NHA CCMA practice test 2022/2023 Updated

Which of the following cell structures is the source of energy for a cell? -Answer mitochondria A medical assistant is testing a patients visual acuity using a snellen chart. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? -Answer Make sure the patient does not lean forward during the test 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? -Answer Diagnosis code A medical assistant is preparing a community resource library. Which of the following actions should the assistant take first? -Answer Compile a list of local community agencies A medical assistant is disposing of the syringe and needle she used to inject a seasonal influenza vaccine. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? -Answer Drop the syringe, needle first, into the biohazardous sharps container A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has psoriasis to be examined by the provider. When inspecting the patients skin lesions, the assistant should expect to observe which of the following characteristics? -Answer Silvery, scaly A medical assistant receives a denial of payment for a patient's s cholecystectomy. The reason stated is "noncovered service." If this procedure was deemed emergent by the provider, which of the following actions should the assistant take? -Answer Instruct the patient to contact the insurer about the denial of payment Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw? -Answer Inspect the integrity of the needle's seal Which of the following instructions should a medical assistant give to a patient when administering an enteric-coated tablet? -Answer Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water The parent of a child who has pediculosis is asking a medical assistant for more information about her child's condition. The assistant should begin by explaining that pediculosis is which of the following types of infection? -Answer parasitic (pediculosis also known as lice) A medical assistant is reviewing a pro