| #1 | While adminstering the PFT what is the CCMA’s role in pulmonary function testing to ensure an accuarate result?
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Coach the patient through the test |
| #2 |
What activities should a CCMA tell a patient to record in his Holter monitor diary? |
Exercise
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| #3 | What is important to ask a patient prior to colleting a metabolic panel? |
When was the last time you ate? |
| #4 |
A CCMA has a request to collect a routine CBC from a healthy 10-month old infant. Which of the following is most the appropriate collection site ? |
Left heel |
| #5 | What is required when drawing a forensic sample, during transport? |
Have a receiving laboratory sign a chain of custody form. |
| #1 | A CCMA is caring for a patient who is crying, which of the following actions should the CCMA take? |
Allow the patient to cry |
| #2 | A first time patient is arriving late to the office. Which of the following should the CCMA say first? |
“ Hello welcome to our office” |
| #3 |
Which of the following terms should a CCMA use to tell a provider that a patient is having discomfort and difficulty breathing? |
Dyspnea |
| #4 |
A provider ordered a tobramycin level to be drawn 1 hour after dose. The tobramycin has been ordered for an inpatient at 11:00 am. Which of the following should the CCMA take? |
Verify the dose with the nurse |
| #5 | A medication container states there is a 250mg of medication in each scored tablet. The provider orders 375mg. How many tablets should the CCMA give the patient? |
1.5 tablets |
| #1 | Which route for taking a patient’s temp is the most accurate? |
Rectal |
| #2 | According to OSHA guidelines, a CCMA should dispose of blood – soiled gauze dressing in which of the following |
Red biohazard bag |
| #3 | A rapid test is an example of what type of testing ?
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CLIA testing |
| #4 | A CCMA is caring for a preschooler who weighs 40 kg. Which of the following is the correct conversion to lbs? |
88 pounds |
| #5 |
Which of the following lead groups represents Einthoven’s Triangle? |
Leads 1, 2, and 3 |
| #1 | A CCMA is drawing 5 blood collection tubes, when should the tourniquet be released? |
1-2 minutes after application |
| #2 | When recording information into medical record for a patient diagnosed with inflammation of lining of the heart, which of the following terms should the CCMA use? |
Endocarditis |
| #3 | A CCMA should reconzige a blood pressure reading as indicative of a patient who is prehypertensive |
130/90 |
| #4 |
Which of the following must the CCMA follow chain of custody guidelines? |
Paternity testing |
| #5 |
Which of the following techniques should the CCMA use when bandaging a wound? |
Wrap the wound from distal to proximal |
| #1 | A patient presents to ER with a large laceration to wrist that is bleeding profusely. Which of the following actions should the CCMA take first? |
Don gloves |
| #2 | A CCMA should administer an intramuscular injection at which of the angles? |
90 degree |
| #3 | When performing a visual acuity test for a pediatric patient. Which of the following distances should the CCMA use? |
10 feet |
| #4 | Which is the following is proper time period for the collection of a newborn screening card? |
1-7 days |
| #5 | A CCMA is measuring intervals on a EKG tracing. Which of the following is an anticipated finding of impaired conduction through the SV node? |
Prolonged QT interval |
| Final Question | |
What is the name of legislation that protects health care staff retliation by their employers when they report cases of patient neglect and abuse? |
Whistleblower Act |