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NHA CCMA PRACTICE TEST 5 2026-
COMPLETE EXAM SET WITH QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Which of the following cell Structures is instrumental in Helping the body mobiles
and secrete mucus from the respiratory tract - correct-answer -cilia
Which of the following routes of administrations should a medical assistant use
when performing a tuberculin skin test - correct-answer -intradermal
A medical assistant is collecting data from a patient who has cold sores on his lips.
The assistant should identify which of the following viruses causes this condition -
correct-answer -herpes simplex type 1
A medical assistant is replacing a sharps container in an examination room and
receives a small laceration on her arm from the plastic lid. Which of the following
types of documentation should the assistant complete as a result of this incident. -
correct-answer -OSHA form 301
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Which of the following items included on the CMS-1500 claim form should a
medical assistant recognize as indicating the medical necessity of a procedure -
correct-answer -Diagnosis Code
A medical Assistant request that a patient pay her insurance co-payment at the
time she arrives for her appointment . The patient becomes defensive and ask
why she should pay for care she has not yet received. Which of the following
responses should the medical assistant make - correct-answer -"I understand your
concern, so you're welcome to pay at the end of your appointment."
A medical Assistant should identify that which of the following vitamins is fat
soluble? - correct-answer -Vitamin A
A patient who has vulvovaginal candidiasis ask a medical assistant for more
information about her infection. The Assistant should begin by explaining that
candidiasis is which of the following types of infection? - correct-answer -Fungal
Where do cardiac electrical impulses originate in the heart? - correct-answer -
Sinoatrial Node
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A medical Assistant receives a call from a patient requesting a refill for fentanyl
patches for chronic pain. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
- correct-answer -Refer the patient request to the provider
When assisting a provider with a punch biopsy of a mole. Which of the following
task should a medical assistant expect to perform? - correct-answer -Review and
prepare tissue for processing
A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a patient about pulse oximetry.
Which of the following statement should the assistant include in the teaching? -
correct-answer -"Remove your nail polish before the test"
A medical assistant is caring for an infant who suddenly becomes unresponsive for
unknown reasons. Which of the following actions should the the assistant take? -
correct-answer -initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation
A patient informs a medical assistant that he gets headaches when he reads from
a computer monitor. The assistant should place this information in which of the
following locations when when using the SOAP approach to organizing records? -
correct-answer -subjective
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A medical assistant is cleaning counter tops and other surfaces after a surgical
procedures in a providers office. Which of the following disinfectants should the
assistant use for this purpose? - correct-answer -A 1:10 bleach and water solution.
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
A medical assistant is administering an injection, and the patient faints. Which of
the following actions should the assistant take? - correct-answer -Place the
patient in a supine position
A medical assistant is contacting a patient to schedule a repeat papanicolaou test
due to abnormal results. The assistant should identify that which of the following
factors can interfere factors can interfere with the test results. - correct-answer -
Using an over- the- counter vaginal cream prior to test
A medical assistant is reinforcing instructions with a patient about how to take a
buccal tablet. Which of the following instructions should assistant give the
patient? - correct-answer -"Place the tablet between your gums and cheek "
NHA CCMA PRACTICE TEST 5 2026-
COMPLETE EXAM SET WITH QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Which of the following cell Structures is instrumental in Helping the body mobiles
and secrete mucus from the respiratory tract - correct-answer -cilia
Which of the following routes of administrations should a medical assistant use
when performing a tuberculin skin test - correct-answer -intradermal
A medical assistant is collecting data from a patient who has cold sores on his lips.
The assistant should identify which of the following viruses causes this condition -
correct-answer -herpes simplex type 1
A medical assistant is replacing a sharps container in an examination room and
receives a small laceration on her arm from the plastic lid. Which of the following
types of documentation should the assistant complete as a result of this incident. -
correct-answer -OSHA form 301
,2|Page
Which of the following items included on the CMS-1500 claim form should a
medical assistant recognize as indicating the medical necessity of a procedure -
correct-answer -Diagnosis Code
A medical Assistant request that a patient pay her insurance co-payment at the
time she arrives for her appointment . The patient becomes defensive and ask
why she should pay for care she has not yet received. Which of the following
responses should the medical assistant make - correct-answer -"I understand your
concern, so you're welcome to pay at the end of your appointment."
A medical Assistant should identify that which of the following vitamins is fat
soluble? - correct-answer -Vitamin A
A patient who has vulvovaginal candidiasis ask a medical assistant for more
information about her infection. The Assistant should begin by explaining that
candidiasis is which of the following types of infection? - correct-answer -Fungal
Where do cardiac electrical impulses originate in the heart? - correct-answer -
Sinoatrial Node
,3|Page
A medical Assistant receives a call from a patient requesting a refill for fentanyl
patches for chronic pain. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
- correct-answer -Refer the patient request to the provider
When assisting a provider with a punch biopsy of a mole. Which of the following
task should a medical assistant expect to perform? - correct-answer -Review and
prepare tissue for processing
A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a patient about pulse oximetry.
Which of the following statement should the assistant include in the teaching? -
correct-answer -"Remove your nail polish before the test"
A medical assistant is caring for an infant who suddenly becomes unresponsive for
unknown reasons. Which of the following actions should the the assistant take? -
correct-answer -initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation
A patient informs a medical assistant that he gets headaches when he reads from
a computer monitor. The assistant should place this information in which of the
following locations when when using the SOAP approach to organizing records? -
correct-answer -subjective
, 4|Page
A medical assistant is cleaning counter tops and other surfaces after a surgical
procedures in a providers office. Which of the following disinfectants should the
assistant use for this purpose? - correct-answer -A 1:10 bleach and water solution.
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
A medical assistant is administering an injection, and the patient faints. Which of
the following actions should the assistant take? - correct-answer -Place the
patient in a supine position
A medical assistant is contacting a patient to schedule a repeat papanicolaou test
due to abnormal results. The assistant should identify that which of the following
factors can interfere factors can interfere with the test results. - correct-answer -
Using an over- the- counter vaginal cream prior to test
A medical assistant is reinforcing instructions with a patient about how to take a
buccal tablet. Which of the following instructions should assistant give the
patient? - correct-answer -"Place the tablet between your gums and cheek "
