NHA CCMA Flashcards _ Quizlet

NHA CCMA Flashcards 2022 WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS NHA CCMA 12 studiers in the last day Terms in this set (1120) Where do cardiac electrical impulses originate in the heart? Sinoatrial node According to the regulation of controlled substances, which of the following is true of a Schedule 1 drug? have no accepted medical use A medical assistant is remain within the patient's view to allow lipcollecting a health history reading from an older adult patient who exhibits moderate hearing loss. What following action should the assistant take? NHA CCMA Upgrade A Medical Assistant is irregular heart sterile tray that a medical preparing a patient who has anemia for an examination by a provider. what manifestation should the assistant expect to find? beat The patient's bill of rights protects individuals from denial of care due to the patient's age A provider has requested a dissecting instrument on a Print as C si o st ma b nt in is e preparing. what in E st x r p u o m r e t nt should the Embed assistant include on the Report tray? scissors what technique should a medical assistant use for the routine cleaning of EKG cables? Disinfection What additive should be used when performing a CBC? EDTA what dressing should a medical assistant use on a partial-thickness burn? non adherent dressing A medical assistant is allow the patient to cry caring for a patient who has recently received a terminal diagnosis and is crying? what action should the assistant take? what position is appropriate for a pelvic examination? lithotomy what document indicates how a patient's medical records will be used and disclosed by a medical office? Notice of Private Practices (NPP) A medical assistant is reinforcing instructions with a patient about how to take a buccal tablet. what instructions should the assistant give the patient? "place the tablet between the gums and cheek." A medical assistant is cleaning an examination room after assisting a provider with a biopsy. what action should the assistant take? hold sharps by the blunt end to avoid needlestick injury a medical assistant is monitoring an infant patient for mircocephaly. what describes the anthropometric measurement that the assistant should perform? head circumference what action should a medical assistant take when obtaining the length of an infant during a well-child visit? position the infant on his back what instructions should a medical assistant give to a patient when administering an enteric-coated tablet? "swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water." A provider examines an older adult patient who is disabled and has a lesion on her arm. And medical assistant should anticipate a referral for this patient to which of the following ancillary services? Home health care A medical assistant in an emergency clinic is admitting several patients. The assistant should recognize that the provider should see which patient first? an older adult patient who has diabetes and has a high blood pressure of 80/42 mm Hg a medical assistant is checking a patient's hearing using the Weber test. what action should the assistant take? ask the patient if he hears the vibration louder in one ear than the other a medical assistant is reviewing laboratory requisitions. For which of the following patient conditions should assistant perform a capillary collection rather than a venipuncture? previous thromboses when performing the palpatory method for obtaining blood pressure, what is the level at which the medical assistant should inflate the cuff? 30 mm Hg above the radial pulse cessation a medical assistant should insert the needle at what angle during a venipuncture? 15 degree angle a medical assistant is collecting information from a patient who reports persistent pain in the left upper quadrant. the assistant should note that this area contains which of the following organs? stomach what position should a medical assistant place a healthy patient in preparation for a rectal examination? Sims a medical assistant is preparing a patient who has bilateral below-theknee amputations for an EKG. Which of the following sites should the assistant select for electrode placement? abdomen a medical assistant is performing a fecal occult blood test using a guaiac card. which of the following actions should the assistant take? interpret a blue color as a positive result a medical assistant works at Medicare a practice that is part of an Accountable Care Organization (ACO). This designation means that the practice's health care team will focus on improving care for patients who have which of the following types of medical insurance? To provide culturally examine personal religious and cultural values competent care, the and beliefs to identify any biases medical assistant should 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 he is palpating which of the following abdominal quadrants? right upper a medical assistant is obtain an oral or written order from the scheduling a patient for an provider outpatient procedure. what action should the assistant take first? a medical assistant is caring initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation for an infant who suddenly becomes unresponsive for unknown reasons. what action should the assistant take? a medical assistant is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to the patient's appointment. which of the following laboratory results indicates the need to schedule an extension of the current visit? fasting blood glucose 168mg/dl which of the following Customary terms refers to the range of fees charged by providers who have similar training and experience and practice in the same geographical area? which of the following record the measurement to the nearest 0.6 cm action should the medical (1/4 in) assistant take when obtaining the head circumference of an infant? a medical assistant is sims' position preparing a patient for edema. in which position should the assistant place the patient for this procedure? How many digits are there in CPT codes five digits a rash on the skin that consists of hives or urticariap wheals, which are itchy, raised lesions. it is a sign of an allergic reaction Category 11 Code used to track provider performance measures a pulse oximeter can register an artificially low cold fingers oxygen saturation measurement for a patient who has which of the following conditions? a medical assistant is collecting data from a hot skin patient who is experiencing heatstroke. which of the following manifestations should the assistant expect to find? Apply a thin ribbon of a medical Assistant is administering eye ointment along the ointment to a patient. what action should the conjunctival sac assistant take? antitussive suppresses the cough reflex a medical assistant has requested a pre authorization for a patient referral to a specialist. what reason for the claim submitted by the specialist to be denied? the service is provided after the expiration date a chronic skin disease characterized by pink or Psoriasis red lesions, with scaly patches have a silvery appearance what type of written a notification letter to a patient about surgery correspondence can be arrangements signed by a medical Assistant remittance advice itemized all paid, denied and allowable charges for a patient a MA is completing a diagnosis progress note using the SOAP format. what patient information should the Assistant include in the assessment section? when performing a first aid procedure to apply layers of sterile control bleeding of a wound, which of the gauze following actions should a medical assistant take? A clinical medical assistant is drawing five Within 1 min of application of the tourniquet blood collection tubes. When should the tourniquet be released? hello. welcome to our a first-time patient is late arriving to the office. office which of the following should the medical assistant say first? Wrap the wound from which of the following techniques should a distal to proximal medical assistant use when bandaging a wound? a medical assistant is providing instruction to a I can crush or chew the pill patient on how to take an extended- release if it is too hard for me to medication PO. which of the following swallow statements made by the patient indicates a need for further teaching? a medical assistant is preparing a patient who has intermittent peripheral cyanosis for an examination by the provider. the assistant circulatory and respiratory should understand that healthy perfusion of the hands and feet depends on adequate interaction between which of the following two body system? a medical assistant is preparing a CMS-1500 current procedural insurance claim form for a patient who was terminology code treated for a burn injury. which of the following pieces of information is required on the form? parasites called "worms" that live in host Helminths organisms, such as animals and humans a medical Assistant is collecting a urine send the specimen to the specimen from a patient for a drug screening. testing laboratory on the which of the following actions should the same day as the collection Assistant take to adhere to the chain of custody for this specimen? verify the order with the a pharmacist calls the clinic to confirm an eprovider prior to prescription request to fill a patient's confirming the e- medication order. which of the following prescription actions should the assistant take? make sure the midpoint of a ma is measuring a patient's blood pressure the patient's arm is at the with an android sphygmomanometer and a level of the patient's heart stethoscope. which of the following actions should the Assistant take? a provider asks a medical assistant to insert the tips of the administer oxygen to a patient who is cannula into the patient's experiencing respiratory distress. which of the nostrils following actions should the medical assistant take when administering oxygen to the patient? a medical assistant is composing business a subject line in all capital correspondence using the simple letter style. letters which of the following features should the assistant use? Gastrointestinal which of the following body systems should be evaluated for a diagnosis of pyloric stenosis a medical assistant is preparing to apply ointment to several abrasions on a patient's a tongue blade leg. which of the following supplies should the medical assistant use to remove the medication from the jar? a medical Assistant is measuring vital signs of 150/90 mmHg an adult patient. the assistant should identify which of the following blood pressure readings as primary hypertension? a medical assistant is speaking with a patient who has seasonal allergies. which of the Physician Assistant following healthcare providers should the assistant identify as being able to make diagnosis and initiate the necessary treatment? adjust the patient's account a medical Assistant is reviewing a Medicare to reflect no unpaid claim denial. the Assistant determines that charges and write off the there are charges that exceed the usual, balance customary and reasonable fees. which of the following actions should the Assistant take? you may experience a watery discharge for up to 1 week after your procedure a ma is reviewing discharge information with a patient who is postoperative following cryosurgery to the cervix. which of the following statements should the Assistant include? a medical assistant is making a new sign-in provider's name sheet for the patients who have appointments that day. which of the following information should the sign-in sheet include? a medical assistant is caring for a patient who normal weight has a body mass index (BMI) of 23. this patient should be categorized as which of the following? Goniometer measures joint movement in a single plane when speaking with a patient who has moderate hear loss and reads lips, which of use hand gestures the following actions should a medical assistant take to aid in communication with the patient? a condition in which the air sacs of the lungs Emphysema are damaged and enlarged, causing breathlessness. place the zero mark of the measuring tape against the infant's eras a medical assistant is measuring the circumference of an infant's head. which of the following actions should the assistant take the provider should review when informed consent is required for a alternative procedures with procedure, which of the following steps the patient should occur prior to the patient signing the form? kyphosis curvature of the thoracic spine that is a common result of aging the provider orders the medical assistant to prepare a tablespoon of medication for a 15 mL patient. how many milliliters of medication should the assistant draw up? 1 tbsp parasitic a common parasitic infection that is highly contagious. also known as lice a medical assistant is preparing to perform a capillary collection from an older adult patient warm the patient's hands who has poor circulation in his hands. which of the following techniques should the assistant use to increase circulation at the collection site? Cytobrush when assisting a provider with a vaginal examination and Papanicolaou (Pap) test, a medical assistant should identify that which fo the following instruments is necessary? which of the following medical record source-oriented documentation templates is organized by the entity that supplied the data right ear facing up with the in which of the following positions should a earlobe pulled down and medical assistant place an 18-month- old back patient when administering ear drops to the right ear? solid elevations that are less than 0.5 cm (0.2 Papules in) in diameter. a common cause is allergic eczema a medical assistant in an acute care facility is checking in a patient who has a deep document the statement in laceration. the patient tells the assistant that he the patients chart cannot accept blood transfusions due to his religious beliefs. which of the following actions should the assistant take? obtain the blood sample a medical assistant is preparing to use a after inserting the test strip glucometer to measure a patient's blood into the glucometer glucose level. which of the following actions should the assistant take? Sims In which of the following positions should a CCMA place a patient for a rectal exam? to convert from lb to kg multiply lb by 0.45 human chorionic which of the following is a CLIA-waived gonadotropin (hCG) test laboratory test nystagmus Constant involuntary movement of the eyes in a circular, vertical or horizontal pattern. which of the following laboratory values Blood glucose 500 mg/dL should a medical assistant immediately report to a patient's provider? you should avoid using an a medial assistant is preparing a patient for electric blanket during wearing a holter monitor. which of the monitoring following instructions should the assistant include? hematemesis vomiting blood a medical assistant is monitoring a patient during a stress test. the patient becomes discontinue the test increasingly short of breath and tachycardic. abnormalities appear in his EKG rhythm. which of the following actions should he assistant take first.? QRS complex ventricular depolarization mononucleosis a contagious disease that is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus tinnitus ringing in the ears removing sutures from a which of the following tasks is within the scope healing laceration of practice for a medical Assistant in a clinical setting? Order additional laboratory which of the following is outside of a medical tests to confirm the assistant's scope of practice? patient's condition At the fifth intercostal in which of the following locations should a space, left midclavicular medical Assistant place the electrode for lead line V4? A program that delivers meals to individuals at Meals on Wheels home who are unable to purchase or prepare their own meals. review the days encounter a patient reports getting a bill that includes forms to determine if services she did not receive. which of the another patient received following actions should a ma take to the services reconcile these charges? 128/78 mm Hg classified as elevated blood pressure which of the following Leads I, II, and III groups of EKG leads are bipolar according to OSHA guidelines for universal assisting a provider with the precautions, which of the following types of removal of a cyst patient contact would require a medical Assistant to wear gloves, a mask, a face shield and protective apparel? be sure to call your a ma is reinforcing teaching with a patient who provider if you have a fever is going home after having extensive suturing over 100 degrees to a laceration. which of the following Fahrenheit instructions should the Assistant include? Which of the following EKG artifacts is caused Interrupted baseline by a disconnected electrode and results in the tracing going into the margins of the paper? list of medications with a patient is entitled to which of the following diagnosis medical records? in the morning at what time of a day will a patient's body temperature be at its lowest? reinforce teaching about the frequency of medication administration a ma is discussing information with a patient about a new medication that the provider prescribed. which of the following actions should the Assistant take? a medical Assistant is assisting a patient who is 90 degrees obese with an insulin injection. which of the following is the correct angle for this patient's injection? on the left anterior axillary Where should a medical assistant place the line, horizontal to V4 electrode for lead V5? a medical assistant should follow chain of Parentage testing custody guidelines for which of the following types of laboratory results? a medical assistant is assisting in the treatment Remove any chemical- of a patient who experienced a chemical burn. covered clothing which of the following steps should the Assistant take? lying face up, with the legs dorsal recumbent position bent and feel flat on the table a vasodilator that is used to treat angina or Nitroglycerin chest pain. it is available in a sublingual tablet or sublingual spray mineral deposits from tap water when unloading an autoclave machine, a ma notifies spots on the instruments. the Assistant should recognize that this a result of which of the following? Which of the following actions should a inspect the integrity of the medical assistant take to verify the quality of needles seal venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw? a ma discovers an unidentifiable liquid on the floor of ones of the clinic's treatment rooms. A clean-up kit which of the following materials should the Assistant use to remove and dispose of the liquid? Rinne test the patient is instructed to raise his hand when the sound disappears prior to a patient's follow-up appointment, Recent laboratory results which of the following information should a MA report to the provider? ... ... chondr cartilage Standard of Care the degree of care, skill, and diligence an equally qualified caregiver in theHeaalth profession would provide in similar circumstances is primarily to work alongside a provider in an Roles and Responsibilities outpatient or ambulatory setting (medical of the Medical Assistant office), MA might be cross-trained to perform administrative and clinical duties. Greet patients, handle correspondence, Administrative Duties schedule appointments, answer telephone, arrange hospital admissions obtaining medical histories from patients, Clinical Duties explaining treatments or procedures, drawing laboratory tests and preparing and administering immunizations allopathic providers and are the most widely recognized type of doctor. they diagnose Medical Doctors (MDs) illnesses, provide treatments, perform procedures such as surgical intervention, and write prescriptions. complete requirements that are similar to the MDs to graduate and practice medicine. In Osteopathic providers addition to using modern medicine and (DOs) surgical procedures, DOs use osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT) in treating their patients. Provide basic patient care services, including Nurse Practitioners diagnosing and prescribing medications for common illnesses. Medical Laboratory collect samples and perform tests to analyze Technicians body fluids, tissue, and other substances. practice medicine under the direction and Physician Assistants supervision of a licensed MD or DO. Are able to make clinical decisions and be responsible for a variety of services Medical Receptionists check patients in and out, answer phones, and perform filing, faxing, and other tasks. assist patients who have developed conditions Occupational Therapists that disable them developmentally, emotionally, mentally, or physically assist pharmacists with duties that do not Pharmacy Technician require the expertise or judgement of a licensed pharmacist Physical Therapist assists patients in regarding their mobility and improving their strength and range of motion uses various types of imaging equipment to Radiology Technician assist the provider in diagnosing and treating certain diseases. Professionalism consists of the skills, behavior, and appropriate judgement that represent the best qualities of a person in a specific profession. MA must exhibit a courteous, conscientious and a businesslike manner in the workplace. Dependability, initiative, flexibility, confidentiality and a good attitude are all necessary with a high level of professionalism includes good personal hygiene and appropriate work attire. Avoid perfumes and colognes due to possible patient sensitivities. Wear makeup conservatively and keep nails Appropriate Dress clean (no acrylic) and at a reasonable length. Dress code vary, but clothing should be comfortable and fit appropriately. Many facilities do not allow facial piercings, extreme hairstyles or visible tattoos A set of values based on the moral virtues of hard work and diligence. based on an Work Ethic individuals diligence, virtues, morals, and desire to put forth a strong effort in their chosen profession. the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. All members of the health Integrity care team must have a high level of integrity. Honest, truthfulness and equal treatment of all patients is a necessity for quality care in administrative and clinical settings Accountability Being responsible for one's own actions. it also means being able to explain and answer questions relating to their actions. MAs must be accountable for their actions regarding any clinical or administrative tasks at all times a MA must be able to acclimate to a wide variety of situations. in the event of an emergency in the office, the staff must be Flexibility flexible enough to adjust to schedule changes for all patients. being flexible also means that staff members are willing to assist each other when workloads are uneven. open-mindedness a willingness to try new things or to hear and consider new ideas describes the duties that can be delegated to Scope of practice medical assistants based on their education, training and experience. include regulations and policies issues by state medical boards. A MA with appropriate Variables for the Scope of training may safely provide technical Practice supportive services that are simple, routine medical tasks under the supervision of a licensed physician. Health Care Delivery the organization of individuals, establishments, and resources to deliver health care services and meet the health needs of specific populations. the group of physicians, hospitals, and other Accountable Care health care providers come together Organizations (ACOs) voluntarily to provide coordinated highquality care to their Medicare patients. Patients are assigned a per-member, permonth payment based on their age, race, sex, lifestyle, medical history, and benefit design. Capitation (partial or full) Payment rates are tied to expected usage regardless of how often the patient visits. Under partial capitation models, only specific types or categories of services are paid on a basis of capitation. patients are assigned a per-member, permonth payment based on their age, race, sex, lifestyle, medical history and benefit design. Payment rates are tied to expected usage regardless of how often the patient visits. Like global budget bundled payment models, providers have an incentive to help patients avoid high-cost procedures and tests to maximize their compensation. Under partial - or blended - capitation models, only specific types or categories of services are paid on a basis of capitation. Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plan that contracts with a medical center or group of providers to provide a preventive and acute care for the insured person. HMOs generally require referrals to specialists, as well as precertification and preauthorization for hospital admissions, outpatient procedures and treatments A model of primary care provider (PCP) patient centered medical coordinates treatment to make sure patients home (PCMH) receive the required care when and where they need it, and in a way they can understand