Free CCMA Patient Care Questions and Answers

Question 1

A medical assistant is caring for a patient who is experiencing moderate hearing loss. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

Accepted Answer

Speak clearly and at a moderate pace

Answer

Speak in a louder voice

Answer

Use hand gesture to communicate

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Provide written instructions

Question 2

A medical assistant is obtaining a patient's blood pressure. Which of the following steps should the assistant take to ensure an accurate reading?

Accepted Answer

Inflate the cuff 20 to 30 mm Hg beyond where the radial pulse disappears

Answer

Position the patient's arm above heart level

Answer

Place the cuff on the patient's forearm

Answer

Use a cuff that is smaller than the patient's arm circumference.

Question 3

Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when administering an intramuscular injection to patient?

Accepted Answer

Aspirate by pulling back on the plunger before injecting the medication

Answer

Insert the needle at a 15-degree angle

Answer

Use a 25-gauge needle

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Inject the medication rapidly

Question 4

A medical assistant is caring for a patient who reports a throbbing headache and a family history of migraines. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

Accepted Answer

Document the patient's symptoms and medical history in the chart

Answer

Refer the patient to an otolaryngologist

Answer

Provide the patient with information about stress management techniques

Answer

Administer an anti-inflammatory medication

Question 5

Which of the following steps should a medical assistant take to ensure proper operation of an autoclave?

Accepted Answer

Wrap instruments loosely in a sterilization pouch

Answer

Use a chemical sterilization indicator

Answer

Clean the chamber door daily

Answer

Place wet items inside the autoclave