HOSA MEDICAL ASSISTING CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
◉ Clinical Duties: Answer: Preparing patients for examination and
treatments.
Assisting other health care providers with procedures.
Preparing and sterilizing instruments.
Completing electrocardiograms.
Applying Holter monitors.
Obtaining medical histories.
Administering medications and immunizations.
Obtaining vital signs (W, H, B/P, P, T, R).
Documenting in the medical record.
Performing eye and ear irrigation.
Recognizing and treating medical emergencies.
Initiating and implementing patient education.
Low- and moderate-complexity laboratory tests as determined by
CLIA.
Collecting blood and urine samples.
Processing laboratory samples.
, ◉ Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Answer: offer personal care and
assist in nursing tasks
◉ Chiropractor Answer: manipulates the musculoskeletal system
and spine to relieve symptoms
◉ Dental Hygienist Answer: trained and licensed to work with a
dentist by providing preventative care
◉ Electrocardiograph Technician Answer: assists with the
diagnostic procedures for brain wave activity
◉ Emergency Medical Technician Answer: trained in techniques in
administering emergency care en route to trauma centers
◉ Health Information Technologist Answer: trained in managing
medical records, health care coding, and HIPAA regulations
◉ Histologist Answer: studies cells and tissues for diagnosis
◉ Infection Control Officer Answer: identifies risks of transmission
of infection and implements preventive measures
EVALUATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
◉ Clinical Duties: Answer: Preparing patients for examination and
treatments.
Assisting other health care providers with procedures.
Preparing and sterilizing instruments.
Completing electrocardiograms.
Applying Holter monitors.
Obtaining medical histories.
Administering medications and immunizations.
Obtaining vital signs (W, H, B/P, P, T, R).
Documenting in the medical record.
Performing eye and ear irrigation.
Recognizing and treating medical emergencies.
Initiating and implementing patient education.
Low- and moderate-complexity laboratory tests as determined by
CLIA.
Collecting blood and urine samples.
Processing laboratory samples.
, ◉ Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Answer: offer personal care and
assist in nursing tasks
◉ Chiropractor Answer: manipulates the musculoskeletal system
and spine to relieve symptoms
◉ Dental Hygienist Answer: trained and licensed to work with a
dentist by providing preventative care
◉ Electrocardiograph Technician Answer: assists with the
diagnostic procedures for brain wave activity
◉ Emergency Medical Technician Answer: trained in techniques in
administering emergency care en route to trauma centers
◉ Health Information Technologist Answer: trained in managing
medical records, health care coding, and HIPAA regulations
◉ Histologist Answer: studies cells and tissues for diagnosis
◉ Infection Control Officer Answer: identifies risks of transmission
of infection and implements preventive measures
