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CCMA NHA PRACTICE EXAM Q. BANK ***
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Which of the following pulmonary function tests
involves measuring the oxygen saturation of a patient's
blood by placing a probe on their finger?
A. Pulse oximetry
B. Peak flow monitor
C. Spirometry test
D. Lung volume test
A. Pulse oximetry
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What is the initial negative deflection produced by
ventricular polarization?
A. The Q wave
B. The R wave
C. The T wave
D. The S wave
A. The Q wave
A medical assistant has a provider order to draw blood
for a lead level on an 18 month old toddler. Which of
the following sites should the assistant choose for the
venipuncture?
A. Deep brachial veins
B. Superficial dorsal hand veins
C. Scalp vein
D. Femoral vein
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B. Superficial dorsal hand veins
A medical assistant fails to document a patient's
preference for not using any blood products during their
procedure. This error falls under which of the following
legal principals?
A. Breach of contract
B. Implied consent
C. Negligent torts
D. Intentional torts
C. Negligent torts
Prior to running an EKG tracing, which of the following
is the final step a medical assistant should take to
ensure the tracing will be clear with a horizontal
baseline?
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A. Remove artifacts
B. Enter patient information into the EKG machine
C. Cover the patient with a blanket
D. Double-check the electrodes' attachment
D. Double-check the electrodes' attachment
Which of the following types of advance directives
provide information about the person that a patient
delegated to make health care decisions on their behalf
if they are unable to do so?
A. Living will
B. Organ donation
C. Do not resuscitation (DNR)
D. Health care proxy
D. Health care proxy
CCMA NHA PRACTICE EXAM Q. BANK ***
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND
WELL DETAILED ANSWERS | DOWNLOAD AND
PASS | LATEST EXAM UPDATE 2026/2027
Which of the following pulmonary function tests
involves measuring the oxygen saturation of a patient's
blood by placing a probe on their finger?
A. Pulse oximetry
B. Peak flow monitor
C. Spirometry test
D. Lung volume test
A. Pulse oximetry
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What is the initial negative deflection produced by
ventricular polarization?
A. The Q wave
B. The R wave
C. The T wave
D. The S wave
A. The Q wave
A medical assistant has a provider order to draw blood
for a lead level on an 18 month old toddler. Which of
the following sites should the assistant choose for the
venipuncture?
A. Deep brachial veins
B. Superficial dorsal hand veins
C. Scalp vein
D. Femoral vein
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B. Superficial dorsal hand veins
A medical assistant fails to document a patient's
preference for not using any blood products during their
procedure. This error falls under which of the following
legal principals?
A. Breach of contract
B. Implied consent
C. Negligent torts
D. Intentional torts
C. Negligent torts
Prior to running an EKG tracing, which of the following
is the final step a medical assistant should take to
ensure the tracing will be clear with a horizontal
baseline?
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A. Remove artifacts
B. Enter patient information into the EKG machine
C. Cover the patient with a blanket
D. Double-check the electrodes' attachment
D. Double-check the electrodes' attachment
Which of the following types of advance directives
provide information about the person that a patient
delegated to make health care decisions on their behalf
if they are unable to do so?
A. Living will
B. Organ donation
C. Do not resuscitation (DNR)
D. Health care proxy
D. Health care proxy
