NHA baseline practice test Exam
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Which of the following defines the process of sterilization? - Correct 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? -
Correct 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. - Correct answer-
negligence
Which of the following assessments of a patient's pulse is demonstrated by an
extremely strong and full feeling? - Correct answer-bounding pulse
©COPYRIGHT 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1
,A medical assistant is collecting a health history from a patient who exhibits
moderate hearing loss. Which of the following actions should the
assistant taker - Correct 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? - Correct
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? - Correct answer-
meals on wheels
A medical assistant is administering an intradermal injection for allergy testing.
Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - Correct 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? - Correct answer-Gray top tube
©COPYRIGHT 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2
, A medical assistant is scheduling a procedure at a local facility for a patient. Which
of the following steps should the assistant take first? - Correct 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 - Correct answer-
Ask the office manager or provider how to distribute the item
Which of the following parts of Medicare covers durable medical equipment
(DME)? - Correct answer-Part B
Which of the following actions will ensure accurate reimbursement of a claim: -
Correct 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? - Correct answer-American Red Cross
Which of the follow statements describes the purpose of the right route of the
rights of medications administrations - Correct answer-Administering medication
us using the physical technique identified by the providers written order
©COPYRIGHT 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 3
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Which of the following defines the process of sterilization? - Correct 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? -
Correct 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. - Correct answer-
negligence
Which of the following assessments of a patient's pulse is demonstrated by an
extremely strong and full feeling? - Correct answer-bounding pulse
©COPYRIGHT 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1
,A medical assistant is collecting a health history from a patient who exhibits
moderate hearing loss. Which of the following actions should the
assistant taker - Correct 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? - Correct
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? - Correct answer-
meals on wheels
A medical assistant is administering an intradermal injection for allergy testing.
Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - Correct 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? - Correct answer-Gray top tube
©COPYRIGHT 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2
, A medical assistant is scheduling a procedure at a local facility for a patient. Which
of the following steps should the assistant take first? - Correct 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 - Correct answer-
Ask the office manager or provider how to distribute the item
Which of the following parts of Medicare covers durable medical equipment
(DME)? - Correct answer-Part B
Which of the following actions will ensure accurate reimbursement of a claim: -
Correct 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? - Correct answer-American Red Cross
Which of the follow statements describes the purpose of the right route of the
rights of medications administrations - Correct answer-Administering medication
us using the physical technique identified by the providers written order
©COPYRIGHT 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 3
