CCMA Exam Practice Questions and Answers; very important medical assistant 2023 test

CCMA Exam Practice Questions and Answers; very important medical assistant 2023 test 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 -Correct Answer d) shortness of breath Other manifestations include edema and fatigue 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 -Correct Answer 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 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 -Correct Answer d) potassium 3 mEq/L Normal potassium range is 3.5-5 mEq/L 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 -Correct Answer 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. 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 documentati