2022 NHA CCMA Practice Test 1
Questions And Answers (Graded A)
A patient asks a medical assistant to explain the difference between a
liniment and a medicated lotion. Which of the following responses should the
assistant make? Correct Ans:- liniments contain a higher portion of oil than
medicated lotions
A medical assistant is speaking with a patient who recently received a
terminal diagnosis. The patient states, "I regret not taking better care of
myself. Now, I won't be able to accomplish what I wanted to do with my life.
"The assistant should identify that the patient is in which of the following
stages of grief? Correct Ans:- Depression
A medical assistant is collecting a health history from an older adult patient
who exhibits moderate hearing loss. Which of the following actions should
the assistant take? Correct Ans:- Remain within the patient's view to allow
lip-reading
A medical assistant is obtaining a blood pressure measurement from an
adult patient. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to
ensure an accurate reading? Correct Ans:- Place the stethoscope's
diaphragm over the patient's palpitated artery
A medical assistant is measuring a patient's oxygen saturation with a pulse
oximeter. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Correct
Ans:- Check capillary refill in the patient's finger
A provider prescribed oxycodone for a patient after abdominal surgery.
Which of the following described this type of medication? Correct Ans:-
Oxycodone is a schedule 2 controlled substance and has a high potential for
abuse
A medical assistant is preparing to assist a provider with suturing a wound.
Which of the following items should be in the sterile field for this procedure?
Correct Ans:- Hemostat
A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has a bilateral below-the-knee
amputations for an EKG. Which of the following sites should the assistant
select for the electrode placement? Correct Ans:- Abdomen
A medical assistant is preparing to apply ointment to several abrasions on a
patients leg. Which of the following supplies should the medical assistant use
to remove the medication from the jar? Correct Ans:- A tongue blade
Questions And Answers (Graded A)
A patient asks a medical assistant to explain the difference between a
liniment and a medicated lotion. Which of the following responses should the
assistant make? Correct Ans:- liniments contain a higher portion of oil than
medicated lotions
A medical assistant is speaking with a patient who recently received a
terminal diagnosis. The patient states, "I regret not taking better care of
myself. Now, I won't be able to accomplish what I wanted to do with my life.
"The assistant should identify that the patient is in which of the following
stages of grief? Correct Ans:- Depression
A medical assistant is collecting a health history from an older adult patient
who exhibits moderate hearing loss. Which of the following actions should
the assistant take? Correct Ans:- Remain within the patient's view to allow
lip-reading
A medical assistant is obtaining a blood pressure measurement from an
adult patient. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to
ensure an accurate reading? Correct Ans:- Place the stethoscope's
diaphragm over the patient's palpitated artery
A medical assistant is measuring a patient's oxygen saturation with a pulse
oximeter. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Correct
Ans:- Check capillary refill in the patient's finger
A provider prescribed oxycodone for a patient after abdominal surgery.
Which of the following described this type of medication? Correct Ans:-
Oxycodone is a schedule 2 controlled substance and has a high potential for
abuse
A medical assistant is preparing to assist a provider with suturing a wound.
Which of the following items should be in the sterile field for this procedure?
Correct Ans:- Hemostat
A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has a bilateral below-the-knee
amputations for an EKG. Which of the following sites should the assistant
select for the electrode placement? Correct Ans:- Abdomen
A medical assistant is preparing to apply ointment to several abrasions on a
patients leg. Which of the following supplies should the medical assistant use
to remove the medication from the jar? Correct Ans:- A tongue blade
