CCMA NHA Practice Test - Questions With Correct Answers 2023/2024 (Latest Graded A+)

CCMA NHA Practice Test - Questions With Correct Answers 2023/2024 (Latest Graded A+) which of the following instructions should a medical assistant give to a patient when administering an enteric-coated tablet? - ANSWER "swallow the tablet hole with a glass of water" a provider examines an older adult patient who is disabled and has a lesion on her arm. a medical assistant should anticipate a referral for this patient to which of the following ancillary services? - ANSWER home health care a medical assistant in an emergency clinic is admitting several patients. The assistant should recognize that the provider should see which of the following patients first? - ANSWER an older adult patient who has diabetes and has a blood pressure of 80/42 mm Hg a medical assistant is checking a patient's hearing using the Weber test. which of the following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWER ask the patient if he hears the vibration louder in one ear than the other at work a medical assistant cared for a neighbor who sustained multiple injuries in a fall. after work another neighbor asked the assistant what happened to the neighbor who fell. following the American Association of Medical Assistants' (AAMA) code of ethics, which of the following responses should the assistant make? - ANSWER "I can't share any information about what happens at my job" a medical assistant is reviewing laboratory requisitions. for which of the following patient conditions should the assistant perform a capillary collection rather than a venipuncture? - ANSWER previous thrombosis when performing the palpatory method for obtaining blood pressure, which of the following indicates the level at which the medical assistant should inflate the cuff? - ANSWER 30 mm Hg above the radial pulse cessation a medical assistant should insert the needle at which of the following angles during a venipuncture? - ANSWER 15° angle a medical assistant is collecting information from a patient who reports persistent pain in the left upper quadrant. The assistant should note that this area contains which of the following organs? - ANSWER stomach in which of the following positions should a medical assistant place a healthy patient in preparation for a rectal examination? - ANSWER Sims a medical assistant is preparing a patient who has bilateral below-the-knee amputations for an EKG. which of the following sites should the assistant select for electrode placement? - ANSWER abdomen a medical assistant is performing a fecal occult blood test using a gualac card. which of the following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWER interpret a blue color as a positive result a medical assistant is collecting data from a patient who was cold sores on his lips. The assistant should identify that which of the following viruses causes this condition? - ANSWER herpes simplex type 1 which of the following items included on the CMS-1500 claim form should a medical assistant recognize as indicating the medical necessity of a procedure? - ANSWER diagnosis code a medical assistant works at a practice that is part of an Accountable Care Organization (ACO). this designation means that the practices health care team will focus on improving care for patients who have which of the following types of medical coverage? - ANSWER Medicare a medical assistant is encouraging a patient to increase her intake of insoluble fiber to help prevent constipation and hemorrhoids. which of the following foods should the assistant recommend as the best source of insoluble fiber? - ANSWER Pears with skin a medical assistant is talking with a patient who reports forgetting whether she has taken her prescribed medication each day. which of the following responses should the assistant make? - ANSWER "try putting your medications in a weekly medication dispenser for the upcoming week" to provide culturally competent care, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take first when encountering patients? - ANSWER examine personal religious and cultural values and beliefs to identify any biases a medical assistant is assisting a provider with an abdominal examination. when the provider palpates the major portion of the liver, the assistant should recognize that he is palpating which of the following abdominal quadrants? - ANSWER right upper a medical assistant is scheduling a patient for an outpatient procedure. which of the following actions should the assistant take first? - ANSWER obtain an oral or written order from the provider for the procedure when measuring a patient's respiratory rate, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to ensure an accurate reading? - ANSWER count the respirations while the patient thinks his pulse is being obtained a medical assistant is talking with a patient who is experiencing home displacement following a hurricane. to which of the following resources should the assistant refer the patient for information, support and links to community services? - ANSWER American Red Cross and adolescent is covered by two insurance policies under her divorced parents who have birthdays in May and August and have joint custody. which policy is the primary policy for the adolescent? - ANSWER The policy of the parent who has the earliest birth month a medical assistant is administering an injection, and the patient faints. which of the following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWER place the patient in a supine position a medical assistant is caring for an infant who suddenly becomes unresponsive for unknown reasons. which of the following action should be assistant take? - ANSWER initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation a medical assistant is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to the patient's appointment. which of the following laboratory results indicates the need to schedule an extension of the current visit? - ANSWER fasting blood glucose 168 mg/dL which of the following terms refers to the range of fees charged by providers who have similar training and experience and practice in the same geographical area? - ANSWER customary a medical assistant is administering an intramuscular injection into the gluteus medius of an adult patient. at which of the following angle should the assistant insert the needle? - ANSWER 90° angle a medical assistant is caring for a patient who is experiencing chills, nausea, and dizziness. The patient's face appears pale. The assistant should recognize that the patient is exhibiting manifestations of which of the following medical emergencies? - ANSWER syncope a medical assistant works at an urgent care center that uses open hours scheduling. which of the following describes this form of scheduling? - ANSWER patients arrive at their convenience and are seen on a first-come, first-served basis a medical assistant is assisting with the physical examination of a patient who has scabies. besides gloves, which of the following pieces of PPE should the assistant wear? - ANSWER gown a medical assistant is reinforcing teaching about a cardiac event monitor with the patient. which of the following statements by the patient indicates an understanding of the procedure? - ANSWER "I will record any symptoms I experience in the event log" which of the following items in a medical office are considered administrative office supplies? - ANSWER letterheads, envelopes, and business cards a medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (CHF) for an examination by the provider. which of the following manifestations should the assistant expect? - ANSWER shortness of breath 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? - ANSWER depression a medical assistance is collecting blood samples to measure a patient's cholesterol levels. which of the following actions should the assistant take before collecting the patient's blood? - ANSWER Make sure the patient did not eat any food for the past 12 hours a medical assistance preparing to file the paper chart for Mary St. Thomas. where should this file be placed when filed along with the charts for Mary Perez, Elizabeth Saint, and John A. Thomas? - ANSWER after Elizabeth Saint and before John A. Thomas