NHA CCMA EXAM| 1119 QUESTIONS| WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Where do cardiac electrical impulses originate in the heart? correct answer: Sinoatrial node
According to the regulation of controlled substances, which of the following is true of a Schedule
1 drug? correct answer: have no accepted medical use
A medical assistant is collecting a health history from an older adult patient who exhibits
moderate hearing loss. What following action should the assistant take? correct answer: remain
within the patient's view to allow lip-reading
A Medical Assistant is preparing a patient who has anemia for an examination by a provider.
what manifestation should the assistant expect to find? correct answer: irregular heartbeat
The patient's bill of rights protects individuals from correct answer: denial of care due to the
patient's age
A provider has requested a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a medical assistant is
preparing. what instrument should the assistant include on the tray? correct answer: scissors
what technique should a medical assistant use for the routine cleaning of EKG cables? correct
answer: Disinfection
What additive should be used when performing a CBC? correct answer: EDTA
what dressing should a medical assistant use on a partial-thickness burn? correct answer: non
adherent dressing
A medical assistant is caring for a patient who has recently received a terminal diagnosis and is
crying? what action should the assistant take? correct answer: allow the patient to cry
what position is appropriate for a pelvic examination? correct answer: lithotomy
what document indicates how a patient's medical records will be used and disclosed by a medical
office? correct answer: Notice of Private Practices (NPP)
A medical assistant is reinforcing instructions with a patient about how to take a buccal tablet.
what instructions should the assistant give the patient? correct answer: "place the tablet between
the gums and cheek."
A medical assistant is cleaning an examination room after assisting a provider with a biopsy.
what action should the assistant take? correct answer: hold sharps by the blunt end to avoid
needlestick injury
,a medical assistant is monitoring an infant patient for mircocephaly. what describes the
anthropometric measurement that the assistant should perform? correct answer: head
circumference
what action should a medical assistant take when obtaining the length of an infant during a well-
child visit? correct answer: position the infant on his back
what instructions should a medical assistant give to a patient when administering an enteric-
coated tablet? correct answer: "swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water."
A provider examines an older adult patient who is disabled and has a lesion on her arm. And
medical assistant should anticipate a referral for this patient to which of the following ancillary
services? correct answer: Home health care
A medical assistant in an emergency clinic is admitting several patients. The assistant should
recognize that the provider should see which patient first? correct answer: an older adult patient
who has diabetes and has a high blood pressure of 80/42 mm Hg
a medical assistant is checking a patient's hearing using the Weber test. what action should the
assistant take? correct answer: ask the patient if he hears the vibration louder in one ear than the
other
a medical assistant is reviewing laboratory requisitions. For which of the following patient
conditions should assistant perform a capillary collection rather than a venipuncture? correct
answer: previous thromboses
when performing the palpatory method for obtaining blood pressure, what is the level at which
the medical assistant should inflate the cuff? correct answer: 30 mm Hg above the radial pulse
cessation
a medical assistant should insert the needle at what angle during a venipuncture? correct answer:
15 degree angle
a medical assistant is collecting information from a patient who reports persistent pain in the left
upper quadrant. the assistant should note that this area contains which of the following organs?
correct answer: stomach
what position should a medical assistant place a healthy patient in preparation for a rectal
examination? correct answer: Sims
a medical assistant is preparing a patient who has bilateral below-the-knee amputations for an
EKG. Which of the following sites should the assistant select for electrode placement? correct
answer: abdomen
,a medical assistant is performing a fecal occult blood test using a guaiac card. which of the
following actions should the assistant take? correct answer: interpret a blue color as a positive
result
a medical assistant works at a practice that is part of an Accountable Care Organization (ACO).
This designation means that the practice's health care team will focus on improving care for
patients who have which of the following types of medical insurance? correct answer: Medicare
To provide culturally competent care, the medical assistant should correct answer: examine
personal religious and cultural values and beliefs to identify any biases
a medical assistant is assisting a provider with an abdominal examination. when the provider
palpates the major portion of the liver, the assistant should recognize that he is palpating which
of the following abdominal quadrants? correct answer: right upper
a medical assistant is scheduling a patient for an outpatient procedure. what action should the
assistant take first? correct answer: obtain an oral or written order from the provider
a medical assistant is caring for an infant who suddenly becomes unresponsive for unknown
reasons. what action should the assistant take? correct answer: initiate cardiopulmonary
resuscitation
a medical assistant is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to the patient's appointment.
which of the following laboratory results indicates the need to schedule an extension of the
current visit? correct answer: fasting blood glucose 168mg/dl
which of the following terms refers to the range of fees charged by providers who have similar
training and experience and practice in the same geographical area? correct answer: Customary
which of the following action should the medical assistant take when obtaining the head
circumference of an infant? correct answer: record the measurement to the nearest 0.6 cm (1/4
in)
a medical assistant is preparing a patient for edema. in which position should the assistant place
the patient for this procedure? correct answer: sims' position
How many digits are there in CPT codes correct answer: five digits
urticariap correct answer: a rash on the skin that consists of hives or wheals, which are itchy,
raised lesions. it is a sign of an allergic reaction
Category 11 Code correct answer: used to track provider performance measures
cold fingers correct answer: a pulse oximeter can register an artificially low oxygen saturation
measurement for a patient who has which of the following conditions?
, hot skin correct answer: a medical assistant is collecting data from a patient who is experiencing
heatstroke. which of the following manifestations should the assistant expect to find?
Apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac correct answer: a medical Assistant is
administering eye ointment to a patient. what action should the assistant take?
antitussive correct answer: suppresses the cough reflex
a medical assistant has requested a pre authorization for a patient referral to a specialist. what
reason for the claim submitted by the specialist to be denied? correct answer: the service is
provided after the expiration date
Psoriasis correct answer: a chronic skin disease characterized by pink or red lesions, with scaly
patches have a silvery appearance
what type of written correspondence can be signed by a medical Assistant correct answer: a
notification letter to a patient about surgery arrangements
remittance advice correct answer: itemized all paid, denied and allowable charges for a patient
a MA is completing a progress note using the SOAP format. what patient information should the
Assistant include in the assessment section? correct answer: diagnosis
apply layers of sterile gauze correct answer: when performing a first aid procedure to control
bleeding of a wound, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take?
Within 1 min of application of the tourniquet correct answer: A clinical medical assistant is
drawing five blood collection tubes. When should the tourniquet be released?
hello. welcome to our office correct answer: a first-time patient is late arriving to the office.
which of the following should the medical assistant say first?
Wrap the wound from distal to proximal correct answer: which of the following techniques
should a medical assistant use when bandaging a wound?
I can crush or chew the pill if it is too hard for me to swallow correct answer: a medical assistant
is providing instruction to a patient on how to take an extended- release medication PO. which of
the following statements made by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
circulatory and respiratory correct answer: a medical assistant is preparing a patient who has
intermittent peripheral cyanosis for an examination by the provider. the assistant should
understand that healthy perfusion of the hands and feet depends on adequate interaction between
which of the following two body system?
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Where do cardiac electrical impulses originate in the heart? correct answer: Sinoatrial node
According to the regulation of controlled substances, which of the following is true of a Schedule
1 drug? correct answer: have no accepted medical use
A medical assistant is collecting a health history from an older adult patient who exhibits
moderate hearing loss. What following action should the assistant take? correct answer: remain
within the patient's view to allow lip-reading
A Medical Assistant is preparing a patient who has anemia for an examination by a provider.
what manifestation should the assistant expect to find? correct answer: irregular heartbeat
The patient's bill of rights protects individuals from correct answer: denial of care due to the
patient's age
A provider has requested a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a medical assistant is
preparing. what instrument should the assistant include on the tray? correct answer: scissors
what technique should a medical assistant use for the routine cleaning of EKG cables? correct
answer: Disinfection
What additive should be used when performing a CBC? correct answer: EDTA
what dressing should a medical assistant use on a partial-thickness burn? correct answer: non
adherent dressing
A medical assistant is caring for a patient who has recently received a terminal diagnosis and is
crying? what action should the assistant take? correct answer: allow the patient to cry
what position is appropriate for a pelvic examination? correct answer: lithotomy
what document indicates how a patient's medical records will be used and disclosed by a medical
office? correct answer: Notice of Private Practices (NPP)
A medical assistant is reinforcing instructions with a patient about how to take a buccal tablet.
what instructions should the assistant give the patient? correct answer: "place the tablet between
the gums and cheek."
A medical assistant is cleaning an examination room after assisting a provider with a biopsy.
what action should the assistant take? correct answer: hold sharps by the blunt end to avoid
needlestick injury
,a medical assistant is monitoring an infant patient for mircocephaly. what describes the
anthropometric measurement that the assistant should perform? correct answer: head
circumference
what action should a medical assistant take when obtaining the length of an infant during a well-
child visit? correct answer: position the infant on his back
what instructions should a medical assistant give to a patient when administering an enteric-
coated tablet? correct answer: "swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water."
A provider examines an older adult patient who is disabled and has a lesion on her arm. And
medical assistant should anticipate a referral for this patient to which of the following ancillary
services? correct answer: Home health care
A medical assistant in an emergency clinic is admitting several patients. The assistant should
recognize that the provider should see which patient first? correct answer: an older adult patient
who has diabetes and has a high blood pressure of 80/42 mm Hg
a medical assistant is checking a patient's hearing using the Weber test. what action should the
assistant take? correct answer: ask the patient if he hears the vibration louder in one ear than the
other
a medical assistant is reviewing laboratory requisitions. For which of the following patient
conditions should assistant perform a capillary collection rather than a venipuncture? correct
answer: previous thromboses
when performing the palpatory method for obtaining blood pressure, what is the level at which
the medical assistant should inflate the cuff? correct answer: 30 mm Hg above the radial pulse
cessation
a medical assistant should insert the needle at what angle during a venipuncture? correct answer:
15 degree angle
a medical assistant is collecting information from a patient who reports persistent pain in the left
upper quadrant. the assistant should note that this area contains which of the following organs?
correct answer: stomach
what position should a medical assistant place a healthy patient in preparation for a rectal
examination? correct answer: Sims
a medical assistant is preparing a patient who has bilateral below-the-knee amputations for an
EKG. Which of the following sites should the assistant select for electrode placement? correct
answer: abdomen
,a medical assistant is performing a fecal occult blood test using a guaiac card. which of the
following actions should the assistant take? correct answer: interpret a blue color as a positive
result
a medical assistant works at a practice that is part of an Accountable Care Organization (ACO).
This designation means that the practice's health care team will focus on improving care for
patients who have which of the following types of medical insurance? correct answer: Medicare
To provide culturally competent care, the medical assistant should correct answer: examine
personal religious and cultural values and beliefs to identify any biases
a medical assistant is assisting a provider with an abdominal examination. when the provider
palpates the major portion of the liver, the assistant should recognize that he is palpating which
of the following abdominal quadrants? correct answer: right upper
a medical assistant is scheduling a patient for an outpatient procedure. what action should the
assistant take first? correct answer: obtain an oral or written order from the provider
a medical assistant is caring for an infant who suddenly becomes unresponsive for unknown
reasons. what action should the assistant take? correct answer: initiate cardiopulmonary
resuscitation
a medical assistant is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to the patient's appointment.
which of the following laboratory results indicates the need to schedule an extension of the
current visit? correct answer: fasting blood glucose 168mg/dl
which of the following terms refers to the range of fees charged by providers who have similar
training and experience and practice in the same geographical area? correct answer: Customary
which of the following action should the medical assistant take when obtaining the head
circumference of an infant? correct answer: record the measurement to the nearest 0.6 cm (1/4
in)
a medical assistant is preparing a patient for edema. in which position should the assistant place
the patient for this procedure? correct answer: sims' position
How many digits are there in CPT codes correct answer: five digits
urticariap correct answer: a rash on the skin that consists of hives or wheals, which are itchy,
raised lesions. it is a sign of an allergic reaction
Category 11 Code correct answer: used to track provider performance measures
cold fingers correct answer: a pulse oximeter can register an artificially low oxygen saturation
measurement for a patient who has which of the following conditions?
, hot skin correct answer: a medical assistant is collecting data from a patient who is experiencing
heatstroke. which of the following manifestations should the assistant expect to find?
Apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac correct answer: a medical Assistant is
administering eye ointment to a patient. what action should the assistant take?
antitussive correct answer: suppresses the cough reflex
a medical assistant has requested a pre authorization for a patient referral to a specialist. what
reason for the claim submitted by the specialist to be denied? correct answer: the service is
provided after the expiration date
Psoriasis correct answer: a chronic skin disease characterized by pink or red lesions, with scaly
patches have a silvery appearance
what type of written correspondence can be signed by a medical Assistant correct answer: a
notification letter to a patient about surgery arrangements
remittance advice correct answer: itemized all paid, denied and allowable charges for a patient
a MA is completing a progress note using the SOAP format. what patient information should the
Assistant include in the assessment section? correct answer: diagnosis
apply layers of sterile gauze correct answer: when performing a first aid procedure to control
bleeding of a wound, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take?
Within 1 min of application of the tourniquet correct answer: A clinical medical assistant is
drawing five blood collection tubes. When should the tourniquet be released?
hello. welcome to our office correct answer: a first-time patient is late arriving to the office.
which of the following should the medical assistant say first?
Wrap the wound from distal to proximal correct answer: which of the following techniques
should a medical assistant use when bandaging a wound?
I can crush or chew the pill if it is too hard for me to swallow correct answer: a medical assistant
is providing instruction to a patient on how to take an extended- release medication PO. which of
the following statements made by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
circulatory and respiratory correct answer: a medical assistant is preparing a patient who has
intermittent peripheral cyanosis for an examination by the provider. the assistant should
understand that healthy perfusion of the hands and feet depends on adequate interaction between
which of the following two body system?
