Medical Assistant(CCMA) Certification exam

1. A patient is scheduled for a 6 month diabetes checkup a medical assistant should include what in their chart. EKG results PT INR results Hemoglobin A1C results Chest x-ray results 2. A provider orders an ESR to be performed. Which statement describes understanding of the test? This test measures the distance my RBS’s have dropped This test measures the fluctuation of serum protein This test measures my hemoglobin levels This test measures my estrogen serum ratio after menopause 3. A provider has ordered a pulse oximetry reading on a patient which is the acceptable way of obtain this reading. Tape the probe to the patient’s wrist Position the probe within 2 inches of the patient’s heart Clip the probe to the patient’s earlobe Place the probe on the dorsal side of the patient’s chest 4. Which of the following solutions is used in the autoclave for sterilization Distilled water Chlorhexidine 1:10 bleach solution Glutaraldehyde 5. An opiate medication is used to treat Infection Inflammation Pain Constipation pg. 1 CCMA FINAL STUDY GUIDE CCMA NHA FINAL STUDY GUIDE QUESTION AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 6. Which of the following is an effect of hemostasis? It prevents the process of clot formation It promotes coagulation It prevents fibrinolysis of the blood It promotes destruction of RBC’s 7. Where should a medical assistant perform an intramuscular injection? Antecubital region Subscapular part of back Ventral forearm Upper lateral thigh 8. Which should the medical assistant do when sanitizing instruments using aseptic technique? Wear surgical gloves Place instruments in a closed position Use a metal brush to remove debris from the instrument Wipe the instruments down with a paper towel 9. Liver dysfunction primary affects which of the following pharmacokinetic process? Absorption Metabolism Distribution Excretion 10. Which of the following methods should a medical assistant use when weighing a patient who has balance issues Have the patient sit in a chair on the scale Position a cane on the scale between his feet Position a walker over the scale Have the patient hold on to the wall while weighing pg. 2 CCMA FINAL STUDY GUIDE 11. A medical assistant is caring for a patient who reports bilateral side pain and dysuria. What procedure should be ordered? UDS UA GTT CBC 12. Which of the following actions indicated a patient has given implied consent Asking questions about the procedure Disrobing for a physical examination Giving verbal consent on behalf of a minor Signing consent for an immunization. 13. Anthropometric measurement is used for which of the following To determine the dosage for immunizations To complete growth charts To assess the patient’s lung volume To calculate patients cardiac output 14. Which position is correct for a rectal temperature? Sims Dorsal recumbent Lithotomy Fowler’s 15. Which area of the body would you use for a temporal artery thermometer? Tympanic membrane Rectum Armpit Forehead pg. 3 CCMA FINAL STUDY GUIDE 16. Which of the following is an exposure to blood borne pathogens Oral Rectal Axillary Temporal 17. A medical assistant is caring for a patient whose blood pressure is dangerously low. What position should be patient be placed in. Trendelenburg Prone Lithotomy Fowler’s 18. A medical assistant obtains the following vital signs from an adult patient. BP 110/70, temperature 100.9, pulse rate 106, and respiration 22/min. Which is the correct summary. Blood pressure stable and respiration slightly increased. Patient is afebrile and heart rate is tachycardic. Blood pressure elevated and respiration slightly increased. Patient is febrile and heart rate is tachycardic Blood pressure elevated and respiration slightly increased. Patient is afebrile and heart rate is tachycardic Blood pressure stable and respiration slightly increased. Patient is febrile and heart rate is tachycardic. 19. A medical assistant is communicating with a patient who is hearing impaired and has a caregiver present. Which communication method if correct Use written communication with the patient Speak louder to the patient for better understand Speak directly to the patient’s caregiver Position himself above the patient’s eye level