CMA NHA Practice Test Questions Questions and Answers 100% pass

CMA NHA Practice Test Questions Questions and Answers 100% pass A MA is composing business correspondence using the simplified letter style. Which of the following features should the assistant use? - ANS- A subject line in all capital letters MA is collecting multiple blood samples from a pt. Which of the following vacuum tubes should MA fill first? - ANS- Yellow (blood culture) Which method is used to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an insurance carrier? - ANS- Remittance advice. (it documents itemizes all paid, denied and allowable changes for a pt.) Which body system should be evaluated for a diagnose of pyloric stenosis? - ANS- Gastrointestinal..(is the hardening of the pyloric sphincter) MA is preparing to sanitize contaminated equipment. What pieces of equipment can a MA sanitize and reuse without needing to disinfect or sanitize it? - ANS- Otoscope MA is assisting with the examination of an older adult pt who has a curvature of the thoracic spine. What term should the MA use when documenting this finding in the pt's medical record? - ANS- Kyphosis (humpback, curvature of thoracic spine) A pt loses consciousness and the EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation. Which of the following should the MA do first? - ANS- Call for help and begin CPR What is outside of a MA's scope of practice? - ANS- to order additional laboratory tests to confirm the patients condition MA is performing hand hygiene using an alcohol- based hand rub. The MA should recognize what info about alcohol- based hand rubs is correct? - ANS- Alcohol-based hand rub should be applied to one hand and then rubbed between both hands A pulse oximeter can register an artificially low oxygen saturation measurements for a pt who has which of the following conditions? - ANS- Cold fingers When informed consent is required for a procedure, which of the following steps should occur prior to the patient signing the form? - ANS- The provider should review alternative procedures with the pt First time pt is late arriving to the office, What should MA say first? - ANS- Hello, Welcome to our office MA is providing instruction to a pt on how to take an extended release medication PO. What statements made by the pt indicates for further teaching? - ANS- I can crush or chew the pill if it's too hard for me to swallow What tasks is within the scope of practice for a MA in a clinical setting? - ANS- Removing sutures from a healing laceration Pt at an urgent care facility report that she vomited and saw blood in the vomitus. What term should the MA use to document the pt's report? - ANS- Hematemesis When unloading an autoclave machine, a medical assistant notices spots on the instruments. The assistant should recognize that this is the result of which of the following? - ANS- Mineral deposits from the tap water MA is reviewing the list of medication a pt report currently taking. The MA should recognize what medication is available in a sublingual form? - ANS- Nitroglycerin Which routes for taking pt's temp is the most accurate? - ANS- Rectal MA is checking a pt out of the clinic. Which document should the MA locate info about provider referrals or follow up appointment request for the pt? - ANS- Encounter form ( also known as super bills referrals or appointment) When speaking with a pt who has moderate hearing loss and reads lips. What action should MA take to aid in communication with the pt? - ANS- Use hand gestures MA is preparing to use a glucometer to measure a pt's blood glucose level. What action should the MA take? - ANS- Obtain the blood sample after inserting the test strip into the glucometer MA observes a provider failing to perform hand hygiene before beginning to remove sutures from a pt's hand. The pt's hand later becomes infected. The MA should identify what legal torts has occurred? - ANS- Negligence MA is obtaining information for a pt's medical history and physical exam. The pt reports intermittent episode of ringing in his ears. What terms should the MA use to document this finding? - ANS- Tinnitus MA is observing a pt after administering an antibiotic injection. The pt develops an itchy rash with pinkish, raised lesions. What term should the MA use when documenting this finding in the pt medical record? - ANS- URTICARIA MA is measuring vital signs of an adult pt. MA should identify what B/P readings as primary hypertension? - ANS- 150/95 mm Hg Pharmacist calls the clinic to confirm an e-prescription request to fill a pt's medication order. What action should MA take? - ANS- Verify the order with the provider prior to confirming the e- prescription What action should a MA take when performing aseptic hand washing? - ANS- Turn off faucet with a paper towel