CCMA Practice Exam Questions with Complete Answers 2023

d) shortness of breath Other manifestations include edema and fatigue - A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (CHF) for an exam by the provider. Which of the following manifestation should the assistant expect? a) palpitations b) headaches c) chest pain d) shortness of breath a) count the respirations while the patient thinks the pulse is being taken To obtain the most accurate reading, this must be done when the patient is not expecting it - When measuring a patient's respiratory rate, which of the following actions should the MA take to ensure an accurate reading? a) count the respirations while the patient thinks the pulse is being taken b) instruct the patient to breathe normally while counting breaths c) count the respirations for 15 seconds and multiply by 2 d) instruct the patient to take deep breaths while obtaining his pulse d) potassium 3 mEq/L Normal potassium range is 3.5-5 mEq/L - Which of the following laboratory results should the medical assistant recognize is abnormal? a) sodium 138 mEq/L b) RBC count 5.2/mm^3 c) platelets 350/mm^3 d) potassium 3 mEq/L c) scissors Scissors are considered cutting and dissecting instruments because they include a sharp blade or surface for cutting, dissecting, or scraping. The other tools are not for dissecting or cutting. - A provider has requested a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that an MA is preparing. Which of the following instruments should the assistant include on the tray? a) retractors b) thumb forceps c) scissors d) probes b) OSHA Form 301 This is also known as an incident report regarding work-related injury or illness. - An MA is replacing a sharps container in an exam room and receives a small laceration on her arm from the plastic lid. Which of the following types of documentation should the assistant complete as a result of this incident? a) Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) b) OSHA Form 301 c) CMS-1500 claim Form d) Quality control log d) fasting blood glucose 168 mg/dL Fasting BGL should be between 70-130 mg/dL. - An MA is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to the patient's appointment. Which of the following lab results indicates the need to schedule an extension of the current visit? a) hematocrit 42.2% b) BUN 10 mg/dL c) Potassium 4.3 mEq/L d) fasting blood glucose 168 mg/dL d) "Place the tablet between your gums and cheek." - An MA is reinforcing instructions with a patient about how to take a buccal tablet. Which of the following instructions should the assistant give the patient? a) "Swallow the tablet whole." b) "Place the tablet under your tongue." c) "Dissolve the tablet in water." d) "Place the tablet between your gums and cheek." a) dyspnea - Which of the following terms should an MA use to tell a provider that a patient is having discomfort and difficulty breathing? a) dyspnea b) eupnea c) pneumothorax d) pneumonia a) remittance advice This document itemizes all paid, denied, and allowable charges for a patient. It notifies the provider of any and all claim denials. - Which of the following methods is used to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an insurance carrier? a) remittance advice b) coordination of benefits c) eligibility for insurance d) CMS-1500 claim form a) lithotomy - Which of the following positions is appropriate for a pelvic exam? a) lithotomy b) prone c) supine d) high-Fowler's c) holter monitor application - Which of the following cardiac procedures is within an MA's scope of practice and does not require a licensed technician or provider to assist or perform it? a) cardiac doppler b) nuclear stress test c) holter monitor application d) angiogram c) interrupted baseline - Which of the following EKG artifacts is caused by a disconnected electrode and results in the tracing going into the margins of the paper? a) wandering baseline b) AC interference c) interrupted baseline d) somatic tremor d) "I know you are concerned about your test results, We'll call you as soon as your results come in." - An MA receives a phone call from a patient who seems anxious about the results of a test. Which of the following responses should the assistant make? a) "The doctor is busy right now and will call you back. You don't really want me to give you the results, do you?" b) "I'm afraid it's bad news. I would get a second opinion if I were you." c) "Don't worry about it. Until we say you have something to worry about, try to relax." d) "I know you are concerned about your test results, We'll call you as soon as your results come in."