CCMA Practice Exam 180
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS.
↑ dosage to 3mg q.i.d.
Increase dosage to 3 mg and then pt will quit in 1 day
Increase dosage to 4 mg three times a day
Increase dosage to 3 mg four times a day
Increase dosage to 3 mg every other day - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Increase dosage
to 3 mg four times a day
A child is diagnosed with a Greenstick Fracture. Which of the following most accurately
describes the broken bone?
a. compound fracture of the fibula b. a partial break in a long bone c. fracture of the
growth plate of the ulna near the wrist d. Collects fracture of the tibia - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅a partial break in a long bone
A web site is a useful tool for providing information about a medical practice to the
practice's patients and the general public. T/F - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
After performing the ear irrigation, the MA should relay the following information to the
patient:
You may not be able to hear well for a while.
You may have a blood-tinged drainage for a few days.
You need to lie on your left side.
Your ears will feel sensitive for a little while. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Your ears will
feel sensitive for a little while.
After printing a letter to be sent by the medical office, a medical assistant notices that a
word is not spelled correctly. What should the medical assistant do? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Correct the computer file and reprint the letter.
After what period does an account require additional collection activity? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅120 days
All of the following are characteristics of a low range peak flow meter except
Is used by children
Correct Answer Is used by adults
You Answered Can be purchased OTC
Ranges from 0 to 300 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Is used by adults
, All of the following are examples of pulmonary function tests except
Diffusion capacity
Pulse oximetry
Arterial blood gas studies
Coronary angiography - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Coronary angiography
All of the following are guidelines for patient preparation for an ECG except
Do not apply body lotion or oil on the day of the test
Women should not wear tights
Wear comfortable clothing
Do not consume food or fluids except water for 12 hours before the ECG - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Do not consume food or fluids except water for 12 hours before the ECG
All of the following are high in dietary cholesterol EXCEPT:
Egg whites
Liver
Shellfish
Milk - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Egg whites
All of the following provide kilocalories for the body EXCEPT:
Dietary fiber
Fat
Protein
Carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Dietary fiber
An emancipated minor has come to the office for information on cervical cancer and has
also requested testing. The office is not required t o inform the patient's parents
because:
a. Cervical cancer is closely related to STDs, so the office is covered by law to not be
required to notify the minor's parent. b. c c. Testing for cervical cancer can be done on
minors without legal parental or guardian consent. d. None of the above. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Emancipated minors have legal independence from parents or legal
guardians.
An expansion of the chief complaint is known as the - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Present
illness
Assets are:
a. Securities b. Machinery c. Merchandise d. All of the above. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅All of the above.
Assuming that an elderly patient will have a difficult time understanding the directions
for how to take medication is an example of:
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS.
↑ dosage to 3mg q.i.d.
Increase dosage to 3 mg and then pt will quit in 1 day
Increase dosage to 4 mg three times a day
Increase dosage to 3 mg four times a day
Increase dosage to 3 mg every other day - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Increase dosage
to 3 mg four times a day
A child is diagnosed with a Greenstick Fracture. Which of the following most accurately
describes the broken bone?
a. compound fracture of the fibula b. a partial break in a long bone c. fracture of the
growth plate of the ulna near the wrist d. Collects fracture of the tibia - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅a partial break in a long bone
A web site is a useful tool for providing information about a medical practice to the
practice's patients and the general public. T/F - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
After performing the ear irrigation, the MA should relay the following information to the
patient:
You may not be able to hear well for a while.
You may have a blood-tinged drainage for a few days.
You need to lie on your left side.
Your ears will feel sensitive for a little while. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Your ears will
feel sensitive for a little while.
After printing a letter to be sent by the medical office, a medical assistant notices that a
word is not spelled correctly. What should the medical assistant do? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Correct the computer file and reprint the letter.
After what period does an account require additional collection activity? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅120 days
All of the following are characteristics of a low range peak flow meter except
Is used by children
Correct Answer Is used by adults
You Answered Can be purchased OTC
Ranges from 0 to 300 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Is used by adults
, All of the following are examples of pulmonary function tests except
Diffusion capacity
Pulse oximetry
Arterial blood gas studies
Coronary angiography - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Coronary angiography
All of the following are guidelines for patient preparation for an ECG except
Do not apply body lotion or oil on the day of the test
Women should not wear tights
Wear comfortable clothing
Do not consume food or fluids except water for 12 hours before the ECG - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Do not consume food or fluids except water for 12 hours before the ECG
All of the following are high in dietary cholesterol EXCEPT:
Egg whites
Liver
Shellfish
Milk - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Egg whites
All of the following provide kilocalories for the body EXCEPT:
Dietary fiber
Fat
Protein
Carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Dietary fiber
An emancipated minor has come to the office for information on cervical cancer and has
also requested testing. The office is not required t o inform the patient's parents
because:
a. Cervical cancer is closely related to STDs, so the office is covered by law to not be
required to notify the minor's parent. b. c c. Testing for cervical cancer can be done on
minors without legal parental or guardian consent. d. None of the above. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Emancipated minors have legal independence from parents or legal
guardians.
An expansion of the chief complaint is known as the - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Present
illness
Assets are:
a. Securities b. Machinery c. Merchandise d. All of the above. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅All of the above.
Assuming that an elderly patient will have a difficult time understanding the directions
for how to take medication is an example of:
