General
sigmoidoscopy, needle biopsy, scratch test, stress test...which procedure requires a med assistant to perform a surgical scrub prior to an assist
needle biopsy
Abbreviation that means before meals
ac
a medical assistant is preparing the autoclave for sterilization process. What is the recommended temp for sterilization.....66 - 68 degrees C (150 - 155 F), 121-123 C (250 -255 F), 82 - 85 C (180 - 185 F), 138 - 141 C (280 - 285 F)
121-123C or 250-255 F
at work a CCMA cared for a neighbor who sustained multiple injuries in a fall. After work, another neighbor asks the CCMA what happened to the neighbor. Following the code of ethics, what is your best response....she broke her leg, but she will be fine, it was nothing serious, we will see her every week or so during her recovery, I cant share that information about what happens at the job
I cannot share information that happens at the job
What type of care is end of life care...home health, hospice, palliative care, patient centered medical home
According to CDC, which of the following information must be included on a vaccine inventory log....refrigerator temp, patients medical record umber, date vaccine was ordered, manufacturer
manufacturer
abbreviation that means twice a day
bid
what type of PPE should be worn with a client with suspected TB....contact, airborne, droplet
airborne
What should you do if a patient feels faint during a blood draw?
A. Continue quickly
B. Remove needle and lower head
C. Ignore it
D. Ask them to stand
remove needle and lower head
How many leads are used in a standard EKG?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 12
D. 15
12
A provider asks the CCMA to asssit with an orthopedic exam. Which of the following instruments should the asssitant prepare for the exam....tonometer, hemostatt, retractor, goniometer
goniometer
abbreviation that means nothing by mouth
npo
What type of heat is used with an autoclave device for sterilization....dry heat, ultraviolet light, ionizing heat, moist heat
moist heat
What should you do if there is artifact on the EKG?
A. Ignore it
B. Reapply electrodes and check skin prep
C. Turn off machine
D. Call the doctor immediately
reapply electrodes and check skin prep
What position is used for examining the rectal area?
A. Fowler’s
B. Supine
C. Sims’
D. Lithotomy
sims
which of the following diversity factors m ay result in a patient's bias toward receiving medical treatment...religion, language, age, gender
religion
What is another term for headache...pyrexia, cephalgia, ecchymosis, leukorrhea
cephalgia
What PPE is required for airborne precautions?
A. Gloves only
B. Surgical mask
C. N95 respirator
D. Gown only
N95
Where would you place lead V1?
A. Left midclavicular line
B. 4th intercostal space, right sternal border
C. 5th intercostal space, left side
D. Right arm
4th intercostal space right sternal border
Which chamber of the heart pumps blood to the lungs?
A. Left atrium
B. Right atrium
C. Left ventricle
D. Right ventricle
right ventricle
when assisting with a mole (nevus) removal, which should a CCMA anticipate....receive and prepare tissue specimens for processing, swab fluids from biopsy, retract the edges of the biopsy site, place sutures at the incision
receive and prep tissue specimen for processing
A patient is diagnosed with thrombocytopenia. Based on the term, what does this condition indicate?
A. High red blood cell count
B. Low platelet count
C. Blood clot in artery
D. Excess white blood cell
low platelet count
You are assisting with a patient suspected of having Clostridioides difficile infection. After removing your gloves, you use alcohol-based hand sanitizer before leaving the room. What is the correct action you should take next?
A. Exit the room; hand sanitizer is sufficient
B. Wash hands with soap and water
C. Put on a new pair of gloves
D. Wipe hands with a disinfectant wipe
wash hands with soap and water
A patient has a mastectomy on the left side. What would you do?
A. Use left arm
B. Use right arm
C. Use either arm
D. Avoid venipuncture completely
use right arm
What needle gauge is commonly used for routine venipuncture?
A. 14–16
B. 18–21
C. 25–27
D. 30
B