NHA CCMA

A medical assistant is obtaining a blood pressure reading from an adult patient. For which of the following readings should the assistant contact the provider? A. 100/60 B. 98/68 C. 104/45 D. 122/60 Correct Answer: C. 104/45 Which of the following resources should a medical assistant use to obtain the OUTSIDE lab results of a patient? A. Electronic Medical Record (EMR) B. Electronic Health Record (EHR) C. Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT) D. Explanation of Benefits (EOB) Correct An...

5 mL's of medication is equal to Correct Answer: 1 teaspoon According to OSHA guidelines, how should a lab specimen be sent to the lab Correct Answer: In an approved bag that is labeled with a red biohazard symbol Actions to be taken when a patient reports intimate partner abuse Correct Answer: Provide a list of relevant community organizations Actions to take when labeling a vacuum tube manually Correct Answer: Label the tube after collection, including the date and time of collec...

Type of room to be used for EKG Correct Answer: quiet room without electrical equipment Information needed from pt. for EKG Correct Answer: medical history, name, gender, age, medications list (date and time of EKG) What are the 7 things you should inform the pt. of before an EKG? Correct Answer: 1. no pain 2. empty bladder 10 minutes before 3. wear loose clothing 4. rest for 30 mins. before 5. test only lasts 5 minutes 6. will need to access upper arms and lower legs 7. breath n...

A patient asks a medical assistant to explain the difference between a liniment and a medicated lotion. Which of the following responses should be assistant make? Correct Answer: "Liniments contain a higher portion of oil then medicated lotions." A medical assistant is measuring a patient's oxygen saturation with a pulse oximeter. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Correct Answer: Check capillary refill in patient finger A provider prescribes oxycodone for a pat...

A MA is reviewing lab requisitions. For which of the following patient conditions should the MA perform a capillary collection rather than a venipuncture Correct Answer: Previous thromboses A MA is measuring the circumference of an infant's head. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Correct Answer: Place the zero mark of the measuring tape against the infant's forehead Which of the following is a medical assistant's role in pulmonary function testing Correct Answe...

1. According to OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard, which of the following items is an employer required to provide employees standards? Correct Answer: Non-Latex Gloves 1. patient is scheduled for a 6-month follow-up for diabetes mellitus. Which of the following information should the medical assistant include in the patient's medical record to ensure comprehensive care? Correct Answer: Hemoglobin Alc Results 1. A provider instructs a medical assistant to refer patient community res...

Route of injection for Tuberculin/PPD screenings Correct Answer: Intradermal A provider has ordered a CBC, liver panel, and pro time for a pediatric patient. Which color micro-container should be filled 1st when performing a capillary collection? Correct Answer: Lavender Liver dysfunction primarily affects which pharmacokinetic process? Correct Answer: Metabolism Winged infusion sets should be used to collect from which type of veins? Correct Answer: Small veins You are obtaining...

What is within the scope of practice for a CCMA ? Correct Answer: 1. Educating patients on how to take their medication 2. Health promotion of the patient. 3. Performing an EKG. 4. Taking patients vitals. 5. Performing urinalysis. 6. Performing a throat culture. 7. Patient education. What is outside the scope of practice ? Correct Answer: 1. Diagnosing patients. 2. Administering narcotics. 3. Interpreting laboratory results. 4. Pathogenic identification. 5. Performing an Arteri...

Sodium hypochlorite solution Correct Answer: most common solutions used to disinfect surfaces PPE (personal protective equipment) Correct Answer: a barrier between a person and pathogens; includes gloves, gowns, masks, goggles, and face shields Active listening Correct Answer: allows the MA to fully understand what the pt. is communicating verbally & non-verbally Open-ended questions Correct Answer: questions that lead to further explanation Restatement (Interviewing technique) C...