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Where do cardiac electrical impulses originate in the heart? ✔✔Sinoatrial node According to the regulation of controlled substances, which of the following is true of a Schedule 1 drug? ✔✔have no accepted medical use A medical assistant is collecting a health history from an older adult patient who exhibits moderate hearing loss. What following action should the assistant take? ✔✔remain within the patient's view to allow lip-reading A Medical Assistant is preparing a patient who has anemia for an examination by a provider. what manifestation should the assistant expect to find? ✔✔irregular heartbeat The patient's bill of rights protects individuals from ✔✔denial of care due to the patient's age A provider has requested a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a medical assistant is preparing. what instrument should the assistant include on the tray? ✔✔scissors
NHA CCMA/LATEST UPDATE 2025 WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS [GRADED A+]
what technique should a medical assistant use for the routine cleaning of EKG cables? ✔✔Disinfection What additive should be used when performing a CBC? ✔✔EDTA what dressing should a medical assistant use on a partial-thickness burn? ✔✔non adherent dressing A medical assistant is caring for a patient who has recently received a terminal diagnosis and is crying? what action should the assistant take? ✔✔allow the patient to cry what position is appropriate for a pelvic examination? ✔✔lithotomy what document indicates how a patient's medical records will be used and disclosed by a medical office? ✔✔Notice of Private Practices (NPP)
A medical assistant in an emergency clinic is admitting several patients. The assistant should recognize that the provider should see which patient first? ✔✔an older adult patient who has diabetes and has a high blood pressure of 80/42 mm Hg a medical assistant is checking a patient's hearing using the Weber test. what action should the assistant take? ✔✔ask the patient if he hears the vibration louder in one ear than the other a medical assistant is reviewing laboratory requisitions. For which of the following patient conditions should assistant perform a capillary collection rather than a venipuncture? ✔✔previous thromboses when performing the palpatory method for obtaining blood pressure, what is the level at which the medical assistant should inflate the cuff? ✔✔30 mm Hg above the radial pulse cessation a medical assistant should insert the needle at what angle during a venipuncture? ✔✔ 15 degree angle
a medical assistant is collecting information from a patient who reports persistent pain in the left upper quadrant. the assistant should note that this area contains which of the following organs? ✔✔stomach what position should a medical assistant place a healthy patient in preparation for a rectal examination? ✔✔Sims a medical assistant is preparing a patient who has bilateral below-the-knee amputations for an EKG. Which of the following sites should the assistant select for electrode placement? ✔✔abdomen a medical assistant is performing a fecal occult blood test using a guaiac card. which of the following actions should the assistant take? ✔✔interpret a blue color as a positive result a medical assistant works at a practice that is part of an Accountable Care Organization (ACO). This designation means that the practice's health care team will focus on improving care for patients who have which of the following types of medical insurance? ✔✔Medicare To provide culturally competent care, the medical assistant should ✔✔examine personal religious and cultural values and beliefs to identify any biases
which of the following action should the medical assistant take when obtaining the head circumference of an infant? ✔✔record the measurement to the nearest 0.6 cm (1/4 in) a medical assistant is preparing a patient for edema. in which position should the assistant place the patient for this procedure? ✔✔sims' position How many digits are there in CPT codes ✔✔five digits urticariap ✔✔a rash on the skin that consists of hives or wheals, which are itchy, raised lesions. it is a sign of an allergic reaction Category 11 Code ✔✔used to track provider performance measures cold fingers ✔✔a pulse oximeter can register an artificially low oxygen saturation measurement for a patient who has which of the following conditions? hot skin ✔✔a medical assistant is collecting data from a patient who is experiencing heatstroke. which of the following manifestations should the assistant expect to find?
Apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac ✔✔a medical Assistant is administering eye ointment to a patient. what action should the assistant take? antitussive ✔✔suppresses the cough reflex a medical assistant has requested a pre authorization for a patient referral to a specialist. what reason for the claim submitted by the specialist to be denied? ✔✔the service is provided after the expiration date Psoriasis ✔✔a chronic skin disease characterized by pink or red lesions, with scaly patches have a silvery appearance what type of written correspondence can be signed by a medical Assistant ✔✔a notification letter to a patient about surgery arrangements remittance advice ✔✔itemized all paid, denied and allowable charges for a patient a MA is completing a progress note using the SOAP format. what patient information should the Assistant include in the assessment section? ✔✔diagnosis
healthy perfusion of the hands and feet depends on adequate interaction between which of the following two body system? current procedural terminology code ✔✔a medical assistant is preparing a CMS-1500 insurance claim form for a patient who was treated for a burn injury. which of the following pieces of information is required on the form? Helminths ✔✔parasites called "worms" that live in host organisms, such as animals and humans send the specimen to the testing laboratory on the same day as the collection ✔✔a medical Assistant is collecting a urine specimen from a patient for a drug screening. which of the following actions should the Assistant take to adhere to the chain of custody for this specimen? verify the order with the provider prior to confirming the e-prescription ✔✔a pharmacist calls the clinic to confirm an e-prescription request to fill a patient's medication order. which of the following actions should the assistant take? make sure the midpoint of the patient's arm is at the level of the patient's heart ✔✔a ma is measuring a patient's blood pressure with an android sphygmomanometer and a stethoscope. which of the following actions should the Assistant take?
insert the tips of the cannula into the patient's nostrils ✔✔a provider asks a medical assistant to administer oxygen to a patient who is experiencing respiratory distress. which of the following actions should the medical assistant take when administering oxygen to the patient? a subject line in all capital letters ✔✔a medical assistant is composing business correspondence using the simple letter style. which of the following features should the assistant use? Gastrointestinal ✔✔which of the following body systems should be evaluated for a diagnosis of pyloric stenosis a tongue blade ✔✔a medical assistant is preparing to apply ointment to several abrasions on a patient's leg. which of the following supplies should the medical assistant use to remove the medication from the jar? 150/90 mmHg ✔✔a medical Assistant is measuring vital signs of an adult patient. the assistant should identify which of the following blood pressure readings as primary hypertension?
use hand gestures ✔✔when speaking with a patient who has moderate hear loss and reads lips, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to aid in communication with the patient? Emphysema ✔✔a condition in which the air sacs of the lungs are damaged and enlarged, causing breathlessness. place the zero mark of the measuring tape against the infant's eras ✔✔a medical assistant is measuring the circumference of an infant's head. which of the following actions should the assistant take the provider should review alternative procedures with the patient ✔✔when informed consent is required for a procedure, which of the following steps should occur prior to the patient signing the form? kyphosis ✔✔curvature of the thoracic spine that is a common result of aging
15 mL ✔✔the provider orders the medical assistant to prepare a tablespoon of medication for a patient. how many milliliters of medication should the assistant draw up? 1 tbsp parasitic ✔✔a common parasitic infection that is highly contagious. also known as lice warm the patient's hands ✔✔a medical assistant is preparing to perform a capillary collection from an older adult patient who has poor circulation in his hands. which of the following techniques should the assistant use to increase circulation at the collection site? Cytobrush ✔✔when assisting a provider with a vaginal examination and Papanicolaou (Pap) test, a medical assistant should identify that which fo the following instruments is necessary? source-oriented ✔✔which of the following medical record documentation templates is organized by the entity that supplied the data
human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) test ✔✔which of the following is a CLIA-waived laboratory test nystagmus ✔✔Constant involuntary movement of the eyes in a circular, vertical or horizontal pattern. Blood glucose 500 mg/dL ✔✔which of the following laboratory values should a medical assistant immediately report to a patient's provider? you should avoid using an electric blanket during monitoring ✔✔a medial assistant is preparing a patient for wearing a holter monitor. which of the following instructions should the assistant include? hematemesis ✔✔vomiting blood discontinue the test ✔✔a medical assistant is monitoring a patient during a stress test. the patient becomes increasingly short of breath and tachycardic. abnormalities appear in his EKG rhythm. which of the following actions should he assistant take first.?
QRS complex ✔✔ventricular depolarization mononucleosis ✔✔a contagious disease that is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus tinnitus ✔✔ringing in the ears removing sutures from a healing laceration ✔✔which of the following tasks is within the scope of practice for a medical Assistant in a clinical setting? Order additional laboratory tests to confirm the patient's condition ✔✔which of the following is outside of a medical assistant's scope of practice? At the fifth intercostal space, left midclavicular line ✔✔in which of the following locations should a medical Assistant place the electrode for lead V4? Meals on Wheels ✔✔A program that delivers meals to individuals at home who are unable to purchase or prepare their own meals.
list of medications with diagnosis ✔✔a patient is entitled to which of the following medical records? in the morning ✔✔at what time of a day will a patient's body temperature be at its lowest? reinforce teaching about the frequency of medication administration ✔✔a ma is discussing information with a patient about a new medication that the provider prescribed. which of the following actions should the Assistant take? 90 degrees ✔✔a medical Assistant is assisting a patient who is obese with an insulin injection. which of the following is the correct angle for this patient's injection? on the left anterior axillary line, horizontal to V4 ✔✔Where should a medical assistant place the electrode for lead V5? Parentage testing ✔✔a medical assistant should follow chain of custody guidelines for which of the following types of laboratory results?
Remove any chemical-covered clothing ✔✔a medical assistant is assisting in the treatment of a patient who experienced a chemical burn. which of the following steps should the Assistant take? lying face up, with the legs bent and feel flat on the table ✔✔dorsal recumbent position Nitroglycerin ✔✔a vasodilator that is used to treat angina or chest pain. it is available in a sublingual tablet or sublingual spray mineral deposits from tap water ✔✔when unloading an autoclave machine, a ma notifies spots on the instruments. the Assistant should recognize that this a result of which of the following? inspect the integrity of the needles seal ✔✔Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw? A clean-up kit ✔✔a ma discovers an unidentifiable liquid on the floor of ones of the clinic's treatment rooms. which of the following materials should the Assistant use to remove and dispose of the liquid? Rinne test ✔✔the patient is instructed to raise his hand when the sound disappears
