CCMA NHA exam 2025 Questions
and Answers
medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (chf) for an exam by the
provider. What manifestation should the assistant expect? - ANSWER✔✔-Shortness of breath
When measuring a patients respiratory rate, what actions should a MA take to ensure an accurate
reading? - ANSWER✔✔-Count the respirations while the patient thinks his/her pulse is being
taken.
What lab results should the MA recognize as abnormal? - ANSWER✔✔-Potassium 3mEq/L is
abnormal
A provider requests a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a MA is preparing. What instrument
should be on the tray? - ANSWER✔✔-Scissors
An MA is replacing a sharps container and receives a small laceration on her arm from the plastic
lid. What documentation should the MA complete as a result of this incident? - ANSWER✔✔-
OSHA Form 301
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,An MA is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to the appointment. What lab results indicate
the need to schedule an extension of the current visit? - ANSWER✔✔-Fasting blood glucose 168
mg/dL
An MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about how to take buccaneering tablets. What
instructions should the MA give the patient? - ANSWER✔✔-"Place the tablet between your gums
and cheek"
What medical term should an MA tell a provider when a patient is having discomfort and difficulty
breathing? - ANSWER✔✔-Dyspnea
What method is used to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an insurance company? -
ANSWER✔✔-Remittance advice
What position is appropriate for pelvic exam? - ANSWER✔✔-Lithotomy
What is in the scope of practices for a medical assistant following a heart procedure that does not
require a licensed technician or provider? - ANSWER✔✔-Holster monitor application
What EKG artifact is caused by a disconnected electrode and results in the tracing going into the
margins of the paper? - ANSWER✔✔-Interrupted baseline
The MA receives a telephone call from a patient who seems anxious about test results. What
response should the MA make? - ANSWER✔✔-"I know your concerned about your test results,
we'll call you as soon as your results come in"
A MA is assisting with the physical exam. Of a patient what has scabies. Besides gloves , what other
PPE should you wear? - ANSWER✔✔-Gown
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, A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation. What actions should
a medical assistant take first? - ANSWER✔✔-Call for help and start CPR
A MA is composing business correspondence using the simplified letter style. What features should
the assistant use? - ANSWER✔✔-A subject line in all capital letters
Where should a medical assistant place the electrode for lead V5 - ANSWER✔✔-On the left
anterior axillary line, horizontal to V4
A MA is caring for a patient who is 5' 7" tall. What the patient's height in centimeters? -
ANSWER✔✔-170 cm
What technique should an MA use when bandaging a wound? - ANSWER✔✔-Wrap the wound
from distal to proximal
What is outside the scope of practice for an MA? - ANSWER✔✔-Ordering additional lab test to
confirm the patients condition
A patient is seen in an urgent care center for a laceration to the left foot. The provider evaluates the
injury, determines sutures are not needed, applies a dressing, and release the patient. What
procedural coding would you use for this visit? - ANSWER✔✔-Problem focused examination
Prior to a patient's follow-up appointment, what information should a medical assistant report to the
provider? - ANSWER✔✔-Recent laboratory results
A medical assistant is reviewing a provider's instructions as the patient is preparing to leave the
office. The provider recommends that the patient purchase and over the counter antitussive, how
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medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (chf) for an exam by the
provider. What manifestation should the assistant expect? - ANSWER✔✔-Shortness of breath
When measuring a patients respiratory rate, what actions should a MA take to ensure an accurate
reading? - ANSWER✔✔-Count the respirations while the patient thinks his/her pulse is being
taken.
What lab results should the MA recognize as abnormal? - ANSWER✔✔-Potassium 3mEq/L is
abnormal
A provider requests a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a MA is preparing. What instrument
should be on the tray? - ANSWER✔✔-Scissors
An MA is replacing a sharps container and receives a small laceration on her arm from the plastic
lid. What documentation should the MA complete as a result of this incident? - ANSWER✔✔-
OSHA Form 301
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,An MA is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to the appointment. What lab results indicate
the need to schedule an extension of the current visit? - ANSWER✔✔-Fasting blood glucose 168
mg/dL
An MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about how to take buccaneering tablets. What
instructions should the MA give the patient? - ANSWER✔✔-"Place the tablet between your gums
and cheek"
What medical term should an MA tell a provider when a patient is having discomfort and difficulty
breathing? - ANSWER✔✔-Dyspnea
What method is used to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an insurance company? -
ANSWER✔✔-Remittance advice
What position is appropriate for pelvic exam? - ANSWER✔✔-Lithotomy
What is in the scope of practices for a medical assistant following a heart procedure that does not
require a licensed technician or provider? - ANSWER✔✔-Holster monitor application
What EKG artifact is caused by a disconnected electrode and results in the tracing going into the
margins of the paper? - ANSWER✔✔-Interrupted baseline
The MA receives a telephone call from a patient who seems anxious about test results. What
response should the MA make? - ANSWER✔✔-"I know your concerned about your test results,
we'll call you as soon as your results come in"
A MA is assisting with the physical exam. Of a patient what has scabies. Besides gloves , what other
PPE should you wear? - ANSWER✔✔-Gown
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, A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation. What actions should
a medical assistant take first? - ANSWER✔✔-Call for help and start CPR
A MA is composing business correspondence using the simplified letter style. What features should
the assistant use? - ANSWER✔✔-A subject line in all capital letters
Where should a medical assistant place the electrode for lead V5 - ANSWER✔✔-On the left
anterior axillary line, horizontal to V4
A MA is caring for a patient who is 5' 7" tall. What the patient's height in centimeters? -
ANSWER✔✔-170 cm
What technique should an MA use when bandaging a wound? - ANSWER✔✔-Wrap the wound
from distal to proximal
What is outside the scope of practice for an MA? - ANSWER✔✔-Ordering additional lab test to
confirm the patients condition
A patient is seen in an urgent care center for a laceration to the left foot. The provider evaluates the
injury, determines sutures are not needed, applies a dressing, and release the patient. What
procedural coding would you use for this visit? - ANSWER✔✔-Problem focused examination
Prior to a patient's follow-up appointment, what information should a medical assistant report to the
provider? - ANSWER✔✔-Recent laboratory results
A medical assistant is reviewing a provider's instructions as the patient is preparing to leave the
office. The provider recommends that the patient purchase and over the counter antitussive, how
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