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a medical assistant is administering heparin subcutaneously to a patient. which of the following
actions should the assistant take? ✔✔inject the medication slowly
a medical assis
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CCMA NHA test B (2022/2023) 100%
Pass
a medical assistant is administering heparin subcutaneously to a patient. which of the following
actions should the assistant take? ✔✔inject the medication slowly
a medical assistant is contacting a patient to schedule a repeat papanicolaou test due to abnormal
results.the assistant should identify that which of the following factors can interfere with test
results? ✔✔using an over the counter vaginal cream prior to the test
which of the following dressings should a medical assistant use on a partial thickness burn?
✔✔non adherent dressing
which of the following positions is appropriate for a pelvic examination? ✔✔lithotomy
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
the patients bill of rights protects individuals from which of the following ✔✔denial of care due
to the patients age
a provider has required a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a medical assistant is
preparing. which of the following instruments should the assistant include on the tray
✔✔scissors
a medical assistant is caring for a patient who is experiencing chills, nausea and dizziness. the
patients face appears pale. the assistant should recognize that the patient is exhibiting
manifestations of which of the following medical emergencies ✔✔syncope
a medical assistant is talking with an older adult patient who has experienced several injuries at
home over the past 6 months. the patient lives alone and has no family nearby. which of the
following responses should the assistant make to help ease the patients transition to assisted
living or long term care ✔✔it seems like it is no longer safe for you to be at home alone. lets talk
about other options
a primary care provider suspects that a patient has fibromyalgia. a medical assistant should
expect the provider to refer the patient to which of the following specialists ✔✔rheumatologist
specializes in treating patients who have diseases of the joints, muscles, and bones
a medical assistant is preparing a patient to have cryosurgery following an abnormal
papanicolaou test. which of the following should the assistant make to explain the procedure
✔✔cryosurgery involves an extremely cold probe to freeze and kill abnormal cells
a medical assistant is faxing a prescription to a patients pharmacy. which of the following actions
should the assistant take ✔✔call the pharmacy to confirm receipt of the faxed prescription
when choosing a diagnosis code, a medical assistant should consider which of the following
actions in order to avoid an insurance denial ✔✔coding to the highest level of specificity
a medical assistant is administering an injection, and the patient faints. which of the following
actions should the assistant take ✔✔place the patient in a supine position
a medical assistant is determining the amount a patient will be required to pay for a scheduled
procedure that has an allowable amount of 200. the patient has a 20 copay, a 90/10 coinsurance ,
and has met his deductible. what is the total amount the patient will pay the provider for this
procedure ✔✔40
a medical assistant is assisting a provider with the repair of a laceration on a patients head. the
providers prescription for the procedure includes an injection of 10 ml of lidocaine with
epinephrine. the assistant should recognize that which of the following is the purpose of
epinephrine in the local anesthetic ✔✔to reduce bleeding at the site
after a patient leaves an examination room, which of the following actions should a medical
assistant take to prepare the examination table for the next patient ✔✔roll up the disposable
paper on the table tightly and quickly
in which of the following positions should a medical assistant place a healthy patient in
preparation for a rectal exam ✔✔sims
which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use for the routine cleaning of egg
cables ✔✔disinfection
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
stethoscopes diaphragm over the patients palpated artery
a medical assistant is caring for a patient who has recently received a terminal diagnosis and is
crying. which of the following actions should the assistant take ✔✔allow the patient to cry
when coding with the icd-10-cm, where should the medical assistant begin the process of looking
up a diagnosis code for breast cancer ✔✔the alphabetic index
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
a medical assistant observes a hematoma developing at the site of a venous blood draw. the
assistant should do which of the following ✔✔release the tourniquet and stop the draw
a medical assistant is caring for a patient who weighs 72 kg. what is this patients weight in lb
✔✔158.4 l
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