CCMA Clinical Duties 5

Question 1

A patient presents with a blood pressure of 178/106 mmHg. After retaking and confirming the reading, what should the medical assistant do NEXT?

Accepted Answer

Immediately report the finding to the provider

Answer

A critically elevated BP reading must be reported to the provider immediately for clinical decision-making.

Question 2

Which of the following respiratory rates in an adult patient would the medical assistant classify as bradypnea?

Accepted Answer

10 breaths per minute

Answer

Bradypnea is defined as fewer than 12 breaths per minute in adults; 10 breaths/min falls below this threshold.

Question 3

When performing a urine dipstick urinalysis, a result of 3+ protein is noted. This finding is MOST associated with which condition?

Accepted Answer

Renal dysfunction or nephrotic syndrome

Answer

Significant proteinuria (3+) is a hallmark indicator of glomerular or renal disease such as nephrotic syndrome.

Question 4

A medical assistant accidentally needlesticks themselves after drawing blood from a patient. What is the FIRST action to take?

Accepted Answer

Wash the site thoroughly with soap and water

Answer

The first immediate step after a needlestick is to wash the wound with soap and water for at least 15 seconds.

Question 5

The provider orders a fasting blood glucose test. The patient states they had a small cup of orange juice two hours ago. What should the medical assistant do?

Accepted Answer

Notify the provider of the non-fasting status before drawing

Answer

The provider must be informed of the non-fasting status so they can decide whether to proceed or reschedule.

CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Practice Test

CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Practice Test

CCMA Clinical Duties 5