NHA CCMA Practice Test 2025 Graded A

Which of the following cell structures is the source of energy for a cell? - ANSWER mitochondria A medical assistant is testing a patients visual acuity using a snellen chart. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWER Make sure the patient does not lean forward during the test 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 is preparing a community resource library. Which of the following actions should the assistant take first? - ANSWER Compile a list of local community agencies A medical assistant is disposing of the syringe and needle she used to inject a seasonal influenza vaccine. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWER Drop the syringe, needle first, into the biohazardous sharps container A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has psoriasis to be examined by the provider. When inspecting the patients skin lesions, the assistant should expect to observe which of the following characteristics? - ANSWER Silvery, scaly A medical assistant receives a denial of payment for a patient's s cholecystectomy. The reason stated is "noncovered service." If this procedure was deemed emergent by the provider, which of the following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWER Instruct the patient to contact the insurer about the denial of payment Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw? - ANSWER Inspect the integrity of the needle's seal Which of the following instructions should a medical assistant give to a patient when administering an enteric-coated tablet? - ANSWER Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water The parent of a child who has pediculosis is asking a medical assistant for more information about her child's condition. The assistant should begin by explaining that pediculosis is which of the following types of infection? - ANSWER parasitic (pediculosis also known as lice) A medical assistant is reviewing a providers instructions as the patient is preparing to leave the office. The provider recommends the patient purchase an over the counter antitussive, but the patient tells the assistant that she does not know what an antitussive is. Which of the following responses should the assistant make? - ANSWER "It is a medication that suppresses the cough reflex." 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 is administering an intramuscular immunization to a patient. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take? - ANSWER Cleanse the site in a circular motion from the center outward A medical assistant is examining the skin on a patients forearm where the patient reports developing a rash. The assistant notes multiple solid elevations that are less than 0.5 cm (0.2 in) In diameter. Which of the following terms should he use to document his observations in the patient's medical record? - ANSWER Papules When the provider palpates the major portion of the liver, the medical assistant should recognize that he is palpating which of the following abdominal quadrants? - ANSWER Right upper A patient is seen in an urgent care center for a laceration to the left foot. The provider evaluates the injury, determines sutures are not needed, applies a dressing, and releases the patient. Which of the following levels of examination should a medical assistant use for procedural coding for this patient? - ANSWER Problem-focused examination Which of the following information should the medical assistant enter into the appointment calendar when scheduling a patient for a skin rash? - ANSWER Daytime phone number A Medical assistant discovers A garbage can fire has started in the break room of the medical office. According to the RACE acronym for emergency response, which of the following actions should the assistant take first? - ANSWER Evacuate staff and patients from the immediate area 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 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 discussing information with a patient about a new medication that the provider prescribed. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWER Reinforce teaching about the frequency of medication administration A patient arrives at a clinic with a bill for x-rays that were required due to an injury at the patient's place of employment. The patient has private insurance and is eligible for workers' compensation. The patient should recognize that the following parties is responsible for payment of this bill? - ANSWER Paid in full by workers compensation A medical assistant is using a scale with a height bar to measure a patient's height. Which of the following actions should the assistant to? - ANSWER Lower the horizontal bar gently so that it rests on the top of the patients head Which of the following medical record documentation templates is organized by the entity that supplied the data? - ANSWER Source-oriented Which of the following laboratory results should the medical assistant recognize is abnormal? - ANSWER Potassium 3 mEq/L A medical assistant is replacing a sharps container in an examination room and receives a small laceration on her arm from the plastic lid. Which of the following types of documentation should the assistant complete as a result of this incident? - ANSWER OSHA form 301 A medical assistant is transcribing a prescription for magnesium sulfate into a patient's medical record. Which of the following should the assistant use to document this medication? - ANSWER magnesium sulfate Which of the following EKG artifacts is caused by a disconnected electrode and results in the tracing going into the margins of the paper? - ANSWER Interrupted baseline A medical assistant is measuring a patient's oxygen saturation with a pulse oximeter. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWER Check capillary refill in the patient's finger A medical assistant is caring for a child who has varicella zoster virus. The assistant should recognize that varicella is transferred through which of the following modes of transmission? - ANSWER airborne A medical assistant is scheduling diagnostic tests for a patient's liver and pancreas. Which of the following systems is being assessed? - ANSWER digestive A medical assistant is using a butterfly needle set to obtain a blood sample from a vein in a patient's hand. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWER Hold the needle by its wings A medical assistant is reviewing the list of medications a patient reports currently taking. The assistant should recognize which of the following medications is available in a sublingual form? - ANSWER Nitroglycerin In which of the following locations should a medical assistant place the electrode for lead V4? - ANSWER Fifth intercostal space, left midclavicular line. Which of the following items in a medical office are considered administrative office supplies? - ANSWER Letterhead, envelopes, and business cards 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? - ANSWER hemostat A medical assistant is determining the amount a patient will be required to pay for a scheduled procedure that has an allowable amount of $200. The patient has a $20 copayment, a 90/10 coinsurance, and has met his deductible. What is the total amount the patient will pay the provider for this procedure? - ANSWER $20 Which of the following routes for taking a patient's temperature is the most accurate? - ANSWER Rectal Which of the following cardiac procedures is within a medical assistant's scope of practice and does not require a licensed technician or provider to assist or perform it? - ANSWER Holter monitor application A medical assistant needs to remove all living micro-organisms from a contaminated towel clamp. Which of the following methods should the assistant use to cleanse this instrument? - ANSWER sterilization A medical assistant receives a chemical splash in her eyes. Which of the following actions should the assistant take first? - ANSWER Flush the eyes with tepid water Which of the following should a medical assistant identify as the purpose of a Category II code in procedural coding? - ANSWER Tracks provider performance measures Which of the following cell structures is instrumental in helping the body mobilize and secrete mucus from the respiratory tract? - ANSWER cilia 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 This patient is in the depression stage of grief. This stage of grief is often characterized by patients expressing regret over unfulfilled goals or about not having taken better care of their health. A medical assistant is writing a piece of professional correspondence to a consulting provider. In which of the following ways should the assistant record the date on the letter? - ANSWER January 1, 2020 The medical assistant drops an instrument on the floor while setting up a sterile tray for a procedure. He picks up the instrument and place it back on the sterile field. A few days after the procedure, the patient calls the office, concerned that the area surrounding the procedure site is infected. Which of the following torts has the assistant committed? - ANSWER Negligence The primary code in the CPT coding system consists of how many digits? - ANSWER five digits Which of the following groups of EKG leads are bipolar? - ANSWER Leads I, II, and III Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use when bandaging a wound? - ANSWER Wrap the wound from distal to proximal Wounds should always be wrapped from distal to proximal. When assisting a provider with a punch biopsy of a mole, which of the following tasks should a medical assistant expect to perform? - ANSWER recieve and prepare tissue specimens for processing A medical assistant is speaking with a patient who has seasonal allergies. Which of the following health care providers should the assistant identify as being able to make a diagnosis and initiate the necessary treatment? - ANSWER physical assistant A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a patient about the self-administration of insulin injections. Which of the following patient statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER I will roll the medication between my hangs before drawing the medication . A medical assistant should use which of the following solutions to prepare a patient's skin prior to drawing blood cultures? - ANSWER Chlorhexidine A medical assistant is collecting a urine specimen from a patient for a drug screening. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to adhere to the chain of custody for this specimen? - ANSWER send the specimen to the testing lab on the same day as the collection