CCMA NHA exam 2025 questions and answers
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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? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Shortness
of breath
When measuring a patients respiratory rate, what actions should a MA take to ensure an accurate
reading? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Count the respirations while the patient thinks his/her pulse
is being taken.
What lab results should the MA recognize as abnormal? - CORRECT - ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT - ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT - ANSWERS
OSHA Form 301
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? - CORRECT - ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT - ANSWERS "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? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Dyspnea
, What method is used to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an insurance company? -
CORRECT - ANSWERS Remittance advice
What position is appropriate for pelvic exam? - CORRECT - ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Holster monitor application
What EKG artifact is caused by a disconnected electrode and results in the tracing going into the
margins of the paper? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Interrupted baseline
The MA receives a telephone call from a patient who seems anxious about test results. What
response should the MA make? - CORRECT - ANSWERS "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? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Gown
A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation. What actions should a
medical assistant take first? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Call for help and start CPR
A MA is composing business correspondence using the simplified letter style. What features should
the assistant use? - CORRECT - ANSWERS A subject line in all capital letters
Where should a medical assistant place the electrode for lead V5 - CORRECT - ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT -
ANSWERS 170 cm
, What technique should an MA use when bandaging a wound? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Wrap
the wound from distal to proximal
What is outside the scope of practice for an MA? - CORRECT - ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Problem focused
examination
Prior to a patient's follow-up appointment, what information should a medical assistant report to the
provider? - CORRECT - ANSWERS 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 would you
explain what this is to a patient? - CORRECT - ANSWERS "It is a medication that suppresses
the cough reflex"
An MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about the use and care of a transdermal patch. What
instruction should you include? - CORRECT - ANSWERS "Select a different application location
for each new patch"
What position should a MA place a healthy patient in preparation for a rectal exam? - CORRECT -
ANSWERS Sims
What step for a finger stick should an MA complete first? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Confirm the
patient's identity
What cell structure is instrumental in helping the body mobilize and secrete mucus from the
respiratory tract? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Cilia
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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? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Shortness
of breath
When measuring a patients respiratory rate, what actions should a MA take to ensure an accurate
reading? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Count the respirations while the patient thinks his/her pulse
is being taken.
What lab results should the MA recognize as abnormal? - CORRECT - ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT - ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT - ANSWERS
OSHA Form 301
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? - CORRECT - ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT - ANSWERS "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? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Dyspnea
, What method is used to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an insurance company? -
CORRECT - ANSWERS Remittance advice
What position is appropriate for pelvic exam? - CORRECT - ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Holster monitor application
What EKG artifact is caused by a disconnected electrode and results in the tracing going into the
margins of the paper? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Interrupted baseline
The MA receives a telephone call from a patient who seems anxious about test results. What
response should the MA make? - CORRECT - ANSWERS "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? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Gown
A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation. What actions should a
medical assistant take first? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Call for help and start CPR
A MA is composing business correspondence using the simplified letter style. What features should
the assistant use? - CORRECT - ANSWERS A subject line in all capital letters
Where should a medical assistant place the electrode for lead V5 - CORRECT - ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT -
ANSWERS 170 cm
, What technique should an MA use when bandaging a wound? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Wrap
the wound from distal to proximal
What is outside the scope of practice for an MA? - CORRECT - ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Problem focused
examination
Prior to a patient's follow-up appointment, what information should a medical assistant report to the
provider? - CORRECT - ANSWERS 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 would you
explain what this is to a patient? - CORRECT - ANSWERS "It is a medication that suppresses
the cough reflex"
An MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about the use and care of a transdermal patch. What
instruction should you include? - CORRECT - ANSWERS "Select a different application location
for each new patch"
What position should a MA place a healthy patient in preparation for a rectal exam? - CORRECT -
ANSWERS Sims
What step for a finger stick should an MA complete first? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Confirm the
patient's identity
What cell structure is instrumental in helping the body mobilize and secrete mucus from the
respiratory tract? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Cilia
