NHA Medical Assistant Exam Questions and Answers, Exams of
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A MA is composing business correspondence using the simplified letter style.
Which of the following features should the assistant use? - ANSWER-A subject
line in all capital letters
MA is collecting multiple blood samples from a pt. Which of the following vacuum
tubes should MA fill first? - ANSWER-Yellow (blood culture)
Which method is used to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an insurance
carrier? - ANSWER-Remittance advice. (it documents itemizes all paid, denied
and allowable changes for a pt.)
Which body system should be evaluated for a diagnose of pyloric stenosis? -
ANSWER-Gastrointestinal..(is the hardening of the pyloric sphincter)
MA is preparing to sanitize contaminated equipment. What pieces of equipment
can a MA sanitize and reuse without needing to disinfect or sanitize it? -
ANSWER-Otoscope
MA is assisting with the examination of an older adult pt who has a curvature of
the thoracic spine. What term should the MA use when documenting this finding
in the pt's medical record? - ANSWER-Kyphosis (humpback, curvature of thoracic
spine)
A pt loses consciousness and the EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation. Which
of the following should the MA do first? - ANSWER-Call for help and begin CPR
,What is outside of a MA's scope of practice? - ANSWER-to order additional
laboratory tests to confirm the patients condition
MA is performing hand hygiene using an alcohol- based hand rub. The MA should
recognize what info about alcohol- based hand rubs is correct? - ANSWER-
Alcohol-based hand rub should be applied to one hand and then rubbed between
both hands
A pulse oximeter can register an artificially low oxygen saturation measurements
for a pt who has which of the following conditions? - ANSWER-Cold fingers
When informed consent is required for a procedure, which of the following steps
should occur prior to the patient signing the form? - ANSWER-The provider
should review alternative procedures with the pt
First time pt is late arriving to the office, What should MA say first? - ANSWER-
Hello, Welcome to our office
MA is providing instruction to a pt on how to take an extended release
medication PO. What statements made by the pt indicates for further teaching? -
ANSWER-I can crush or chew the pill if it's too hard for me to swallow
What tasks is within the scope of practice for a MA in a clinical setting? -
ANSWER-Removing sutures from a healing laceration
,Pt at an urgent care facility report that she vomited and saw blood in the vomitus.
What term should the MA use to document the pt's report? - ANSWER-
Hematemesis
When unloading an autoclave machine, a medical assistant notices spots on the
instruments. The assistant should recognize that this is the result of which of the
following? - ANSWER-Mineral deposits from the tap water
MA is reviewing the list of medication a pt report currently taking. The MA should
recognize what medication is available in a sublingual form? - ANSWER-
Nitroglycerin
Which routes for taking pt's temp is the most accurate? - ANSWER-Rectal
MA is checking a pt out of the clinic. Which document should the MA locate info
about provider referrals or follow up appointment request for the pt? -
ANSWER-Encounter form ( also known as super bills referrals or appointment)
When speaking with a pt who has moderate hearing loss and reads lips. What
action should MA take to aid in communication with the pt? - ANSWER-Use
hand gestures
MA is preparing to use a glucometer to measure a pt's blood glucose level. What
action should the MA take? - ANSWER-Obtain the blood sample after inserting
the test strip into the glucometer
, MA observes a provider failing to perform hand hygiene before beginning to
remove sutures from a pt's hand. The pt's hand later becomes infected. The MA
should identify what legal torts has occurred? - ANSWER-Negligence
MA is obtaining information for a pt's medical history and physical exam. The pt
reports intermittent episode of ringing in his ears. What terms should the MA use
to document this finding? - ANSWER-Tinnitus
MA is observing a pt after administering an antibiotic injection. The pt develops
an itchy rash with pinkish, raised lesions. What term should the MA use when
documenting this finding in the pt medical record? - ANSWER-URTICARIA
MA is measuring vital signs of an adult pt. MA should identify what B/P readings
as primary hypertension? - ANSWER-150/95 mm Hg
Pharmacist calls the clinic to confirm an e-prescription request to fill a pt's
medication order. What action should MA take? - ANSWER-Verify the order with
the provider prior to confirming the e- prescription
What action should a MA take when performing aseptic hand washing? -
ANSWER-Turn off faucet with a paper towel
Pt arrives at the clinic with a tick bite on his leg. The provider ask a a MA to help
remove the tick. What actions should MA make? - ANSWER-Use tweezers to pull
the tick away from skin slowly
MA is reinforcing teaching with a pt about a lifestyle modification to help regulate
his hypertension. What statement by the pt indicates an understanding of the
Medicine 2025/2026 Graded A+|Success assured
A MA is composing business correspondence using the simplified letter style.
Which of the following features should the assistant use? - ANSWER-A subject
line in all capital letters
MA is collecting multiple blood samples from a pt. Which of the following vacuum
tubes should MA fill first? - ANSWER-Yellow (blood culture)
Which method is used to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an insurance
carrier? - ANSWER-Remittance advice. (it documents itemizes all paid, denied
and allowable changes for a pt.)
Which body system should be evaluated for a diagnose of pyloric stenosis? -
ANSWER-Gastrointestinal..(is the hardening of the pyloric sphincter)
MA is preparing to sanitize contaminated equipment. What pieces of equipment
can a MA sanitize and reuse without needing to disinfect or sanitize it? -
ANSWER-Otoscope
MA is assisting with the examination of an older adult pt who has a curvature of
the thoracic spine. What term should the MA use when documenting this finding
in the pt's medical record? - ANSWER-Kyphosis (humpback, curvature of thoracic
spine)
A pt loses consciousness and the EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation. Which
of the following should the MA do first? - ANSWER-Call for help and begin CPR
,What is outside of a MA's scope of practice? - ANSWER-to order additional
laboratory tests to confirm the patients condition
MA is performing hand hygiene using an alcohol- based hand rub. The MA should
recognize what info about alcohol- based hand rubs is correct? - ANSWER-
Alcohol-based hand rub should be applied to one hand and then rubbed between
both hands
A pulse oximeter can register an artificially low oxygen saturation measurements
for a pt who has which of the following conditions? - ANSWER-Cold fingers
When informed consent is required for a procedure, which of the following steps
should occur prior to the patient signing the form? - ANSWER-The provider
should review alternative procedures with the pt
First time pt is late arriving to the office, What should MA say first? - ANSWER-
Hello, Welcome to our office
MA is providing instruction to a pt on how to take an extended release
medication PO. What statements made by the pt indicates for further teaching? -
ANSWER-I can crush or chew the pill if it's too hard for me to swallow
What tasks is within the scope of practice for a MA in a clinical setting? -
ANSWER-Removing sutures from a healing laceration
,Pt at an urgent care facility report that she vomited and saw blood in the vomitus.
What term should the MA use to document the pt's report? - ANSWER-
Hematemesis
When unloading an autoclave machine, a medical assistant notices spots on the
instruments. The assistant should recognize that this is the result of which of the
following? - ANSWER-Mineral deposits from the tap water
MA is reviewing the list of medication a pt report currently taking. The MA should
recognize what medication is available in a sublingual form? - ANSWER-
Nitroglycerin
Which routes for taking pt's temp is the most accurate? - ANSWER-Rectal
MA is checking a pt out of the clinic. Which document should the MA locate info
about provider referrals or follow up appointment request for the pt? -
ANSWER-Encounter form ( also known as super bills referrals or appointment)
When speaking with a pt who has moderate hearing loss and reads lips. What
action should MA take to aid in communication with the pt? - ANSWER-Use
hand gestures
MA is preparing to use a glucometer to measure a pt's blood glucose level. What
action should the MA take? - ANSWER-Obtain the blood sample after inserting
the test strip into the glucometer
, MA observes a provider failing to perform hand hygiene before beginning to
remove sutures from a pt's hand. The pt's hand later becomes infected. The MA
should identify what legal torts has occurred? - ANSWER-Negligence
MA is obtaining information for a pt's medical history and physical exam. The pt
reports intermittent episode of ringing in his ears. What terms should the MA use
to document this finding? - ANSWER-Tinnitus
MA is observing a pt after administering an antibiotic injection. The pt develops
an itchy rash with pinkish, raised lesions. What term should the MA use when
documenting this finding in the pt medical record? - ANSWER-URTICARIA
MA is measuring vital signs of an adult pt. MA should identify what B/P readings
as primary hypertension? - ANSWER-150/95 mm Hg
Pharmacist calls the clinic to confirm an e-prescription request to fill a pt's
medication order. What action should MA take? - ANSWER-Verify the order with
the provider prior to confirming the e- prescription
What action should a MA take when performing aseptic hand washing? -
ANSWER-Turn off faucet with a paper towel
Pt arrives at the clinic with a tick bite on his leg. The provider ask a a MA to help
remove the tick. What actions should MA make? - ANSWER-Use tweezers to pull
the tick away from skin slowly
MA is reinforcing teaching with a pt about a lifestyle modification to help regulate
his hypertension. What statement by the pt indicates an understanding of the
