1. A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has shortness of breath for an EKG. In which of the following positions should the assistant place the
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a) Prone
b) Semi-Fowler’s
c) Supine
d) Sims
2. A medical assistant is preparing a patient for an EKG. Which of the following instructions should the medical assistant provide?
a) “Avoid food or drink for 4 hours before the test”
b) “Remove all clothing from the waist up”
c) “Apply moisturizing lotion to the electrode placement sites”
d) “Maintain a full bladder for the duration of the test”
3. A CCMA is caring for a patient who has an accumulation of blood in his chest cavity. The CCMA should recognize that which of the following terms refers to this condition?
a) Hematuria
b) Hematoma
c) Hemothorax
d) Hemoglobin
4. A medical assistant is preparing to perform and EKG recording on a patient. Which of the following information is true of limb leads and electrodes?
a) Limb leads are unipolar
b) Leads V1 through V6 are limb leads
c) Limb leads are placed on the fleshy areas of the skin
d) The left leg lead wire serves as the ground
5. A medical assistant is calibrating and EKG machine. Which of the following should the assistant identify as the standard speed of the recording?
a) 25 mm/second
b) 50 mm/second
c) 10 mm/second
d) 5 mm/second
6. Anthropometric measurement is used for which of the following?
a) To complete growth charts
b) To determine the dosage for medications
c) To determine if the patient is hypertensive
d) To assess the lung volume
7. A medical assistant is preparing a patient for an EKG. In which of the following locations should the assistant place the V4 lead?
a) 5th intercostal space at the anterior axillary line
b) 5th intercostal space at the midaxillary line
c) Midway between V3 and V5
d) 5th intercostal space at the midclavicular line
8. When collecting a urine culture, which of the following should a CCMA include on the label?
a) Physician’s name and phone number
b) Office name and address
c) Test name and CCMA’s name
d) Patient’s name and date of birth
9. A medical assistant notes a wandering baseline throughout an EKG tracing. Which of the following electrocardiograph issues could have resulted in this occurrence?
a) The electrode pads were defective or poorly attached
b) The machine was missing the grounding prong for the outlet
c) The machine did not have the proper standardization settings set
d) The cable tips were looser had become separated.
10. A provider orders a urine C&S. Which of the following collection techniques should the CCMA use?
a) First morning specimen
b) Clean catch specimen
c) 24-hour specimen
d) Random specimen
11. A medical assistant notices rhythmic sharp spikes throughout an EKG tracing. Which of the following artifacts is occurring?
a) Wandering baseline
b) Interrupted baseline
c) Interference
d) Somatic tremor
12. Which of the following criteria are used to determine BMI?
a) Height and weight
b) Height and age
c) Weight and activity level
d) Weight and gender
13. What is the ratio of applied leads to recorded leads for a standard EKG machine? a) 10:10
b) 3:6
c) 10:12
d) 9:12
14. A CCMA is instructing a patient on how to collect a C&S stool specimen. Which of the following is a correct part of the explanation?
a) “Retrieve 2 centimeters of stool specimen from the toilet”
b) “Chill the stool specimen in a container”
c) “Avoid urinating in the stool specimen collecting container”
d) “Collect the stool specimen in the morning”
15. When performing an EKG a medical assistant notices a widened QRS complex on the patient’s EKG strip. Which of the following is a possible cause of this type of artifact?
a) Atrial fibrillation
b) Bradycardia
c) Sinus dysrhythmia
d) Premature ventricular contraction
16. Which of the following is a state of cellular rest and is represented by a flatline on an EKG strip?
a) Myocardial infarction
b) Polarization
c) Premature atrial contraction
d) Somatic tremor
17. A patient tells a dermatologist that she has a mole that has grown rapidly in the past month. Which of the following should the CCMA record in the patient’s chart regarding the growth of the mole?
a) Polyp
b) Metastasis
c) Atrophy
d) Melasma
18. An EKG tracing shows an expected P wave, QRS complex, and T wave configuration. There are five complete cardiac cycles on a 6-second strip. This represents which of the following cardiac rhythms?
a) Sinus bradycardia
b) Atrial fibrillation
c) Ventricular fibrillation
d) Sinus tachycardia
19. Which of the following is an appropriate response to a conscious, adult patient experiencing hypoglycemic emergency?
a) Offer the patient a glass of water
b) Offer the patient orange juice
c) Offer the patient a sandwich
d) Offer the patient a piece of sugar-free candy
20. A medical assistant is providing instructions to a female patient prior to a stress test. Which of the following instructions should the medical assistant include?
a) “Eat a large meal before coming to the test”
b) “You should wear a dress on the day of the test”
c) “Take your medications on the day of the test”
d) “you can wear sandals when completing the test”
21. When completing a hemoccult exam, a CCMA is testing for which of the following?
a) WBC levels
b) Imperceptible blood
c) Hemorrhoid blood
d) Bacteria in the blood
22. A medical assistant is providing teaching to a patient who is to undergo Holter monitoring. Which of the following information should the medical assistant include?
a) “You can place a piece of tape over the electrode if it becomes loose”
b) “You can wear the monitor while you take a shower”
c) “You should refrain from doing your usual activities”
d) “Your dairy should focus on your food intake”
23. Which of the following is beyond the scope of practice of a medical assistant?
a) Urinalysis
b) Throat culture
c) Occult blood
d) Pathogenic identification
24. A provider requests a rhythm strip in addition to a regular EKG tracing for a patient. The medical assistant should identify that which of the following leads provides the clearest recording of the heart rhythm?
a) I
b) II
c) III
d) V2
25. A patient presents with excessive urination at night. Which of the following should the CCMA document in the patient’s medical chart?
a) Oliguria
b) Anuria
c) Nocturia
d) Polyuria
26. A medical assistant is performing an EKG on a patient who has a heart rate of 105/min. The medical assistant should identify this finding as an indication of which of the following conditions?
a) Sinus rhythm
b) Atrial fibrillation
c) Bradycardia
d) Tachycardia
27. A CCMA is writing a referral for a patient with an accumulation of serious fluid and gas in the pericardium. To which of the following specialists should the CCMA refer the patient?
a) Cardiologist
b) Nephrologist
c) Pulmonologist
d) Internist
28. Which of the following professionals assists patients with improving mobility, strength and range of motion?
a) Occupational therapist
b) Emergency medical technician
c) Physical therapist
d) Radiology technician
29. An adolescent patient’s mother tells the CCMA that she wants to talk to the provider about her daughter’s visit to obtain birth control. Which of the following responses by the CCMA is appropriate?
a) Tell the mother that her daughter is sexually active
b) Advise the mother to contact the pharmacy for additional information
c) Explain the HIPAA guidelines and advise the mother to speak to her daughter
d) Tell the mother that she can talk to the doctor and that he will explain the daughter’s visit
30. A medical assistant is preparing a referral slip for a patient who report symptoms of vertigo. The medical assistant should refer the patient to which of the following specialists?
a) Otolaryngologist
b) Anesthesiologist
c) Neurologist
d) Ophthalmologist
31. A patient is being tested for color vision deficiency. Which of the following tests should the CCMA perform?
a) Snellen
b) Jaeger
c) Ishihara
d) Pelli-Robson
32. Which of the following health-care professionals is legally responsible for the outcomes of a medical assistant’s duties and performance?
a) Registered nurse
b) Family practitioner
c) Office manager
d) Pharmacy technician
33. A CCMA is escorting a patient who has presbyopia. Which of the following actions should the CCMA take?
a) Place the patient hand above his elbow
b) Let the patient hold his hand
c) Lead the patient by the elbow
d) Hold the patient’s hand
34. Which of the following duties is a medical assistant allowed to perform independently?
a) Prescribe medication
b) Record vital signs
c) Give medical advice
d) Provide medication samples
35. A CCMA is assisting a provider during a gynecological examination. The CCMA is asked to prepare the speculum. Which of the following actions should the CCMA take?
a) Moisten the blades with warm water
b) Apply a thin layer of water-based lubricant
c) Apply an even layer of cytology fixative spray
d) Moisten the blades with 0.9% sodium chloride
36. Which of the following providers specializes in the management and treatment of interstitial cystitis?
a) Immunologist
b) Cardiologist
c) Pathologist
d) Urologist
37. Which of the following hormones is detected in a positive blood pregnancy test?
a) LH
b) Hgb
c) FSH
d) HCG
38. Which of the following professionals specializes in evaluating mental illnesses, physical illness and disability through analyzing patient health needs and providing health education to patient of all ages?
a) Physical medicine and rehabilitation therapist
b) Pediatrician
c) Pathologist
d) Preventive medicine specialist
39. A patient is scheduled to have a surgical removal of her kidney. Which of the following is the name of the surgery?
a) Nephrectomy
b) Hysteroscopy
c) Hysterectomy
d) Nephrolithotomy
40. Which of the following roles provides an opportunity to obtain certification or registration based on state regulations but does not require a license to secure employment within the health care industry?
a) Medical assistant
b) Physician assistant
c) Diagnostic radiologist
d) Anesthesiologist
41. Which of the following procedures should a CCMA schedule for a patient requiring a surgical fixation of a segment of the small intestine to the abdominal wall?
a) Enteropexy
b) Enteropathy
c) Colopexy
d) Colonopathy
42. A provider requests that a patient see a specialist for hyperthyroidism. The assistant should expect to contact which of the following specialty clinics for this consultation?
a) Gastroenterology
b) Endocrinology
c) Urology
d) Cardiology
43. A patient diagnosed with tuberculosis is coming into the clinic for a routine follow-up. Which of the following modes of transmission should the CCMA be aware of when dealing with this patient?
a) Droplet
b) Airborne
c) Vector-borne
d) Contact
44. Which of the following health care delivery models emphasizes patient’s involvement in organizing their own health care?
a) Hospice
b) Home health agency
c) Accountable care organization (ACO)
d) Patient-centered medical home (PCMH) [Show Less]