CCMA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

which of the following is an example of connective tissue - blood MA is collecting data from a patient who reports back pain. which of the following should the MA use to describe the patients pain in the intake notes - dorsal which of the following planes divides the body into upper and lower portions - transverse when considering the anatomy of the body which of the following statements is correct - thumb is lateral to index finger which body structure is part of both the digestive and endocrine system - pancreas What gland in the endocrine system is located just below the larynx and consists of two lobes, one on each side of the trachea - thyroid Proper position for a patient who is to receive a rectal temperature measurement - sim's COPD patient. upon observation, her skin shows signs of being cyanotic and is cold to the touch. which of the following vital signs would be expected to be out of range - respirations which artery is routinely used in performing a manual blood pressure - brachial which of the following is the appropriate angle when administering a subcutaneous injection - 45 degrees which of the following is the substance that is removed when performing ear irrigation - carbamide Fecal specimen collection is used to detect which of the following? - colorectal cancer which of the following types of urine collection is required for culture and sensitivity testing - clean-catch midstream specimen patient loses consciousness and does not appear to be breathing. which of the following should the medical assistant do first - call for assistance and determine responsiveness patient measures 5 feet, 8 inches. which of the following is her height in centimeters - 170 centimeters (68 in x 2.5 = 170 cm) which of the following blood pressure reading indicates that patient is in hypertensive crisis (>180) - 190 medical assistant is preparing a patient for an examination. which is part of the patient's medical history - chief complaint medical assistant is preparing to obtain vital signs from an adult patient during a routine physical examination. which of the following arteries should the medical assistant use to palpate the patients pulse - radial provider instructs a medical assistant to position a patient for an examination of the patient's lower back. medical assistant should place the patient in which position - prone Medical assistant is performing suture removal. which of the following actions should the medical assistant take - remove each suture after cutting next to the knot provider has instructed a medical assistant to prepare a wound for suturing. when performing basic wound care, which of the following steps should the medical assistant take to ensure proper cleansing of the wound area - wipe the center of the wound with an antiseptic swab, moving toward the edges in circular motion medical assistant is assisting a provider with an adult patient who comes in with a wound from a dirty, metal object. which of the following orders should the medical assistant expect the provider to give the patient - you should receive a tetanus booster if your last one was over 5 years ago what situation is appropriate for a physician to discuss a patient's information via email - consulting with another physician HIPAA permits faxes in which of the following situations - forwarding care instructions to a nursing home For a venipuncture to be performed on a patient suspected of drunk driving, which of the following is the proper cleansing agent - 30% hydrogen peroxide which of the following is the first action a medical assistant, who has observed a healthcare professional abusing controlled-substances in a physician's office, should take - inform the physician which of the following statements would prompt a medical assistant to be concerned that a patient is abusing a controlled substance - i need to fill my oxycodone prescription again