NHA CCMA Practice Test B (Boydston) | Certified
Clinical Medical Assistant | Latest Update 2026 |
Exam Prep | Graded A+
1. At work, MA carried for a neighbor who sustained multiple injuries in a file.
After work, another neighbor asked the assistant what happened to the
neighbor who fell following that AMA code of ethics which of the following
responses should the assistant make?
She broke a couple bones but she's fine.
It's nothing serious you'll see her soon enough.
I can't share any information about what happens at my job.
Will see her every week or so during recovery.
2. An MA is administering an IM injection into the gluteus medius of an adult pt.
at Which of the following angles should the assistant insert the needle?
25 degree angle
15 degree angle
45 degree angle
90 degree angle
3. What does the Patients' Bill of Rights specifically protect patients from
regarding their age?
Financial obligations incurred for health care services received
Denial of care due to the patient's age
Lawsuits when rendering voluntary assistance in an emergency
, Release of medical information to a patient's employer without
consent
4. Which of the following should you use to prepare a patient's skin prior to
drawing blood cultures?
chlorhexidine
benzoin tincture
isopropyl alcohol
hydrogen peroxide
5. If a medical assistant observes that a hematoma is increasing in size and the
patient is experiencing discomfort, what should be their next step?
Continue to observe the site without taking action.
Notify the physician for further evaluation.
Apply heat to the area to relieve discomfort.
Advise the patient to rest and avoid movement.
6. What is the recommended method for a medical assistant to measure a
patient's respiratory rate accurately?
Count the respirations for 15 seconds and multiply by 2.
Instruct the patient to breathe normally while counting his breaths.
Instruct the patient to take deep breaths while obtaining his pulse.
Count the respirations while the patient thinks his pulse is being
obtained.
7. Why is it important for a medical assistant to follow the correct procedure
when correcting an error in a patient's medical record?
, Following the correct procedure ensures the integrity and accuracy
of the medical record.
It allows the assistant to avoid any legal issues.
It helps to speed up the documentation process.
It makes the record look cleaner and more professional.
8. Describe the rationale behind using a 90° angle for intramuscular injections in
adults.
A 90° angle is used to avoid hitting blood vessels.
A 90° angle ensures that the needle penetrates deep into the
muscle tissue for effective medication delivery.
A 90° angle minimizes pain for the patient during the injection.
A 90° angle is preferred for subcutaneous injections.
9. What is the primary method a medical assistant should use to confirm a
patient's identity before administering vaccines?
Look in the patient's chart for their name.
Ask the patient to state and spell her full name and provide her date
of birth.
Check the daily schedule for the patient's name.
Ask a coworker to confirm the patient's identity.
10. Describe the significance of completing OSHA Form 301 after a workplace
injury for a medical assistant.
It serves as a record for patient treatment history.
It is necessary for billing purposes and insurance claims.
Completing OSHA Form 301 is crucial for documenting the injury
, and ensuring compliance with workplace safety regulations.
It is used to evaluate the performance of medical assistants.
11. A patient is hesitant when trying to describe her symptoms and concerns.
Which of the following interviewing techniques might the MA use to
encourage the patient to further elaborate?
be friendly and talkative to put the patient at ease
be patient and use silent pauses to allow the patient time to speak
explain to the patient that time is limited so she will make the most of
the time that she has
ask closed questions to elicit specific data
12. What does a blue color indicate when interpreting the results of a fecal
occult blood test using a guaiac card?
Negative result
Positive result
Invalid result
Inconclusive result
13. If a medical assistant is tasked with coding a diagnosis for a patient with
breast cancer, what steps should they take after consulting the Alphabetic
Index?
Look up the diagnosis in the medical ethics guidelines.
Refer to the Tabular List to find the specific code and verify its
details.
Use the Subcategory Index to find treatment options.
Consult the Chapter List for related conditions.
Clinical Medical Assistant | Latest Update 2026 |
Exam Prep | Graded A+
1. At work, MA carried for a neighbor who sustained multiple injuries in a file.
After work, another neighbor asked the assistant what happened to the
neighbor who fell following that AMA code of ethics which of the following
responses should the assistant make?
She broke a couple bones but she's fine.
It's nothing serious you'll see her soon enough.
I can't share any information about what happens at my job.
Will see her every week or so during recovery.
2. An MA is administering an IM injection into the gluteus medius of an adult pt.
at Which of the following angles should the assistant insert the needle?
25 degree angle
15 degree angle
45 degree angle
90 degree angle
3. What does the Patients' Bill of Rights specifically protect patients from
regarding their age?
Financial obligations incurred for health care services received
Denial of care due to the patient's age
Lawsuits when rendering voluntary assistance in an emergency
, Release of medical information to a patient's employer without
consent
4. Which of the following should you use to prepare a patient's skin prior to
drawing blood cultures?
chlorhexidine
benzoin tincture
isopropyl alcohol
hydrogen peroxide
5. If a medical assistant observes that a hematoma is increasing in size and the
patient is experiencing discomfort, what should be their next step?
Continue to observe the site without taking action.
Notify the physician for further evaluation.
Apply heat to the area to relieve discomfort.
Advise the patient to rest and avoid movement.
6. What is the recommended method for a medical assistant to measure a
patient's respiratory rate accurately?
Count the respirations for 15 seconds and multiply by 2.
Instruct the patient to breathe normally while counting his breaths.
Instruct the patient to take deep breaths while obtaining his pulse.
Count the respirations while the patient thinks his pulse is being
obtained.
7. Why is it important for a medical assistant to follow the correct procedure
when correcting an error in a patient's medical record?
, Following the correct procedure ensures the integrity and accuracy
of the medical record.
It allows the assistant to avoid any legal issues.
It helps to speed up the documentation process.
It makes the record look cleaner and more professional.
8. Describe the rationale behind using a 90° angle for intramuscular injections in
adults.
A 90° angle is used to avoid hitting blood vessels.
A 90° angle ensures that the needle penetrates deep into the
muscle tissue for effective medication delivery.
A 90° angle minimizes pain for the patient during the injection.
A 90° angle is preferred for subcutaneous injections.
9. What is the primary method a medical assistant should use to confirm a
patient's identity before administering vaccines?
Look in the patient's chart for their name.
Ask the patient to state and spell her full name and provide her date
of birth.
Check the daily schedule for the patient's name.
Ask a coworker to confirm the patient's identity.
10. Describe the significance of completing OSHA Form 301 after a workplace
injury for a medical assistant.
It serves as a record for patient treatment history.
It is necessary for billing purposes and insurance claims.
Completing OSHA Form 301 is crucial for documenting the injury
, and ensuring compliance with workplace safety regulations.
It is used to evaluate the performance of medical assistants.
11. A patient is hesitant when trying to describe her symptoms and concerns.
Which of the following interviewing techniques might the MA use to
encourage the patient to further elaborate?
be friendly and talkative to put the patient at ease
be patient and use silent pauses to allow the patient time to speak
explain to the patient that time is limited so she will make the most of
the time that she has
ask closed questions to elicit specific data
12. What does a blue color indicate when interpreting the results of a fecal
occult blood test using a guaiac card?
Negative result
Positive result
Invalid result
Inconclusive result
13. If a medical assistant is tasked with coding a diagnosis for a patient with
breast cancer, what steps should they take after consulting the Alphabetic
Index?
Look up the diagnosis in the medical ethics guidelines.
Refer to the Tabular List to find the specific code and verify its
details.
Use the Subcategory Index to find treatment options.
Consult the Chapter List for related conditions.
