NHA Final Practice Test Questions with Verified Answers
Graded A+
When unloading an autoclave machine , a involves applying an allergen to the skin to help
medical assistant notices spots on the detect delayed allergic reactions ? -
instruments . The assistant should recognize this ANSWER -Patch testing
is a result of which of the following ? -
ANSWER -Mineral deposits from tap water
Which of the following waste items should a
medical assistant discard in a red biohazardous
A medical assistant is reviewing treatment waste bag - ANSWER -Linens soiled with
options with a patient who has Graves ' disease . bodily fluids
Which of the following treatments should the
assistant expect the patient to receive ? -
ANSWER -Radiation to the thyroid gland Which of the following is the term for the allergy
test that involves small injections just under the
skin ? - ANSWER -Intradermal test
A medical assistant is reinforcing instructions
with a patient about how to take a buccal tablet .
Which of the following instructions should the Which of the following provides informed
assistant give the patient ? - ANSWER -" treatment and encourages patients to take an
Place the tablet between your gums and cheek . active role in their individual health care ,
" resulting in better compliance in treatment ? -
ANSWER -Patient education
When scheduling a routine Papanicolaou ( Pap )
test and Human papillomavirus ( HPV ) test for a Upon entering a patient's room for a routine blood
55 - year - old patient , which of the following draw , a medical assistant sees a clergy member
guidelines should the medical assistant follow ? - is with the patient . Which of the following actions
ANSWER -3 to 5 years should the assistant take ? - ANSWER -
Return after drawing other patients
A provider has ordered hematology testing for a
patient . Which of the following tube colors - ANSWER -Rectal
should a medical assistant use -
ANSWER -Lavender
When managing safe handling and storage of
vaccines , which of the following actions should a
A medical assistant is completing a clinical intake medical assistant take ? - ANSWER -Place
and the patient reports experiencing fainting a thermometer in both the refrigerator and the
episodes . Which of the following would be the freezer. ???
correct terminology for the assistant to document
as the patient's chief complaint ? -
ANSWER -Syncope A medical assistant is preparing to clean and
remove debris from instruments that were used in
a minor surgery . Which of the following
Which of the following types of allergy testing
, NHA Final Practice Test Questions with Verified Answers
Graded A+
processes should the assistant use ? - release the tourniquet ? - ANSWER -Within
ANSWER -Sanitization 1 min of application
If a provider writes a prescription for a patient to A medical assistant in an acute care facility is
take a medication BID , how many times a day checking in a patient who has a deep laceration .
should the patient take the medication ? - The patient tells the assistant they cannot accept
ANSWER -Twice blood transfusions due to their religious beliefs .
Which of the following actions should the
assistant take ? - ANSWER -Document the
Which of the following is the preferred site when statement in the patient's medical record .
performing venipuncture on children younger
than age 2 ? - ANSWER -Dorsal hand vein
A medical assistant is assisting a patient from a
wheelchair to an examination table . Which of the
Which of the following procedures requires a following assistive devices should the assistant
medical assistant to perform a surgical scrub use to ensure patient safety when transferring ? -
prior to assisting ? - ANSWER - ANSWER -Gait belt
Sigmoidoscopy ???
Which of the following diseases should a medical
A provider has requested a dissecting instrument assistant recognize as mandatorily reportable to
on a sterile tray that a medical assistant is the state ? - ANSWER -Tuberculosis
preparing . Which of the following instruments
should the assistant include on the tray ? -
ANSWER -Scissors When entering a new patient appointment , which
of the following is an appropriate amount of time
to block off ? - ANSWER -60 minutes
A medical assistant is preparing a patient for an
examination of their back and hip . The assistant
should place the patient into which of the A patient is upset and states , " The hospital and
following positions ? - ANSWER -Prone insurance company are just trying to get money .
position . I eat good and exercise , so I know I don't have
cancer . " The medical assistant should recognize
the patient is using which of the following defense
Which of the following forms collected during mechanisms to cope with their cancer diagnosis
new patient check - in will contain the patient's ?- ANSWER -Displacement
demographic information ? - ANSWER -
Patient registration form
For which of the following reasons should a
medical assistant place a specimen in a
A medical assistant is drawing five blood biohazard specimen bag when transporting to an
collection tubes . When should the assistant outside laboratory ? - ANSWER -The
Graded A+
When unloading an autoclave machine , a involves applying an allergen to the skin to help
medical assistant notices spots on the detect delayed allergic reactions ? -
instruments . The assistant should recognize this ANSWER -Patch testing
is a result of which of the following ? -
ANSWER -Mineral deposits from tap water
Which of the following waste items should a
medical assistant discard in a red biohazardous
A medical assistant is reviewing treatment waste bag - ANSWER -Linens soiled with
options with a patient who has Graves ' disease . bodily fluids
Which of the following treatments should the
assistant expect the patient to receive ? -
ANSWER -Radiation to the thyroid gland Which of the following is the term for the allergy
test that involves small injections just under the
skin ? - ANSWER -Intradermal test
A medical assistant is reinforcing instructions
with a patient about how to take a buccal tablet .
Which of the following instructions should the Which of the following provides informed
assistant give the patient ? - ANSWER -" treatment and encourages patients to take an
Place the tablet between your gums and cheek . active role in their individual health care ,
" resulting in better compliance in treatment ? -
ANSWER -Patient education
When scheduling a routine Papanicolaou ( Pap )
test and Human papillomavirus ( HPV ) test for a Upon entering a patient's room for a routine blood
55 - year - old patient , which of the following draw , a medical assistant sees a clergy member
guidelines should the medical assistant follow ? - is with the patient . Which of the following actions
ANSWER -3 to 5 years should the assistant take ? - ANSWER -
Return after drawing other patients
A provider has ordered hematology testing for a
patient . Which of the following tube colors - ANSWER -Rectal
should a medical assistant use -
ANSWER -Lavender
When managing safe handling and storage of
vaccines , which of the following actions should a
A medical assistant is completing a clinical intake medical assistant take ? - ANSWER -Place
and the patient reports experiencing fainting a thermometer in both the refrigerator and the
episodes . Which of the following would be the freezer. ???
correct terminology for the assistant to document
as the patient's chief complaint ? -
ANSWER -Syncope A medical assistant is preparing to clean and
remove debris from instruments that were used in
a minor surgery . Which of the following
Which of the following types of allergy testing
, NHA Final Practice Test Questions with Verified Answers
Graded A+
processes should the assistant use ? - release the tourniquet ? - ANSWER -Within
ANSWER -Sanitization 1 min of application
If a provider writes a prescription for a patient to A medical assistant in an acute care facility is
take a medication BID , how many times a day checking in a patient who has a deep laceration .
should the patient take the medication ? - The patient tells the assistant they cannot accept
ANSWER -Twice blood transfusions due to their religious beliefs .
Which of the following actions should the
assistant take ? - ANSWER -Document the
Which of the following is the preferred site when statement in the patient's medical record .
performing venipuncture on children younger
than age 2 ? - ANSWER -Dorsal hand vein
A medical assistant is assisting a patient from a
wheelchair to an examination table . Which of the
Which of the following procedures requires a following assistive devices should the assistant
medical assistant to perform a surgical scrub use to ensure patient safety when transferring ? -
prior to assisting ? - ANSWER - ANSWER -Gait belt
Sigmoidoscopy ???
Which of the following diseases should a medical
A provider has requested a dissecting instrument assistant recognize as mandatorily reportable to
on a sterile tray that a medical assistant is the state ? - ANSWER -Tuberculosis
preparing . Which of the following instruments
should the assistant include on the tray ? -
ANSWER -Scissors When entering a new patient appointment , which
of the following is an appropriate amount of time
to block off ? - ANSWER -60 minutes
A medical assistant is preparing a patient for an
examination of their back and hip . The assistant
should place the patient into which of the A patient is upset and states , " The hospital and
following positions ? - ANSWER -Prone insurance company are just trying to get money .
position . I eat good and exercise , so I know I don't have
cancer . " The medical assistant should recognize
the patient is using which of the following defense
Which of the following forms collected during mechanisms to cope with their cancer diagnosis
new patient check - in will contain the patient's ?- ANSWER -Displacement
demographic information ? - ANSWER -
Patient registration form
For which of the following reasons should a
medical assistant place a specimen in a
A medical assistant is drawing five blood biohazard specimen bag when transporting to an
collection tubes . When should the assistant outside laboratory ? - ANSWER -The
