CCMA STUDY TEST QUESTIONS 2025

when measuring a infant from head to heel , what exam position should you place the infant in ? - supine position what type of patient you report to the provider if they had low apical pulse? - infants 6 weeks who has a heart of 80/min what statement do you provide to patients to be in compliance HIPPA ? - confidentiality statement what information do you need to provide to the patient when wearing a holter monitor about marker ? - when you have symptoms what information is acceptable to provide to the patient in the waiting room? - educational material what technique would be used when passing a scalpel to the provider during a sterile procedure ? - blade down , handle first a patient being post op status post left mastectomy what information should you make sure is on the chart from hospital ? - pathology what is the hormone detected in pregnancy test? - human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) What is used in cryosurgery ? - liquid nitrogen what is the universal claim for submitted outpatient billing? - CMS 1500 when reviewing a patients chart after a visit where would you look in the chart to review medication dosage and instructions for the patient ? - plan of care where should you refer a non-ambulatory for assistance with workplace accommodations ? - American w/dis-ability act you have obtained the following vital signs from an adult patient temperature 37.2C , heart rate 106/min, B/P 89/50 mm Hg and respiratory rate of 18/min what should document regarding the vital signs ? - Tachycardia , Hypotension , Afebrile , normal respiration what position should you place a patient for a pap smear ? - lithotomy position a urgently referral has been submitted to the insurance company how long should the authorization process take ? - immediately over the phone Your gloved hands come in contact with the patient's blood during a procedure. What action should you take? - dispose of in a biohazard container a patient has COPD and requires an abdominal exam what position should you place the patient inn to manage his/her respiratory status ? - semi-fowlers when working in an ambulatory care center with several other workers who is legally responsible for the medical assistants actions ? - Dr/nurse practitioner what should you recognize as a goal of patient-centered care ? - patient and care giver relationships what risk factor for developing cirrhosis? - alcoholism when setting a trey for a sterile procedure how many inches are required to maintain a sterile field ? - 1 inch what is closed wound caused by blunt trauma that results in swelling ecchymosis and pain ? - contusion what device would you use to measure a patient's range of motion ? - goniometers