NHA baseline practice test 2025
Questions and Answers
Which of the following defines the process of sterilization? - ANSWER✔✔-killing all pathogenic
organisms and spores
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? - ANSWER✔✔-
passive communication
A medical assistant drops an instrument on the floor while setting up a sterile tray for a procedure.
They pick 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
Which of the following assessments of a patient's pulse is demonstrated by an extremely strong and
full feeling? - ANSWER✔✔-bounding pulse
A medical assistant is collecting a health history from a patient who exhibits moderate hearing loss.
Which of the following actions should the
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,assistant taker - ANSWER✔✔-The assistant should face the patient and Shepard clearly
A medical assistant is using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer after patient contact. The hand sanitizer
should contain at least what percentage of alcohol? - ANSWER✔✔-60%
A medical assistant is talking with a patient who sustained a foot fracture in a fall. They report
managing most tasks at home well, but they have
difficulty navigating with their crutches and are currently homebound. To which of the following
resources should the assistant refer the patient? - ANSWER✔✔-meals on wheels
A medical assistant is administering an intradermal injection for allergy testing. Which of the
following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWER✔✔-Locate the middle portion of the
anterior forearm
A medical assistant needs to draw a blood glucose level on a patient. Which of the following tubes
should they use? - ANSWER✔✔-Gray top tube
A medical assistant is scheduling a procedure at a local facility for a patient. Which of the following
steps should the assistant take first? - ANSWER✔✔-verify insurance will cover the procedure
A medical assistant is sorting mall and is not sure where a particular piece of mall should go. Which
of the following steps should the assistant take - ANSWER✔✔-Ask the office manager or provider
how to distribute the item
Which of the following parts of Medicare covers durable medical equipment (DME)? -
ANSWER✔✔-Part B
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, Which of the following actions will ensure accurate reimbursement of a claim: - ANSWER✔✔-
Reporting codes that are supported by the encounter documentation
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
Which of the follow statements describes the purpose of the right route of the rights of medications
administrations - ANSWER✔✔-Administering medication us using the physical technique identified
by the providers written order
Which of the following cell structures provides energy for cells? - ANSWER✔✔-mitochondria
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
Which of the following Is used to collect the specimen during a Pap test? - ANSWER✔✔-Cervical
spatula
A medical assistant is preparing an 837P/CMS-1500 clalm form for a patient treated for a burn
injury. Which of the following information is required - ANSWER✔✔-Current procedural
terminology code
A patient reports severe headaches and chronic tingling in their arms and legs. To which of the
following specialties should the provider refer the
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Questions and Answers
Which of the following defines the process of sterilization? - ANSWER✔✔-killing all pathogenic
organisms and spores
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? - ANSWER✔✔-
passive communication
A medical assistant drops an instrument on the floor while setting up a sterile tray for a procedure.
They pick 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
Which of the following assessments of a patient's pulse is demonstrated by an extremely strong and
full feeling? - ANSWER✔✔-bounding pulse
A medical assistant is collecting a health history from a patient who exhibits moderate hearing loss.
Which of the following actions should the
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,assistant taker - ANSWER✔✔-The assistant should face the patient and Shepard clearly
A medical assistant is using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer after patient contact. The hand sanitizer
should contain at least what percentage of alcohol? - ANSWER✔✔-60%
A medical assistant is talking with a patient who sustained a foot fracture in a fall. They report
managing most tasks at home well, but they have
difficulty navigating with their crutches and are currently homebound. To which of the following
resources should the assistant refer the patient? - ANSWER✔✔-meals on wheels
A medical assistant is administering an intradermal injection for allergy testing. Which of the
following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWER✔✔-Locate the middle portion of the
anterior forearm
A medical assistant needs to draw a blood glucose level on a patient. Which of the following tubes
should they use? - ANSWER✔✔-Gray top tube
A medical assistant is scheduling a procedure at a local facility for a patient. Which of the following
steps should the assistant take first? - ANSWER✔✔-verify insurance will cover the procedure
A medical assistant is sorting mall and is not sure where a particular piece of mall should go. Which
of the following steps should the assistant take - ANSWER✔✔-Ask the office manager or provider
how to distribute the item
Which of the following parts of Medicare covers durable medical equipment (DME)? -
ANSWER✔✔-Part B
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, Which of the following actions will ensure accurate reimbursement of a claim: - ANSWER✔✔-
Reporting codes that are supported by the encounter documentation
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
Which of the follow statements describes the purpose of the right route of the rights of medications
administrations - ANSWER✔✔-Administering medication us using the physical technique identified
by the providers written order
Which of the following cell structures provides energy for cells? - ANSWER✔✔-mitochondria
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
Which of the following Is used to collect the specimen during a Pap test? - ANSWER✔✔-Cervical
spatula
A medical assistant is preparing an 837P/CMS-1500 clalm form for a patient treated for a burn
injury. Which of the following information is required - ANSWER✔✔-Current procedural
terminology code
A patient reports severe headaches and chronic tingling in their arms and legs. To which of the
following specialties should the provider refer the
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