Pass the NHA CCMA Certification Exam (2026)
Realistic Practice Test Bank with Detailed
Rationales
1. A patient reports severe headaches and chronic tingling in their arms
and legs. To which of the following specialties should the provider refer
the patients for a consultation?
Ophthalmology
Internal Medicine
General surgery
Neurology
2. What is one technique a medical assistant can use to comfort a child
before a medical procedure?
Explain the procedure to the child in simple steps.
Administer the injection without any explanation.
Use medical jargon to describe the procedure.
Avoid talking to the child during the procedure.
3. What blood pressure reading is classified as stage 2 hypertension
according to the guidelines?
120/80 mm Hg
140/90 mm Hg
150/95 mm Hg
130/85 mm Hg
4. What are the 3 Ds considered in the venipuncture procedure?
,Depth, diameter, and distance
, Duration, diameter, and direction
Depth, direction, and density
Depth, diameter, and direction
5. What is the mode of transmission for varicella zoster virus?
Bloodborne
Airborne
Contact
Vector-borne
6. Describe the rationale behind using radiation as a treatment for Graves'
disease.
Radiation is used to eliminate thyroid cancer cells.
Radiation is used to increase thyroid hormone production.
Radiation is used to enhance the immune response.
Radiation is used to reduce the overactivity of the thyroid
gland in Graves' disease.
7. Which of the following examples of patient coaching addresses disease
prevention ?
Supplying a patient with information about self exams
Explaining how to correctly take prescribed medication
Providing information on the importance of recommended
vaccines
Showing an instructional video based on the patient's treatment
8. Describe the significance of a dilated eye exam for a patient aged 45.
, A dilated eye exam is primarily used to check for heart
conditions.
A dilated eye exam is only necessary for patients over 60 years
old.
A dilated eye exam is used to assess lung function.
A dilated eye exam is significant for a 45-year-old as it helps
detect early signs of eye diseases and conditions that can
affect vision.
9. Describe the significance of reviewing a patient's past medical history
before an office visit.
Reviewing a patient's past medical history is crucial for
understanding their previous surgeries and medical conditions,
which can impact current treatment.
It helps to determine the patient's insurance coverage.
It is only necessary for new patients.
It provides information about the patient's family health history.
10. When transferring a patient from a wheelchair to the examination table
you should always use this safety device.
Hoyer lift
Back harness
Gait belt
Knee brace
11. Describe the significance of identifying stage 2 hypertension in a patient
during a medical examination.
Stage 2 hypertension indicates that the patient is healthy.
Realistic Practice Test Bank with Detailed
Rationales
1. A patient reports severe headaches and chronic tingling in their arms
and legs. To which of the following specialties should the provider refer
the patients for a consultation?
Ophthalmology
Internal Medicine
General surgery
Neurology
2. What is one technique a medical assistant can use to comfort a child
before a medical procedure?
Explain the procedure to the child in simple steps.
Administer the injection without any explanation.
Use medical jargon to describe the procedure.
Avoid talking to the child during the procedure.
3. What blood pressure reading is classified as stage 2 hypertension
according to the guidelines?
120/80 mm Hg
140/90 mm Hg
150/95 mm Hg
130/85 mm Hg
4. What are the 3 Ds considered in the venipuncture procedure?
,Depth, diameter, and distance
, Duration, diameter, and direction
Depth, direction, and density
Depth, diameter, and direction
5. What is the mode of transmission for varicella zoster virus?
Bloodborne
Airborne
Contact
Vector-borne
6. Describe the rationale behind using radiation as a treatment for Graves'
disease.
Radiation is used to eliminate thyroid cancer cells.
Radiation is used to increase thyroid hormone production.
Radiation is used to enhance the immune response.
Radiation is used to reduce the overactivity of the thyroid
gland in Graves' disease.
7. Which of the following examples of patient coaching addresses disease
prevention ?
Supplying a patient with information about self exams
Explaining how to correctly take prescribed medication
Providing information on the importance of recommended
vaccines
Showing an instructional video based on the patient's treatment
8. Describe the significance of a dilated eye exam for a patient aged 45.
, A dilated eye exam is primarily used to check for heart
conditions.
A dilated eye exam is only necessary for patients over 60 years
old.
A dilated eye exam is used to assess lung function.
A dilated eye exam is significant for a 45-year-old as it helps
detect early signs of eye diseases and conditions that can
affect vision.
9. Describe the significance of reviewing a patient's past medical history
before an office visit.
Reviewing a patient's past medical history is crucial for
understanding their previous surgeries and medical conditions,
which can impact current treatment.
It helps to determine the patient's insurance coverage.
It is only necessary for new patients.
It provides information about the patient's family health history.
10. When transferring a patient from a wheelchair to the examination table
you should always use this safety device.
Hoyer lift
Back harness
Gait belt
Knee brace
11. Describe the significance of identifying stage 2 hypertension in a patient
during a medical examination.
Stage 2 hypertension indicates that the patient is healthy.
