Nha Medical Assistant(Ccma) Certification Practice Test 2

NHA MEDICAL ASSISTANT(CCMA) CERTIFICATION PRACTICE TEST 2 A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (CHF) for an examination by the provider. Which of the following manifestations should the assistant expect? - CORRECT ANSWER Shortness of breath (SOB) When measuring a patients respiratory rate, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to ensure an accurate reading? - CORRECT ANSWER -Count the respiration's while the patient thinks his pulse is being obtained. Which of the following laboratory results should the medical assistant recognize is abnormal? - CORRECT ANSWER -Potassium 3 mEq/L A provider has requested a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a medical assistant is preparing. Which of the following instruments should the assistant include on the tray? - CORRECT ANSWER Scissors A medical assistant is replacing a sharps container in an examination room and receives a small laceration on her arm from the plastic lid. Which of the following types of documentation should the assistant complete as a result of this incident? - CORRECT ANSWER -OSHA Form 301 A medical assistant is reviewing a patient's history prior to the patient's appointment. Which of the following laboratory results indicates the need to schedule an extension of the current visit? - CORRECT ANSWER -Fasting blood glucose 168 mg/dL A medical assistant is reinforcing instructions with a patient about how to take a buccal of the following instructions should the assistant give the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER -"Place the tablet between you or gums and cheek."