CCMA NHA exam 2024 UPDATED

CCMA NHA exam 2024 UPDATED medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (chf) for an exam by the provider. What manifestation should the assistant expect? - CORRECT ANSWER-Shortness of breath When measuring a patients respiratory rate, what actions should a MA take to ensure an accurate reading? - CORRECT ANSWER-Count the respirations while the patient thinks his/her pulse is being taken. What lab results should the MA recognize as abnormal? - CORRECT ANSWERPotassium 3mEq/L is abnormal A provider requests a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a MA is preparing. What instrument should be on the tray? - CORRECT ANSWER-Scissors An MA is replacing a sharps container and receives a small laceration on her arm from the plastic lid. What documentation should the MA complete as a result of this incident? - CORRECT ANSWER-OSHA Form 301 An MA is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to the appointment. What lab results indicate the need to schedule an extension of the current visit? - CORRECT ANSWERFasting blood glucose 168 mg/dL An MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about how to take buccaneering tablets. What instructions should the MA give the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-"Place the tablet between your gums and cheek" What medical term should an MA tell a provider when a patient is having discomfort and difficulty breathing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dyspnea What method is used to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an insurance company? - CORRECT ANSWER-Remittance advice What position is appropriate for pelvic exam? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lithotomy What is in the scope of practices for a medical assistant following a heart procedure that does not require a licensed technician or provider? - CORRECT ANSWER-Holster monitor application What EKG artifact is caused by a disconnected electrode and results in the tracing going into the margins of the paper? - CORRECT ANSWER-Interrupted baseline The MA receives a telephone call from a patient who seems anxious about test results. What response should the MA make? - CORRECT ANSWER-"I know your concerned about your test results, we'll call you as soon as your results come in" A MA is assisting with the physical exam. Of a patient what has scabies. Besides gloves , what other PPE should you wear? - CORRECT ANSWER-Gown A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation. What actions should a medical assistant take first? - CORRECT ANSWER-Call for help and start CPR A MA is composing business correspondence using the simplified letter style. What features should the assistant use? - CORRECT ANSWER-A subject line in all capital letters Where should a medical assistant place the electrode for lead V5 - CORRECT ANSWER-On the left anterior axillary line, horizontal to V4 A MA is caring for a patient who is 5' 7" tall. What the patient's height in centimeters? - CORRECT ANSWER-170 cm What technique should an MA use when bandaging a wound? - CORRECT ANSWERWrap the wound from distal to proximal What is outside the scope of practice for an MA? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ordering additional lab test to confirm the patients condition A patient is seen in an urgent care center for a laceration to the left foot. The provider evaluates the injury, determines sutures are not needed, applies a dressing, and release the patient. What procedural coding would you use for this visit? - CORRECT ANSWER-Problem focused examination Prior to a patient's follow-up appointment, what information should a medical assistant report to the provider? - CORRECT ANSWER-Recent laboratory results A medical assistant is reviewing a provider's instructions as the patient is preparing to leave the office. The provider recommends that the patient purchase and over the counter antitussive, how would you explain what this is to a patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-"It is a medication that suppresses the cough reflex" An MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about the use and care of a transdermal patch. What instruction should you include? - CORRECT ANSWER-"Select a different application location for each new patc