NHA TEST 4 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
When performing venipuncture, which of the following is the correct order of draw? -
ANS Green, Lavender, Gray
Which of the following is the recommended age for children to receive their first human
papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine? - ANS 11 to 12 years of age
When a procedure requires informed consent, which of the following steps should occur prior
to the patient signing the form? - ANS The provider should include information about
alternative procedures before informed consent is obtained from the patient.
Overwhelming experiences often cause which of the following conditions? -
ANS Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Which of the following classes of fire extinguisher should be used on flammable liquids? -
ANS Class B
A medical assistant is reviewing the medical history of a patient who regularly comes into
contact with coal and wood dust. The assistant should recognize that this patient is at an
increased risk for developing which of the following disorders? - ANS Emphysema
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? -
ANS Otoscope
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, Which of the following can result from the use of outdated or incorrect codes on a billing claim?
- ANS Reduction of payer reimbursement
A patient's insurance company calls the office to obtain additional information regarding a
recently submitted claim. Which of the following regulations allows the office to release this
information to an insurance company without a written authorization? - ANS The HIPAA
Privacy Rule
Which of the following types of artifacts does the tracing above contain? - ANS Wandering
baseline
Which of the following do team members take into consideration within a patient-centered
medical home (PCMH)? - ANS Respecting a patient's culture with their health care needs.
Which of the following diagnostic statements is appropriate in the outpatient setting? -
ANS Fever of unknown origin
Which of the following aseptic techniques involves using sound waves to vibrate and cleanse
surgical instruments? - ANS Ultrasonic vibration
A medical assistant fails to document a patient's preference for not using any blood products
during their procedure. This error falls under which of the following legal principles? -
ANS Negligent torts
A medical assistant is replacing a sharps disposal container is an examination room and receives
a small laceration on their arm from the plastic lid. Which of the following types of
documentation should the assistant complete as a result of this incident? - ANS Incident
report
When performing routine follow-up calls to patients, which of the following actions should a
medical assistant take first to notify the provider if the patient provides an unsatisfactory
progress report? - ANS Notify the provider immediately
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ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
When performing venipuncture, which of the following is the correct order of draw? -
ANS Green, Lavender, Gray
Which of the following is the recommended age for children to receive their first human
papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine? - ANS 11 to 12 years of age
When a procedure requires informed consent, which of the following steps should occur prior
to the patient signing the form? - ANS The provider should include information about
alternative procedures before informed consent is obtained from the patient.
Overwhelming experiences often cause which of the following conditions? -
ANS Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Which of the following classes of fire extinguisher should be used on flammable liquids? -
ANS Class B
A medical assistant is reviewing the medical history of a patient who regularly comes into
contact with coal and wood dust. The assistant should recognize that this patient is at an
increased risk for developing which of the following disorders? - ANS Emphysema
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? -
ANS Otoscope
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, Which of the following can result from the use of outdated or incorrect codes on a billing claim?
- ANS Reduction of payer reimbursement
A patient's insurance company calls the office to obtain additional information regarding a
recently submitted claim. Which of the following regulations allows the office to release this
information to an insurance company without a written authorization? - ANS The HIPAA
Privacy Rule
Which of the following types of artifacts does the tracing above contain? - ANS Wandering
baseline
Which of the following do team members take into consideration within a patient-centered
medical home (PCMH)? - ANS Respecting a patient's culture with their health care needs.
Which of the following diagnostic statements is appropriate in the outpatient setting? -
ANS Fever of unknown origin
Which of the following aseptic techniques involves using sound waves to vibrate and cleanse
surgical instruments? - ANS Ultrasonic vibration
A medical assistant fails to document a patient's preference for not using any blood products
during their procedure. This error falls under which of the following legal principles? -
ANS Negligent torts
A medical assistant is replacing a sharps disposal container is an examination room and receives
a small laceration on their arm from the plastic lid. Which of the following types of
documentation should the assistant complete as a result of this incident? - ANS Incident
report
When performing routine follow-up calls to patients, which of the following actions should a
medical assistant take first to notify the provider if the patient provides an unsatisfactory
progress report? - ANS Notify the provider immediately
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