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CCMA Midterm Review Questions

Total questions: 150

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A medical assistant is reviewing a patient's medication history following a recent dental procedure where the patient was prescribed a narcotic medication, but they are unsure which one. All of the following are narcotic medications used for pain relief EXCEPT which of the following?

a)

Hydrocodone

b)

Lorazepam

c)

Codeine

d)

Oxycodone

2.

Which of the following is an example of a sign rather than a symptom?

a)

Headache

b)

Dizziness

c)

Swollen lymph nodes

d)

Anxiety

3.

A provider writes a prescription that states a patient should take a medication every 8 hours. Which of the following abbreviations is used to represent this instruction?

a)

Stat

b)

q8h

c)

b8d

d)

qd

4.

A medical assistant is dispensing medication to a patient with heart failure. Which of the following terms is used to describe the movement of medication within the body?

a)

Distribution

b)

Absorption

c)

Excretion

d)

Metabolism

5.

A patient is participating in a patient centered medical home (PCMH) model. Which of the following describes a main principle of this model?

a)

Focus on specialists rather than primary care providers

b)

Importance of shared decision making

c)

Emphasis on containment of medical costs

d)

Minimized involvement of non-medical support services

6.

A medical assistant is caring for a patient who is experiencing sharp, severe chest pain that began abruptly. What term best characterizes the nature of the patient's condition?

a)

Acute

b)

Tardive

c)

Nosocomial

d)

Chronic

7.

A medical assistant is performing an initial examination of an underweight patient. The assistant should identify which of the following as a sign the patient may suffer from anorexia nervosa?

a)

Erosion of tooth enamel

b)

Resting tachycardia

c)

Protruding bony prominences

d)

Swollen cheeks

8.

Using knowledge of prefixes and suffixes, a medical assistant should identify that the suffix "-pathy" has which of the following meanings?

a)

Inflammation

b)

Paralysis

c)

Disease

d)

Pain

9.

A provider has written a fentanyl patch prescription for a patient. Which drug schedule classification does this medication belong to?

a)

Schedule I

b)

Schedule II

c)

Schedule III

d)

Schedule IV

10.

Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin?

a)

Vitamin D

b)

Vitamin A

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin E

11.

A medical assistant is preparing to administer an ear drop medication as ordered by the provider. Which of the following notations should the assistant use in documenting two drops administered?

a)

iiv gtt

b)

iv mL

c)

ii gtt

d)

ii mL

12.

Which of the following duties falls within a medical assistant's scope of practice?

a)

Diagnosis

b)

Discussing treatment options

c)

First aid

d)

Physical examination

13.

A medical assistant is tasked with educating a patient about the importance of vaccines. What type of immunity does the body generate after receiving a vaccine?

a)

Cross immunity

b)

Passive immunity

c)

Innate immunity

d)

Active immunity

14.

Which of the following scenarios is an example of a nosocomial infection?

a)

A patient develops a cold before going to the clinic

b)

A patient's IV infusion site gets infected while in the ICU

c)

A patient is admitted to the hospital with an extreme fever

d)

A healthcare worker experiences flu-like symptoms after vaccination

15.

Which of the following terms refers to the body's absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs?

a)

Pharmacokinetics

b)

Pharmacotherapeutics

c)

Pharmacogenomics

d)

Pharmacodynamics

16.

A medical assistant should include which of the following when providing patient information about the proper use of a transdermal patch?

a)

"Maintain the same site when applying new patches."

b)

"Avoid exercising while the patch is in use."

c)

"The patch should remain in place for approximately 5 minutes."

d)

"Do not shower while the patch is in place."

17.

A medical assistant is caring for an elderly female patient who recently fractured her pelvis. The assistant should recognize that which of the following supplements promotes bone health?

a)

Vitamin B

b)

Zinc

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Iron

18.

A medical assistant is in the process of organizing medications for storage. Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the proper storage of these medications?

a)

Controlled substances must be stored separately from other medications

b)

All medications must be stored in a locked cabinet

c)

Medications of the same type can be combined from different bottles

d)

Sample medications and stock medications can be stored together

19.

A medical assistant is taking an auscultatory blood pressure on a patient. The assistant should identify that which of the following is represented by the first sound heard with the stethoscope?

a)

Bradycardia

b)

Diastolic pressure

c)

Systolic pressure

d)

Swishing/whooshing sound

20.

Which of the following types of medications acts to relieve pain?

a)

Antibiotic

b)

Analgesic

c)

Anxiolytic

d)

Antihistamine

21.

A medical assistant is scheduling a procedure for a patient with gallstones. Which of the following terms is used to describe this condition?

a)

Cholecystitis

b)

Urolithiasis

c)

Hepatitis

d)

Cholelithiasis

22.

A medical assistant is taking a patient's history and notes that the patient reports profuse sweating. Which of the following terms refers to this condition?

a)

Dyspnea

b)

Hypoxia

c)

Diaphoretic

d)

Anhidrosis

23.

A medical assistant is caring for a patient who will be having an X-ray of an injured tibia. Which of the following represents the assistant's role during this procedure?

a)

Positioning the imaging device that emits sound waves

b)

Instructions about the procedure and any required preparation

c)

Interpreting the results

d)

Capturing the X-ray

24.

A patient's past medical history indicates he suffered a heart attack one year ago. The assistant should identify that which of the following abbreviations is used to represent a heart attack?

a)

TIA

b)

MI

c)

CVA

d)

HTN

25.

A patient mentions to a medical assistant, "I only eat once per day, I exercise 3-5 times per week, but I can't seem to get to a weight I'm happy with." The assistant should recognize that the patient's statement indicates which of the following conditions?

a)

Anorexia nervosa

b)

Diabetes mellitus

c)

Anemia

d)

Bulimia nervosa

26.

A medical assistant is reviewing a provider's note and sees that the patient presents with verrucae. Which of the following common terms should the assistant use to explain this to the patient?

a)

Rash

b)

Mole

c)

Wart

d)

Cold sore

27.

Which of the following technologies provides medical consultation and services via internet video chat using webcams?

a)

Laboratory information systems

b)

Electronic health records

c)

Cloud storage

d)

Telemedicine

28.

A medical assistant is documenting a patient's visit who has returned for reevaluation of an injury. Which of the following abbreviations should the assistant use to indicate the nature of this visit?

a)

Fx

b)

DM

c)

f/u

d)

CT

29.

Which of the following is a role of a medical assistant?

a)

Reviewing drug interactions

b)

Diagnosis

c)

Preoperative and postoperative instructions

d)

Discussing alternative treatment options

30.

A patient's heart rate is measured at 57/min. Which of the following terms should be used to document this finding in the medical record?

a)

Bradycardia

b)

Hypotension

c)

Tachypnea

d)

Arrhythmia

31.

A medical assistant is evaluating a patient's response to a new medication. The assistant should identify that which of the following is an adverse reaction?

a)

Diarrhea

b)

Anaphylaxis

c)

Coughing

d)

Dizziness

32.

A medical assistant is viewing a patient chart and notices "CC" listed next to patient information. Which of the following does "CC" stand for?

a)

Concise condition

b)

Chief criticism

c)

Chief complaint

d)

Current circumstance

33.

A medical assistant should identify which of the following terms is used to refer to a kidney stone?

a)

Nephroptosis

b)

Renal cyst

c)

Cholelithiasis

d)

Nephrolithiasis

34.

A medical assistant receives a requisition for a timed blood test scheduled at 1900 hours. Which of the following is the correct time in the 12-hour format?

a)

9:00 AM

b)

5:00 PM

c)

10:00 PM

d)

7:00 PM

35.

How frequently must medical offices conduct training for their staff on bloodborne pathogen exposure guidelines?

a)

Every 5 years

b)

Every 3 months

c)

Annually

d)

Biannually

36.

Protozoa can also be classified as which of the following?

a)

Fungi

b)

Bacteria

c)

Parasites

d)

Pinworms

37.

A patient is prescribed 30 mg of a tablet medication once a day for 25 days. The dosage on hand is 15 mg tablets. How many tablets should the patient take per day and how many will need to be ordered?

a)

1 tablet per day, 50 tablets

b)

2 tablets per day, 25 tablets

c)

2 tablets per day, 50 tablets

d)

1 tablet per day, 25 tablets

38.

A medical assistant has been instructed by the provider to administer a dosage of 125 mg from a medication that is available in the office at a concentration of 250 mg per 5 ml. Which of the following would be the correct measurement the assistant should take?

a)

1/2 tsp

b)

1 tbsp

c)

1/4 tsp

d)

2 tbsp

39.

Which of the following is an example of a parenteral method of medication administration?

a)

Subcutaneous

b)

Rectal

c)

Sublingual

d)

Oral

40.

A medical assistant is preparing a tablespoon of medication for a patient. How many milliliters of medication should the assistant draw up?

a)

5 mL

b)

10 mL

c)

15 mL

d)

20 mL

41.

A medical assistant is reviewing the chart of a patient who has a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa. The assistant should recognize which of the following as a feature of this condition?

a)

Self-starvation

b)

Laxative abuse

c)

Enlarged thyroid gland

d)

Ritualistic behavior

42.

A medical assistant is working with a variety of healthcare team members in an ambulatory care setting. Which of the following staff members is legally in charge of supervising the medical assistant's actions?

a)

The institution that trained the medical assistant

b)

Nurse practitioner

c)

First responders

d)

Human resources department

43.

A medical assistant is helping a provider manage a patient with epistaxis. Which of the following describes this condition?

a)

Spinal cord injury

b)

Ringing in the ears

c)

Difficulty swallowing

d)

Nosebleed

44.

A medical assistant is reviewing a patient's referral to a pathologist. In which category should the assistant classify pathology?

a)

Primary care

b)

Surgical care

c)

Ancillary diagnostic service

d)

Intensive care

45.

A medical assistant is speaking with a 36 year-old patient who complains of constant sense of panic, irritability, shortness of breath, and heart palpitations. Which of the following conditions is the patient most likely experiencing?

a)

Hypoglycemia

b)

Dementia

c)

Anxiety

d)

Depression

46.

A medical assistant is coordinating the transition of care for a patient who has a terminal prognosis with less than 3 months to live. To which of the following care centers should the assistant refer the patient to for end-of-life care?

a)

Assisted living

b)

Senior's care

c)

Hospice care

d)

Primary care

47.

A medical assistant has a body temperature of 39.1∘C39.1^\circ \text{C} ( 102.4∘F102.4^\circ \text{F} ). When can the assistant safely return to work?

a)

No fever for 24 hours without the use of fever-lowering medications

b)

No fever for 24 hours when using fever-lowering medications

c)

No fever for 48 hours when using fever-lowering medications

d)

No fever for 48 hours without the use of fever-lowering medications

48.

A patient faints upon seeing a needle during a blood draw. Which of the following terms best describes this reaction?

a)

Seizure

b)

Tachycardia

c)

Syncope

d)

Bradypnea

49.

A patient is referred to a specialist for evaluation of ischemia. Which of the following describes this condition?

a)

Inflammation

b)

Inadequate number of red blood cells

c)

Lack of blood flow to a tissue

d)

Narrowing of a blood vessel

50.

A medical assistant is helping in the care of a patient in a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) model. Which of the following is an important aspect of a patient-centered medical home?

a)

Keep healthcare costs below a target level

b)

Network of contracted providers

c)

Respect a patient's cultural needs

d)

Focus on acute care

51.

Which of the following foods should a medical assistant identify as rich in iodine?

a)

Milk

b)

Almonds

c)

Shellfish

d)

Bananas

52.

A medical assistant is speaking with a new patient who will be coming in tomorrow for a patient intake exam. Which of the following methods can the patient use to provide demographic information prior to the appointment?

a)

Health information exchange (HIE)

b)

History of past illness form

c)

Release of information form

d)

Patient portal

53.

A medical assistant is listening to a patient's lung sounds and hears a wet, crackling noise. Which of the following medical terms refers to this sound?

a)

Wheezing

b)

Rhonchi

c)

Rales

d)

Stridor

54.

A medical assistant should identify that varicella is which of the following types of pathogens?

a)

Virus

b)

Bacteria

c)

Protozoa

d)

Fungi

55.

A medical assistant is assessing a patient's body composition. Which of the following is the most effective method for the assistant to measure the patient's body fat content?

a)

Vital signs

b)

Triglyceride blood levels

c)

Body mass index (BMI)

d)

Glucose tolerance test (GTT)

56.

A provider instructs a medical assistant to give nitroglycerin to a patient to treat angina. Which of the following is the most common and fastest route to give this drug?

a)

Oral

b)

Sublingual

c)

Intramuscular

d)

Subcutaneous

57.

Which of the following describes the right route in the rights of medication administration?

a)

Use the route prescribed by the patient

b)

Amount prescribed by the provider

c)

Using the method prescribed by the provider

d)

Correct medication prescribed by the provider

58.

A medical assistant is administering an intradermal injection. Which of the following needle sizes should the assistant use?

a)

2 to 3 inch needle, 14 gauge

b)

1/2 to 1 inch needle, 18 gauge

c)

1/2 inch needle, 27 gauge

d)

1 to 2 inch needle, 30 gauge

59.

A medical assistant should ensure that which of the following pieces of equipment is in the room for a patient who is having an evaluation for contact lenses?

a)

Otoscope

b)

Tympanometer

c)

Sphygmomanometer

d)

Ophthalmoscope

60.

A medical assistant is attending to a patient who has sustained third-degree burns on their hands. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

a)

Apply a warm compress to the affected area

b)

Separate the patient's fingers with a sterile dressing

c)

Remove any loose and dangling skin

d)

Remove clothing that is burned onto the patient's skin

61.

A medical assistant is performing an eye drop instillation on a patient. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

a)

Wear gloves during administration

b)

Use a sterile cotton pledget to transfer the medication

c)

Touch the dropper tip to the patient's eye

d)

Instruct the patient to shut their eyes for the instillation

62.

Which of the following is the most severe type of burn?

a)

First degree

b)

Second degree

c)

Third degree

d)

Fourth degree

63.

A medical assistant is administering an intramuscular injection. Which of the following angulations should the assistant use during needle insertion?

a)

15°

b)

25°

c)

45°

d)

90°

64.

A medical assistant is wrapping the ankle of a patient that has suffered a sprain. Which of the following is a bandaging technique used to support the ankle joint?

a)

Spiral

b)

Pyramidal

c)

Figure 8

d)

Double loop knot

65.

A medical assistant is discussing the benefits of computerized physician order entry (CPOE) systems with a colleague. Which of the following is a benefit of CPOE?

a)

Enables online and remote appointments between a patient and provider

b)

Minimizes errors in information entry

c)

Automated insurance information updates

d)

Provides patients secure access to their health information

66.

A medical assistant is scheduling a patient for a CT scan with contrast of the abdomen. What information should the assistant obtain from the patient before the procedure?

a)

Patient’s endurance to stand for the duration of the procedure

b)

Ask if the patient has a pacemaker

c)

Blood type

d)

Patient’s possible allergy to shellfish

67.

A medical assistant is administering ear drops to the left ear of a 22 month old patient. In which of the following ways should the assistant position the patient?

a)

Left ear facing up with the earlobe pulled down and back

b)

Left ear facing sideways with the pinna pulled down and back

c)

Left ear facing down with the earlobe pulled down and back

d)

Left ear facing up with the pinna pulled up and back

68.

A patient complains to a provider that they cannot tell the difference between red and green. A medical assistant should identify which of the following tools is used to evaluate a patient’s color vision?

a)

Tonometer

b)

Impedance audiometry

c)

Ishihara chart

d)

Snellen chart

69.

A medical assistant is obtaining a manual blood pressure from an adult patient using a stethoscope. Which of the following arteries should be used to obtain this vital sign?

a)

Ulnar artery

b)

Radial artery

c)

Brachial artery

d)

Axillary artery

70.

A medical assistant accidentally sticks themselves with a needle used on a patient with HIV. Which of the following actions should the assistant take first?

a)

Immediately flush and wash the area with soap and water

b)

Call emergency medical services

c)

Notify a supervisor

d)

Complete an incident report

71.

A medical assistant is performing an ear irrigation for a patient. Which of the following side effects may the patient experience following this procedure?

a)

Tinnitus

b)

Headache

c)

Itchiness

d)

Vertigo

72.

Which of the following represents a benefit of drop-down menus within electronic health records (EHR)?

a)

More detailed entries

b)

Fewer errors in data entry

c)

More customizable

d)

Better data security

73.

A medical assistant is conducting a Rinne test. Which of the following steps is part of this hearing test?

a)

Ask the patient to indicate when the sound can no longer be heard

b)

Activate the tuning fork and position it in front of the ear canal

c)

Place the activated tuning fork on the patient’s forehead

d)

Hold the forked end of the tuning fork when activating it

74.

A medical assistant is preparing to deliver a vaccine to an infant. Which of the following is the preferred site of injection?

a)

Gluteus medius

b)

Deltoid

c)

Gluteus maximus

d)

Vastus lateralis

75.

A medical assistant is caring for a patient with a family history of colorectal cancers. Patients at average risk for colon cancer should receive their first colonoscopy at what age and how often should one be completed?

a)

First at age 35 and then every 5 years

b)

First at age 45 and then every 3 years

c)

First at age 55 and then every 5 years

d)

First at age 65 and then every 10 years

76.

A medical assistant is assessing a patient’s hearing ability. An adult with normal hearing is able to hear at which of the following decibels?

a)

10 decibels

b)

5 decibels

c)

25 decibels

d)

50 decibels

77.

A medical assistant is attending to a patient who is undergoing a severe anaphylactic reaction. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

a)

Deliver an epinephrine auto-injection and call 911

b)

Place the patient in the recovery position

c)

Apply a cold compress to the forehead

d)

Provide the patient a sweet fruit juice

78.

A provider is offering telemedicine visits for patients with conditions that meet certain criteria. Which of the following conditions would be appropriate for a telemedicine visit?

a)

Lacerated wrist

b)

Ingrown toenail

c)

Diabetes mellitus

d)

Weber test

79.

A medical assistant is conducting a Weber hearing test for a patient. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

a)

Ask the patient if the vibration is louder in one ear compared to the other

b)

Place a vibrating tuning fork behind patient’s ear

c)

Hold the tuning fork in front of the patient’s ear and ask if they can no longer hear a sound

d)

Tell the patient to signal when the sound is no longer heard

80.

A medical assistant is delivering a subcutaneous medication injection. Which of the following tissue types is the assistant injecting into?

a)

Muscle

b)

Dermis

c)

Nerve

d)

Adipose

81.

After administering a medication, a medical assistant notices a patient starting to demonstrate signs of anaphylaxis. Which of the following actions should the assistant take next?

a)

Administer CPR

b)

Immediately notify the provider

c)

Provide an antihistamine

d)

Apply a cold compress to the patient's head and assess

82.

A medical assistant is preparing to deliver an intramuscular injection for a vaccine on an adult patient. Which of the following approaches should the assistant use?

a)

Into the bicep muscle with a 29‑gauge needle at a 45° angle

b)

Into the abdomen with an 18‑gauge needle at a 15° angle

c)

Into the gluteus maximus with an 23‑gauge needle at a 45° angle

d)

Into the deltoid muscle with a 22‑gauge needle at a 90° angle

83.

A medical assistant is performing an eye instillation on a patient. The assistant should instruct the patient to do which of the following?

a)

"Close the unaffected eye while I apply the medication."

b)

"Look toward the ceiling."

c)

"Sit upright and keep your head straight."

d)

"Gently pull down on your lower eyelid while I administer the medication."

84.

A medical assistant has an order to complete a Mantoux test on a patient. Which of the following administration routes should the assistant use to complete this test?

a)

Intramuscular

b)

Subcutaneous

c)

Intradermal

d)

Oral

85.

Airborne transmission precaution should be followed by a medical assistant when handling which of the following patients?

a)

A patient who has measles

b)

A patient who has MRSA

c)

A patient who has mumps

d)

A patient who has meningitis

86.

In an emergency situation, a medical assistant is providing first aid to maintain a patient's airway, control bleeding, and stabilize body temperature after a patient collapses. What emergency condition is the assistant addressing?

a)

Vomiting

b)

Shock

c)

Syncope

d)

Seizure

87.

Airborne transmission precaution should be followed by a medical assistant when handling which of the following patients?

a)

A patient who has measles

b)

A patient who has MRSA

c)

A patient who has mumps

d)

A patient who has meningitis

88.

A medical assistant is cleaning up after a procedure and her hands are visibly soiled. The assistant should identify that which of the following techniques should be used to clean the hands?

a)

Hands do not need to be cleaned if gloves are worn

b)

Perform aseptic hand washing

c)

Wash only the hand that is soiled

d)

Use an alcohol‑based hand sanitizer

89.

A provider has diagnosed a patient with mononucleosis. Which of the following micro‑organisms is the cause of this condition?

a)

Epstein‑Barr virus

b)

Herpes simplex virus

c)

Rotavirus

d)

Poliovirus

90.

A medical assistant requires full personal protective equipment (PPE) for a patient visit. According to the CDC, what is the correct sequence for donning PPE?

a)

Mask, gown, goggles, gloves

b)

Gloves, gown, mask, goggles

c)

Gown, mask, goggles, gloves

d)

Goggles, gloves, mask, gown

91.

A medical assistant is asked to take a patient's temperature. Which of the following methods is most commonly used to record a temperature?

a)

Rectal temperature

b)

Forehead temperature

c)

Axillary temperature

d)

Oral temperature

92.

A medical assistant is assisting with a patient who has a laceration on her leg. Which of the following actions should the assistant identify is the first step in managing the bleeding?

a)

Suturing

b)

Bandaging

c)

Controlling bleeding

d)

Flushing the wound

93.

A medical assistant is cleaning an examination room after a patient visit. Which of the following techniques is used to clean all countertops and surfaces from infectious agents?

a)

Disinfection

b)

Sanitization

c)

Autoclaving

d)

Sterilization

94.

A medical assistant is sterilizing instruments using chemical sterilization. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

a)

Submerge instruments for 4 hours

b)

Keep the lid of the container closed

c)

Remove instruments from the container using gloved hands

d)

After removing instruments rinse them in 1:10 bleach solution

95.

A medical assistant has an order to take a temperature using a temporal artery thermometer. In which of the following areas should the assistant use this thermometer to take a temperature?

a)

Ear

b)

Rectum

c)

Armpit

d)

Forehead

96.

Which of the following instructions should be provided to patients as part of infection prevention?

a)

"Disinfect your hands with 1:10 bleach and water solution after contamination."

b)

"Cough and sneeze into your elbow crease."

c)

"Autoclave your cutlery at home."

d)

"You should wash your hands before meals but after meals isn't necessary."

97.

An 81‑year‑old patient has an oral temperature taken. Which of the following represents the reference normal temperature for patient's of this age?

a)

37° C (98.6° F)

b)

36° C (96.8° F)

c)

36.8° C (98.2° F)

d)

37.6° C (99.7° F)

98.

Which of the following protective measures safeguards all healthcare workers and patients against potential exposure to infectious agents?

a)

Standard precautions

b)

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

c)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

d)

Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

99.

Which of the following parts of a medical history in a patient's chart provides information about past surgeries?

a)

History of present illness

b)

Social history

c)

Past medical history

d)

Treatment plan

100.

A medical assistant is preparing to sterilize wrapped items using an autoclave. Which of the following placements of wrapped items should the assistant use?

a)

Place the wrapped items on the rack in a single layer

b)

Completely dry

c)

Arrange the wrapped items tightly to maximize space

d)

Place the wrapped items directly on the autoclave floor

101.

Which of the following sterilized packages is safe to use?

a)

Signs of watermarks

b)

Completely dry

c)

Small tear

d)

59 days since sterilized

102.

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?

a)

Quarantine the linens for 14 days, then launder them

b)

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

c)

Place the basket and its contents into a biohazard container

d)

Remove the glove and launder the linens

103.

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

a)

Transient ischemic attack

b)

Angina

c)

Cardiac arrest

d)

Syncope

104.

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?

a)

Rabies

b)

Mumps

c)

Polio

d)

Malaria

105.

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?

a)

Name of their emergency contact

b)

Any updates to their insurance provider

c)

Any allergies

d)

History of major illnesses

106.

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

a)

Rectal temperature

b)

Forehead temperature

c)

Axillary temperature

d)

Oral temperature

107.

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

a)

Hands and hair

b)

Hands and breath

c)

Clothing and breath

d)

Hair and clothing

108.

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?

a)

Automatically order allergy tests

b)

Delete conflicting medication orders

c)

Generate a pop-up notification about the allergy

d)

Schedule a follow-up appointment with an allergist

109.

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?

a)

Lithotomy

b)

Supine

c)

Fowler's

d)

Dorsal recumbent

110.

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?

a)

Normal weight

b)

Underweight

c)

Obese

d)

Overweight

111.

An older adult patient is complaining of experiencing frequent episodes of dizziness for the past few months. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

a)

Perform tympanometry

b)

Measure orthostatic vital signs

c)

Complete a mini-mental state examination (MMSE)

d)

Immediately notify the provider

112.

A toddler bites a medical assistant during patient care. Which of the following actions should the assistant take first?

a)

Fill out an incident report

b)

Evaluate the patient's file to see if they have any communicable diseases

c)

Rub an alcohol-based hand sanitizer into the area

d)

Immediately flush the area following the exposure

113.

Which of the following terms is used to describe the aseptic technique that involves killing pathogens or rendering them inactive?

a)

Disinfection

b)

Sanitization

c)

Bacteriostatic

d)

Sterilization

114.

A medical assistant is sterilizing instruments using an autoclave. How long should the assistant sterilize unwrapped items for effective sterilization?

a)

30 minutes

b)

60 minutes

c)

20 minutes

d)

10 minutes

115.

A medical assistant is handling other potentially infectious materials (OPIMs). The assistant should identify that which of the following practices is appropriate?

a)

Use a disinfectant to clean any spills of OPIMS

b)

Double bag OPIM contaminated paper towels before disposing in a regular trash bin

c)

Rinse any surfaces contaminated by OPIMs with soap and water

d)

Isolate any broken specimen containers without further action

116.

Which of the following procedures requires surgical handwashing prior to assisting?

a)

Needle biopsy

b)

Endoscopy

c)

EKG

d)

Vaccine immunization

117.

A medical assistant is measuring a patient's pulse. Which of the following represents the location of the brachial pulse?

a)

Pulse felt in the neck

b)

Pulse felt in the upper arm

c)

Pulse felt at the wrist

d)

Pulse felt in the foot

118.

What is the minimum duration recommended by the CDC for hand scrubbing during handwashing?

a)

5–10 seconds

b)

15–20 seconds

c)

30–45 seconds

d)

At least 60 seconds

119.

A medical assistant should identify which of the following micro-organisms causes syphilis?

a)

Treponema pallidum

b)

Helicobacter pylori

c)

Streptococcus pyogenes

d)

Vibrio cholerae

120.

A provider is concerned a 3-year-old child may be presenting with microcephaly. Which measurement should the assistant take?

a)

Height

b)

Bicep circumference

c)

Waist circumference

d)

Head circumference

121.

Which of the following micro-organisms cause thrush?

a)

Campylobacter jejuni

b)

Candida albicans

c)

Toxoplasma gondii

d)

Bordetella pertussis

122.

A medical assistant is reviewing the chain of infection. Which of the following steps describes where an infection can be stored?

a)

Portal of entry

b)

Susceptible host

c)

Reservoir

d)

Portal of exit

123.

A medical assistant is preparing to administer a medication to a child that weighs 40 lbs. Which of the following is the child's weight in kilograms?

a)

88 kg

b)

18 kg

c)

20 kg

d)

80 kg

124.

A medical assistant is taking a blood pressure reading for an adult patient. For which of the following blood pressures should the assistant immediately notify the provider?

a)

125/60 mmHg

b)

99/60 mmHg

c)

107/48 mmHg

d)

139/82 mmHg

125.

Which of the following is the appropriate time to remove personal protective equipment (PPE) after a patient visit?

a)

Before disinfecting the room and before exiting

b)

After disinfecting the room but before exiting

c)

After disinfecting the room and after exiting

d)

After exiting the room but before returning to disinfect the room

126.

A patient has been escorted from the waiting room to a private area for a sample collection. Which of the following actions should the assistant take first?

a)

Collect the sample

b)

Provide preoperative instructions

c)

Confirm the patient's identity

d)

Notify the provider

127.

A medical assistant is preparing for a patient's colonoscopy. The assistant should position the patient in which of the following ways?

a)

Prone

b)

Lithotomy

c)

Left lateral

d)

Supine

128.

A medical assistant is documenting a patient's complaint of getting light-headed when standing up quickly. Where should the assistant record this information within the medical record using the SOAP note format?

a)

Assessment

b)

Objective

c)

Plan

d)

Subjective

129.

Which of the following is the first step a medical assistant should take when sanitizing a soiled hemostat?

a)

Soak the instrument in a bleach solution

b)

Place the instrument in an autoclave using heat tape

c)

Wipe the instrument with a Cavicide wipe and towel dry

d)

Rinse the instrument under cold water

130.

A medical assistant is performing orthostatic vital signs on a patient. Which of the following is the correct method to position the patient for this procedure?

a)

Take vital signs after the patient stands for 5 minutes then for 1 minute, and lies down for 3 minutes

b)

Take vital signs after the patient lies down for 5 minutes, stands for 1 minute and for 3 minutes

c)

Measure vital signs while the patient is in a seated position for the entire duration

d)

Take vital signs after the patient lies down for 1 minute, stands for 5 minutes, and sits for 3 minutes

131.

Which of the following is an indirect mode of transmission?

a)

Touching a wart

b)

Inhaling someone's sneeze

c)

Kissing someone with cold sores

d)

Touching a contaminated door handle

132.

A medical assistant is cleaning an instrument when a cleaning chemical agent splashes in the assistant's eyes. Which of the following represents the minimum amount of time the assistant should flush at the emergency eyewash station?

a)

1 minute

b)

5 minutes

c)

15 minutes

d)

30 minutes

133.

A medical assistant is assessing the vital signs of a 7-year-old patient during a routine check-up. Which of the following respiration rates is in the normal range for this age group?

a)

18/min

b)

28/min

c)

37/min

d)

14/min

134.

A patient reports feeling a "tingling sensation in their fingertips". Where should this information be recorded in the medical record?

a)

Past medical history

b)

Chief complaint

c)

Physical examination

d)

Review of systems

135.

A medical assistant is reviewing a prescription with a patient. Which of the following sections of the prescription contains the provider's instructions for the patient?

a)

Superscription

b)

Subscription

c)

Inscription

d)

Signatura

136.

A medical assistant is cleaning the examination room after seeing a patient with a contagious infection. The assistant should identify which of the following refers to a physical object that serves to transmit an infectious agent from person to person?

a)

Fomite

b)

Vector

c)

Aerosol

d)

Host

137.

A medical assistant is speaking with a new patient during an intake examination. Which of the following parts of the medical record includes subjective data collected during the intake?

a)

Differential diagnosis

b)

Vital signs

c)

Laboratory test results

d)

Health history

138.

A medical assistant is preparing for a patient encounter. At what time must the assistant perform hand asepsis?

a)

Only before the appointment

b)

Only after the appointment

c)

Both before and after the appointment

d)

At the end of the day

139.

The medical assistant is helping to organize supplies and finds wrapped sterile instruments without dates on them. Which of the following would be the appropriate action for the assistant to take?

a)

Use the instruments that day

b)

Unwrap the instruments

c)

Reprocess the instruments

d)

Write the date on the instruments

140.

A medical assistant is disposing of a blood-soiled gauze. In which of the following containers should the assistant dispose of the gauze?

a)

Regular waste container

b)

Red biohazardous waste bag

c)

Double bagged in two red biohazard waste bags

d)

Sharps container

141.

A medical assistant is reviewing the importance of effective hand washing in infection control with a patient. Which of the following two actions are required components to maximize the effectiveness of handwashing?

a)

Friction and soap

b)

Alcohol-based sanitizer and water

c)

Water and heat

d)

Friction and water

142.

A medical assistant is cleaning surfaces and counters after a surgical procedure. Which of the following disinfectants should the assistant use?

a)

Povidone-iodine solution

b)

1:10 bleach and water solution

c)

70% alcohol solution

d)

Hydrogen peroxide solution

143.

A medical assistant is tasked with sterilization of surgical instruments. What does this process involve?

a)

Eliminating all micro-organisms including spores

b)

Using ultrasonic waves in a solution of cleanser and water to clean instruments

c)

Reducing the level of micro-organisms on instruments to a safe level

d)

Destroying all micro-organisms not including spores

144.

What is the correct compression-to-breath ratio while administering CPR on an adult?

a)

15 chest compressions: 1 breath

b)

50 chest compressions: 1 breath

c)

30 chest compressions: 2 breaths

d)

100 chest compressions: 2 breaths

145.

Which of the following information about a vaccine must be recorded in the medical record?

a)

Any known common adverse reactions to the vaccine

b)

The vaccine's lot number

c)

The date the vaccine was manufactured

d)

The name of the pharmaceutical company that produced the vaccine

146.

A medical assistant is conducting an intake exam on a 9‑month‑old infant. Which of the following measurements should the assistant take for the growth chart?

a)

Leg length

b)

Body mass index (BMI)

c)

Head circumference

d)

Arm and leg circumference

147.

Which pulmonary function test involves the measurement of blood oxygen levels using a probe attached to the patient's finger?

a)

Spirometry

b)

Lung function test

c)

Pulse oximetry

d)

Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis

148.

A medical assistant is reviewing the chain of infection. After the reservoir, which of the following is next in the chain?

a)

Portal of exit

b)

Portal of entry

c)

Mode of transmission

d)

Susceptible host

149.

Which of the following is appropriate when measuring a patient's weight?

a)

The patient can keep their shoes on

b)

The scale should be in a private location within the clinic

c)

The patient's weight should be announced loudly

d)

Ask the patient to hold the height bar for balance

150.

A medical assistant is setting up a sterile field for a minor surgical procedure. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

a)

Open the final flap of the sterile pack away from the body

b)

Hold all sterile items below the waist

c)

Place all sterile items in the corner of the sterile field

d)

Avoid reaching across the sterile field

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