NHA: Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certification Practice Test 2.0 A and B - Complete Test Bank 2023/2024

NHA: Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certification Practice Test 2.0 A A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (CHF) for an examination by the provider. Which of the following manifestations should the assistant expect? - Shortness of breath (SOB) Expected manifestations of CHF include shortness of breath, fatigue, and edema When measuring a patients respiratory rate, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to ensure an accurate reading? - Count the respiration's while the patient thinks his pulse is being obtained. In order to obtain the most accurate reading, the assistant should count the respirations without the patient being aware that his breathing is being assessed. The patient can easily control or alter breathing patterns when he is conscious that the assistant is paying attention to his respirations. Which of the following laboratory results should the medical assistant recognize is abnormal? - Potassium 3 mEq/L This potassium level is below the expected reference range of 3.5 to 5 mEq/L. A provider has requested a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a medical assistant is preparing. Which of the following instruments should the assistant include on the tray? - Scissors Scissors are considered cutting and dissecting instruments because they include a sharp blade or surface that can cut, dissect, or scrape. A medical assistant is replacing a sharps container in an examination room and receives a small laceration on her arm from the plastic lid. Which of the following types of documentation should the assistant complete as a result of this incident? NHA: Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certification Practice Test 2.0 B A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has bilateral below the knee amputations fo an EKG. Which of the following sites should the assistant select for electrode placement? - Abdomen The assistant should place the electrodes on the abdomen or thighs of a person who has a below the knee amputation. A medical assistant is faxing a prescription to a patient's pharmacy. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - Call the pharmacy to confirm receipt on the faxed prescription. 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? - you should refrain from talking during the procedure. Where do cardiac electrical impulses originate in the heart? - sinoatrial node Which of the following laboratory results should the medical assistant recognize is abnormal? - Potassium 3 mEq/L A medical assistant needs to type a professional business letter from the office. Which of the following formats is appropriate? - keep flush with the left margin A provider has requested a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a medical assistant is preparing. Which of the following instruments should the assistant include on the tray? - scissors A patient asks a medical assistant to explain the difference between a liniment an a medicated lotion. Which of the following responses should the assistant make? - Liniments contain higher portion of oil than medicated lotions.