SCMA Specialty Certified Medical Assistant 2

Question 1

A specialty MA is assisting with an EKG and notices lead II shows a flat line while other leads appear normal. What is the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

Lead II electrode has become detached

Answer

A single flat lead while others record normally indicates a detached or poorly connected electrode for that specific lead.

Question 2

When preparing a patient for a colonoscopy, the specialty MA instructs them on bowel prep. Which medication class is most commonly used for this preparation?

Accepted Answer

Osmotic laxatives

Answer

Osmotic laxatives such as polyethylene glycol (PEG) solutions are the standard bowel prep agents used before colonoscopy.

Question 3

A patient with diabetes presents for a podiatry visit. The specialty MA notes a grade 2 Wagner wound on the foot. This classification indicates:

Accepted Answer

Deep ulcer to tendon, bone, or joint

Answer

The Wagner Grade 2 foot ulcer classification describes a deep ulcer penetrating to tendons, capsule, or bone without osteomyelitis.

Question 4

In an ophthalmology practice, a specialty MA performs a visual acuity test. A patient reads 20/40 on the Snellen chart. This means the patient can see at 20 feet what a normal person sees at:

Accepted Answer

40 feet

Answer

20/40 means the patient must be 20 feet away to see what a person with normal vision sees at 40 feet.

Question 5

A specialty MA working in a cardiology office prepares a patient for a Holter monitor. How long is a standard Holter monitor typically worn?

Accepted Answer

24–48 hours

Answer

A standard Holter monitor is worn for 24 to 48 hours to capture continuous cardiac rhythm data during normal daily activities.

Specialty Certified Medical Assistant Practice Test

Specialty Certified Medical Assistant Practice Test

SCMA Specialty Certified Medical Assistant 2