NHA CCMA Practice Test Questions With Answers Latest 2023/2024 | 100% VERIFIED

Medical assistant is assisting with the examination of an older adult patient who has a curvature of the thoracic spine. Which of the following terms should the assistant use when documenting this finding in the patient’s medical record? a. Lordosis b. Subluxation c. Kyphosi s d. Scoliosis d. 2. At what time of day will a patient’s body temperature be at its lowest? a. In the late afternoon b. Before bedtime c. In the morning d. At midday 3. Which of the following medical record documentation templates is organized by the entity that supplied the data? a. Source -oriented b. Problem-Oriented c. Soap format d. CHEDDAR Format A medical assistant is performing hand hygiene using an alcohol-based hand rub. The assistant should recognize that which of the following information about alcohol-based hand rubs is correct? a. Allergic contact dermatitis is common with the use of alcohol based hand rub. b. Alcohol based hand rub should be generously applied to visibly soiled hands. c. Alcohol based hand rub should be applied to one hand and then rubbed between both hands. d. Alcohol based hand rubs intended for clinical use should have an alcohol content between 60%- 95% Which of the following is outside a medical assistant’s scope of practice? a. Perform clinical duties under the direct supervision of the provider b. Order additional laboratory tests to confirm the patients’ condition. c. Provide directions to a patient about preparation for a diagnostic testing d. Reinforce instructions about medications and special diets. A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation . Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take first? a. Notify the provider of the arrest b. Call for help and begin CPR. c. Get the automated external defibrillator. d. Administer Oxygen Which of the following instructions should a medical assistant provide to a patient regarding transdermal patch use and care? a. Only sponge baths are allowed while wearing the patch b. Make sure to rotate patch placement to avoid skin irritation c. Keep all used patches for inspection at your next appointment d. Apply each new patch at a different time during the day. A medical assistant has requested a preauthorization for a patient’s referral to a specialist. Which of the following is a reason for the claim submitted by the specialist to be denied? a. The approved visits are listed in the authorization comments section. b. The patient previously submitted and received a self referral. c. The specialty providers national provider identifier (NPI) is not included in the authorization. d. The service is provided after the expiration date. When informed consent is required for a procedure, Which of the following steps should occur prior to the patient signing the form? a. The medical assistant should explain the procedure to the patient. b. The medical assistant should describe the risks of the procedure to the patient. c. The provider should review alternative procedures with the patient. d. The provider should review the patient’s insurance coverage for the procedure. 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? a. “ I can crush or chew the pill if it is too hard for me to swallow.” b. “I should drink plenty of water when taking the extended-release pill. c. “Extended-release pills provide a consistent amount of medication for my body to use over a period of time.” d. “I should take my pill at the same time each day.” A first-time patient is late arriving to the office. Which of the following should the medical assistant ssay first? a. “Have a seat. We will be with you shortly.” b. “Hello. Welcome to our office.” c. “What is your best number? We couldn’t reach you this morning.” d. “Please compete these forms and return them to the desk.” A pulse oximeter can register an artificially low oxygen saturation measurement for a patient who has which of the following conditions? a. Cold fingers b. Hyperventilation syndrome c. Carbon monoxide poisoning d. Anemia When unloading an autoclave machine, a medical assistant notices spots on the instruments. The assistant should recognize that this is a result of which of the following? a. Mineral deposits from tap water b. Improper cleaning of the chamber c. Clogged chamber drain d. Exposure to hard chemicals Which of the following tasks is within the scope of practice for a medical assistant in a clinical setting? a. Administering IV medication b. Removing sutures from a healing laceration c. Interpreting a 12- lead EKG tracing d. Identifying whether a skin lesion is malignant. A patient at an urgent care facility reports that she vomited and saw blood in the vomitus. Which of the following terms should a medical assistant use to document the patient’s report? a. Melena b. Hemoptysis c. Hematuria d. Hematemesis A medical assistant is preparing to sanitize contaminated equipment. Which of the following pieces of equipment can a medical assistant sanitize and reuse without needing to disinfect or sterilize it. a. Nasal Specula b. Otoscope c. Curettes d. Suture removal instruments Which of the following routes for taking a patient’s temperature is the most accurate? a. Axillary b. Rectal c. Oral d. Temporal A medical assistant is explaining a venipuncture procedure to a patient. Which of the following statements should the assistant make? a. “I’ll be collecting a blood sample from you today. There will be a small stick in your arm.” b. “I’m here to draw a blood sample for a test. It wont hurt at all.” c. “I’ll be puncturing your vein with this needle. Hopefully, you wont feel the vacuum in the tube draw your blood.” d. “I’m going to draw a blood sample. I’m sure that you aren’t going to faint.” Which of the following body systems should be evaluated for a diagnosis of pyloric stenosis? a. Urinary b. Gastrointestinal c. Nervous d. Cardiovascular Which of the following cell structures is the source of energy for a cell? a. Endoplasmic Reticulum b. Ribosomes c. Mitochondria d. Golgi Apparatus According to OSHA guidelines, a medical assistant should dispose of blood-soiled gauze dressings in which of the following? a. Red biohazard bag b. Sharps container c. Trash can with clear leak-proof liner d. Purple medical waste container A medical assistant Is checking a patient out of the clinic. In which of the following documents should the assistant locate information about provider referrals or follow up appointment for the patient? a. Encounter Form b. CMA-1500 claim form c. Osha form 301 d. Informed Consent A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has psoriasis to be examined by the provider. When inspecting the patient’s skin lesions, the assistant should expect to observe which of the following characteristics? a. Yellow, waxy b. Gray, crusty c. Silvery,sca ly d. Brown, flat A medical assistant is educating an older adult patient on wound care. Which of the following should the assistant do to ensure patient understanding? a. Speak louder to the patient b. Stand beside the patient c. Have additional medical staff present to explain information. d. Have the patient repeat information. A medical assistant is reviewing the list of medications a patient reports currently taking. The assistant should recognize that which of the following medications is available in a sublingual form? a. Propranolol b. Nitroglycerin c. Metoprolol d. Atorvastatin When speaking with a patient who has moderate hearing loss and reads lips. Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to aid in communication with the patient? a. Use hand gestures b. Speak loudly c. Speak slowly d. Overenunciate words A medical assistant observes a provider failing to perform hand hygiene before beginning to remove sutures from a patient’s hand. The patient’s hand later becomes infected. The assistant should identify that which of the following legal torts has occurred. a. Negligence b. Assault c. Slander d. Abandonment Prior to a patient’s follow-up appointment, which of the following information should a medical assistant report to the provider? a. Anthropometric measurements b. The date of an upcoming mammogram appointment c. Rectal laboratory results d. A change in the patient’s insurance policy 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 systems? a. Muscular and digestive b. Integumentary and lymphatic c. Endocrine and skeletal d. Circulatory and respiratory Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant used when bandaging a wound? a. Wrap the wound from distal to proximal. b. Bandage fingers and toes to prevent further injury. c. Extend the wound dressing 3 to 5 inches beyond the bandage d. Moisten and apply ointment before bandaging A medical assistant is preparing to use a glucometer to measure a patient’s blood glucose level. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? a. Obtain the blood sample after inserting the test strip into the glucometer b. Touch the testing pad on the test strip to make sure the surface is smooth. c. Apply the first drop of blood that appears after the puncture to the test strip. d. Smear the blood on the test pad A medical assistant is administering an intradermal injection for allergy testing. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? a. Locate the area two to three finger-widths below the antecubital space. b. Pinch the skin between the thumb and forefinger c. Insert the needle with the bevel level pointed down. d. Inject the solution rapidly with the needle positioned at a 30’ angle to the skin. A medical assistant is obtaining information for a patient’s medical history and physical examination. The patient reports intermittent episodes of ringing in his ears. Which of the following terms should the assistant use when documenting this finding in the patient’s medical record?