NHA BASELINE READINESS DRILL: CORE
COMPETENCY PRACTICE TEST FOR
FUTURE A+ ACHIEVERS – 2026/2027
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 - THE 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? - THE 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? - THE 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? - THE 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? - THE
CORRECT 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? - THE 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 - THE 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)? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Part B
Which of the following actions will ensure accurate
reimbursement of a claim: - THE 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? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-American
Red Cross
Which of the follow statements describes the purpose of the
right route of the rights of medications administrations - THE
, CORRECT ANSWER-Administering medication us using the physical
technique identified by the providers written order
Which of the following cell structures provides energy for cells?
- THE CORRECT 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? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Check capillary refill in
the patient's finger
Which of the following Is used to collect the specimen during a
Pap test? - THE CORRECT 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 - THE CORRECT 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
patient for a consultation? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-neurology
A medical assistant is preparing the exam room for a patient's
general physical examination. Which of the following
instruments should be available to the provider for the
examination - THE CORRECT ANSWER-otoscope
COMPETENCY PRACTICE TEST FOR
FUTURE A+ ACHIEVERS – 2026/2027
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 - THE 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? - THE 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? - THE 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? - THE 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? - THE
CORRECT 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? - THE 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 - THE 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)? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Part B
Which of the following actions will ensure accurate
reimbursement of a claim: - THE 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? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-American
Red Cross
Which of the follow statements describes the purpose of the
right route of the rights of medications administrations - THE
, CORRECT ANSWER-Administering medication us using the physical
technique identified by the providers written order
Which of the following cell structures provides energy for cells?
- THE CORRECT 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? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Check capillary refill in
the patient's finger
Which of the following Is used to collect the specimen during a
Pap test? - THE CORRECT 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 - THE CORRECT 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
patient for a consultation? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-neurology
A medical assistant is preparing the exam room for a patient's
general physical examination. Which of the following
instruments should be available to the provider for the
examination - THE CORRECT ANSWER-otoscope
