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NHA CCMA Practice Test Questions and Answers(2022/2023) 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? Ans- liniments contain a higher portion of oil than medicated lotions A medical assistant is speaking with a patient who recently received a terminal diagnosis. The patient 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 assistant should identify that the patient is in which of the following stages of grief? Ans- Depression A medical assistant is collecting a health history from an older adult patient who exhibits moderate hearing loss. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Ans- Remain within the patient's view to allow lip-reading 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? Ans- Place the stethoscope's diaphragm over the patient's palpitated artery A medical assistant is measuring a patient's oxygen saturation with a pulse oximeter. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Ans- Check capillary refill in the patient's finger A provider prescribed oxycodone for a patient after abdominal surgery. Which of the following described this type of medication? Ans- Oxycodone is a schedule 2 controlled substance and has a high potential for abuse 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? Ans- Hemostat A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has a bilateral below-the-knee amputations for an EKG. Which of the following sites should the assistant select for the electrode placement? Ans- Abdomen A medical assistant is preparing to apply ointment to several abrasions on a patients leg. Which of the following supplies should the medical assistant use to remove the medication from the jar? Ans- A tongue blade Chapter 6. Non-Parenteral Medication Administration In this section, we address how to administer topical medication using three distinct delivery methods: transdermal patch; creams, lotions, or ointments; and powder. Always wear gloves and maintain standard precautions when administering topical medications to the skin, mucous membranes, and tissues. Do not touch any preparations to your own skin, and turn your face away from powdered applications. Always clean the skin or wound before applying a new dose of topical medication. Checklist 53 lists the steps for applying a transdermal patch. Checklist 53: Applying a Transdermal Patch
Checklist 54 lists the steps for applying topical medications as creams, lotions, and ointments. Checklist 54: Applying Topical Creams, Lotions, and Ointments
Checklist 55 lists the steps for applying medicinal powder topically.
Which of the following instructions should a medical assistant give to a patient about the use of a Holter monitor?Which of the following instructions should a medical assistant give to a patient about the use of a Holter monitor equipped with an event marker? "Press the marker when symptoms begin." A medical assistant has a question about the accreditation standards for the provider's office.
Which of the following terms should a medical assistant use to tell a provider that a patient is having discomfort and difficulty breathing?Which of the following terms should a medical assistant use to tell a provider that a patient that a patient is having discomfort and difficulty breathing? Dyspnea is a term used to indicate that a patient is experiencing difficult or painful breathing.
Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use to confirm a patients understanding of insulin administration?Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use to confirm a patient's understanding of insulin administration? Observe the patient as she performs a self-demonstration.
Which of the following steps should a medical assistant take to follow aseptic guidelines when administering injections?Which of the following steps should a medical assistant take to follow aseptic guidelines when administering injections? Wipe injection site with an alcohol pad.
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