WorksheetsCCMA practice test
Total questions: 179
Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins
A medical assistant is providing instructions to a patient about how to take an extended-release medication orally. Which of the following patient statements indicates a need for further teaching?
"I can crush or chew the pill if it is too hard for me to swallow."
"I should drink plenty of water when taking the extended-release pill."
"Extended-release pills provide a consistent amount of medication for my body to use over a period of time."
A medical assistant needs to remove all living micro-organisms from a contaminated towel clamp. Which of the following methods should the assistant use to cleanse this instrument?
Disinfection
Sanitization
Sterilization
Ultrasonic
A medical assistant should identify that which of the following procedures requires prior authorization?
Pulmonary function test (PFT)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopy
Urinalysis
A medical assistant asks a patient to complete a health questionnaire. In which of the following sections of the questionnaire should the patient include information about tobacco and alcohol use?
Past medical history
Social history
Family history
Surgical history
A patient has fallen and has a bone protruding through the skin. This injury is an example of which of the following types of fractures?
Simple
Displaced
Comminuted
Compound
A medical assistant is providing education to a patient about disease prevention. Which of the following is an example of disease prevention?
Providing an adolescent patient educational material about tobacco use
Providing an instructional video based on the patient's treatment plan
Providing a patient with information about colon cancer screenings
Explaining how and when to perform a self-breast exam
A medical assistant is caring for an infant who weighs 15 kg. How many pounds does the infant weigh?
12.8 lb
6.82 lb
33lb
17 |b
A medical assistant is administering eye ointment to a patient. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Hold the ointment tube parallel to and above the patient's eye.
Apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac.
Apply the ointment from the outer canthus to the inner canthus.
Have the patient keep their eye open after application.
A medical assistant is assisting the provider with a patient who experienced an ankle sprain. The assistant should expect the provider to prescribe which of the following to treat the ankle sprain?
Cast
Opioid analgesic
Ice
Heat
Which of the following guidelines should a medical assistant follow when handling other potentially infectious materials (OPIMs)?
Dispose of OPIMs in a standard waste basket.
Clean up spills from OPIMs using a disinfectant.
Wipe off all specimen containers with a paper towel.
Set aside any broken specimen containers.
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?
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance
A provider asks a medical assistant to administer a nitroglycerin tablet to a patient who is experiencing chest pain. The assistant should identify that which of the following routes involves placing the medication under the patient's tongue for rapid absorption?
Buccal
Oral
Rectal
Sublingual
A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a patient about obtaining a stool sample. Which of the following information should the assistant include?
A sample can be obtained from an infant's diaper.
Avoid retrieving a sample from toilet water.
A sample must be plated within 12 hr.
A laxative should be used prior to providing a stool sample.
When assisting a provider with a vaginal examination and Papanicolaou (Pap) test, a medical assistant should identify that which of the following instruments is necessary?
Cryoprobe.
Senn retractor
Adson forceps
Cytobrush
According to OSHA, which of the following is a guideline for disposing of biomedical waste?
Health care facilities should retain biomedical waste containers for over 30 days.
Collection containers for biomedical waste should be leak proof and strong.
Hiring a biomedical waste disposal service is optional for health care facilities.
Biomedical waste containers should be labeled with the date of disposal.
A medical assistant is checking a patient in. The assistant should identify that a check-in sheet that requests which of the following information violates HIPAA laws?
Patient's appointment time
Name of the provider the patient is seeing
Reason for the patient's visit
Patient's name
A medical assistant is preparing a patient for a physical examination. Which of the following steps should the assistant take first?
Give the patient a paper gown.
Verify the patient's identity.
Record the patient's vital signs.
Assist the patient into Fowler's position.
Which of the following sections of the health history contains the patient's identifiers, such as the patient's full name and date of birth?
Personal data
Review of systems
Chief compliant
Past medical history
A medical assistant is checking a patient's hearing using the Weber test. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Position a vibrating tuning fork over the patient's mastoid process.
Invert a vibrating tuning fork while the patient still hears sound.
Instruct the patient to raise their hand when they no longer hear any sound.
Ask the patient if they hear the vibration louder in one ear than the other.
A medical assistant is checking a requisition prior to collecting blood from a patient. Which of the following information should the assistant obtain from the patient prior to the procedure?
Date of birth
Social Security number
Diagnosis
Address.
A medical assistant provides a family member confidential information about a patient without checking the release of information form. Which of the following acts does this action violate?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH).
Controlled Substance Act (CSA)
At which of the following times should a medical assistant schedule a return appointment for an established patient?
Prior to the patient being seen for their current appointment
Before the patient leaves the office following their current appointment
2 weeks following their current appointment
1 month following their current appointment
When preparing for a cyst removal, which of the following pieces of equipment should a medical assistant place in the sterile field for the provider?
Syringe and needle
Splint and/or guard
Dressing and/or bandage
Specimen container
A medical assistant is attempting to locate the best available vein for a venipuncture. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to feel a vein bounce?
Apply a tourniquet.
Warm the area.
Palpate the area.
Apply ice to the area.
Which of the following is the minimum temperature for an autoclave to sterilize instruments?
65.5° C (150° F)
93.3° C (200° F)
121.1° C (250° F)
135° C (275° F)
Which of the following clinical roles identifies patient needs and barriers, assists with coordination of care, and assists patients with finding community resources?
Coders
Patient navigators
Billers
Medical laboratory assistant
A medical assistant is performing an EKG for a patient and notes a life-threatening arrhythmia. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Unhook the patient from the machine and tell them to return later for their results.
Tell the patient that their EKG is normal.
Tell the patient that their EKG is abnormal.
Keep the patient hooked up to the machine and notify the provider immediately.
A patient arrives at an emergency department with a large laceration to the wrist that is bleeding profusely. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take first?
Don gloves.
Elevate the extremity above the wound site.
Examine the wound site for foreign objects.
Place pressure directly on the wound with sterile gauze.
When coding with the ICD-10-CM, where should the medical assistant begin the process of looking up a diagnosis code for breast cancer?
The Tabular List
The Alphabetic Index
Chapters
Subchapters
When speaking with an older adult 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 higher pitch.
Speak softly.
Overenunciate words.
A medical assistant is performing a credit adjustment on a patient account. At which of the following times should the assistant post the adjustment to the patient ledger?
At the same time the payment is posted
Within 1 week of services performed
After the check is returned from the bank.
Before the balance on the Explanation of Benefits (EOB) is entered
A medical assistant is preparing an examination room for a wellness screening. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to ensure the safety of the patient?
Dim the lighting in the examination room.
Remove clutter from the examination room.
Reuse the examination table paper.
Clean and stock the examination room weekly.
A medical assistant has scheduled four appointments in the first half of the 1400 time slot, but blocked the last half of the 1400 time slot. Which of the following types of appointment scheduling does this represent?
Double booking
Open office hours
Time-specified
Modified wave
A medical assistant is researching community resources that provide holistic care for a patient. Which of the following resources should the assistant select?
Skilled nursing facility
Patient-centered medical home (PCMH)
Assisted living facility
Home health care
Which of the following items is an example of durable medical equipment (DME)?
Autoclave
Otoscope
Syringe
Crutches
A medical assistant is removing staples from a wound. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Gently place the jaw of the staple remover on the top of the staple.
Carefully tilt the staple remover downward until the staple lifts out.
Gently place the jaw of the staple remover under the staple.
Dispose of staples in the waste basket.
A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching about medication administration at home with a patient. Which of the following statements should the assistant make regarding disposal of used needles?
"Dispose of the used needles in the household trash can.".
"Collect the used needles in a recycle container to bring to the health care facility for disposal."
"Dispose of the used needles in a biohazard sharps container."
"Call your pharmacy for instructions on disposal of the used needles."
Which of the following signed forms should be on file in a patient's electronic health record in order for the medical assistant to discuss the patient's claim with a third-party payer?
Medical records release
Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN)
Advance directives
Release of information.
During a routine venipuncture, the patient becomes pale and diaphoretic. The medical assistant should identify that the patient is experiencing which of the following?
Syncope
Seizure
Nausea
Shock
A medical assistant is evaluating red blood cells (RBCs) microscopically. The assistant should identify that which of the following refers to an enlarged RBC?
Normochromic
Normocytic
Macrocytic
Hypochromic
Another provider requests the records of an established patient in the provider's office. Which of the following individuals has the right to release this information?
The patient's current provider
The patient's attorney
The patient
The patient's third-party payer
A provider suspects that a patient has fibromyalgia. A medical assistant should expect the provider to refer the patient to which of the following specialists?
Gynecologist
Ophthalmologist
Gastroenterologist
Rheumatologist
A medical assistant is caring for a patient who has pernicious anemia. The assistant should identify that the patient has a deficiency in which of the following vitamins?
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B3
A superbill must include which of the following information to ensure accurate billing?
Diagnosis code
Authorization number
Return visit date
Security code
A medical assistant is preparing to perform a routine venipuncture. Prior to performing the venipuncture, which of the following information should the assistant obtain to verify the patient's identity?
Patient's Social Security number
Patient's phone number
Patient's full name
Patient's place of birth
Which of the following is a parenteral method of administering medications?
Oral
Rectall
Sublingual
Subcutaneous
According to OSHA guidelines, a medical assistant 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
Which of the following must be entered into the electronic health record (EHR) by a provider using computerized physician order entry (COE)?
Medical laboratory test orders
Diagnostic test orders
Hospital orders
Medications
A medical assistant is assisting a provider with the repair of a laceration on a patient's head. The provider's prescription for the procedure includes an injection of 10 mL of lidocaine with epinephrine. The assistant should recognize that which of the following is the purpose of epinephrine in the local anesthetic?
To reduce bleeding at the site.
To reduce the patient's blood pressure
To prevent an allergic reaction to the lidocaine
To decrease the likelihood of infection
Which of the following describes the disorder in which a person continually checks the door locks?
Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Panic disorder
Autism spectrum disorder
A medical assistant is documenting in a patient's medical record after performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The assistant should identify that which of the following acronyms is used to indicate cardiopulmonary resuscitation?
CPT
CRP
CPR
CC
Which of the following procedures requires verbal consent?
Biopsy
Colonoscopy
Stress test
Venipuncture
A medical assistant is viewing a patient's medical record to determine which diagnosis and procedure codes should be used for billing purposes.
Which of the following describes this process?
Auditing
Reviewing
Unbundling
Abstracting
A medical assistant receives a call from a patient who is upset about a letter they received from their third-party payer denying a claim. Which of the following statements should the assistant make?
"That's not our fault. Your insurance company has several rules about what they cover and don't cover."
"I don't take care of those matters. You'll have to call our billing department."
"That kind of thing eventually happens to everyone. If the balance isn't that large, it's better to just pay it than try to fight with them."
"Let's see if there is something we can do on our end. I'll ask our claims specialist to review the claim."
Which of the following pieces of equipment is used for removing cancers of the skin?
Electrosurgical unit
Operating microscope
Cryoprobe
Endoscope
A medical assistant is assisting the provider with a patient who experienced an ankle sprain. The assistant should expect the provider to prescribe which of the following to treat the ankle sprain?
Cast
Opioid analgesic
Ice
Heat
Which of the following is a commonly misused word or phrase in written communication to a patient?
Anyway
Suppose to
Toward
Used to
When utilizing an electronic health record (EHR) 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?
Laboratory requisition number
Patient's name and date of birth
Time and assistant's initials.
Patient's medical record number
According to the CDC, which of the following is the correct order for donning personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Gloves, gown, goggles, mask
Gown, mask, goggles, gloves
Mask, goggles, gown, gloves
Goggles, mask, gloves, gown
Which of the following departments is responsible for reviewing coagulation tests?
Hematology
Chemistry
Microbiology
Immunohematology
Which of the following procedures should a medical assistant schedule for a patient who requires a kidney stone to be removed?
Dialysis
Blood transfusion
Nephrolithotomy
Urostomy
A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has psoriasis to be examined by the provider. When inspecting the patient's skin lesions, the assistant should expect to observe which of the following characteristics?
Yellow, waxy
Gray, crusty
Silvery, scaly
Brown, flat
A medical assistant is using a scale with a height bar to measure a patient's height. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Raise the height bar when the patient is standing on the scale.
Have the patient face the weight indicators on the scale.
Have the patient stand up straight and look to one side.
Lower the horizontal bar gently so that it rests on the top of the patient's head.
The abbreviation NPO stands for which of the following?
Twice per day
Nothing by mouth
Every hour
Before eating
A medical assistant is performing a patient intake. The patient states, "I eat once a day and exercise four times a day, but I still feel overweight." The assistant should identify that this statement by the patient describes which of the following conditions?
Binge-eating disorder
Bulimia nervosa
Anemia
Anorexia nervosa
A medical assistant is filling out an incident report following exposure to a patient's blood. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Submit the incident report to the front desk.
Include a copy of the incident report in the patient's health record.
Document witness statements in the incident report.
Document the incident report in pencil for easy editing.
While measuring a patient's pulse, the medical assistant should identify that which of the following patient factors can contribute to an erroneous
pulse rate?
Blood pressure
Weight
Movement
Hydration
Which of the following organs filters the blood and forms urine?
Bladder
Gall bladder
Kidneys
Ureter
Which of the following may result in a denied claim?
The patient is covered by an insurance plan.
A procedure was listed as an insurance benefit.
Preauthorization for services was obtained.
Medical necessity was unconfirmed.
A medical assistant is classifying services that a patient requires. The assistant should identify which of the following as an ancillary diagnostic service?
Cardiology
Pathology
Oncology
Gerontology
A medical assistant should identify that which of the following represents a potential contamination of a specimen that can result in testing errors or inaccurate results?
Using non-expired collection containers
Using a well-mixed specimen before the aliquot is removed
Using a large volume of specimen
Using a hemolyzed blood specimen
Which of the following pieces of equipment is used for removing cancers of the skin?
Electrosurgical unit
Operating microscope
Cryoprobe
Endoscope
Which of the following areas of coaching involves the medical assistant instructing patients about procedure follow-up and home care?
Disease prevention
Diagnostic tests
Treatment plans
Community resources
When adhering to hand hygiene guidelines, which of the following techniques must the medical assistant follow if their hands are visibly soiled?
Use medical aseptic hand washing.
Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Disinfect hands using hydrogen peroxide.
Sterilize hands using ultraviolet light.
A provider prescribes a new diabetes medication during a patient's visit. Which of the following questions should the medical assistant ask the patient to ensure there are no potential medication interactions?
"Are you are currently taking any over-the-counter, herbal, or prescription medications?"
"Are you fasting?"
"What is the date of your last menstrual period?"
"What medications would you like the doctor to discontinue?"
A provider suspects that a patient has fibromyalgia. A medical assistant should expect the provider to refer the patient to which of the following specialists?
Gynecologist
Ophthalmologist
Gastroenterologist
Rheumatologist
Which of the following organelle structures serves as the site of cellular respiration and energy production?
Nucleolus
Ribosomes
Nucleus.
Mitochondrion
After a patient leaves an examination room, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to prepare the examination table for the next patient?
Wipe the table with a 50% solution of household bleach in water.
Roll up the disposable paper on the table tightly and quickly.
Crumple the paper before disposing of it.
Place the pillow on top of the fresh paper on the table.
Which of the following pieces of equipment is used for removing cancers of the skin?
Electrosurgical unit
Operating microscope
Cryoprobe
Endoscope
A medical assistant is classifying services that a patient requires. The assistant should identify which of the following as an ancillary diagnostic service?
Cardiology
Pathology
Oncology
Gerontology
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 0.5 cm (0.2 in) in diameter. Which of the following terms should the assistant use to document their observations in the patient's medical record?
Papules
Macules
Vesicles.
Pustules
A medical assistant is administering a medication to a patient. Following administration, the patient experiences shortness of breath, dizziness, and throat tightening. The assistant should identify that the patient is likely experiencing which of the following?
Septic shock
Hematemesis
Anaphylactic shock
Hypothermia
A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a patient who is scheduled for a standard 12-lead EKG. Which of the following statements should the assistant make?
"Your results will be provided immediately after the EKG is complete."
"You must sit in an upright position during this procedure."
"You will feel some electrical pulsations during this procedure."
"You should refrain from talking during the procedure."
A medical assistant is preparing to submit a referral to a cardiologist via fax. Which of the following actions should the assistant take first?
Dial the receiving fax machine's telephone number.
Check the fax machine's connection.
Prepare a fax cover sheet.
Scan the document.
A medical assistant is collecting multiple blood samples from a patient. Which of the following vacuum tubes should the assistant fill first?
Light blue (sodium citrate)
Green (heparin)
Gray (sodium fluoride)
Yellow (blood culture)
A medical assistant receives a phone call from a parent of a child who has possibly ingested a household cleaner. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Tell the parent to call back after obtaining the child's vital signs.
Instruct the parent to administer syrup of ipecac to the child.
Direct the parent to manually induce vomiting.
Contact the local poison control center.
A medical assistant is speaking on the phone with a patient who is very upset. After unsuccessfully diffusing the situation, which of the following individuals should the assistant notify?
Supervisor
Coworker
Provider
Patient's family member
Which of the following terms refers to muscle pain?
Myopia
Myalgia
Myositis
Malaise
A medical assistant is ensuring that documentation of preventative maintenance and screenings is included in the electronic health record (EHR) of a female patient who is 70 years old. The assistant should identify that which of the following screenings is performed every 2 years for females who are 65 years and older and should be documented in the patient's EHR?
Bone density
Lung cancer
Colonoscopy
Prostate cancer.
A patient's inability to trust health care workers is an example of which of the following barriers in health care?
Language
Boundaries
Cultural competence
Cultural differences.
Which of the following statements explains the purpose of Meaningful Use guidelines?
Providers must show they are using electronic health record (EHR) systems in ways that only quality can be measured.
Providers must show they are using electronic health record (EHR) systems in ways that only quantity of care can be measured
Providers must show they are using electronic health record (EHR) systems in ways that can be measured significantly in both quantity and quality.
Providers must show they are using electronic health record (EHR) systems in ways that show quantity of care does not impact quality measurement.
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?
Respiratory rate 22/min
Heart rate 140/mini
Blood pressure 110/72 mm Hg.
Temperature 37° C (98.6° F)
A medical assistant is reviewing the laboratory results of a patient who has the Epstein-Barr virus. The assistant should identify that this microorganism can cause which of the following conditions?
Polio
Mononucleosis
Gastroenteritis
Fifth disease
Which of the following laboratory values should a medical assistant report to the provider immediately?
Blood glucose 500 mg/dL
Potassium 4.1 mEq/L
Hematocrit 42%
Hemoglobin 15 g/dL
A medical assistant provides preprocedural instructions to a patient that may require IV contrast and nothing by mouth for 4 to 6 hr. For which of the following diagnostic procedures are these instructions intended?
Mammogram
Ultrasound
Computed tomography (CT) scan
X-ray
Which of the following dietary supplements promotes bone health?
Folic acid
Ironi
Vitamin D
Fiber
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?
Reactions will usually occur within 30 min to 1 hr.
Several allergies can be identified at one time.
Reactions are typically noted as a numerical value from 10 to 20.
Patients may immediately leave after the results of the test are confirmed.
A medical assistant is preparing a preschooler for a physical. Which of the following therapeutic communication techniques should the assistant use when establishing rapport with the child?
Stand above the child.
Speak quietly.
Maintain eye contact.
Offer treatment choices to the patient.
A medical assistant should identify that which of the following pieces of equipment must be disinfected before and after use?
Otoscope
Nasal specula
Surgical scissors
Penlight
Which of the following drug classifications reduces the progression of cancer cells?
Antineoplastics
Analgesics
Antitussives
Antiemetics
A provider asks a medical assistant to give a patient a sample of Prilosec. The assistant should identify that which of the following medications is an example of a look-alike/sound-alike medication for Prilosec?
Promethazine
Prozac
Rosuvastatin
Roxicet
A medical assistant is measuring a patient's weight in pounds. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to convert the measurement into kilograms?
Divide the weight by 2.2.
Add 2.2 to the weight.
Subtract 2.2 from the weight.
Multiply the weight by 2.2.
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?
15 to 30 seconds
45 to 60 seconds
5 to 10 seconds
More than 60 seconds.
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?
Teamwork
Cultural diversity
Patient Advocacy
Work ethics
Which of the following sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is bacterial?
Gonorrhea
Herpes simplex
Trichomoniasis.
Pubic lice
At which of the following times of day will a patient's body temperature be at its lowest?
In the late afternoon
Before bedtime
In the morning
At midday
A medical assistant is performing a venipuncture. At which of the following angles should the assistant insert the needle?
15°
60°
45°
90°
Which of the following drug classifications reduces the progression of cancer cells?
Antineoplastics.
Analgesics
Antitussives
Antiemetics
Which of the following is a commonly misused word or phrase in written communication to a patient?
Anyway
Suppose to
Toward
Used to
A medical assistant is collecting a urine specimen from a patient for a drug screening. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to adhere to the chain of custody for this specimen?
Ensure the specimen has a volume of 20 mL.
Record the specimen's temperature 8 min after collection.
Send the specimen to the testing laboratory on the same day as the collection.
Ask the provider to supervise the collection and shipment of the specimen.
A medical assistant discovers an unidentifiable liquid on the floor of one of the clinic's treatment rooms. Which of the following materials should the assistant use to remove and dispose of the liquid?
A clean-up kit
A mop and bleach
Floor cleaning solution
A surgical towel double bagged in trash bags
Which of the following is a component of a patient's health record and represents the foundation and starting point of all patient-provider contacts?
Release of information
Complete medical history
Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN)
Informed consent form
Which of the following refers to the range of fees charged by providers who have similar training and experience and practice in the same geographical area?
Managed Care Organization (MCO)
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
Usual, Customary, and Reasonable (UCR)
Affordable Care Act (ACA).
A medical assistant is assisting a provider with the repair of a laceration on a patient's head. The provider's prescription for the procedure includes an injection of 10 mL of lidocaine with epinephrine. The assistant should recognize that which of the following is the purpose of epinephrine in the local anesthetic?
To reduce bleeding at the site
To reduce the patient's blood pressure
To prevent an allergic reaction to the lidocaine
To decrease the likelihood of infection
Which of the following sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is bacterial?
Gonorrhea
Herpes simplex
Trichomoniasis
Pubic lice
Which of the following tests measures ventilation function in a normal breath of a patient?
Pulse oximetry
Spirometry
CT scan of the pulmonary arteries
High-resolution computerized tomography (HRCT) scan.
Which of the following positions is appropriate for a pelvic examination?
Lithotomy
Prone
Supine
Fowler's
Which of the following tests is granted waived status under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)?
Rapid strep test
Urine microscopy analysis
Thyroid-stimulating hormone test
White blood cell differential
Which of the following tests measures ventilation function in a normal breath of a patient?
Pulse oximetry
Spirometry
CT scan of the pulmonary arteries
High-resolution computerized tomography (HRCT) scan
A medical assistant notices that the medical office is not providing personal protective equipment (PPE) for staff. Which of the following regulatory agencies should the assistant contact?
OSHA
CLIA
The Joint Commission (TJC)
Department of Health and Human Services
Which of the following test samples are collected as evidence in legal proceedings and require special procedures to prevent tampering?
Hemoglobin and hematocrit
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and thyroxine (T4)
Drug and alcohol
BUN and creatinine
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?
Outline the educational materials quickly with the patient.
Instruct the patient to ask any questions at the end of the teaching.
Include personal opinions along with the educational material.
Document the patient's response to the teaching.
Which of the following should a medical assistant verify when preparing a medication for a patient?
The patient's employer
The rights of medication administration
The patient's insurance
The patient's home address
A medical assistant is preparing a patient to transition care to an oncologist due to a recent cancer diagnosis. Which of the following is a personal factor that could potentially influence a patient's perception of their diagnosis?
Age
Family
Peers
Social media
A medical assistant is preparing to store medications. Which of the following information is true regarding the storage of medications?
To save space for new medications, the same medications should be combined into one box.
All medications should be stored in the refrigerator.
Controlled substances should be stored in a location that is different from regular medications.
Stock medications and sample medications can be stored together.
A medical assistant is performing a hematology test. Which of the following tubes should the assistant use for this test?
Serum-separator
Red
Light green
Lavender
Which of the following is a step in the skin preparation process prior to a surgical procedure?
Sterilize the surgical site.
Clean the surgical site with antiseptic.
Rinse the surgical site with warm water.
Scrub the surgical site with a sterile brush.
When preparing for a cyst removal, which of the following pieces of equipment should a medical assistant place in the sterile field for the provider?
Syringe and needle
Splint and/or guard
Dressing and/or bandage
Specimen container
A medical assistant is researching community resources that provide holistic care for a patient. Which of the following resources should the assistant select?
Skilled nursing facility
Patient-centered medical home (PCMH).
Assisted living facility
Home health care
A medical assistant is preparing to perform an EKG test for a patient. In which of the following locations should the assistant place the leg electrodes?
Just above the ankles
Just above the knees
On top of the ankles
On top of the feet
Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when communicating with a group of diverse patients?
Incorporate generational terms.
Include slang.
Avoid eye contact.
Use a calm tone of voice.
Which of the following is a common root word?
Tripsy
Append
Anti
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A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a patient who is scheduled for a standard 12-lead EKG. Which of the following statements should the assistant make?
"Your results will be provided immediately after the EKG is complete."
"You must sit in an upright position during this procedure."
"You will feel some electrical pulsations during this procedure."
"You should refrain from talking during the procedure."
A medical assistant is documenting in a patient's medical record. Which of the following should the assistant use to notate a patient's statement in their own words?
Parentheses
Quotation marks
Brackets
Ellipses
A medical assistant is obtaining a patient's orthostatic vital signs. The assistant should identify that which of the following information is true regarding orthostatic vital signs?
• Orthostatic vital signs can be obtained as soon as the patient enters the exam room.
The position order for obtaining orthostatic vital signs is standing, sitting, then lying.
Dizziness is an expected finding for a patient who is having their orthostatic vital signs measured.
Wait 1 min after each position change before obtaining the patient's orthostatic vital signs.
Which of the following links in the chain of infection describes the site where an infection can be stored?
Portal of entry
Susceptible host
Reservoir
Portal of exit
According to the CDC, which of the following immunizations is recommended to be administered every 10 years?
Zoster (Zostavax)
Influenza
Tetanus and diphtheria
Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV13)
The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1988 requires which of the following information about the immunization be documented in a pediatric patient's permanent medical record?
Address of the manufacturer
Date the vaccine was manufactured
Ingredients in the vaccine
Lot number of the vaccine
Which of the following EKG artifacts is caused by a disconnected electrode and results in the tracing going into the margins of the paper?
Wandering baseline
AC interference
Interrupted baseline
Somatic tremor
Which of the following refers to the range of fees charged by providers who have similar training and experience and practice in the same geographical area?
Managed Care Organization (MCO)
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
Usual, Customary, and Reasonable (UCR)
Affordable Care Act (ACA)
A medical assistant is assisting a patient who refuses to accept their terminal illness diagnosis. The assistant should identify that this patient is in which of the following Kübler-Ross stages of grief?
Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
A medical assistant needs to remove all living micro-organisms from a contaminated towel clamp. Which of the following methods should the assistant use to cleanse this instrument?
Disinfection
Sanitization
Sterilization
Ultrasonic
When removing sutures, why is it important for a medical assistant to place the removed sutures on a gauze pad?
To present to the provider for pathology evaluation
To maintain the sterility of the sutures
To help select the procedure code for billing purposes
To determine the number of sutures removed
Which of the following tests is granted waived status under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)?
Rapid strep test
Urine microscopy analysis
Thyroid-stimulating hormone test
White blood cell differential
A medical assistant should identify that which of the following designates a specific person who is authorized to make medical decisions for a patient?
Durable power of attorney
Organ donation status
Living will
Do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order
A medical assistant should identify that which of the following types of technology uses webcams and internet video chat to provide medical care and services?
Virtual private networks
Speech and/or voice recognition
Encryption software
Telemedicine
A medical assistant is preparing to sanitize contaminated equipment. Which of the following pieces of equipment can a medical assistant sanitize and reuse without needing to disinfect or sterilize it?
Nasal specula
Otoscope
Curettes
Suture removal instruments
A medical assistant should identify that which of the following types of technology uses webcams and internet video chat to provide medical care and services?
Virtual private networks
Speech and/or voice recognition
Encryption software
Telemedicine
A medical assistant is preparing to obtain a patient's vital signs. Which of the following patient information should the assistant verify prior to obtaining the patient's vital signs?
Date of birth
Social Security number
Phone number.
Which of the following stages of the communication cycle involves translating a message based on subjective perceptions or personal factors?
Sender creating the message
Receiver decoding the message
Receiver creating feedback
Sender decoding feedback
A medical assistant is obtaining a blood sample from an infant. Which of the following methods should the assistant use to obtain the sample?
Evacuated tube method
Butterfly assembly
Syringe needle
Capillary puncture
Which of the following ensures health care professionals uphold and respect a patient's choice regarding their medical care?
Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Good Samaritan Laws
Patient's Bill of Rights
Civil Rights Act
Which of the following procedures requires verbal consent?
Biopsy
Colonoscopy
Stress test
Venipuncture
Which of the following is the proper time period for the collection of a newborn screening card?
Within 48 to 72 hr after birth.
Within 24 to 48 hr after birth
8 to 14 days after birth
15 to 28 days after birth
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 rejects the information completely.
The patient expresses the opposite of what they actually feel.
The patient is consciously aware of their feelings but refuses to admit it.
The patient reverts to expressively immature behavior.
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?
Medial veins
Basilic veins
Cephalic veins
Supplemental cephalic veins
A medical assistant is caring for an infant who weighs 15 kg. How many pounds does the infant weigh?
12.8 lb
6.82 lb
33 lb
17 |b
Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when communicating with a patient?
Speak loudly.
Use a neutral tone.
Use slang.
Speak quickly.
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?
Medial veins
Basilic veins
Cephalic veins
Supplemental cephalic veins
A medical assistant is preparing a sterile field for a minor surgery. Which of the following should the assistant identify as a potential contamination?
Touching the inside of the sterile pack
Touching the outer edges of the sterile pack
Opening the final flap of the sterile pack toward their body
Opening the sides of the sterile pack outward
After a patient leaves an examination room, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to prepare the examination table for the next patient?
Wipe the table with a 50% solution of household bleach in water.
Roll up the disposable paper on the table tightly and quickly.
Crumple the paper before disposing of it.
Place the pillow on top of the fresh paper on the table.
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 rejects the information completely.
The patient expresses the opposite of what they actually feel.
The patient is consciously aware of their feelings but refuses to admit it.
The patient reverts to expressively immature behavior.
Which of the following organs filters the blood and forms urine?
Bladder
Gall bladder
Kidneys
Ureter
A medical assistant should identify that which of the following procedures requires prior authorization?
Pulmonary function test (PFT)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopy
Urinalysis
A medical assistant is preparing for a patient's upcoming virtual visit. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Schedule the patient a visit with the hospitalist.
Ensure the appropriate release forms are completed by the patient prior to the visit.
Ensure the provider has all required equipment in the medical bag for the visit.
Tell the patient to arrive to the office 15 min before their scheduled appointment time.
A medical assistant is preparing a patient for an EKG. The assistant should wipe the area where the electrodes will be placed on the patient with which of the following substances to remove any sweat or lotion?
Alcohol
Betadine
Hydrogen peroxide
Witch hazel
Which of the following is outside of a medical assistant's scope of practice?
Performing clinical duties under the direct supervision of the provider
Ordering additional laboratory tests to confirm the patient's condition
Providing directions to a patient about preparation for a diagnostic test
Reinforcing instructions about medications and special diets
A medical assistant observes a provider failing to perform hand hygiene before beginning to remove sutures from a patient's hand. The patient's hand later becomes infected. The assistant should identify that which of the following legal torts has occurred?
Negligence
Assault.
Slander.
Abandonment
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?
15 to 30 seconds
45 to 60 seconds
5 to 10 seconds
More than 60 seconds.
A medical assistant is preparing a community resource library. Which of the following actions should the assistant take first?
Collect feedback from patients about their experiences with the resources.
Update the community resource information.
Compile a list of local community agencies.
Make a spreadsheet that has the contact information of services.
A medical assistant asks a patient to complete a health questionnaire. In which of the following sections of the questionnaire should the patient include information about tobacco and alcohol use?
Past medical history
Social history
Family history
Surgical history
Which of the following body systems work together to control and maintain homeostasis?
Endocrine and nervous systems
Respiratory and muscular systems
Cardiovascular and lymphatic systems
Integumentary and skeletal 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 0.5 cm (0.2 in) in diameter. Which of the following terms should the assistant use to document their observations in the patient's medical record?
Papules
Macules
Vesicles
Pustules.
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?
Outline the educational materials quickly with the patient.
Instruct the patient to ask any questions at the end of the teaching.
Include personal opinions along with the educational material.
Document the patient's response to the teaching.
A medical assistant is walking a patient back to the examination room following a laboratory test. The patient asks about the results of the test.
Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Inform the patient that the provider will review the results with them in the examination room.
Continue escorting the patient to the examination room while discussing their results quietly.
Stop the provider in the hallway and have the patient ask about their test results.
Have the patient take a seat in an open area and inform them of the results of the test.
A medical assistant is reviewing the laboratory results of a patient who has the Epstein-Barr virus. The assistant should identify that this microorganism can cause which of the following conditions?
Polio
Mononucleosis
Gastroenteritis
Fifth disease
A medical assistant is providing instructions to a patient about how to take an extended-release medication orally. Which of the following patient statements indicates a need for further teaching?
"I can crush or chew the pill if it is too hard for me to swallow."
"I should drink plenty of water when taking the extended-release pill."
"Extended-release pills provide a consistent amount of medication for my body to use over a period of time."
A medical assistant should identify that which of the following is the term used to describe the aseptic technique that involves killing pathogens or rendering them inactive?
Sterilization
Disinfection
Sanitization
Hand hygiene
Which of the following actions by a medical assistant is an example of disease prevention coaching?
Providing instructions about effective hand washing
Providing hands-on instruction about how to check a blood glucose level at home
Providing a patient with information about colon cancer screenings
Providing an adolescent patient educational material about tobacco use
