Medical Assistant CCMA study guide EXAM WITH STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS, GRADED A+
Which is the best description of a differential diagnosis ? - (answer)Determining the correct diagnosis
when two or more are possible
The medical assistant would be asked to place the patient in which position for a gynecological exam ? -
(answer)Lithotomy
The medical assistant would be asked to place the patient in which position for an exam involving the
back of the body or for examining the bottoms of feet? - (answer)Prone
This position has the patient lying on the left side left leg slightly flexed with the right leg flexed at a 90 °
angle .. - (answer)Sim's
This position elevates the legs above the head to force circulation to vital organs . -
(answer)Trendelenburg
The medical assistant would use this type of exam method when taking blood pressure on patient . -
(answer)Auscultation
The medical assistant would use this type of exam method when feeling for a vein during a phlebotomy
procedure . - (answer)Palpation
The medical assistant would place the patient in this position for a rectal exam of sigmoidoscopy . -
(answer)Jack - knife
This exam method is used when the physician taps or strikes the body to hear sounds or feel vibrations .
- (answer)Percussion
This exam method is used when the medical assistant takes the patient's height and weight -
(answer)Mensuration
,Medical Assistant CCMA study guide EXAM WITH STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS, GRADED A+
This exam method is used when the physician looks inside a patient's ear . - (answer)Inspection
This exam method is used when the physician is observing a patient's range of motion of a joint -
(answer)Manipulation
Which is the responsibility of the medical assistant in a general physical exam ? - (answer)Taking the
patient's chief complaint .
Which part of the SOAP note is considered subjective data ? - (answer)Chief complaint
Which part of the SOAP note is considered subjective data ? - (answer)Chief complaint
Why is a physical examination conducted ? - (answer)To confirm an overall state of health and provide
baseline values
During a urology exam the physician uses..........of the kidneys and bladder and.........of the external
genitalia ? - (answer)Palpation and inspection
The acronym LMP refers to the - (answer)first day of a woman's last menstrual period
The average age range for the beginning of menstruation is years of age . - (answer)10 to 15
Elderly patients are defined as patients who are over the age of - (answer)65
Which of the following is a sign of aging in the integumentary system ? - (answer)Atrophy , or
degeneration , of the subcutaneous layer of skin .
Mrs. Newford is a 74 - year - old patient who lives in a retirement community , where she happily
participates in activities with other residents Her medications include a beta blocker , anti -
, Medical Assistant CCMA study guide EXAM WITH STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS, GRADED A+
inflammatories for arthritis , and a diuretic . She also says she takes over - the counter antacids
frequently for heartburn . When you ask how many times a day she takes the anti - inflammatories , she
hesitates before answering , " Two , I think " Which of the following actions might you take to help Mrs.
Newford ? - (answer)Talk to the provider about simplifying her medication schedule .
Children and infants are weighed and measured - (answer)at each office visit
Growth charts record measurements that : - (answer)show the normal growth of infants and children
An infant or child below the third percentile on standardized growth charts has a condition known as ? -
(answer)Failure to thrive
Suggestions that would help an elderly patient who has hyperlipidemia would be to increase exercise
and eat foods with lower amounts of - (answer)cholesterol
Mr. Turner has come to the medical office because he states he has been having a problem which he
finds particularly embarrassing . He tells you he has been trying to avoid drinking liquids and now only
leaves the house when absolutely necessary. Which of the following is the likely issue with Mr. Turner? -
(answer)Incontinence
When communicating with a patient who has a hearing impairment , - (answer)speak in clear , low -
pitched tones
Mrs. Worth is a 79 - year - old patient who is in good general health and whose mind is sharp and clear.
She has mild arthritis and is a little unsteady on her feet , but she has major no medical issues. Her son
has asked her to move in with him and his wife and kids. But she prefers to remain independent. Which
of the following guidelines would not be appropriate to help Mrs. Worth live safely on her own? -
(answer)Wear reading glasses while moving around the house .
Which is not a physical change of aging related to the digestive system ? - (answer)Atherosclerosis
CORRECT ANSWERS, GRADED A+
Which is the best description of a differential diagnosis ? - (answer)Determining the correct diagnosis
when two or more are possible
The medical assistant would be asked to place the patient in which position for a gynecological exam ? -
(answer)Lithotomy
The medical assistant would be asked to place the patient in which position for an exam involving the
back of the body or for examining the bottoms of feet? - (answer)Prone
This position has the patient lying on the left side left leg slightly flexed with the right leg flexed at a 90 °
angle .. - (answer)Sim's
This position elevates the legs above the head to force circulation to vital organs . -
(answer)Trendelenburg
The medical assistant would use this type of exam method when taking blood pressure on patient . -
(answer)Auscultation
The medical assistant would use this type of exam method when feeling for a vein during a phlebotomy
procedure . - (answer)Palpation
The medical assistant would place the patient in this position for a rectal exam of sigmoidoscopy . -
(answer)Jack - knife
This exam method is used when the physician taps or strikes the body to hear sounds or feel vibrations .
- (answer)Percussion
This exam method is used when the medical assistant takes the patient's height and weight -
(answer)Mensuration
,Medical Assistant CCMA study guide EXAM WITH STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS, GRADED A+
This exam method is used when the physician looks inside a patient's ear . - (answer)Inspection
This exam method is used when the physician is observing a patient's range of motion of a joint -
(answer)Manipulation
Which is the responsibility of the medical assistant in a general physical exam ? - (answer)Taking the
patient's chief complaint .
Which part of the SOAP note is considered subjective data ? - (answer)Chief complaint
Which part of the SOAP note is considered subjective data ? - (answer)Chief complaint
Why is a physical examination conducted ? - (answer)To confirm an overall state of health and provide
baseline values
During a urology exam the physician uses..........of the kidneys and bladder and.........of the external
genitalia ? - (answer)Palpation and inspection
The acronym LMP refers to the - (answer)first day of a woman's last menstrual period
The average age range for the beginning of menstruation is years of age . - (answer)10 to 15
Elderly patients are defined as patients who are over the age of - (answer)65
Which of the following is a sign of aging in the integumentary system ? - (answer)Atrophy , or
degeneration , of the subcutaneous layer of skin .
Mrs. Newford is a 74 - year - old patient who lives in a retirement community , where she happily
participates in activities with other residents Her medications include a beta blocker , anti -
, Medical Assistant CCMA study guide EXAM WITH STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS, GRADED A+
inflammatories for arthritis , and a diuretic . She also says she takes over - the counter antacids
frequently for heartburn . When you ask how many times a day she takes the anti - inflammatories , she
hesitates before answering , " Two , I think " Which of the following actions might you take to help Mrs.
Newford ? - (answer)Talk to the provider about simplifying her medication schedule .
Children and infants are weighed and measured - (answer)at each office visit
Growth charts record measurements that : - (answer)show the normal growth of infants and children
An infant or child below the third percentile on standardized growth charts has a condition known as ? -
(answer)Failure to thrive
Suggestions that would help an elderly patient who has hyperlipidemia would be to increase exercise
and eat foods with lower amounts of - (answer)cholesterol
Mr. Turner has come to the medical office because he states he has been having a problem which he
finds particularly embarrassing . He tells you he has been trying to avoid drinking liquids and now only
leaves the house when absolutely necessary. Which of the following is the likely issue with Mr. Turner? -
(answer)Incontinence
When communicating with a patient who has a hearing impairment , - (answer)speak in clear , low -
pitched tones
Mrs. Worth is a 79 - year - old patient who is in good general health and whose mind is sharp and clear.
She has mild arthritis and is a little unsteady on her feet , but she has major no medical issues. Her son
has asked her to move in with him and his wife and kids. But she prefers to remain independent. Which
of the following guidelines would not be appropriate to help Mrs. Worth live safely on her own? -
(answer)Wear reading glasses while moving around the house .
Which is not a physical change of aging related to the digestive system ? - (answer)Atherosclerosis
