NHA Practice test CCMA
A medical Assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (CHF
shortness of breath (SOB) an examination by the provider. Which of the following manifestations should th
assistant expected?
count the respirations while the patient When measuring a patient's respiratory rate, which of the following actions shou
thinks his pulse is being obtained. medical assistant take to ensure an accurate reading?
Which of the following laboratory results should the medical assistant recognize
Potassium 3mEq/L
abnormal?
A provider has requested a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a medica
scissors assistant is preparing. which of the following instruments should the assistant inc
on the tray?
A medical assistant is replacing a sharps container in an examination room and
OSHA Form 301 (Injury and Illness Incident
receives a small laceration on her arm from a plastic lid. Which of the following
Report)
of documentation should the assistant complete as a result of this incident?
A medical assistant is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to the patient's
fasting blood glucose 168mg/dL appointment. Which of the following laboratory results indicates the need to
schedule an extension of the current visit?
A medical assistant is reinforcing instructions with a patient about about how to
"Place the tablet between your gums and
buccal tablet. Which of the following instructions should the assistant give the
cheek."
patient?
A medical Assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (CHF
shortness of breath (SOB) an examination by the provider. Which of the following manifestations should th
assistant expected?
count the respirations while the patient When measuring a patient's respiratory rate, which of the following actions shou
thinks his pulse is being obtained. medical assistant take to ensure an accurate reading?
Which of the following laboratory results should the medical assistant recognize
Potassium 3mEq/L
abnormal?
A provider has requested a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a medica
scissors assistant is preparing. which of the following instruments should the assistant inc
on the tray?
A medical assistant is replacing a sharps container in an examination room and
OSHA Form 301 (Injury and Illness Incident
receives a small laceration on her arm from a plastic lid. Which of the following
Report)
of documentation should the assistant complete as a result of this incident?
A medical assistant is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to the patient's
fasting blood glucose 168mg/dL appointment. Which of the following laboratory results indicates the need to
schedule an extension of the current visit?
A medical assistant is reinforcing instructions with a patient about about how to
"Place the tablet between your gums and
buccal tablet. Which of the following instructions should the assistant give the
cheek."
patient?
