NHA CCMA Practice test questions 2022/2023 Graded A+

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NHA CCMA Practice test questions 2022/2023 Graded A+ Which of the following laboratory values should a Medical Assistant immediately report to a patient's provider? ✔✔Blood glucose 500 mg/dL Th... is blood glucose level is higher than the expected reference range of 70 to 110 mg/dL In which of the following locations should a medical assistant place the electrode for lead V4? ✔✔The fifth intercostal space, left midclavicular line is the correct location to place electrode V4. A medical assistant is caring for a patient who is 5'7 tall. Which of the following is the patient's height in centimeters? ✔✔170 cm. Formula multiply the length value by 30.48 A patient asks a Medical Assistant to explain the difference between a liniment and a medicated lotion. Which of the following responses should the assistant make? ✔✔Liniments contain higher portion of oil than medicated lotions. A Medical Assistant is speaking with a patient who recently received a terminal diagnosis. The pt states, "I regret not taking better care of myself. Now, I won't be able to accomplish what I Wanted to do with my life." The MA should identify that the pt is in which of the following stages of grief? ✔✔Depression A medical assistant is obtaining a blood pressure measurement from an adult patient. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to ensure an accurate reading? ✔✔Place the stethoscope's diaphragm over the patient's palpated artery. A medical assistant is measuring a patient's oxygen saturation with a pulse oximeter. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? ✔✔Check capillary refill in the patients finger. A provider prescribes oxycodone for a patient after abdominal surgery. Which of the following describes this type of medication? ✔✔Oxycodone is a Schedule II control substance A medical assistant is preparing to assist a provider with suturing a wound. Which of the following items should be in the sterile field for this procedure? ✔✔Hemostat. 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. 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? ✔✔A tongue blade. A medical assistant is measuring the vital signs of an adult patient. The assistant should identify which of the following blood pressure readings as Stage 2 hypertension? ✔✔150/95 mm Hg. Stage 2 hypertension is indicated by a systolic pressure of greater than 140 mm Hg or a diastolic pressure of greater than 90 mm Hg The parent of a child who has pediculosis is asking a MA for more information about her child's condition. The assistant should begin by explaining that pediculosis is which of the following types of infection? ✔✔Parasitic. A medical assistant is explaining to a female patient how to collect a clean-catch urine specimen. Which of the following instructions should the asistant include ✔✔With the labia spread urinate a small amount into the toilet before collecting the sample A medical assistant is assisting with the physical examination of a patient who has scabies. Besides gloves which of the following pieces of PPE should the assistant wear ✔✔Gown A medical assistant is explaining a venipuncture procedure to a patient. Which of the following statements should the assistant make? ✔✔I'll be collecting a blood sample from you today. There wil be a small stick in your arm. A medical assistant is measuring the circumference of an infant's head Which of the following actions should the assistant take? ✔✔Place the zero mark of the measuring tape against the infant's forehead A medical assistant is reinforcing teachìng with a patient about the self-administration of insulin injections. Which of the following patient statements Indicates an understanding of the teaching? ✔✔"I will roll the bottle between my hands before dra [Show More]

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