2022 CCMA PRACTICE EXAM NEW STUDY GUIDE SOLUTION

2022 CCMA PRACTICE EXAM NEW STUDY GUIDE SOLUTION

Whistleblower Protection Act - 1989 law that protects federal employees from being punished for reporting government/agency misconduct.

Erikson's Theory - Includes eight stages of human development. Each stage consists of a unique developmental task that confronts individuals with a crisis that must be resolved.

lithotomy position - lying on back with legs raised and feet in stirrups

oophor/o - ovary

-ectomy - surgical removal

Sims position - lying on left side with right knee drawn up and with left arm drawn behind, parallel to the back

Buccal - pertaining to the cheek

liniment - a liquid or lotion, especially one made with oil, for rubbing on the body to relieve pain.

Intimacy vs. Isolation - young adulthood (20 to 26); young adults struggle to form close relationships and to gain the capacity for intimate love, or they feel socially isolated

contra - against, opposite

Chlorhexidine (Topical) - Betasept Surgical Scrub(used to clean skin prior to drawing a yellow tube for blood cultures

Lavender Tube - Contains EDTA. Used in Hematology & tests CBC, WBC, RBC, Platelet counts, any blood counts

Gray tube - Glucose Tolerance Test, Fasting Blood Sugar, Lactic Acid, Blood alcohol

buccal tablets - Placed between cheek and gum, where the drug dissolves slowly over a period of time

Ex: Fentanyl Oralet

pediculosis - infestation with lice

K+ (potassium) - 3.5-5.0 mEq/L

liver - RUQ

RACE - rescue, alarm, contain, extinguish

Sterilization - The process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores.

Birthday Rule - The method of determining primary coverage for a dependent child, under which the plan of the parent whose birthday occurs first in the calendar year is designated as primary.

sanitiation - maintaining a clean condition in order to promote hygiene and prevent disease

Disinfection (disinfecting) - A chemical process that uses specific products to destroy harmful organisms (except bacterial spores) on environmental surfaces.

remittance advice - notice sent by the insurance company that contains payment information about a claim

Herpes Simplix 1 - cold sores

Bipolar leads are - I, II, and III

V4 EKG lead - 5th Intercostal space at the midclavicular line

hemostat - Surgical instrument used to hold or grasp items and stop the bleed (should be included on sterile field)

royal blue tube - Used for toxicology, trace metals, and nutritional analysis

chemical splash to eye - flush eye with tepid water

01/01/2020 - should be written out January 01, 2020

prior to pt. signing consent - Physician should explain alternative procedures with Pt.

clinical supplies - medically related and include alcohol swabs, tongue depressors, disposable tips for otoscopes, and disposable sheaths for thermometers

What is the procedure called when EKG cables are cleaned with alcohol? - disinfection

When is body temperature the lowest? - in the morning

which temperature route is most accurate ? - rectal

when measuring an infant's head circumference with a measuring tape - place tape above infants ears and place tape at 0

which position should a patient be placed in for a pelvic exam? - lithotomy

Physical examination of patient with scabies what PPE is needed - gown

Scabies - contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite, commonly through sexual contact

Interrupted Baseline Artifact - Caused by Metal tip of lead wire becoming detached from alligator clip

To correct:

Reattach lead to alligator clip

Frayed or broken patient cable To correct Replace patient cable

what should you do first when pt. goes into ventricular fibrillation during an EKG? - Call for help and begin CPR

Varicella Zoster Virus(chickenpox, shingles) - is spread by airborne

Mitochondria - Powerhouse of the cell, organelle that is the site of ATP (energy) production

prior to a pts follow-up appointment the CMA should report to provider - recent lab results

V5 ekg lead is placed - on left anterior axillary line horizontal to V4

when bandaging a wound you should wrap it from - distal to proximal

the first thing you do prior to performing a finger stick is ? - confirm identity of the patient

The cilia secrete chemical defenses against bacteria. - The hairlike projections on the outside of cells that move in a wavelike manner including the respiratory tract

Insulin - A hormone produced by the pancreas or taken as a medication by many diabetics, roll insulin between hands to help remove air bubbles

torts - wrongful acts for which an injured party has the right to sue

Workman's Comp - Payments required by law to be made to an employee who is injured or disabled in connection with work

CPT codes - procedure codes