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Scope of Practice and Legal Ethics
1. Which of the following clinical activities is explicitly within the scope of practice for a Certified
Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)?
a. Interpreting laboratory results
b. Prescribing medication
c. Performing a 12-lead EKG
d. Diagnosing a patient's condition
Answer: c. Performing a 12-lead EKG
Explanation: A CCMA is trained to operate EKG equipment and perform the technical
procedure of obtaining a tracing. However, they do not interpret the results, which is the
responsibility of the provider.
2. A CCMA is reviewing a patient's daily tasks. Which action represents a duty outside their legal
scope of practice?
Answer: Administering intravenous narcotic medications.
Explanation: The administration of controlled substances like narcotics, especially via
intravenous route, is typically outside the CCMA's scope. This action requires advanced training
and licensure, such as that of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
3. How is the legal concept of "assault" best defined in a healthcare setting?
Answer: A deliberate threat or attempt to cause harmful or offensive physical contact with a
patient, creating a well-founded fear of imminent harm.
Explanation: Assault is about the perceived threat and the patient's apprehension of immediate
bodily harm. It does not require actual physical contact.
4. A patient has not provided consent for a phlebotomy procedure, but the CCMA proceeds to hold
the patient's arm and perform the venipuncture. This action is an example of what?
Answer: Battery
Explanation: Battery is the intentional and unauthorized touching of another person. Performing
a procedure without consent, even if it is medically indicated, constitutes battery.
5. What is the primary purpose of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)?
Answer: To establish and enforce quality standards for all laboratory testing to ensure the