NHA baseline practice test
Which of the following defines the process of sterilization?
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?
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.
negligence
Which of the following assessments of a patient's pulse is demonstrated by an extremely
strong and full feeling?
bounding pulse
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 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?
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?
meals on wheels
,A medical assistant is administering an intradermal injection for allergy testing. Which of the
following actions should the assistant take?
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?
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?
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
Ask the office manager or provider how to distribute the item
Which of the following parts of Medicare covers durable medical equipment (DME)?
Part B
Which of the following actions will ensure accurate reimbursement of a claim:
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?
American Red Cross
Which of the follow statements describes the purpose of the right route of the rights of
medications administrations
Administering medication us using the physical technique identified by the providers written
order
Which of the following cell structures provides energy for cells?
mitochondria
A medical assistant is measuring a patient's oxygen saturation with a pulse oximeter. Which of
the following actions should the assistant take?
,Check capillary refill in the patient's finger
Which of the following Is used to collect the specimen during a Pap test?
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
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?
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
otoscope
When obtaining a rectal temperature from an infant which of the following describes how far
a medical assistant should insert the probe?
The thermometer should be inserted ½ inch into the rectum.
When a medical assistant is communicating with a patient who is upset, which of the
following mechanisms indicates the assistant is receptive and listening?
Maintaining an open posture toward the patient
Which of the following do team members take into consideration within a patient-centered
medical home (PCMH)?
Respecting a patient's culture with their health care needs
Which of the following prevents screenings are matched correctiv with the age at which they
should be initially completed?
Colonoscopy- 45 years old
A patient informs a medical assistant that they get headaches when they read from a
computer monitor. The assistant should enter this unformation into which of the following
locations when using the SOAP approach to organizing medical records?
Subjective
, When taking a patient's blood pressure, which of the following is the highest pressure level
that occurs, as indicated by the first sound heard?
systolic pressure
A patient who has an acute illness calls to schedule an appointment. According to best
practices, in which of the following time frames should the
Patients appointment be scheduled for?
the same day
a medical assistant experiences an exposure to an infectious disease via a human bite, which
of the following steps should they take first?
Immediately flush the exposed area following the exposure
What's a wandering baseline look like
slow, undulating baseline on the electrocardiogram.
which of the following is the recommended age for children to receive their first human
Danillomavirus (HPV) vaccine?
11 or 12 years of age
When performing surgical asepsis, which of the following steps should a medical assistant
take to prevent contamination of the sterile field?
Place all sterile items in the center of the sterile field
According to the CDC, which of the following should be done if a medical assistants hands are
visibly soiled
Use soap and water, and scrub for a minimum of 15 seconds
Which of the following classes of fire extinguisher should be used on flammable liquids?
Class B
Which of the following information should a medical assistant verify at every office visit?
Questions 40
Allergies
Which of the following conditions requires a patient to avoid gluten?
Celiac disease
Which of the following defines the process of sterilization?
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?
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.
negligence
Which of the following assessments of a patient's pulse is demonstrated by an extremely
strong and full feeling?
bounding pulse
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 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?
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?
meals on wheels
,A medical assistant is administering an intradermal injection for allergy testing. Which of the
following actions should the assistant take?
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?
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?
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
Ask the office manager or provider how to distribute the item
Which of the following parts of Medicare covers durable medical equipment (DME)?
Part B
Which of the following actions will ensure accurate reimbursement of a claim:
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?
American Red Cross
Which of the follow statements describes the purpose of the right route of the rights of
medications administrations
Administering medication us using the physical technique identified by the providers written
order
Which of the following cell structures provides energy for cells?
mitochondria
A medical assistant is measuring a patient's oxygen saturation with a pulse oximeter. Which of
the following actions should the assistant take?
,Check capillary refill in the patient's finger
Which of the following Is used to collect the specimen during a Pap test?
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
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?
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
otoscope
When obtaining a rectal temperature from an infant which of the following describes how far
a medical assistant should insert the probe?
The thermometer should be inserted ½ inch into the rectum.
When a medical assistant is communicating with a patient who is upset, which of the
following mechanisms indicates the assistant is receptive and listening?
Maintaining an open posture toward the patient
Which of the following do team members take into consideration within a patient-centered
medical home (PCMH)?
Respecting a patient's culture with their health care needs
Which of the following prevents screenings are matched correctiv with the age at which they
should be initially completed?
Colonoscopy- 45 years old
A patient informs a medical assistant that they get headaches when they read from a
computer monitor. The assistant should enter this unformation into which of the following
locations when using the SOAP approach to organizing medical records?
Subjective
, When taking a patient's blood pressure, which of the following is the highest pressure level
that occurs, as indicated by the first sound heard?
systolic pressure
A patient who has an acute illness calls to schedule an appointment. According to best
practices, in which of the following time frames should the
Patients appointment be scheduled for?
the same day
a medical assistant experiences an exposure to an infectious disease via a human bite, which
of the following steps should they take first?
Immediately flush the exposed area following the exposure
What's a wandering baseline look like
slow, undulating baseline on the electrocardiogram.
which of the following is the recommended age for children to receive their first human
Danillomavirus (HPV) vaccine?
11 or 12 years of age
When performing surgical asepsis, which of the following steps should a medical assistant
take to prevent contamination of the sterile field?
Place all sterile items in the center of the sterile field
According to the CDC, which of the following should be done if a medical assistants hands are
visibly soiled
Use soap and water, and scrub for a minimum of 15 seconds
Which of the following classes of fire extinguisher should be used on flammable liquids?
Class B
Which of the following information should a medical assistant verify at every office visit?
Questions 40
Allergies
Which of the following conditions requires a patient to avoid gluten?
Celiac disease
