CCMA practice testPass the medical assistant exam.

1. 1The basics: terms, drugs, math4

   Foundational Knowledge and Basic Science

   1. Medical words: root, prefix, suffix
   2. The Joint Commission's do-not-use list
   3. Drug classes MAs see daily
   4. Dosage math for medical assistants
   10%
2. 2The body2

   Anatomy and Physiology

   1. Body systems, one at a time
   2. Heart and blood flow basics
   5%
3. 3Clinical patient care16

   1. Patient intake and history
   2. Blood pressure without the errors
   3. Pulse, respirations, temperature, SpO2
   4. Height, weight, BMI and growth charts
   5. Positioning and draping for exams
   6. Injections: IM, subcutaneous, intradermal
   7. Needle gauge, length and angle
   8. Vaccines, schedules and reactions
   9. Sterile field, set up right
   10. Sutures, staples, wounds and dressings
   11. Emergencies: syncope, seizure, anaphylaxis
   12. Hand hygiene, PPE and asepsis
   13. Sanitize, disinfect or sterilize?
   14. CLIA-waived tests in the office
   15. Order of draw for MAs
   16. 12-lead EKG: placing the leads
   56%
4. 4Coordinating care3

   Patient Care Coordination and Education

   1. Screenings, reminders and follow-up
   2. Referrals and community resources
   3. Patient education that sticks
   8%
5. 5The front office3

   Administrative Assisting

   1. Scheduling and checking patients in
   2. Insurance terms: copay, deductible, coinsurance
   3. Codes, prior auths and billing
   8%
6. 6Talking with patients2

   Communication and Customer Service

   1. Adjusting how you communicate
   2. Difficult conversations and complaints
   8%
7. 7Law and ethics2

   Medical Law and Ethics

   1. HIPAA, consent and scope of practice
   2. Test day: NHA CCMA exam
   5%

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