site
cover the site with a dirty cloth
rub the site with oil
Which of the following sexually transmitted infections?
gonorrhea
influenza
tuberculosis
measles
Which of the following is a commonly missed word or phrase in written communication to a patient? ________
suppose to
defiantly
could of
for all intensive purposes
When speaking with an older patient who has moderate hearing loss, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to aid in communication with the patient?
use hand gestures
speak in a whisper
cover your mouth while speaking
speak rapidly
A medical assistant is ensuring that documentation of preventative maintenance and screening is included in the electronic health record of a female patient who is 70 years old. The assistant should identify that which of the following screening is performed every 2 years for females who are 65 years and older and should be documented in the patient's EHR?
bone density
pap smear
hearing test
colonoscopy
A medical assistant is obtaining vital signs from a 6 year old child. The assistant should identify that which of the following vital signs is outside the expected reference range for this patient and should be reported to the provider?
heart rate of 140
respiratory rate of 22
temperature of 37°C (98.6°F)
blood pressure of 100/65 mm Hg
