NHA Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certification Practice Test 2.0

A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (CHF) for an examination by the provider. Which of the following manifestations should the assistant expect? Shortness of breath (SOB) When measuring a patients respiratory rate, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to ensure an accurate reading? Count the respiration's while the patient thinks his pulse is being obtained. Which of the following laboratory results should the medical assistant recognize is abnormal? Potassium 3 mEq/L A provider has requested a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a medical assistant is preparing. Which of the following instruments should the assistant include on the tray? Scissors A medical assistant is replacing a sharps container in an examination 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? OSHA Form 301 A medical assistant is reviewing a patient's 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 168 mg/dL A medical assistant is reinforcing instructions with a patient about how to take a buccal of the following instructions should the assistant give the patient? "Place the tablet between you or gums and cheek." Which of the following terms should a medical assistant use to tell a provider that a patient is having discomfort and difficulty breathing? Dyspnea Which of the following methods is used to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an insurance carrier? Remittance advice Which of the following positions is appropriate for a pelvic exam? Lithotomy Which of the following cardiac procedures is within a medical assistants scope of practice and does not require a licensed technician or provider to assist or perform it? Holter monitor application