NHA CCMA Review questions with verified
answers
A 22-year old cancer patient has refused chemotherapy. What would be an
appropriate statement by the medical assistant? Ans✓✓✓ "Will you explain to
me what concerns you about this treatment"
A patient has been diagnosed with COPD. Upon observation, her skin shows signs
of being cyanotic and is cold to the touch. Which of the following vial signs would
be expected to be out of range? Ans✓✓✓ Respirations
A patient measures 5 feet, 8 inches. What is her height in centimeters? Ans✓✓✓
173 cm
A patient who does not speak English has four family members in the room, at
attempting to speak at once to the medical assistant. What statement would be
the appropriate action? Ans✓✓✓ Ask for only one person to translate
A patient's blood panel results have been sent to a medical facility. If the medical
record is organized by section, how should the new results be placed? Ans✓✓✓
Above previous blood test results
A physician's signature is required on which of the following letters? Ans✓✓✓
Collection of delinquent accounts
A police officer opens a rape kit and hands it to the medical assistant, who
presents it to two physicians performing the examination. What information
should be on the custody form? Ans✓✓✓ Initials and time of the police officer,
medical assistant, and both physicians
,A visiting physician enters a medical facility to meet with the physician attending a
patient. What is the appropriate action? Ans✓✓✓ Inform the attending physician
that there a visiting physician
Acromial process Ans✓✓✓ The outermost point of the spine of the shoulder
blade
Advance Booking Ans✓✓✓ Scheduling appointments for patients on a future
date
Antecubital fossa Ans✓✓✓ The triangular cavity on the anterior section of the
arm opposite the elbow
Anthropometric measurements Ans✓✓✓ Set of techniques for determining an
individual's body fat composition by measuring and recording dimensions of the
body such as height and weight
Aorta Ans✓✓✓ The main trunk of the systemic arteries
Aseptic Ans✓✓✓ Free from pathogenic micro-organisms
Autoclave Ans✓✓✓ An instrument that sterilizes equipment and supplies by high
pressure saturated steam
Axillary Ans✓✓✓ The area on the human body under the joint that connects the
arm to the shoulder
, Biohazard bag Ans✓✓✓ A container designed to collect any biological waste or
product that has been contaminated with biological waste
Biohazard Ans✓✓✓ A substance or object that may contain micro-organisms that
can spread disease
Blood Culture Ans✓✓✓ A laboratory test used to check for bacteria or other
micro-organisms in a blood sample
Bloodborne Pathogens Ans✓✓✓ Pathogenic micro-organisms, such as ionizing
radiation or harmful bacteria or viruses
Brachial artery Ans✓✓✓ The major artery of the upper arm
Bradycardia Ans✓✓✓ A slow heart rate
Bronchodilators Ans✓✓✓ A substance that dilates that bronchi in the lungs
decreasing resistance in the respiratory airways
Caregiver Ans✓✓✓ Person delegated to provide care for a partially dependent
patient
Catheter Ans✓✓✓ A hollow, flexible tube that can be inserted into a vessel or
cavity of the body to withdraw fluids
answers
A 22-year old cancer patient has refused chemotherapy. What would be an
appropriate statement by the medical assistant? Ans✓✓✓ "Will you explain to
me what concerns you about this treatment"
A patient has been diagnosed with COPD. Upon observation, her skin shows signs
of being cyanotic and is cold to the touch. Which of the following vial signs would
be expected to be out of range? Ans✓✓✓ Respirations
A patient measures 5 feet, 8 inches. What is her height in centimeters? Ans✓✓✓
173 cm
A patient who does not speak English has four family members in the room, at
attempting to speak at once to the medical assistant. What statement would be
the appropriate action? Ans✓✓✓ Ask for only one person to translate
A patient's blood panel results have been sent to a medical facility. If the medical
record is organized by section, how should the new results be placed? Ans✓✓✓
Above previous blood test results
A physician's signature is required on which of the following letters? Ans✓✓✓
Collection of delinquent accounts
A police officer opens a rape kit and hands it to the medical assistant, who
presents it to two physicians performing the examination. What information
should be on the custody form? Ans✓✓✓ Initials and time of the police officer,
medical assistant, and both physicians
,A visiting physician enters a medical facility to meet with the physician attending a
patient. What is the appropriate action? Ans✓✓✓ Inform the attending physician
that there a visiting physician
Acromial process Ans✓✓✓ The outermost point of the spine of the shoulder
blade
Advance Booking Ans✓✓✓ Scheduling appointments for patients on a future
date
Antecubital fossa Ans✓✓✓ The triangular cavity on the anterior section of the
arm opposite the elbow
Anthropometric measurements Ans✓✓✓ Set of techniques for determining an
individual's body fat composition by measuring and recording dimensions of the
body such as height and weight
Aorta Ans✓✓✓ The main trunk of the systemic arteries
Aseptic Ans✓✓✓ Free from pathogenic micro-organisms
Autoclave Ans✓✓✓ An instrument that sterilizes equipment and supplies by high
pressure saturated steam
Axillary Ans✓✓✓ The area on the human body under the joint that connects the
arm to the shoulder
, Biohazard bag Ans✓✓✓ A container designed to collect any biological waste or
product that has been contaminated with biological waste
Biohazard Ans✓✓✓ A substance or object that may contain micro-organisms that
can spread disease
Blood Culture Ans✓✓✓ A laboratory test used to check for bacteria or other
micro-organisms in a blood sample
Bloodborne Pathogens Ans✓✓✓ Pathogenic micro-organisms, such as ionizing
radiation or harmful bacteria or viruses
Brachial artery Ans✓✓✓ The major artery of the upper arm
Bradycardia Ans✓✓✓ A slow heart rate
Bronchodilators Ans✓✓✓ A substance that dilates that bronchi in the lungs
decreasing resistance in the respiratory airways
Caregiver Ans✓✓✓ Person delegated to provide care for a partially dependent
patient
Catheter Ans✓✓✓ A hollow, flexible tube that can be inserted into a vessel or
cavity of the body to withdraw fluids
