CCMA National Exam Questions and Answers

What is the most important role of the Medical Assistant? Patient Education Threatening a person with bodily harm is considered: Assault Unconsented physical contact with another person is considered: Battery What is the medical term for painful menstrual periods? Dysmenorrhea Of the following which is a medical assistant not allowed to perform? ABG Entering a patients room without knocking or having permission is an example of: Invasion of Privacy Deception with the intent to deprive another person of his/her rights: Fraud What is the negligent delivery of professional services? Malpractice What is the failure to do something that a reasonably prudent individual would do under similar circumstance? Negligence What should an MA do if they suspect spousal abuse? Provide a brochure or list of organizations that can assist the patient While working at an pediatric office you suspect abuse with one of your patients, what should you do? report to provider A civil wrong committed against a person or property: Tort Refers to the chronological documentation or paper trail of a specimen. Chain of Custody What organization sets quality standards and issues certificates for human clinical laboratories? CLIA What does the acronym CLIA stand for? Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments What law protects the privacy of a patient's medical record? HIPAA