SCMA SCMA Basic 5

Question 1

A patient who is hard of hearing requests written instructions instead of verbal ones. The medical assistant should:

Accepted Answer

Provide clear written instructions as an accommodation

Answer

Providing written materials is a reasonable accommodation under ADA guidelines and improves patient comprehension and safety.

Question 2

Which of the following is the correct anatomical term for the kneecap?

Accepted Answer

Patella

Answer

The patella is the triangular sesamoid bone located at the front of the knee joint, commonly called the kneecap.

Question 3

When transcribing a physician's telephone order for a controlled substance, the medical assistant should:

Accepted Answer

Write the order and have the physician co-sign it within the timeframe required by state law

Answer

Telephone orders for controlled substances must be transcribed and then co-signed by the ordering physician within the legally required timeframe, which varies by state.

Question 4

The diaphragm of a stethoscope is best used to auscultate:

Accepted Answer

High-pitched sounds such as normal breath sounds and bowel sounds

Answer

The diaphragm picks up high-pitched sounds, making it ideal for normal breath sounds, bowel sounds, and normal heart sounds (S1 and S2).

Question 5

An ICD-10-CM code is used primarily for:

Accepted Answer

Documenting the patient's diagnoses and conditions

Answer

ICD-10-CM codes classify diseases, signs, symptoms, and diagnoses, while CPT codes are used for billing procedures and services.

Specialty Certified Medical Assistant Practice Test

Specialty Certified Medical Assistant Practice Test

SCMA SCMA Basic 5