CCMA PSI EXAM ONLINE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. ventricular fibrillation: Heart is quivering
2. Outside of MA scope of practice: Order additional laboratory test to confirm the
patient's condition
3. Potassium 3m Eq/L: Level is below the expected reference range of 3.5 to 5m Eq/L
4. Diagnostic test for the liver and pancreas: Digestive
5. Pinworms: helminths
6. Prior to the patients follow up appointment: Recent laboratory results
7. Patient who is obese With the insulin injection: 90 Degree angle
8. Measuring vital signs Of an adult patient
Blood pressure readings as stage two hypertension: 150/95 mm Hg
,9. Increase intake of insoluble fiber to prevent Constipation &
Hemorrhoids recommendation: Pear with skin
10. pediculosis= lice: Parasitic
11. Notify provider of the denial of a claim By insurance carrier:
Remittance advice
12. Papanicolaou (Pap) smear: Using over-the-counter vaginal creme can interfere
13. When MA is measuring patients Oxygen saturation with a
pulse ox: Check capillary Refill in the patient's finger
14. Keeps healthcare patients safe from retaliation by their
employees When report cases Patient neglect and abuse: Whistleblower
protection act
15. Weber test - Screening Test for hearing. (should hear louder in
one ear): I asked the patient if they hear the vibration louder in one ear than the other
16. MA place the electrode for lead V5: On the left anterior axillary line horizontal to
V4
, 17. Hemostat: Instrument removes sutures
18. Centrifuge: Machine that spins to separate fluids
19. When using centrifuge which ensure safety & accuracy: Cap the tubes
to avoid emission of aerobics
20. Cleaning the instruments used a minor surgery: First step sanitation
21. Remove all living micro organisms from a contaminated towel
clamps. What methods should the MA use to clean this instrument:
Sterilization
22. What shit in MA enter Into the appointment calendar When
scheduling: Day- time phone number
23. Preparing to assist a provider with suturing a wound: Hemostat/
use in a suturing procedure
24. Patient has injury. Provider determines no sutures are are
needed, which lev- els of examination should MA use for the procedural
coding for this visit: Problem focused examination ( limited to the single body's reaction or
system mentioned in the chief complaint)
25. Heparin: Blood thinner
26. Administering heparin subconsciously: Inject the medication slowly
27. Can make a diagnosis and initiate the necessary treatment:
Physicians assistant (A licensed healthcare provider)
ANSWERS
1. ventricular fibrillation: Heart is quivering
2. Outside of MA scope of practice: Order additional laboratory test to confirm the
patient's condition
3. Potassium 3m Eq/L: Level is below the expected reference range of 3.5 to 5m Eq/L
4. Diagnostic test for the liver and pancreas: Digestive
5. Pinworms: helminths
6. Prior to the patients follow up appointment: Recent laboratory results
7. Patient who is obese With the insulin injection: 90 Degree angle
8. Measuring vital signs Of an adult patient
Blood pressure readings as stage two hypertension: 150/95 mm Hg
,9. Increase intake of insoluble fiber to prevent Constipation &
Hemorrhoids recommendation: Pear with skin
10. pediculosis= lice: Parasitic
11. Notify provider of the denial of a claim By insurance carrier:
Remittance advice
12. Papanicolaou (Pap) smear: Using over-the-counter vaginal creme can interfere
13. When MA is measuring patients Oxygen saturation with a
pulse ox: Check capillary Refill in the patient's finger
14. Keeps healthcare patients safe from retaliation by their
employees When report cases Patient neglect and abuse: Whistleblower
protection act
15. Weber test - Screening Test for hearing. (should hear louder in
one ear): I asked the patient if they hear the vibration louder in one ear than the other
16. MA place the electrode for lead V5: On the left anterior axillary line horizontal to
V4
, 17. Hemostat: Instrument removes sutures
18. Centrifuge: Machine that spins to separate fluids
19. When using centrifuge which ensure safety & accuracy: Cap the tubes
to avoid emission of aerobics
20. Cleaning the instruments used a minor surgery: First step sanitation
21. Remove all living micro organisms from a contaminated towel
clamps. What methods should the MA use to clean this instrument:
Sterilization
22. What shit in MA enter Into the appointment calendar When
scheduling: Day- time phone number
23. Preparing to assist a provider with suturing a wound: Hemostat/
use in a suturing procedure
24. Patient has injury. Provider determines no sutures are are
needed, which lev- els of examination should MA use for the procedural
coding for this visit: Problem focused examination ( limited to the single body's reaction or
system mentioned in the chief complaint)
25. Heparin: Blood thinner
26. Administering heparin subconsciously: Inject the medication slowly
27. Can make a diagnosis and initiate the necessary treatment:
Physicians assistant (A licensed healthcare provider)
