Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Exam
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Question 1 of 5.
Which of the following conditions is a cause for specimen rejection for a routine urinalysis?
A. Urine specimen volume is 6 mL.
B. Urine specimen temperature is 23° C (73.4° F).
C. Urine specimen container is missing a preservative.
D. Urine specimen is amber and turbid.
Explanation: A urine specimen volume of only 6 mL is generally insufficient for a routine urinalysis, which requires a minimum volume (typically 10-12 mL) to perform all necessary tests. Insufficient volume is a common reason for specimen rejection. A temperature of 23°C (B) is within acceptable range if collected properly. A missing preservative (C) is important for some tests (like 24-hr collections) but not necessarily a cause for rejection for a routine urinalysis if tested promptly. Amber and turbid urine (D) describes visual characteristics of the urine, which are observed and documented but not grounds for rejection unless there's concern about contamination or improper collection.
Question 2 of 5.
A medical assistant is performing medical asepsis. Which of the following tasks should the assistant complete before and after working with each patient?
A. Hand hygiene
B. Donning gloves
C. Hand sanitization
D. Doffing gloves
Explanation: Hand hygiene (washing hands with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand rub) is the single most important and mandatory practice to perform before and after working with *each and every* patient in a medical setting. This is the cornerstone of medical asepsis and infection control. Donning (B) and doffing (D) gloves are performed when needed for specific tasks involving potential exposure to body fluids, not necessarily for every patient interaction. Hand sanitization (C) is a component of hand hygiene but is not as comprehensive as the general term.
Question 3 of 5.
Which of the following is the manufacturer's recommended method of storage for insulin?
A. Store at room temperature.
B. Store in the refrigerator.
C. Store in direct sunlight.
D. Store in the freezer.
Explanation: Unopened insulin vials and pens should typically be stored in the refrigerator (not frozen) to maintain their potency until their expiration date. Once opened, insulin can generally be kept at room temperature for a specific period (usually 28 days, depending on the type), but long-term storage for unopened vials is refrigeration. Direct sunlight (C) or freezing (D) can damage the insulin and reduce its effectiveness. Therefore, the general manufacturer's recommendation for long-term storage is refrigeration.
Question 4 of 5.
Which of the following information is included in a computerized provider order entry?
A. Diagnostic tests
B. Problem-oriented list
C. Next of kin
D. Follow-up appointment date
Explanation: Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE) is a system that allows healthcare providers to directly enter medical orders (such as medications, laboratory tests, radiology orders, and consultations) into a computer system, replacing paper and verbal orders. Diagnostic tests are a key component of these orders. A problem-oriented list (B) is part of a patient's medical record. Next of kin (C) is demographic data. Follow-up appointment dates (D) are part of scheduling, not typically the order entry system.
Question 5 of 5.
Which of the following may be accessed by multiple users and health care organizations?
A. Electronic health record
B. Patient portal
C. Protected health information
D. Patient health record
Explanation: An electronic health record (EHR) system is designed to be accessible by multiple authorized users (e.g., doctors, nurses, medical assistants, billing staff) within a single healthcare organization and, increasingly, across different healthcare organizations through interoperability features. This allows for a comprehensive, shared view of a patient's health information. A patient portal (B) is accessed by the patient. Protected health information (PHI) (C) is the data itself, not a system. A patient health record (D) is a general term; EHR specifies the electronic, shareable system.