CMA NHA Review Questions & Answers

Which of the following cell structures is the source of energy for a cell? - ANSWERSMitochondria A medical assistant is testing a patients visual acuity using a Snellen chart. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWERSMake sure the patient does not lean forward during the test During a routine venipuncture, the patient becomes pale and diaphoretic. What condition is most likely to occur in this patient? - ANSWERSsyncope A patient calls the clinic to cancel a postoperative appointment and states that she will reschedule at a later date. For which of the following reasons should the medical assistant document this information on the patient's chart? - ANSWERSTo prove that the office was not negligent When completing documentation in a patients paper medical record, a medical assistant realizes she made an error. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWERSDraw a line through the error and initial it Which of the following items included on the CMS-1500 claim form should a medical assistant recognize as indicating the medical necessity of a procedure? - ANSWERSDiagnosis code which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use to confirm a patients understanding of insulin administration? - ANSWERSObserve the patient as she performs a self-demonstration A medical assistant is preparing a community resource library. Which of the following actions should the technician take first? - ANSWERSCompile a list of local community agencies A medical assistant is disposing of the syringe and needle she used to inject a seasonal influenza vaccine. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - ANSWERSdrop the syringe, needle first, into the biohazardous sharps container 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? - ANSWERSSilvery, scaly A medical assistant receives a denial of payment for a patient's cholecystectomy. The reason stated is "non covered service." If this procedure was deemed emergent by the provider, which of the following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWERSInstruct the patient to contact the insurer about the denial of payment Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw? - ANSWERSInspect the integrity of the needle's seal Which of the following instructions should a medical assistant give to a patient when administering an enteric-coated? - ANSWERS"Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water" A medical assistant is collecting a health history from an older adult patient who exhibits moderate hearing loss. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWERSRemain within the patient's view to allow lip-reading A medical assistant is assisting with the physical examination of a patient who has scabies. Besides gloves, which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the assistant wear? - ANSWERSgown A clinic schedules all cardiac patients on Mondays and Wednesdays and all oncology patients on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Which of the following types of scheduling is the clinic using? - ANSWERSCluster scheduling The parent of a child who has pediculosis is asking a medical assistant for more information about her child's condition. The assistant should begin by explaining that pediculosis is which of the following types of infection? - ANSWERSBacterial A medical assistant is reviewing a provider's instructions as the patient is preparing to leave the office. The provider recommends that the patient purchase an over-the-counter antitussive, but the patient tells the assistant that she does not know what an antitussive is. Which of the following responses should the assistant make? - ANSWERS"It is the medication that suppresses the cough reflex" When performing the placatory method for obtaining blood pressure, which of the following indicates the level at which the medical assistant should inflate the cuff? - ANSWERS30 mm Hg above the radial pulse cessation A first-time patient is late arriving to the office. Which of the following should the medical assistant say first? - ANSWERS"Hello. Welcome to our office" A medical assistant is administering an intramuscular immunization to a patient. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take? - ANSWERSCleanse the site in a circular motion from the center outward A medical assistant is explaining a venipuncture procedure to a patient. Which of the following statements should the assistant make? - ANSWERS"l'll be collecting a blood sample from you today. There will be a small stick in your arm." A medical assistant is examining the skin on a patients forearm where the patient reports developing a rash. The assistant notes multiple solid elevation that are less than 0.5 cm (0.2 in) in diameter. Which of the following terms should he use to document his observation in the patient's medical record? - ANSWERSPapules A patient tells a medical assistant that his provider's office is incompetent, as there is no improvement in his condition. Which of the following is an appropriate response for the assistant to make? - ANSWERS"I think that you feel that your treatment is not effective." A medical assistant is assisting a provider with an abdominal examination. When the provider palpates the major portion of the liver, the assistant should recognize that is he palpating which of the following abdominal quadrants? - ANSWERSRight Upper A patient is seen in an urgent care center for lacerations to the left foot. The provider evaluates the injury, determines sutures are not needed, applies a dressing, and releases the patient. which of the following levels of examination should a medical assistant use for the procedural coding for the visit? - ANSWERSProblem-focused examination which of the following information should the medical assistant enter into the appointment calendar when scheduling a patient for a skin rash? - ANSWERSdaytime phone number A medical assistant discovers a garbage can fire has started in the break room of the medical office. According to the RACE acronym for emergency response, which of the following actions should the assistant take first? - ANSWERSevacuate staff and patients from the immediate area A medical assistant is encouraging a patient to increase her intake of insoluble fiber to help prevent constipation and hemorrhoids. Which of the following foods should the assistant recommend as the best source of insoluble fiber? - ANSWERSPears with skin A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (CHF) for an examination by the provider. Which of the following manifesations should the assistant expect? - ANSWERSshortness of breath A medical assistant is discussing information with a patient about a new medication that the provider prescribed. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWERSReinforce teaching about the frequency of the medication administation A patient arrives at a clinic with a bill for x-rays that were required due to an injury at the patient's place of employment. The patient has private insurance and is eligible for workers' compensation. The assistant should recognize that which of the following parties is responsible for payment of this bill? - ANSWERSPaid in full by workers' compensation A medical assistant in an outpatient facility is preparing a patient for a venipuncture. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to confirm the patient's identify? - ANSWERSAsk the patient to state and spell their full name and provide their date of birth. 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? - ANSWERSLower the horizontal bar gently so that it rests on the top of the patient's head 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 documentations should the assistant complete as a result of this incident? - ANSWERSOSHA Form 301 which of the following medical record documentation templates is organized by the entity that supplied the data? - ANSWERSSource-oriented Which of the following laboratory results should the medical assistant recognize is abnormal? - ANSWERSPotassium 3 mEq/L A medical assistant is transcribing a prescription for magnesium sulfate into a patient's medical record. Which of the following should the assistant use to document this medication? - ANSWERSMagnesium Sulfate Which of the following EKG artifacts is caused by a disconnected electrode and results in the tracing going into the margins of the paper? - ANSWERSInterrupted baseline A medical assistant is measuring a patient's oxygen with a pulse oximeter. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWERSCheck capillary refill in the patient's finger A medical assistant is caring for a child who has varicella zoster virus. The assistant should recognize that varicella is transferred through which of the following modes of transmission? - ANSWERSAirborne which of the following steps for a fingerstick should a medical assistant complete first? - ANSWERSConfirm the correct identity of the patient. A medical assistant is scheduling diagnostic tests for a patients liver and pancreas. Which of the following system is being assessed? - ANSWERSDigestive