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NHA baseline practice test Questions and
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Which of the following defines the process of sterilization?
Ans: killing all pathogenic organisms and spores
A medical assistant is speaking with a patient about their social history
and the assistant notices the patient is fidgeting and appears anxious.
Which of the following nonverbal communication styles is the patient
exhibiting?
Ans: passive communication
A medical assistant drops an instrument on the floor while setting up a
sterile tray for a procedure. They pick up the instrument and place it
back on the sterile field. A few days after the procedure, the patient
calls the office concerned that the area surrounding the procedure site
is infected
Which of the following torts has the assistant committed.
Ans: negligence
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Which of the following assessments of a patient's pulse is
demonstrated by an extremely strong and full feeling?
Ans: bounding pulse
A medical assistant is collecting a health history from a patient who
exhibits moderate hearing loss. Which of the following actions should
the
assistant taker
Ans: The assistant should face the patient and Shepard clearly
A medical assistant is using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer after
patient contact. The hand sanitizer should contain at least what
percentage of alcohol?
Ans: 60%
A medical assistant is talking with a patient who sustained a foot
fracture in a fall. They report managing most tasks at home well, but
they have
difficulty navigating with their crutches and are currently homebound.
To which of the following resources should the assistant refer the
patient?
Ans: meals on wheels
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A medical assistant is administering an intradermal injection for allergy
testing. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Ans: Locate the middle portion of the anterior forearm
A medical assistant needs to draw a blood glucose level on a patient.
Which of the following tubes should they use?
Ans: Gray top tube
A medical assistant is scheduling a procedure at a local facility for a
patient. Which of the following steps should the assistant take first?
Ans: verify insurance will cover the procedure
A medical assistant is sorting mall and is not sure where a particular
piece of mall should go. Which of the following steps should the
assistant take
Ans: Ask the office manager or provider how to distribute the
item
Which of the following parts of Medicare covers durable medical
equipment (DME)?
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Ans: Part B
Which of the following actions will ensure accurate reimbursement of a
claim:
Ans: Reporting codes that are supported by the encounter
documentation
A medical assistant is talking with a patient who is experiencing home
displacement following a hurricane. To which of the following
resources
should the assistant refer the patient for information, support, and
links to community services?
Ans: American Red Cross
Which of the follow statements describes the purpose of the right
route of the rights of medications administrations
Ans: Administering medication us using the physical technique
identified by the providers written order
Which of the following cell structures provides energy for cells?
Ans: mitochondria
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NHA baseline practice test Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already
Graded
Which of the following defines the process of sterilization?
Ans: killing all pathogenic organisms and spores
A medical assistant is speaking with a patient about their social history
and the assistant notices the patient is fidgeting and appears anxious.
Which of the following nonverbal communication styles is the patient
exhibiting?
Ans: passive communication
A medical assistant drops an instrument on the floor while setting up a
sterile tray for a procedure. They pick up the instrument and place it
back on the sterile field. A few days after the procedure, the patient
calls the office concerned that the area surrounding the procedure site
is infected
Which of the following torts has the assistant committed.
Ans: negligence
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Which of the following assessments of a patient's pulse is
demonstrated by an extremely strong and full feeling?
Ans: bounding pulse
A medical assistant is collecting a health history from a patient who
exhibits moderate hearing loss. Which of the following actions should
the
assistant taker
Ans: The assistant should face the patient and Shepard clearly
A medical assistant is using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer after
patient contact. The hand sanitizer should contain at least what
percentage of alcohol?
Ans: 60%
A medical assistant is talking with a patient who sustained a foot
fracture in a fall. They report managing most tasks at home well, but
they have
difficulty navigating with their crutches and are currently homebound.
To which of the following resources should the assistant refer the
patient?
Ans: meals on wheels
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A medical assistant is administering an intradermal injection for allergy
testing. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Ans: Locate the middle portion of the anterior forearm
A medical assistant needs to draw a blood glucose level on a patient.
Which of the following tubes should they use?
Ans: Gray top tube
A medical assistant is scheduling a procedure at a local facility for a
patient. Which of the following steps should the assistant take first?
Ans: verify insurance will cover the procedure
A medical assistant is sorting mall and is not sure where a particular
piece of mall should go. Which of the following steps should the
assistant take
Ans: Ask the office manager or provider how to distribute the
item
Which of the following parts of Medicare covers durable medical
equipment (DME)?
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Ans: Part B
Which of the following actions will ensure accurate reimbursement of a
claim:
Ans: Reporting codes that are supported by the encounter
documentation
A medical assistant is talking with a patient who is experiencing home
displacement following a hurricane. To which of the following
resources
should the assistant refer the patient for information, support, and
links to community services?
Ans: American Red Cross
Which of the follow statements describes the purpose of the right
route of the rights of medications administrations
Ans: Administering medication us using the physical technique
identified by the providers written order
Which of the following cell structures provides energy for cells?
Ans: mitochondria
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