CCMA Practice Quiz
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- 1.
The destruction of all microbial life, pathogen and non pathogens, are destroyed by:
- A.
Medical asepsis
- B.
Handwashing
- C.
Standard Precautions
- D.
Surgical Asepsis
Correct Answer
D. Surgical Asepsis -
- 2.
The precaution used in an active TB case is Airborne Precaution and consists of using a:
- A.
N95 Respirator
- B.
Gown, gloves and face mask
- C.
Gloves and face mask
- D.
Standard PPEs
Correct Answer
A. N95 Respirator -
- 3.
When taking a blood pressure, the deflation rate is:
- A.
1-2 mm Hg
- B.
2-3 mm Hg
- C.
0-1 mm Hg
- D.
4-5 mm HG
Correct Answer
B. 2-3 mm Hg -
- 4.
The position used in exams where the patient lays on their back with legs extended is:
- A.
Horizontal recumbent position
- B.
Sims
- C.
Recumbent lithotomy
- D.
Prone
Correct Answer
A. Horizontal recumbent position -
- 5.
This is an infection control method designed to prevent direct contact with blood or other body fluids is:
- A.
PPE
- B.
Contact Precautions
- C.
Standard Precautions
- D.
Handwashing
Correct Answer
C. Standard Precautions -
- 6.
The primary purpose is to provide reliable data about a patients health status by ensuring accuracy of a test while detecting and eliminating error is:
- A.
Quality Control
- B.
HIPAA
- C.
OSHA
- D.
CLIA
Correct Answer
A. Quality Control -
- 7.
Tuberculosis in its active phase is what type of precaution?
- A.
Standard Precaution
- B.
Contact Precaution
- C.
Airborne Precaution
- D.
Universal Precaution
Correct Answer
C. Airborne Precaution -
- 8.
This type of disinfection is the only type that kills all microbial life including spores is:
- A.
Disinfection
- B.
Autoclaving
- C.
Bleach 1:10
- D.
Sanitizing
Correct Answer
B. Autoclaving -
- 9.
Persistent increased systolic and diastolic pressures are indicative of _________
- A.
Hypotension
- B.
Hypertension
- C.
Normal
- D.
No correct answer
Correct Answer
B. Hypertension -
- 10.
A respiratory rate greater than 24 per minute is called_______
- A.
Apnea
- B.
Hypoventilation
- C.
Tachypnea
- D.
Bradypnea
Correct Answer
C. Tachypnea -
- 11.
The blood lancet is used for the collection of blood specimens by _____
- A.
Injection
- B.
Suction
- C.
Cutting
- D.
Skin puncture
Correct Answer
D. Skin puncture -
- 12.
When the physician feels with fingers or hands to determine the physical characteristics of tissues or organs it is called ________
- A.
Auscultation
- B.
Percussion
- C.
Palpation
- D.
Measuring
Correct Answer
C. Palpation -
- 13.
Body temperature measured under the arm of a patient is called the ______temperature.
- A.
Oral
- B.
Rectal
- C.
Maxillary
- D.
Axilliary
Correct Answer
D. Axilliary -
- 14.
Listening to the sounds produced while tapping the patient with fingers is called________
- A.
Percussion
- B.
Audition
- C.
Auditive
- D.
Propitiation
Correct Answer
A. Percussion -
- 15.
An apical pulse is the method of choice for ________
- A.
Infants and young children
- B.
Children over four years old
- C.
Adolescents
- D.
Young adults (20-40)
Correct Answer
A. Infants and young children -
- 16.
Some clinical signs for head injury could be ______
- A.
Vomiting
- B.
Headache
- C.
Confusion
- D.
All answers are correct
Correct Answer
D. All answers are correct -
- 17.
An instrument called a centrifuge________
- A.
Freezes specimens
- B.
Heats specimens
- C.
Is used for incubation
- D.
Separates the cellular and liquid portion of the blood
Correct Answer
D. Separates the cellular and liquid portion of the blood -
- 18.
Which needle gauges are most commonly used for venipuncture?
- A.
24-25
- B.
21-22
- C.
19-20
- D.
16-18
Correct Answer
B. 21-22 -
- 19.
The blood pressure should not be taken on an arm if_______
- A.
The patient has had breast surgery on that side
- B.
On an arm with an IV infusion
- C.
On an arm with a cast
- D.
All answers are correct
Correct Answer
D. All answers are correct -
- 20.
"HIV' means_______
- A.
Hepatitis B virus
- B.
Hepatitis C virus
- C.
Human immunodeficiency virus
- D.
Human infectious virus
Correct Answer
C. Human immunodeficiency virus -
- 21.
After they are used, disposable syringes and needles, scalpel blades, and other sharp items should be placed in_____containers for disposal.
- A.
Biodegradable
- B.
Puncture-resistant
- C.
OSHA
- D.
Sanitized
Correct Answer
B. Puncture-resistant -
- 22.
Blood from all individuals should be considered______.
- A.
Decontaminated
- B.
Infective or infectious
- C.
Biodegradable
- D.
Chemically hazardous
Correct Answer
B. Infective or infectious -
- 23.
The first line of defense in preventing disease is ________
- A.
Wearing a mask
- B.
The medical hand wash
- C.
Wearing gloves
- D.
Wearing a gown
Correct Answer
B. The medical hand wash -
- 24.
What federal agency requires the use of Sharps Containers?
- A.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- B.
Drug Enforcement Agency
- C.
Department of Defense
- D.
Law Enforcement Agency
Correct Answer
A. Occupational Safety and Health Administration -
- 25.
A disease state that results from the invasion and growth of microorganisms in the body is
- A.
A syndrome
- B.
An infection
- C.
A laceration
- D.
An asepsis
Correct Answer
B. An infection -
- 26.
Which of the following locations is usually used for taking a pulse?
- A.
Apical pulse
- B.
Radial pulse
- C.
Brachial pulse
- D.
Apical-radial pulse
Correct Answer
B. Radial pulse -
- 27.
What is considered a normal adult pulse rate?
- A.
70-170
- B.
90-130
- C.
70-80
- D.
60-100
Correct Answer
D. 60-100 -
- 28.
The radial pulse is located in the _______
- A.
Chest
- B.
Neck
- C.
Wrist
- D.
Head
Correct Answer
C. Wrist -
- 29.
The least reliable measurement of body temperature is_____
- A.
Rectal
- B.
Oral
- C.
Axillary
- D.
All are equally reliable
Correct Answer
C. Axillary -
- 30.
The most accurate and reliable measurement of body temperature is_______
- A.
Rectal
- B.
Oral
- C.
Axillary
- D.
Nasal
Correct Answer
A. Rectal -
- 31.
Which is recorded as the systolic blood pressure?
- A.
The point where the first sound is heard
- B.
The point where the last sound is heard
- C.
Anything under 100 on the sphygmomanometer
- D.
Anything over 100on the sphygmomanometer
Correct Answer
A. The point where the first sound is heard -
- 32.
First order of draw
- A.
Sodium citrate tubes (Lt. Blue)
- B.
Oxalate/fluoride tubes (Gray)
- C.
Blood Cultures (Yellow)
Correct Answer
C. Blood Cultures (Yellow) -
- 33.
Second order of draw
- A.
Sodium citrate tubes (Lt. Blue)
- B.
Serum or non-additive tube (Red or Red/Gray)
- C.
EDTA tubes (Lavender)
Correct Answer
A. Sodium citrate tubes (Lt. Blue) -
- 34.
Third order or draw
- A.
Blood Cultures (Yellow)
- B.
Oxalate/fluoride tubes (Gray)
- C.
Serum or non-additive tube (Red or Red/Gray)
Correct Answer
C. Serum or non-additive tube (Red or Red/Gray) -
- 35.
Fourth order of draw
- A.
Heparin tubes (Green)
- B.
Serum or non-additive tube (Red or Red/Gray)
- C.
EDTA tubes (Lavender)
Correct Answer
A. Heparin tubes (Green) -
- 36.
Fifth order of draw
- A.
Serum or non-additive tube (Red or Red/Gray)
- B.
EDTA tubes (Lavender)
- C.
Sodium citrate tubes (Lt. Blue)
Correct Answer
B. EDTA tubes (Lavender) -
- 37.
Sixth order of draw
- A.
Blood Cultures (Yellow)
- B.
Oxalate/fluoride tubes (Gray)
- C.
Serum or non-additive tube (Red or Red/Gray)
Correct Answer
B. Oxalate/fluoride tubes (Gray) -
- 38.
The proper way to dispose of a needle is to:
- A.
Recap it and put it in sharps container
- B.
Throw it recapped into a biohazard bag
- C.
Put it into a sharps container, without recapping, immediately after withdrawing it
- D.
Collect them in a cup for disposal at the end of the day
Correct Answer
C. Put it into a sharps container, without recapping, immediately after withdrawing it -
- 39.
Generally a referral letter has a life span of 12 months. This life span starts on the day the letter is written.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
A referral letter is valid from the day it is written but its lifespan starts from the first consultation with the specialist. e.g. letter written on 1st June 2012 and valid from this date. Date of the first appointment with the specialist is 1st Sept 2012 therefore the lifespan of the referral starts on this date and teh referral will run out on 31st August 2013Rate this question:
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- 40.
To prevent the insured from receiving a duplicate payment for losses under more than one insurance policy is called
- A.
Fee for service
- B.
Hospital benefits
- C.
Coordination of benefits
- D.
Non duplication benefits
Correct Answer
C. Coordination of benefits -
- 41.
One who belongs to a group insurance plan is called
- A.
Third party payer
- B.
Subscriber
- C.
Carrier
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Subscriber -
- 42.
A sum of money provided in an insurance policy, payable for covered services is called
- A.
Deductible
- B.
Benefits
- C.
Dues payable
- D.
Premium
Correct Answer
B. Benefits -
- 43.
As a medical assistant, you are responsible for clarifying for patients what you are permitted to do.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 44.
The medical assistant is resonsible for correctly following OSHA guidelines for self-protection and the protection of other employees and patients.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 45.
The medical assistant's main responsibility is to help the physician provide patient care.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 46.
To show empathy, the medical assistant could
- A.
Express sympathy for the patient's problems
- B.
Tell the patient about his or her own problems
- C.
Acknowledge the patient's feelings
- D.
Make no comment--it is none of the medical assistant's business
- E.
Tell patients how they can fix their problems
Correct Answer
C. Acknowledge the patient's feelingsExplanation
Acknowledge the patient's feelings
RATIONALE: Empathy is understanding how another person feels by placing oneself in his or her place.Rate this question:
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- 47.
For which of the following symptoms can the medical assistant offer advice over the telephone?
- A.
Nausea of 2 days' duration
- B.
Diarrhea that appears to be getting more frequent
- C.
Pain in the arms with shortness of breath
- D.
Sore throat and cough
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
E. None of the aboveExplanation
None of the above
RATIONALE: A medical assistant's scope of training does not allow for a medical assistant to offer advice to a patient concerning treatment.Rate this question:
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- 48.
Performing only those procedures that a medical assistant is trained to do and allowed to do by law is said to be
- A.
Doing the job
- B.
Being appropriate
- C.
Working within the scope of practice
- D.
Restrained
- E.
Ethical
Correct Answer
C. Working within the scope of practiceExplanation
Working within the scope of practice
RATIONALE: Working within one's scope of practice means that a medical assistant must work within his or her scope of training and the state statute.Rate this question:
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- 49.
Documents stored in the medical record
- A.
Are stored in the order in which they are received in the office
- B.
Have the oldest date first
- C.
Are store in reverse chronological order (most recent first)
- D.
Are stored in random order
- E.
Are stored in order of importance
Correct Answer
C. Are store in reverse chronological order (most recent first)Explanation
Are stored in reverse chronological order (most recent first)
RATIONALE: File each document according to categories into the established patient's file, with the most recent on top.Rate this question:
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- 50.
A person who is not an established patient walks into the doctor's office asking to be seen. The medical assistant should
- A.
Give the person an appointment at the earliest possible time
- B.
Tell the doctor
- C.
Determine that the patient is not in an emergency condition and then offer the person the first available appointment
- D.
Fit the person in that day
- E.
Tell the person to come back later
Correct Answer
C. Determine that the patient is not in an emergency condition and then offer the person the first available appointmentExplanation
Determine that the patient is not in an emergency condition and then offer the person the first available appointment.
RATIONALE: The initial step in screening for appointments is to determine the urgency of the patient's condition. When an emergency does not exist, the first available appointment is offered.Rate this question:
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