CCBMA Clinical Practice Exam

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• A patient is instructed to cleanse the urethra with antiseptic towelette as part of performing a ____.
• Marital status is considered in which area of patient history?
• The most deep (adult) intramuscular injection site is
• What is the maximum recommended volume per subcutaneous injection?
• Antitussive medications have their primary clinical use to treat which symptom?
• The absence of bacteria on a surface is known as
• Which instrument is used to examine the rectum and colon?
• The gauge of the needle is determined by the diameter of its
• Instruments that have been contaminated should be treated by
• Which instrument is used to view the interior structures of the eye?
• An injection into a fatty tissue lying immediately under the skin is called
• Which term refers to the patient's reason for visit stated in their own words?
• Which term describes the study of urine including its chemical constituents?
• Which nerve is most apt to be affected during an injection in the buttocks?
• PPE supplies for CPR include, _____ and _____.
• If the patient is unresponsive, the medical assistant must determine if the patient is ______.
• Destruction of all microorganisms
• Which instrument is used to examine the rectum and colon?
• The term for removal of contaminated materials from a wound is ____.
• A physician ordered 0.250 mg of Lanoxin. You have 0.125 mg tablets on hand. How many tablets will be given?
• Legal method of documenting the security of the lab testing process is called the ____.
• The physician's examination findings are categorized as which type of data?
• The standard EKG consists of how many leads?
• Which age group is associated with a chest compression depth of 1/2 - 1 inch?
• Which anatomical layer lies immediately under the skin and can be involved in subcutaneous infections?
• An emergency tray would include which medication?
• To establish an airway, the patient would be placed where?
• Which term refers to the pressure during heart relaxation?
• Pulse located at the elbow is which artery?
• Formation of blisters following a burn can be treated with which?
• A sterile swab would be used for a ____.
• An overdose of insulin would cause the patient to go into which condition?
• Which item is included in social history as shown by the material?
• A subcutaneous injection is delivered into which tissue?
• An irregular heart rhythm is referred to as what?
• The state of having no viable microorganisms on a surface is best described as
• A weak and rapid pulse is a sign of which condition?
• A severe involuntary contraction of the muscles is called which term?
• The procedure used for a choking person is called?
• Nitroglycerin is ordered for chest pain. It will be administered how?
• A sterile surface containing sterile items is known as a ____.
• Which chemical prevents clotting in a blood specimen and is commonly used in chemistry tests?
• Symptoms of a heart attack include chest pain, and pain in which area?
• To deliver 1500 mcg using a preparation of 1000 mcg/mL, what volume in milliliters should be drawn?
• What term describes a material that could transmit infection?
• Which drug would you expect to find in an emergency medical tray?
• Which statement is true regarding chest compression depth across ages?
• A rapid pulse is medically termed what?
• In an emergency, what should you do first?
• An instrument used to examine the ear canal and tympanic membrane is called what?
• Improper handling of lab specimens could result in what?
• What is the preferred site for tuberculosis skin test?
• During CPR, fingers are placed at the point where the ______ and the ______ join.
• Poorly reacting pupils might indicate a severe which?
• If a medication is supplied at 5 mg/mL and a 10 mg dose is prescribed, how many milliliters are required?
• Check the carotid pulse and if present, ______.
• The urine collection method in which the initial urine is discarded and the midstream is collected is known as
• A basic of CPR is to clear the which?
• An instrument used to examine the eye
• A machine used for testing lung capacity is a ____.
• A physician orders 10 mg of Compazine. You have 5 mg/mL on hand. How many milliliters will you administer?
• An organism capable of causing disease is called
• When is it appropriate to administer rescue breaths during CPR?
• Cold sterilization is used to sterilize which type of instruments?
• If a urine sample is left unrefrigerated, what is most likely to occur?
• Which action is most effective at preventing the spread of infection in a clinical setting?
• A subcutaneous injection should be given at an angle of
• In pediatric CPR with two rescuers, which compression ratio is used?
• Scrubbing the surgical site in a circular motion from the center to the edge is called ____.
• Which term describes microbes that require oxygen for growth?
• The intensity of color in a urine specimen indicates what?
• Which instrument is used to prepare urine for microscopic examination?
• A patient who is having a seizure should never be_____.
• The first step in obtaining a laboratory specimen is to verify the patient’s identity.
• Which term describes a severe involuntary muscle contraction?
• A straight fracture across the bone shaft is called?
• Which age group is associated with a chest compression depth of 1 - 1 1/2 inches?
• Which artery is normally used to take a peripheral pulse reading?
• The first technique used to control bleeding is which?
• A high color intensity in a urine sample most directly indicates its
• Which instrument is used to examine the ear canal and tympanic membrane?
• Flushing out a wound or cavity with a solution is called ____.
• What is the standard compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR?
• An instrument used to test reflexes
• Quality control in the laboratory ensures the ____ of results.
• A physician orders 1500 mcg of Vitamin B12. If the preparation is 1000 mcg per mL, how many milliliters should you administer?
• Instruments such as fiberoptic scopes are soaked in chemicals in a procedure called ____.
• An overdose of insulin would cause the patient to go into which condition?
• Which items are collectively known as personal protective equipment?
• The first thing a medical assistant should do in an emergency situation is to which?
• Which term describes the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine?
• What is the term for removing contaminated tissue from a wound?
• Which instrument is used to examine the ear?
• Family history is considered which type of information in the history?
• For infant CPR with a single rescuer, which compression technique is used?
• When choosing a needle/syringe unit, you should keep in mind the patient's
• The proper way to express 1/2cc is
• Pulse located at the knee is which artery?
• What is the term for blood pressure measured in lying, sitting, and standing positions?
• What is the correct compression ratio and hand usage for adult CPR?
• To open the airway, the patient should be placed on the _____, the head _____, and the chin _____.
• A broken bone wedged into another bone is called an ____ fracture.
• For subcutaneous injections, the commonly recommended angle range is
• For infant CPR with two rescuers, which technique is commonly used?
• During sterilization, hinged instruments should be kept
• What is the best method to prevent transmission of disease in a clinical setting?
• The process of removing debris and reducing the microbial load on instruments prior to disinfection or sterilization is called
• Which term describes the preparation of a patient for sterile technique by cleaning the skin?
• In emergencies, the equipment kept ready for immediate use is best described as a/an?
• Bacteria that thrive in oxygen are called
• In basic airway management, what position is used to place an unconscious casualty?
• What is the recommended chest compression depth for a child aged 1-8 years during CPR?
• Which term denotes a heart rhythm that is irregular?
• Which item is included in the social history?
• Medication given p.o. is administered which way?
• Having no symptoms is described as what?
• Molds and yeast are types of
• Which procedure is essential for legal compliance when handling lab specimens?
• Which site is considered the deepest intramuscular injection site in adults?
• Instruments used to clamp off blood vessels are called ____.
• Which airway technique is correct for opening the airway?
• Which instrument is specifically used to clamp blood vessels during surgery?
• Which medication is ordered for chest pain and administered sublingually?
• Which term refers to a sterile surface containing items for a procedure?
• The next step would be to activate the emergency response system by calling:
• Pulse located at the thumb side of the wrist is which artery?
• What is the recommended chest compression depth for adults (8 years and older) during CPR?
• What happens if a urine specimen remains on the counter for a long time?
• An instrument used to open a body orifice for viewing
• Hinged instruments should be _____ when sterilized
• The absence of a pulse indicates which condition?
• TB can be diagnosed from a sputum specimen.
• In emergency documentation, the records should be which of the following?
• Pulse located at the side of the neck is which artery?
• Which age group is associated with a chest compression depth of 1 1/2 - 2 inches?
• What chemical substance prevents clotting in a blood specimen?
• In infant CPR performed by two rescuers, which technique is recommended?
• Which of the following is a CLIA waived test?
• The usual site for capillary testing is the ____.
• An instrument used to examine the ears is called which?
• A sterile pack containing scissors, thumb forceps and gauze squares is called a ____.
• The urine collection method that minimizes contamination by collecting during midstream is called
• Which area corresponds to the femoral pulse?
• What action should you begin during CPR?
• All procedures during a medical emergency must be which of the following?
• A vacutainer that contains no anticoagulant has a stopper colored ____.
• Medical assistants are expected to make decisions in the medical office emergencies based on their
• What are the CABs of emergency care?
• What is the highest reading of blood pressure called?
• An infection into fatty tissue lying immediately under the skin is called which term?
• A standard ECG uses how many leads?
• S/s, s/b, and b/b describes surgical ____.
• Removing fluids or gasses by suction is called ____.
• The term 'p.o.' indicates medication administration by which route?
• Where is the popliteal pulse palpated?
• When administering a subcutaneous injection, the amount of the dose should not exceed
• Equipment prepared in advance for emergency use is called a/an which?
• An organism that produces diseases
• You should first determine the patient’s responsiveness by asking ______?
• A urine specimen obtained by the patient simply urinating into a cup is called a ____.
• Stool specimens are tested for ____.
• Pulse located at the middle of the groin is which artery?
• What is the recommended chest compression depth for an infant (up to 1 year) during CPR?
• A Holter monitor measures what aspect of the heart?
• What term describes a clean, uncontaminated work area used for surgical procedures?
• Which term refers to the pressure during heart contraction?
• A piece of emergency equipment used to establish a normal heart rhythm is which?
• Which color stopper indicates no anticoagulant and is often used for serum tests?
• A sterile covering placed over a wound is called a ____.
• The first most important rule to remember in an emergency is to
• Information provided by the patient about symptoms is classified as which type of data?
• Material that presents a risk of possible infection is called a ____.
• A patient who has no symptoms is described as which term?
• In infant CPR performed by a single rescuer, which compression technique is used?
• If specimens are mishandled, the most likely result is
• Tuberculosis can be diagnosed from a ____.
• Instruments that are touched by ungloved hands are