HESI EXAM PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADE A+ 2026.
which are factors in determining if a minor is emancipated? (Choose the three that
apply)
Member of armed forces.
Married.
17 years of age.
Self-supporting.
Salary of $100.00 per week - CORRECT ANSWERS- Member of armed forces.
Married.
Self-supporting.
The medical assistant works for an oral surgeon and monitors vital signs of the patient
as the surgeon and dental assistant care for the patient. Protective face masks are
worn by all three healthcare providers. How often should a face mask be changed?
1.Only when it is visibly contaminated.
2. Approximately every hour.
3.At the end of the day.
4. With each patient. - CORRECT ANSWERS- 4. with each patient
Which is termed the silent sexually transmitted disease (STD)?
Syphilis.
Herpes.
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea - CORRECT ANSWERS- Chlamydia
In what order are people evacuated from the facility in an emergency situation?
1. Individuals with disabilities.
2. Individuals on oxygen.
3. Children.
4. Individuals closest to the danger. - CORRECT ANSWERS- 4. Individuals closest to
the danger
Which circumstances are suitable for alcohol based hand sanitization? (Select all that
apply.)
Glove removal, after a routine physical.
After cleaning the exam room, following the enema.
When the hands are visibly soiled or contaminated.
Between patients, with no visible soiling.
Glove removal, following an enema. - CORRECT ANSWERS- Only-----Between
patients, with no visible soiling
Which behaviors would be considered as high risk for potential health problems, when
disclosed in a patient history interview? (Select the two that apply.)
Unprotected heterosexual activity.
Nonmonogamous bisexual activity.
AIDS counseling.
, International travel.
Migrant field work. - CORRECT ANSWERS- Unprotected heterosexual activity and
Nonmonogamous bisexual activity
What is the name for bacteria that are rod shaped and occur in pairs or chains?
Spirilla.
Cocci.
Diplococci.
Bacilli. - CORRECT ANSWERS- Bacilli
What mechanism is used to check the precision and accuracy of automated lab
equipment used in the medical office laboratory?
Calibration.
Accuracy proof.
Accuracy control.
Analyzer. - CORRECT ANSWERS- Calibration
There are three main factors used to develop the relative value units (RVU). Two of
these factors are the physician' work and the physicians overhead or expenses. What
is the third factor?
Experience.
Education.
Malpractice.
Time. - CORRECT ANSWERS- Malpractice
What should the medical assistant (MA) do in order to correctly identify the patient?
(Select the two that apply.)
State the patients date of birth and verify the date.
Ask the patient to state their date of birth.
State the patients name and verify the identity.
Ask the patient to state their full name.
Ask the patient the name of the next of kin - CORRECT ANSWERS- Ask the patient to
state their date of birth
Ask the patient to state their full name
What type of noise is present, when the receiver's own thoughts, prejudices and
opinions interfere with the communication process?
Internal noise.
External noise.
Literal noise.
Physiologic noise. - CORRECT ANSWERS- Internal Noise
During a general physical examination a patient mentions that he has had a few minor
episodes of dizziness during the past month when asked directly by the physician, Do
you ever feel faint or dizzy? Under what heading will the physician document these
symptoms?
Review of systems.
Social history.
History of the present illness.
, Chief complaint - CORRECT ANSWERS- Review of systems
Which is classified as a high-level disinfectant?
Synthetic phenol.
Alcohol.
Glutaraldehyde.
Sodium hypochlorite. - CORRECT ANSWERS- Glutaraldehyde
What is the minimum score to pass the Certified Medical Assistant Examination
administered by the American Association of Medical Assistants, (AAMA)?
525.
550.
425.
700. - CORRECT ANSWERS- 425
What is the phase in the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles contract, sending blood
out of the heart and into the aorta and pulmonary arteries?
Systolic pressure.
Diastole.
Systole.
Diastolic pressure - CORRECT ANSWERS- Systole
Which is another name for triglycerides?
Very low density lipoprotein (VLDL).
Low density lipoprotein (LDL).
High density lipoprotein (HDL).
Total cholesterol (TC). - CORRECT ANSWERS- Very low density lipoprotein (VLDL)
What type of fracture is spontaneous and usually caused by disease?
Comminuted.
Simple.
Compound.
Pathologic. - CORRECT ANSWERS- Pathologic
Which diagnosis is associated with a symptom of disorganized bone mineralization,
characterized by parts of bone being demineralized, while other parts may be heavily
mineralized?
Paget's disease.
Osteoporosis.
Osteosarcoma.
Marfan syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS- Paget's disease
Paget's disease is associated ________________________________ - CORRECT ANSWERS-
with disorganized bone mineralization.
Which function best describes bookkeeping?
Creating financial transactions.
Summarizing financial transactions.
Recording financial transactions.
Classifying financial transactions - CORRECT ANSWERS- Recording financial
transactions
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADE A+ 2026.
which are factors in determining if a minor is emancipated? (Choose the three that
apply)
Member of armed forces.
Married.
17 years of age.
Self-supporting.
Salary of $100.00 per week - CORRECT ANSWERS- Member of armed forces.
Married.
Self-supporting.
The medical assistant works for an oral surgeon and monitors vital signs of the patient
as the surgeon and dental assistant care for the patient. Protective face masks are
worn by all three healthcare providers. How often should a face mask be changed?
1.Only when it is visibly contaminated.
2. Approximately every hour.
3.At the end of the day.
4. With each patient. - CORRECT ANSWERS- 4. with each patient
Which is termed the silent sexually transmitted disease (STD)?
Syphilis.
Herpes.
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea - CORRECT ANSWERS- Chlamydia
In what order are people evacuated from the facility in an emergency situation?
1. Individuals with disabilities.
2. Individuals on oxygen.
3. Children.
4. Individuals closest to the danger. - CORRECT ANSWERS- 4. Individuals closest to
the danger
Which circumstances are suitable for alcohol based hand sanitization? (Select all that
apply.)
Glove removal, after a routine physical.
After cleaning the exam room, following the enema.
When the hands are visibly soiled or contaminated.
Between patients, with no visible soiling.
Glove removal, following an enema. - CORRECT ANSWERS- Only-----Between
patients, with no visible soiling
Which behaviors would be considered as high risk for potential health problems, when
disclosed in a patient history interview? (Select the two that apply.)
Unprotected heterosexual activity.
Nonmonogamous bisexual activity.
AIDS counseling.
, International travel.
Migrant field work. - CORRECT ANSWERS- Unprotected heterosexual activity and
Nonmonogamous bisexual activity
What is the name for bacteria that are rod shaped and occur in pairs or chains?
Spirilla.
Cocci.
Diplococci.
Bacilli. - CORRECT ANSWERS- Bacilli
What mechanism is used to check the precision and accuracy of automated lab
equipment used in the medical office laboratory?
Calibration.
Accuracy proof.
Accuracy control.
Analyzer. - CORRECT ANSWERS- Calibration
There are three main factors used to develop the relative value units (RVU). Two of
these factors are the physician' work and the physicians overhead or expenses. What
is the third factor?
Experience.
Education.
Malpractice.
Time. - CORRECT ANSWERS- Malpractice
What should the medical assistant (MA) do in order to correctly identify the patient?
(Select the two that apply.)
State the patients date of birth and verify the date.
Ask the patient to state their date of birth.
State the patients name and verify the identity.
Ask the patient to state their full name.
Ask the patient the name of the next of kin - CORRECT ANSWERS- Ask the patient to
state their date of birth
Ask the patient to state their full name
What type of noise is present, when the receiver's own thoughts, prejudices and
opinions interfere with the communication process?
Internal noise.
External noise.
Literal noise.
Physiologic noise. - CORRECT ANSWERS- Internal Noise
During a general physical examination a patient mentions that he has had a few minor
episodes of dizziness during the past month when asked directly by the physician, Do
you ever feel faint or dizzy? Under what heading will the physician document these
symptoms?
Review of systems.
Social history.
History of the present illness.
, Chief complaint - CORRECT ANSWERS- Review of systems
Which is classified as a high-level disinfectant?
Synthetic phenol.
Alcohol.
Glutaraldehyde.
Sodium hypochlorite. - CORRECT ANSWERS- Glutaraldehyde
What is the minimum score to pass the Certified Medical Assistant Examination
administered by the American Association of Medical Assistants, (AAMA)?
525.
550.
425.
700. - CORRECT ANSWERS- 425
What is the phase in the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles contract, sending blood
out of the heart and into the aorta and pulmonary arteries?
Systolic pressure.
Diastole.
Systole.
Diastolic pressure - CORRECT ANSWERS- Systole
Which is another name for triglycerides?
Very low density lipoprotein (VLDL).
Low density lipoprotein (LDL).
High density lipoprotein (HDL).
Total cholesterol (TC). - CORRECT ANSWERS- Very low density lipoprotein (VLDL)
What type of fracture is spontaneous and usually caused by disease?
Comminuted.
Simple.
Compound.
Pathologic. - CORRECT ANSWERS- Pathologic
Which diagnosis is associated with a symptom of disorganized bone mineralization,
characterized by parts of bone being demineralized, while other parts may be heavily
mineralized?
Paget's disease.
Osteoporosis.
Osteosarcoma.
Marfan syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS- Paget's disease
Paget's disease is associated ________________________________ - CORRECT ANSWERS-
with disorganized bone mineralization.
Which function best describes bookkeeping?
Creating financial transactions.
Summarizing financial transactions.
Recording financial transactions.
Classifying financial transactions - CORRECT ANSWERS- Recording financial
transactions
