CCMA 2026 NHA Practice Exam Prep
CCMA 2026 NHA PRACTICE EXAM PREP NEWEST 2026/2027
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 600 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
A medical assistant works at a practice that is part of an Accountable Care
Organization (ACO). The designation means the practice's healthcare team will
focus on improving care for patients who have which of the following types of
medical coverage?
A. Medicaid
B. Preferred Provider Organizer
C. Medicare
D. Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)
C. Medicare
Which of the following can prevent a patient from comprehending an informed
consent?
A. Active listening
B. Cultural competence
C. Acceptance
D. Language barrier
D. Language barrier
Which of the following is defined by 9 calories per gram?
A. The number of calories per serving
B. The number of calories in the entire container
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C. The number of calories per fat
D. The number of calories from carbohydrates
C. The number of calories per fat
A 24-year old patient has a BMI of 30.5 based on their height and weight. Which
of the following describes the BMI weight status category?
A. Healthy weight
B. Overweight
C. Obese Class I
D. Obese Class II
C. Obese Class I
Which of the following assessments of a patient's pulse is demonstrated by an
extremely strong and full feeling?
A. Bradycardia
B. Dysrhythmia
C. Thready pulse
D. Bounding pulse
D. Bounding pulse
A medical assistant is speaking with a patient about their social history and the
assistant notices the patient is fidgeting and appears anxious. Which of the
following nonverbal communication styles is the patient exhibiting?
A. Passive-aggressive communication
B. Assertive communication
C. Passive communication
D. Manipulative communication
C. Passive communication
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According to the Controlled Substance Act (CSA), which of the following is true
regarding the storage of controlled substances in the office?
A. Controlled medications and non-narcotic medications should be stored
together
B. Controlled medications should be stored in sunlight
C. Controlled medications should be stored in the examining room
D. Controlled medications should be stored in a locked cabinet
D. Controlled medications should be stored in a locked cabinet
A medical assistant is preparing to perform a capillary collection from a patient
who has poor circulation in their hands. Which of the following techniques should
the assistant use to increase circulation at the collection site?
A. Hold the patient's hand above their heart
B. Squeeze the patient's finger
C. Warm the patient's hand
D. Apply a tourniquet above the patient's wrist
C. Warm the patient's hand
Which of the following tasks should a medical assistant have a patient complete
prior to gowning for a physical examination to ensure that the patient is more
comfortable and to make the examination easier for the patient?
A. Finish reading educational materials
B. Listen to soothing music while waiting
C. Drink a full glass of water
D. Have the patient empty their bladder
D. Have the patient empty their bladder
Which of the following parts of Medicare covers durable medical equipment
(DME)?
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A. Part A
B. Part B
C. Part C
D. Part D
B. Part B
A medical assistant has a provider order to draw blood for a lead level on an 18
month old toddler. Which of the following sites should the assistant choose for the
venipuncture?
A. Deep brachial veins
B. Superficial dorsal hand veins
C. Scalp vein
D. Femoral vein
B. Superficial dorsal hand veins
A medical assistant fails to document a patient's preference for not using any
blood products during their procedure. This error falls under which of the
following legal principals?
A. Breach of contract
B. Implied consent
C. Negligent torts
D. Intentional torts
C. Negligent torts
Prior to running an EKG tracing, which of the following is the final step a medical
assistant should take to ensure the tracing will be clear with a horizontal baseline?
A. Remove artifacts
B. Enter patient information into the EKG machine
C. Cover the patient with a blanket
D. Double-check the electrodes' attachment
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CCMA 2026 NHA PRACTICE EXAM PREP NEWEST 2026/2027
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 600 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
A medical assistant works at a practice that is part of an Accountable Care
Organization (ACO). The designation means the practice's healthcare team will
focus on improving care for patients who have which of the following types of
medical coverage?
A. Medicaid
B. Preferred Provider Organizer
C. Medicare
D. Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)
C. Medicare
Which of the following can prevent a patient from comprehending an informed
consent?
A. Active listening
B. Cultural competence
C. Acceptance
D. Language barrier
D. Language barrier
Which of the following is defined by 9 calories per gram?
A. The number of calories per serving
B. The number of calories in the entire container
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C. The number of calories per fat
D. The number of calories from carbohydrates
C. The number of calories per fat
A 24-year old patient has a BMI of 30.5 based on their height and weight. Which
of the following describes the BMI weight status category?
A. Healthy weight
B. Overweight
C. Obese Class I
D. Obese Class II
C. Obese Class I
Which of the following assessments of a patient's pulse is demonstrated by an
extremely strong and full feeling?
A. Bradycardia
B. Dysrhythmia
C. Thready pulse
D. Bounding pulse
D. Bounding pulse
A medical assistant is speaking with a patient about their social history and the
assistant notices the patient is fidgeting and appears anxious. Which of the
following nonverbal communication styles is the patient exhibiting?
A. Passive-aggressive communication
B. Assertive communication
C. Passive communication
D. Manipulative communication
C. Passive communication
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According to the Controlled Substance Act (CSA), which of the following is true
regarding the storage of controlled substances in the office?
A. Controlled medications and non-narcotic medications should be stored
together
B. Controlled medications should be stored in sunlight
C. Controlled medications should be stored in the examining room
D. Controlled medications should be stored in a locked cabinet
D. Controlled medications should be stored in a locked cabinet
A medical assistant is preparing to perform a capillary collection from a patient
who has poor circulation in their hands. Which of the following techniques should
the assistant use to increase circulation at the collection site?
A. Hold the patient's hand above their heart
B. Squeeze the patient's finger
C. Warm the patient's hand
D. Apply a tourniquet above the patient's wrist
C. Warm the patient's hand
Which of the following tasks should a medical assistant have a patient complete
prior to gowning for a physical examination to ensure that the patient is more
comfortable and to make the examination easier for the patient?
A. Finish reading educational materials
B. Listen to soothing music while waiting
C. Drink a full glass of water
D. Have the patient empty their bladder
D. Have the patient empty their bladder
Which of the following parts of Medicare covers durable medical equipment
(DME)?
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A. Part A
B. Part B
C. Part C
D. Part D
B. Part B
A medical assistant has a provider order to draw blood for a lead level on an 18
month old toddler. Which of the following sites should the assistant choose for the
venipuncture?
A. Deep brachial veins
B. Superficial dorsal hand veins
C. Scalp vein
D. Femoral vein
B. Superficial dorsal hand veins
A medical assistant fails to document a patient's preference for not using any
blood products during their procedure. This error falls under which of the
following legal principals?
A. Breach of contract
B. Implied consent
C. Negligent torts
D. Intentional torts
C. Negligent torts
Prior to running an EKG tracing, which of the following is the final step a medical
assistant should take to ensure the tracing will be clear with a horizontal baseline?
A. Remove artifacts
B. Enter patient information into the EKG machine
C. Cover the patient with a blanket
D. Double-check the electrodes' attachment
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