FREE MEDICAL AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT CCMA REVIEW

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FREE MEDICAL AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT CCMA REVIEW

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-Guarantee passing score -52 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: When obtaining a blood pressure reading, which of the following describes how high a medical assistant should inflate the cuff?

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To approximately 30 mmHg above previously measured radial pulse reading Question 2: When obtaining a rectal temperature from an infant, which of the following describes how far a medical assistant should insert the probe?

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The thermometer should be inserted ½ inch into the rectum Question 3: Which of the following dictates the operations of physician office clinical laboratories?

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS) Question 4: In Add. to receiving a paper copy of their prescription, a patient has requested that the prescription be called into their pharmacy. After calling the pharmacy, which of the following actions should the medical assistant take to complete this request?

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Provide the patient with a copy of the prescription with "copy only" written on it

Question 5: Which of the following elements is a component of the standard precautions use of personal protective equipment (PPE)?

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Masks Question 6: When a medical assistant is performing a venipuncture procedure, which of the following is a preanalytical error that can affect the test results?

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Adjusting the order of draw Question 7: A medical assistant administers an injection and the patient faints. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

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Place the patient in a supine position

Question 8: Which of the following is the correct placement for lead V4?

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Fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line Question 9: Which of the following fasting blood sugar laboratory results should the medical assistant recognize as abnormal?

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101 mg/dL for a nondiabetic Question 10: A medical assistant has two orders to collect blood cultures, a CBC, a prothrombin time (PT), and an iron panel. They forget to draw for the PT. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

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Keep the specimens previously collected and draw the PT Question 11: A medical assistant is billing a patient's third party payer for today's office visit.Which of the following documents does this require?

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837P/CMS-1500 claim form

Question 12: A medical assistant is performing an EKG on a patient. Which of the following describes the appropriate placement of the electrodes?

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Tabs downward on the arms Question 13: A medical assistant is administering an intradermal injection for allergy testing.Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

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Locate the middle portion of the anterior forearm Question 14: A pulse oximeter can register an artificially low oxygen saturation measurement for a patient with which of the following conditions?

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Cold fingers Question 15: A medical assistant is examining a patient who has a third-degree burn on their hands. Which of the following is a first aid procedure the medical assistant can perform?

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Separate the patient's burned fingers Question 16: A medical assistant is talking with a patient who is experiencing home displacement following a hurricane. To which of the following resources should the assistant refer the patient for information, support, and links to community services?

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American Red Cross Question 17: A 24-year-old patient has a BMI of 30.5 based on their height and weight. Which of the following describes their BMI weight status category?

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Obese class I Question 18: Which of the following classes of fire extinguisher should be used on flammable liquids?

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Class B

Question 19: A medical assistant is performing a scratch allergy test on a patient's back. Which of the following distances describes the correct spacing for the small amounts of allergen scratched onto the skin?

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1½ to 2 inches Question 20: According to the stages of hypertension, which of the following blood pressure readings is considered to be in the elevated stage?

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128/78 mmHg Question 21: A medical assistant has a provider order to draw blood for a lead level on an 18-month-old toddler. Which of the following sites should the assistant choose for the venipuncture?

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Superficial dorsal hand veins Question 22: Which of the following is the normal setting for the standardization mark on an EKG?

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10 mm/mV

Question 23: Which of the following defines sterilization?

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Killing all pathogenic bacteria and spores Question 24: A medical assistant is reviewing the list of medications a patient reports they are currently taking. The assistant should recognize which of the following medications is available in a sublingual form?

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Nitroglycerin

Question 25: Which of the following is a root word?

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Col