NHA CCMA Latest 2023 Practice Test Questions and Answers(2022/2023)| A GRADE

A patient asks a medical assistant to explain the difference between a liniment and a medicated lotion. Which of the following responses should the assistant make? Ansliniments contain a higher portion of oil than medicated lotions A medical assistant is speaking with a patient who recently received a terminal diagnosis. The patient states, "I regret not taking better care of myself. Now, I won't be able to accomplish what I wanted to do with my life. "The assistant should identify that the patient is in which of the following stages of grief? Ans- Depression A medical assistant is collecting a health history from an older adult patient who exhibits moderate hearing loss. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Ans-Remain within the patient's view to allow lip-reading A medical assistant is obtaining a blood pressure measurement from an adult patient.Which of the following actions should the assistant take to ensure an accurate reading? Ans- Place the stethoscope's diaphragm over the patient's palpitated artery A medical assistant is measuring a patient's oxygen saturation with a pulse oximeter. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Ans- Check capillary refill in the patient's finger A provider prescribed oxycodone for a patient after abdominal surgery. Which of the the following describes this type of medication? Ans- Oxycodone is a schedule 2 controlled substance and has a high potential for abuse A medical assistant is preparing to assist a provider with suturing a wound. Which of the following items should be in the sterile field for this procedure? Ans- Hemostat A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has a bilateral below-the-knee amputations for an EKG. Which of the following sites should the assistant select for the electrode placement? Ans- Abdomen A medical assistant is preparing to apply ointment to several abrasions on a patients leg. Which of the following supplies should the medical assistant use to remove the medication from the jar? Ans- A tongue blade A medical assistant is measuring the vital signs of an adult patient. The assistant should identify which of the following blood pressure readings as stage 2 hypertension? Ans-150/95 mm Hg The parent of a child who has pediculosis is asking a medical assistant for more information about her child's condition. The assistant should begin by explaining that pediculosis is which of the following types of infection? Ans- Parasitic A medical assistant is explaining to a female patient how to collect a clean catch urine specimen. Which of the following instructions should the assistant include? Ans- With the labia spread, urinate a small amount into the toilet before collecting the sample A medical assistant is assisting with the physical examination of a patient who has scabies. Besides gloves, which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the assistant take? Ans- Gown A medical assistant is explaining a venipuncture procedure to a patient. Which of the following statements should the assistant make? Ans- "I'll be collecting a blood sample from you today. There will be a small stick in your arm” A medical assistant is measuring the circumference of an infants head. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Ans- Place the zero mark of the measuring tape against the infants forehead. A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a patient about the self-administration of insulin injections. Which of the following patient statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? Ans- "I will roll the bottle between my hands before drawing the medication" A medical assistant discovers a garbage can fire has started in the break room of the medical office. According to the RACE acronym for emergency response, which of the following actions should the assistant take first? Ans- Evacuate staff and patients from the immediate area A medical assistant should use which of the following solutions to prepare a patients skin prior to drawing blood cultures? Ans- Chlorhexidine When assisting a provider with a punch of biopsy of a mole, which of the following tasks should a medical assistant expect to perform? Ans- Receive and prepare tissue specimens for processing A medical assistant is preparing to administer a liquid, oral medication to a parent. Which of the following methods should the assistant use to ensure the correct dose is delivered? Ans- Pour the medication to the prescribed dose in the medicine cup on a flat surface A medical assistant is scheduling diagnostic tests for a patients liver and pancreas. Which of the following systems is being assessed? Ans- digestive Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw? Ans- Inspect the integrity of theneedle's seal A medical assistant is testing a patient's visual acuity using a Snellen chart. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Ans- Make sure the patient does not lean forward during the test A medical assistant is writing a piece of professional correspondence to a consulting provider. In which of the following ways should the assistant record the date on the letter? Ans- January 1, 2020 A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has intermittent peripheral cyanosis for an examination by the provider. The assistant should understand that healthy perfusion of the hands and feet depends on the adequate interaction between which of the following two body systems? Ans- Circulatory and respiratory Which of the following cell structures is the source of energy for a cell? AnsMitochondria An adolescent is covered by two insurance policies under her divorced parents who have birthdays in May and August and have joint custody. Which policy is the primary policy for the adolescent? Ans- The policy of the parent who has the earliest birth month Which of the following items in a medical office are considered administrative office supplies? Ans- Letterhead, envelopes, and business cards A medical assistant is caring for a 4 month old infant who has a temperature of 100.4F.Which of the following is this temperature when converted to Celsius? Ans38C A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has psoriasis to be examined by the provider. When inspecting the patients skin lesions, the assistant should expect to observe which of the following characteristics? Ans- Silvery, Scaly Where do cardiac electrical impulses originate in the heart? Ans- sinoatrial node According to the regulation of controlled substances, which of the following is true of a schedule 1 drug Ans- Have no accepted medical use A medical assistant is collecting a health history from an older adult patient who exhibits moderate hearing loss. Which of the following actions should the assistant take. Ans-Remain within the patients view to allow lip reading A medical assistant is coding an office visit during which the provider reviewed the systems related to a patients chief complaint but did not discuss the patients family or social history. Which of the following procedure codes should the assistant use for this visit. Ans- Expanded problem-focused history A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has anemia for an examination by the provider. Which of the following manifestations should the assistant expect to find. Ans-Irregular heartbeat The patients bill of rights protects individuals from which of the following Ans- Denial of care due to patients age A provider has requested a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a medical assistant is preparing. Which of the following instruments should the assistant include on the tray? Ans- Scissors Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use for the routine cleaning of EKG cables. Ans- Disinfection Which of the following additives should be used when performing a CBC Ans- EDTA Which of the following dressings should a medical assistant use on a partial-thickness burn? Ans- Non-adherent dressing An MA is caring for a pt. who has recently received a terminal diagnosis and is crying. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Ans- Allow the patient to cry Which of the following positions is appropriate for a pelvic examination. AnsLithotomy Which of the following documents indicates how a patients medical records will be used and disclosed by a medical office? Ans- Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) An MA is reinforcing instructions with a patient about how to take a buccal tablet. Which of the following instructions should the assistant give the pt. Ans- Place the tablet between your gums and cheek A medical assistant is cleaning an exam room after assisting a provider with a biopsy. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Ans- Hold sharps by the bluntend to avoid needlestick injury An MA is monitoring an infant patient for microcephaly. Which of the following describes the anthropometric measurement that the assistant should perform? AnsHead circumference Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when obtaining the length of an infant during a well-child visit? Ans- Position the infant on his back Which of the following instructions should a medical assistant give to a patient when administering an enteric-coated tablet Ans- Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water A provider examines an older adult pt who is disabled and has a lesion on her arm. An MA should anticipate a referral for this patient to which of the following ancillary services? Ans- Home health care An MA in an emergency clinic is admitting several patients. The assistant should recognized that the provider should see which of the following patients first. Ans- An older adult patient who has diabetes and has blood pressure of 80/42 mm Hg A medical assistant is checking a patient's hearing using the weber test. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Ans- Ask the patient is he hears the vibration louder in one ear than the other At work, a medical assistant cared for a neighbor who sustained multiple injuries in the fall. After work, another neighbor asked the assistant what happened to the neighbor who fell. Following the American Association of medical assistance code of ethics, which of the following responses should the assistant make? Ans- I can't share any information about what happens at my job A medical assistant is reviewing laboratory requisitions. For which of the following pt conditions should the assistant perform a capillary collection rather than a venipuncture? Ans- previous thromboses when performing the palpatory method for obtaining blood pressure, which of the the following indicates the level at which the medical assistant should inflate the cuff? Ans-30 mm Hg above the radial pulse cessation A medical assistant should insert the needle at which of the following angels during a venipuncture Ans- 15° angle An MA is collecting information from a pt who reports persistent pain in the left upper quadrant. the assistant should note that this area contains which of the following organs? Ans- Stomach In which of the following positions should a medical assistant place a healthy patient in preparation for a rectal examination? Ans- sims' An MA is preparing a pt who has bilateral below-the-knee amputations for an EKG. Which of the following sites should the assistant select for electrode placement? Ans-Abdomen An MA is performing a fecal occult blood test using a guaiac card. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Ans- Interpret a blue color as a positive result An MA is collecting data from a patient who has a cold sore on his lips. The assistant should identify which of the following viruses causes this condition? Ans- Herpes simplex type 1 Which of the following items include on the CMS-1500 claim form should a medical