NHA CCMA Questions 1 2026 Graded A+
A medical assistant is providing instructions to a patient about how to take an extended-release
medication orally, Which of the following patient statements indicates a need for further
teaching?
A. "I should drink plenty of water when taking the extended-release pill"
B. "I can crush the pill if it is too hard for me to swallow"
C. "Extended-release pills provide a consistent amount of medication for my body to use over a
period of time"
D. "I should take a pill at the same time each day" - Correct answer-B. "I can crush the pill if it
is too hard for me to swallow"
A medical assistant is preparing to obtain a patient vital signs. Which of the following patient
information should the assistant verify prior to obtaining the patients vital signs?
A. Date of birth
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,B. Social security number
C. phone number - Correct answer-A. Date of birth
When removing sutures, why is it important for a medical assistant to place sutures on a gauze
pad?
A. to present to the provider for pathology evaluation
B. to maintain the sterility if the sutures
C. To help select the procedure code for billing purposes
D. To determine the number of sutures removed - Correct answer-D. To determine the number
of sutures removed
A medical assistant is examining the skin on a patient forearm where the patient reports
developing a rash. The assistant notes multiple solid elevation that are less than 0.5 cm (0.2in)
which of the following terms should the assistant use to document their observation in the
patient's medical records?
a. papules
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,b. macules
c.vescles
d. pustules - Correct answer-a. papules
Which of the following body system work together to control and maintain homeostasis?
a. endocrine and nervous system
b. respiratory and muscular system
c. cardiovascular and lymphatic system - Correct answer-a. endocrine and nervous system
Which of the following actions by a medical assistant is an example of disease prevention
coaching?
a.Providing instructions about effective hand washing
b.Providing hands-on instruction about how to check a blood glucose level at home
c.Providing a patient with information about colon cancer screenings - Correct answer-
a.Providing instructions about effective hand washing
Which of the following is a parenteral method of administering medications?
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, Oral
Rectal
Sublingual
Subcutaneous - Correct answer-Subcutaneous
A medical assistant needs to remove all living micro-organisms from a contaminated towel
clamp. Which of the following methods should the assistant use to cleanse this instrument?
Disinfection
Sanitization
Sterilization - Correct answer-Sterilization
A medical assistant is preparing a patient for an EKG. The assistant should wipe the area where
the electrodes will be placed on the patient with which of the following substances to remove
any sweat or lotion?
Alcohol
Betadine
Hydrogen peroxide
Witch hazel - Correct answer-Alcohol
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A medical assistant is providing instructions to a patient about how to take an extended-release
medication orally, Which of the following patient statements indicates a need for further
teaching?
A. "I should drink plenty of water when taking the extended-release pill"
B. "I can crush the pill if it is too hard for me to swallow"
C. "Extended-release pills provide a consistent amount of medication for my body to use over a
period of time"
D. "I should take a pill at the same time each day" - Correct answer-B. "I can crush the pill if it
is too hard for me to swallow"
A medical assistant is preparing to obtain a patient vital signs. Which of the following patient
information should the assistant verify prior to obtaining the patients vital signs?
A. Date of birth
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,B. Social security number
C. phone number - Correct answer-A. Date of birth
When removing sutures, why is it important for a medical assistant to place sutures on a gauze
pad?
A. to present to the provider for pathology evaluation
B. to maintain the sterility if the sutures
C. To help select the procedure code for billing purposes
D. To determine the number of sutures removed - Correct answer-D. To determine the number
of sutures removed
A medical assistant is examining the skin on a patient forearm where the patient reports
developing a rash. The assistant notes multiple solid elevation that are less than 0.5 cm (0.2in)
which of the following terms should the assistant use to document their observation in the
patient's medical records?
a. papules
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,b. macules
c.vescles
d. pustules - Correct answer-a. papules
Which of the following body system work together to control and maintain homeostasis?
a. endocrine and nervous system
b. respiratory and muscular system
c. cardiovascular and lymphatic system - Correct answer-a. endocrine and nervous system
Which of the following actions by a medical assistant is an example of disease prevention
coaching?
a.Providing instructions about effective hand washing
b.Providing hands-on instruction about how to check a blood glucose level at home
c.Providing a patient with information about colon cancer screenings - Correct answer-
a.Providing instructions about effective hand washing
Which of the following is a parenteral method of administering medications?
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, Oral
Rectal
Sublingual
Subcutaneous - Correct answer-Subcutaneous
A medical assistant needs to remove all living micro-organisms from a contaminated towel
clamp. Which of the following methods should the assistant use to cleanse this instrument?
Disinfection
Sanitization
Sterilization - Correct answer-Sterilization
A medical assistant is preparing a patient for an EKG. The assistant should wipe the area where
the electrodes will be placed on the patient with which of the following substances to remove
any sweat or lotion?
Alcohol
Betadine
Hydrogen peroxide
Witch hazel - Correct answer-Alcohol
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