NHA BASELINE PRACTICE TEST
EXAM 100% SOLVED
,Which of the following defines the process of sterilization? - ANSWERkilling 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? -
ANSWERpassive 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. - ANSWERnegligence
Which of the following assessments of a patient's pulse is demonstrated by an
extremely strong and full feeling? - ANSWERbounding 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 - ANSWERThe 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? - ANSWER60%
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? - ANSWERmeals on wheels
A medical assistant is administering an intradermal injection for allergy testing. Which of
the following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWERLocate 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? - ANSWERGray 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? - ANSWERverify 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 - ANSWERAsk the
office manager or provider how to distribute the item
Which of the following parts of Medicare covers durable medical equipment (DME)? -
ANSWERPart B
Which of the following actions will ensure accurate reimbursement of a claim: -
ANSWERReporting 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? - ANSWERAmerican Red Cross
Which of the follow statements describes the purpose of the right route of the rights of
medications administrations - ANSWERAdministering medication us using the physical
technique identified by the providers written order
Which of the following cell structures provides energy for cells? - ANSWERmitochondria
A medical assistant is measuring a patient's oxygen saturation with a pulse oximeter.
Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWERCheck capillary
refill in the patient's finger
Which of the following Is used to collect the specimen during a Pap test? -
ANSWERCervical spatula
A medical assistant is preparing an 837P/CMS-1500 clalm form for a patient treated for
a burn injury. Which of the following information is required - ANSWERCurrent
procedural terminology code
A patient reports severe headaches and chronic tingling in their arms and legs. To
which of the following specialties should the provider refer the
patient for a consultation? - ANSWERneurology
A medical assistant is preparing the exam room for a patient's general physical
examination. Which of the following instruments should be available to the provider for
the examination - ANSWERotoscope
When obtaining a rectal temperature from an infant which of the following describes
how far a medical assistant should insert the probe? - ANSWERThe thermometer
should be inserted ½ inch into the rectum.
EXAM 100% SOLVED
,Which of the following defines the process of sterilization? - ANSWERkilling 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? -
ANSWERpassive 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. - ANSWERnegligence
Which of the following assessments of a patient's pulse is demonstrated by an
extremely strong and full feeling? - ANSWERbounding 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 - ANSWERThe 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? - ANSWER60%
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? - ANSWERmeals on wheels
A medical assistant is administering an intradermal injection for allergy testing. Which of
the following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWERLocate 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? - ANSWERGray 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? - ANSWERverify 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 - ANSWERAsk the
office manager or provider how to distribute the item
Which of the following parts of Medicare covers durable medical equipment (DME)? -
ANSWERPart B
Which of the following actions will ensure accurate reimbursement of a claim: -
ANSWERReporting 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? - ANSWERAmerican Red Cross
Which of the follow statements describes the purpose of the right route of the rights of
medications administrations - ANSWERAdministering medication us using the physical
technique identified by the providers written order
Which of the following cell structures provides energy for cells? - ANSWERmitochondria
A medical assistant is measuring a patient's oxygen saturation with a pulse oximeter.
Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWERCheck capillary
refill in the patient's finger
Which of the following Is used to collect the specimen during a Pap test? -
ANSWERCervical spatula
A medical assistant is preparing an 837P/CMS-1500 clalm form for a patient treated for
a burn injury. Which of the following information is required - ANSWERCurrent
procedural terminology code
A patient reports severe headaches and chronic tingling in their arms and legs. To
which of the following specialties should the provider refer the
patient for a consultation? - ANSWERneurology
A medical assistant is preparing the exam room for a patient's general physical
examination. Which of the following instruments should be available to the provider for
the examination - ANSWERotoscope
When obtaining a rectal temperature from an infant which of the following describes
how far a medical assistant should insert the probe? - ANSWERThe thermometer
should be inserted ½ inch into the rectum.
