CCMA EXAM 2024 (NHA) CCMA EXAM (NHA - 150 QUESTIONS
PART 1) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ELABORATIONS!!
cell structures is the source of energy for a cell?
answers :mitochondira
a ma is testing a patient's visual acuity using a snellen chart. which actions should
ma take?
answers :make sure the patient does not lean foward during the test.
during a routine venipuncture. the patient becomes pale & diaphoretic. what
condition is most likely to occur in this patient?
answers :syncope
a patient calls the clinic to cancel a postoperative appointment & states that she
will reschedule at a later date. for which following reasons should ma document
this information on the patient's chart?
answers :to prove that the office was not negligent
when completing documentation in a patient's paper medical record, a ma realizes
she made an error. which actions should ma take?
answers :draw a line through the error & initial it
which items included on the cms-1500 claim form should a ma recognize as
indicating the medical necessity of a procedure?
answers :diagnosis code
which techniques should a ma use to confirm a patient's understanding of insulin
administration?
,answers :observe the patient as she performs a self-demonstration
a ma is preparing a community resource library. which actions should ma take 1st?
answers :compile a list of local community agencies
a ma is disposing of the syringe and needle she used to inject a seasonal influenza
vaccine which of the following actions should the assistant take?
answers :drop the syringe, needle first, into the biohazards sharp container
a ma is preparing a patient who has psoriasis to be examined by the provider. when
inspecting the patient's skin lesions, the ma should expect to observe which of the
following characteristics?
answers :silvery, scaly
a ma receives a denial of payment for a patient's cholecystectomy. the reason stated
is "noncovered services." if this procedure was deemed emergent by the provider.
which actions should ma take?
answers :instruct the patient to contact the insurer about the denial of payment
which action should ma take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before
beginning a blood draw?
answers :inspect the integrity of the needle's seal
which instructions should ma give to a patient when administering an enteric-
coated tablet?
answers :swallow the tablet whole with glass of water
a ma is collecting a health history from an older adult patient who exhibits
moderate hearing loss. which action should ma take?
,answers :remain within the patient's view to allow lip-reading
a ma is assisting with the physical examination of a patient who has scabies.
besides gloves. which pieces of personal protective equipment should the ma
wear?
answers :gown
a clinic schedules all cardiac patients on mondays & wednesdays & all oncology
patients on tuesdays & thursdays. what type of scheduling is the clinic using?
answers :cluster scheduling
the parent of a child who has pediculosis is asking a ma for more information
aboout her child's condition. the ma should begin by explaining that pediculosis is
which types of infection?
answers :parasitic
a ma is reviewing a provider's instructions as the patient is preparing to leave the
office. the provider recommends that the patient purchase an over-the-counter
antitussive, but the patient tells the ma that she does not know what an antitussive
is. which of the following responses should the ma make?
answers :it is a medication that suppresses the cough reflex
when preforming the palpatory method for obtaining blood pressure. which
indicates the level at which the ma should inflate the cuff?
answers :30 mm hg above the radial pulse cessation
a first-time patient is late arriving to the office which of the following should the
medical assistant say first?
, answers :"hello. welcome to our office"
a ma is administering an intramuscular immunization to a patient. which action
should ma take?
answers :cleanse the site in a circular motion from the center outward
a ma is explaining a venipuncuture procedure to a patient. which statements should
ma make?
answers :ill be collecting a blood sample from you today. there will be a small
stick in your arm.
a ma is examining the skin on a patient's forearm where the patient reports
developing a rash. the assistant notes multiple solid elevations that are less than 0.5
cm (0.2 in) in diameter. which of the following terms should he use to document
his observations in the patient's medical record?
answers :papules
a patient tells a ma that his provider's office is incompetent, as there is no
improvement in his condition. which is appropriate response for ma to make?
answers :i think that you feel that your treatment is not effective
a ma 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 abdominal quadrants ?
answers :right upper
a patient is seen in an urgent care center for a laceration to the left foot. the
provider evaluates the injury, determines sutures are not needed, applies a dressing
& releases the patient. which levels of examinations should ma use for the
procedure coding for the visit?
PART 1) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ELABORATIONS!!
cell structures is the source of energy for a cell?
answers :mitochondira
a ma is testing a patient's visual acuity using a snellen chart. which actions should
ma take?
answers :make sure the patient does not lean foward during the test.
during a routine venipuncture. the patient becomes pale & diaphoretic. what
condition is most likely to occur in this patient?
answers :syncope
a patient calls the clinic to cancel a postoperative appointment & states that she
will reschedule at a later date. for which following reasons should ma document
this information on the patient's chart?
answers :to prove that the office was not negligent
when completing documentation in a patient's paper medical record, a ma realizes
she made an error. which actions should ma take?
answers :draw a line through the error & initial it
which items included on the cms-1500 claim form should a ma recognize as
indicating the medical necessity of a procedure?
answers :diagnosis code
which techniques should a ma use to confirm a patient's understanding of insulin
administration?
,answers :observe the patient as she performs a self-demonstration
a ma is preparing a community resource library. which actions should ma take 1st?
answers :compile a list of local community agencies
a ma is disposing of the syringe and needle she used to inject a seasonal influenza
vaccine which of the following actions should the assistant take?
answers :drop the syringe, needle first, into the biohazards sharp container
a ma is preparing a patient who has psoriasis to be examined by the provider. when
inspecting the patient's skin lesions, the ma should expect to observe which of the
following characteristics?
answers :silvery, scaly
a ma receives a denial of payment for a patient's cholecystectomy. the reason stated
is "noncovered services." if this procedure was deemed emergent by the provider.
which actions should ma take?
answers :instruct the patient to contact the insurer about the denial of payment
which action should ma take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before
beginning a blood draw?
answers :inspect the integrity of the needle's seal
which instructions should ma give to a patient when administering an enteric-
coated tablet?
answers :swallow the tablet whole with glass of water
a ma is collecting a health history from an older adult patient who exhibits
moderate hearing loss. which action should ma take?
,answers :remain within the patient's view to allow lip-reading
a ma is assisting with the physical examination of a patient who has scabies.
besides gloves. which pieces of personal protective equipment should the ma
wear?
answers :gown
a clinic schedules all cardiac patients on mondays & wednesdays & all oncology
patients on tuesdays & thursdays. what type of scheduling is the clinic using?
answers :cluster scheduling
the parent of a child who has pediculosis is asking a ma for more information
aboout her child's condition. the ma should begin by explaining that pediculosis is
which types of infection?
answers :parasitic
a ma is reviewing a provider's instructions as the patient is preparing to leave the
office. the provider recommends that the patient purchase an over-the-counter
antitussive, but the patient tells the ma that she does not know what an antitussive
is. which of the following responses should the ma make?
answers :it is a medication that suppresses the cough reflex
when preforming the palpatory method for obtaining blood pressure. which
indicates the level at which the ma should inflate the cuff?
answers :30 mm hg above the radial pulse cessation
a first-time patient is late arriving to the office which of the following should the
medical assistant say first?
, answers :"hello. welcome to our office"
a ma is administering an intramuscular immunization to a patient. which action
should ma take?
answers :cleanse the site in a circular motion from the center outward
a ma is explaining a venipuncuture procedure to a patient. which statements should
ma make?
answers :ill be collecting a blood sample from you today. there will be a small
stick in your arm.
a ma is examining the skin on a patient's forearm where the patient reports
developing a rash. the assistant notes multiple solid elevations that are less than 0.5
cm (0.2 in) in diameter. which of the following terms should he use to document
his observations in the patient's medical record?
answers :papules
a patient tells a ma that his provider's office is incompetent, as there is no
improvement in his condition. which is appropriate response for ma to make?
answers :i think that you feel that your treatment is not effective
a ma 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 abdominal quadrants ?
answers :right upper
a patient is seen in an urgent care center for a laceration to the left foot. the
provider evaluates the injury, determines sutures are not needed, applies a dressing
& releases the patient. which levels of examinations should ma use for the
procedure coding for the visit?
