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NWCA MEDICAL ASSISTANT EXAM 2025 |
LATEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS; GRADED A +
Cervical Cancer -correct-answer-Cervical cancer is often asymptomatic. In some
cases, the patient experiences bloody vaginal discharge and bleeding between
menstrual periods. The cause may be associated with exposure to the human
papillomavirus (HPV). The physician may find cervical lesions during a visual pelvic
examination,Other diagnostic procedures include a Pap smear and cervical biopsy.
Treatment involves surgical excision of
the lesion plus chemotherapy and/or radiation. There is now a vaccine for HPV.
Ectopic pregnancy -correct-answer-This is where the fertilized egg is implanted
and begins to develop outside of the uterus.
Abortion -correct-answer-the interruption or termination of pregnancy before the
fetus is viable. An induced abortion is caused by human intervention.
Gestational diabetes mellitus -correct-answer-a form of diabetes that occurs
during pregnancy.
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Preeclampsia -correct-answer-A pregnancy complication where the mother
develops hypertension, or high blood pressure.
Eclampsia -correct-answer-a serious form of preeclampsia where the blood
pressure is severely high causing convulsions and coma.
HELP syndrome -correct-answer-The hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low
platelet count related to preeclampsia or eclampsia. It is life-threatening and can
occur toward the end of the pregnancy or after childbirth.
Abruptio placentae -correct-answer-This refers to when the placenta separates
from the uterine wall before childbirth. It is the leading cause of death of the
fetus.
Breech presentation -correct-answer-This refers to presentation of the fetus with
the buttocks or feet of the fetus positioned to enter the birth canal first instead of
the head.
Placenta previa -correct-answer-The abnormal implantation of the placenta in the
lower portion of the uterus.
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Premature infant -correct-answer-a fetus borne before the 37th week of
gestation.
Postpartum depression -correct-answer-Mothers with this mood disorder feel
sadness and loss of pleasure in normal activities shortly after giving birth. It is
caused by hormonal imbalance.
Stillbirth -correct-answer-birth of a fetus that died before or during delivery.
Breast Self-Examination -correct-answer-1. Premenopausal women should
perform the breast self-exam one week after the menstrual period. This is the
time when breasts are typically not swollen as they are during menses.
Postmenopausal women should select a specific date of the month and be
consistent in self-exam using this schedule.
2. Perform a visual inspection while standing in front of a mirror. Observe for
bilateral similarities or differences, color or texture changes in the skin and
nipples, and nipple discharge. Observe with arms hanging at the sides, above the
head, forward and away from the body and with hands positioned on the hips.
3. Examine each breast in side-lying and flat positions. Start with the same breast
each time. For the flat position, place a pillow under the shoulder on each side.
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4. Palpate each breast with the fingertip pads of the opposite hand, using a dime-
sized, circular motion. Use the same search pattern of vertical strip, wedge, or
circle search for both breasts.
5. Finish the breast examination by squeezing for nipple discharge and palpating
the breast into the axillary area.
Procedure for Assisting the Physician in the Performance of a Pelvic Examination
and Pap Test -correct-answer-Step 1: Wash Hands and Assemble Equipment
Wash your hands using proper technique and assemble the equipment. You will
need the patient's chart, examination gloves, a water-soluble lubricant, the
physician's gown and eye protection, a vaginal speculum, a gooseneck or other
light source, a slide container, glass slides, marker to label slides, slide fixative for
Pap smear, a cervical/spatula scraper, cotton-
tipped applicators, and the lab requisition form.
Step 2: Identify the Patient and Obtain Needed Measurements
Identify the patient using the protocol for the office and escort the patient to the
exam room. Take vital signs and height and weight.
Step 3: Interview Patient
Interview the patient to gather information regarding the chief complaint,
medications and known allergies, the start date of the most recent menstrual
period, and the date of the most recent Pap smear
Step 4: Explain Procedure to Patient
NWCA MEDICAL ASSISTANT EXAM 2025 |
LATEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS; GRADED A +
Cervical Cancer -correct-answer-Cervical cancer is often asymptomatic. In some
cases, the patient experiences bloody vaginal discharge and bleeding between
menstrual periods. The cause may be associated with exposure to the human
papillomavirus (HPV). The physician may find cervical lesions during a visual pelvic
examination,Other diagnostic procedures include a Pap smear and cervical biopsy.
Treatment involves surgical excision of
the lesion plus chemotherapy and/or radiation. There is now a vaccine for HPV.
Ectopic pregnancy -correct-answer-This is where the fertilized egg is implanted
and begins to develop outside of the uterus.
Abortion -correct-answer-the interruption or termination of pregnancy before the
fetus is viable. An induced abortion is caused by human intervention.
Gestational diabetes mellitus -correct-answer-a form of diabetes that occurs
during pregnancy.
,2|Page
Preeclampsia -correct-answer-A pregnancy complication where the mother
develops hypertension, or high blood pressure.
Eclampsia -correct-answer-a serious form of preeclampsia where the blood
pressure is severely high causing convulsions and coma.
HELP syndrome -correct-answer-The hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low
platelet count related to preeclampsia or eclampsia. It is life-threatening and can
occur toward the end of the pregnancy or after childbirth.
Abruptio placentae -correct-answer-This refers to when the placenta separates
from the uterine wall before childbirth. It is the leading cause of death of the
fetus.
Breech presentation -correct-answer-This refers to presentation of the fetus with
the buttocks or feet of the fetus positioned to enter the birth canal first instead of
the head.
Placenta previa -correct-answer-The abnormal implantation of the placenta in the
lower portion of the uterus.
,3|Page
Premature infant -correct-answer-a fetus borne before the 37th week of
gestation.
Postpartum depression -correct-answer-Mothers with this mood disorder feel
sadness and loss of pleasure in normal activities shortly after giving birth. It is
caused by hormonal imbalance.
Stillbirth -correct-answer-birth of a fetus that died before or during delivery.
Breast Self-Examination -correct-answer-1. Premenopausal women should
perform the breast self-exam one week after the menstrual period. This is the
time when breasts are typically not swollen as they are during menses.
Postmenopausal women should select a specific date of the month and be
consistent in self-exam using this schedule.
2. Perform a visual inspection while standing in front of a mirror. Observe for
bilateral similarities or differences, color or texture changes in the skin and
nipples, and nipple discharge. Observe with arms hanging at the sides, above the
head, forward and away from the body and with hands positioned on the hips.
3. Examine each breast in side-lying and flat positions. Start with the same breast
each time. For the flat position, place a pillow under the shoulder on each side.
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4. Palpate each breast with the fingertip pads of the opposite hand, using a dime-
sized, circular motion. Use the same search pattern of vertical strip, wedge, or
circle search for both breasts.
5. Finish the breast examination by squeezing for nipple discharge and palpating
the breast into the axillary area.
Procedure for Assisting the Physician in the Performance of a Pelvic Examination
and Pap Test -correct-answer-Step 1: Wash Hands and Assemble Equipment
Wash your hands using proper technique and assemble the equipment. You will
need the patient's chart, examination gloves, a water-soluble lubricant, the
physician's gown and eye protection, a vaginal speculum, a gooseneck or other
light source, a slide container, glass slides, marker to label slides, slide fixative for
Pap smear, a cervical/spatula scraper, cotton-
tipped applicators, and the lab requisition form.
Step 2: Identify the Patient and Obtain Needed Measurements
Identify the patient using the protocol for the office and escort the patient to the
exam room. Take vital signs and height and weight.
Step 3: Interview Patient
Interview the patient to gather information regarding the chief complaint,
medications and known allergies, the start date of the most recent menstrual
period, and the date of the most recent Pap smear
Step 4: Explain Procedure to Patient
