NHA CCMA Practice Questions Graded A+ 2023

NHA CCMA Practice Questions Graded A+ 2023 Which of the following techniques should a MA use when bandaging a wound? a. wrap the wound from distal to proximal b. bandage fingers and toes to prevent further injury c. extend the wound dressing 3 to 5 inches beyond the bandage d. moisten and apply ointment before bandaging - CORRECT ANSWER a. wrap the wound from distal to proximal - wounds should always be wrapped distal to proximal - fingers and toes should be left unbandage so provider can assess circulation - bandages should extend 1 to 2 inches beyond the dressing A medical assistant is checking a patient out of the clinic. In which of the following documents should the assistant locate information about the provider referrals or followup appointment request for the patient? a. Encounter form b. CMS-1500 claim form c. OSHA form 301 d. Informed consent - CORRECT ANSWER a. Encounter form - the encounter form aka "superbill" contains information about any and all services provided by clinic staff, as well as any additional actions required, including referrals and follow-up appointments - the CMS-1500 claim form is the standard billing that contains procedural coding related to patient care during the visit; it doesn't contain information about referrals or future appoinments A medical assistant is preparing a patient for wearing a Holter monitor. Which of the following instructions should the assistant include? a. "You should avoid using an electric blanket during monitoring" b. " You can bathe and shower as usual during monitoring." c. "You will be required to wear the monitor for 2 to 4 hours." d. "You should avoid your regular exercise during monitoring" - CORRECT ANSWER a. "You should avoid using an electric blankets during monitoring" - the electronic blanket can interfere with recording - the patient wears the Holter monitor for 24 to 48 hours A medical assistant is preparing to apply ointment to several abrasions on a patient's leg. Which of the following supplies should the MA use to remove the medication from the jar? a. A gloved finger b. A syringe c. A cotton ball d. A tongue blade - CORRECT ANSWER d. A tongue blade