NHA Pre-Test 180
1. Ask the office manager or provider how to distribute the item.: A medical assistant
is sorting mail and is not sure where a particular piece of mail should go. Which of the
following steps should the assistant take?
2. STAT-CRIT hematocrit: A medical assistant is labeling a blood sample for anemia. Which
of the following tests should the assistant label on the requisition form?
3. Receive and prepare tissue specimen for processing.: When assisting a provider with a
punch biopsy of a mole, which of the following tasks should a medical assistant
anticipate?
4. Dispose of a scalpel in a properly labeled, puncture-proof container.: A medical
assistant is cleaning an examination room after assisting a provider with a biopsy. Which of
the following actions should the assistant take?
5. Apply the patch directly to the skin to maintain effectiveness: A medical assistant is
preparing to apply a transdermal patch for a patient. Which of the following is the
correct method?
6. 1 to 1 1/2 inches: A medical assistant is performing a scratch allergy test on a patient's
back. Which of the following distances describes the correct spacing for the small
amounts of allergen scratched onto the skin?
7. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Overwhelming experiences often cause which of
the following conditions?
8. A 1:10 bleach and water solution: A medical assistant is cleaning countertops and other
surfaces after a surgical procedure. Which of the following disinfectants should the
assistant use?
9. "Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.": Which of the following instructions
should a medical assistant give a patient when administering an enteric-coated tablet?
10. Controlled medications should be stored in a locked cabinet: According to the
Controlled Substances Act, which of the following is true regarding the storage of controlled
substances in the office?
11. Allergies: Which of the following information should a medical assistant verify at
every office visit?
12. Have the patient empty their bladder: Which of the following tasks should a medical
assistant have a patient complete prior to growing for a physical examination to ensure
, that the patient is more comfortable and to make the examination easier for the
provider? 13. Poly: Which of the following is a root word?
14. Patch testing: Which of the following types of allergy testing involves applying an
allergen to the skin to help detect delayed allergic reactions?
15. Twice: If a provider writes a prescription for a patient to take a medication BID, how
many times a day should the patient take the medication?
16 Between the cheek and gums: A medical assistant is preparing to administer buccal
medication to a patient. The assistant should instruct the patient to place the medication
in which of the following places?
17. Standard precautions: Which of the following is a safeguard for all health care
employees and patients who may be at risk of exposure to potentially infectious
materials?
18. Allow the patient to talk through their anger.: Which of the following actions should
a medical assistant take when dealing with an angry patient?
19. Masks: Which of the following elements is a component of the standard precautions
use of personal protective equipment (PPE)?
20. Mitochondria: Which of the following cell structures provides energy for the cells?
21. Wrap te wound from distal to proximal: Which of the following techniques should a
medical assistant use when bandaging a wound with a roller bandages?
22. When a patient requests a copy of their medical records, the provider may choose
not to disclose all of the patient information.: Which of the following statements
describes the doctrine of professional discretion?
23. Language barrier: Which of the following can prevent a patient from comprehending
an informed consent?
24. The thermometer should be inserted 1/2 inch into the rectum.: When obtaining a
rectal temperature from an infant, which of the following describes how far a medical
assistant should insert the probe? 25. Verify insurance will cover the procedure.: A
medical assistant is scheduling a procedure at a local facility for a patient. Which of the
following steps should the assistant take first?
26. Gray top tube: A medical assistant needs to draw a blood glucose level on a patient.
Which of the following tubes should they use?
, 27. As needed: The abbreviation PRN stands for which of the following?
28. Bulimia nervosa: Which of the following eating disorders is demonstrated by purging,
use of laxatives, and mood swings?
29. Ultrasonic sanitization: Which of the following aseptic techniques involves using
sound waves to vibrate and cleanse surgical instruments?
30. Dyspnea: Which of the following terms should a medical assistant use to tell a
provider that a patient is having discomfort and difficulty with breathing?
31. Keep the specimen previously collected and draw the PT: A medical assistant has
orders
to collect blood cultures, a CBC, a prothrombin time (PT), and an iron panel. They forget to
draw for the PT. Which of the following actions should the assitant take?
32 The HIPAA Privacy Rule: 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
written authorization
33. Ensure bleeding of the laceration is under control: A medical assistant is helping a
provider
who is caring for a patient with a laceration. Which of the following should the assistant
recognize is the first step of first aid administration in this situation?
34. The assistant should face the patient and speak clearly.: A medical assistant is
collecting a health history from a patient who exhibits moderate loss. Which of the
following actions should the assistant take?
35. Right ear facing up with the earlobe pulled down and back: In which of the following
positions should a medical assistant plac an 18-month-old patient when administering
ear drops to the right ear?
36. 121 degrees to 123 degrees C (250 degrees to 255 degrees F): A medical assistant is
preparing the autoclave for the sterilization process. Which of the following
temperatures is recommended to effectively perform sterilization?
37. Providing information on the importance of recommended vaccines: Which of the
following examples of patient coaching addresses disease prevention?
1. Ask the office manager or provider how to distribute the item.: A medical assistant
is sorting mail and is not sure where a particular piece of mail should go. Which of the
following steps should the assistant take?
2. STAT-CRIT hematocrit: A medical assistant is labeling a blood sample for anemia. Which
of the following tests should the assistant label on the requisition form?
3. Receive and prepare tissue specimen for processing.: When assisting a provider with a
punch biopsy of a mole, which of the following tasks should a medical assistant
anticipate?
4. Dispose of a scalpel in a properly labeled, puncture-proof container.: A medical
assistant is cleaning an examination room after assisting a provider with a biopsy. Which of
the following actions should the assistant take?
5. Apply the patch directly to the skin to maintain effectiveness: A medical assistant is
preparing to apply a transdermal patch for a patient. Which of the following is the
correct method?
6. 1 to 1 1/2 inches: A medical assistant is performing a scratch allergy test on a patient's
back. Which of the following distances describes the correct spacing for the small
amounts of allergen scratched onto the skin?
7. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Overwhelming experiences often cause which of
the following conditions?
8. A 1:10 bleach and water solution: A medical assistant is cleaning countertops and other
surfaces after a surgical procedure. Which of the following disinfectants should the
assistant use?
9. "Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.": Which of the following instructions
should a medical assistant give a patient when administering an enteric-coated tablet?
10. Controlled medications should be stored in a locked cabinet: According to the
Controlled Substances Act, which of the following is true regarding the storage of controlled
substances in the office?
11. Allergies: Which of the following information should a medical assistant verify at
every office visit?
12. Have the patient empty their bladder: Which of the following tasks should a medical
assistant have a patient complete prior to growing for a physical examination to ensure
, that the patient is more comfortable and to make the examination easier for the
provider? 13. Poly: Which of the following is a root word?
14. Patch testing: Which of the following types of allergy testing involves applying an
allergen to the skin to help detect delayed allergic reactions?
15. Twice: If a provider writes a prescription for a patient to take a medication BID, how
many times a day should the patient take the medication?
16 Between the cheek and gums: A medical assistant is preparing to administer buccal
medication to a patient. The assistant should instruct the patient to place the medication
in which of the following places?
17. Standard precautions: Which of the following is a safeguard for all health care
employees and patients who may be at risk of exposure to potentially infectious
materials?
18. Allow the patient to talk through their anger.: Which of the following actions should
a medical assistant take when dealing with an angry patient?
19. Masks: Which of the following elements is a component of the standard precautions
use of personal protective equipment (PPE)?
20. Mitochondria: Which of the following cell structures provides energy for the cells?
21. Wrap te wound from distal to proximal: Which of the following techniques should a
medical assistant use when bandaging a wound with a roller bandages?
22. When a patient requests a copy of their medical records, the provider may choose
not to disclose all of the patient information.: Which of the following statements
describes the doctrine of professional discretion?
23. Language barrier: Which of the following can prevent a patient from comprehending
an informed consent?
24. The thermometer should be inserted 1/2 inch into the rectum.: When obtaining a
rectal temperature from an infant, which of the following describes how far a medical
assistant should insert the probe? 25. Verify insurance will cover the procedure.: A
medical assistant is scheduling a procedure at a local facility for a patient. Which of the
following steps should the assistant take first?
26. Gray top tube: A medical assistant needs to draw a blood glucose level on a patient.
Which of the following tubes should they use?
, 27. As needed: The abbreviation PRN stands for which of the following?
28. Bulimia nervosa: Which of the following eating disorders is demonstrated by purging,
use of laxatives, and mood swings?
29. Ultrasonic sanitization: Which of the following aseptic techniques involves using
sound waves to vibrate and cleanse surgical instruments?
30. Dyspnea: Which of the following terms should a medical assistant use to tell a
provider that a patient is having discomfort and difficulty with breathing?
31. Keep the specimen previously collected and draw the PT: A medical assistant has
orders
to collect blood cultures, a CBC, a prothrombin time (PT), and an iron panel. They forget to
draw for the PT. Which of the following actions should the assitant take?
32 The HIPAA Privacy Rule: 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
written authorization
33. Ensure bleeding of the laceration is under control: A medical assistant is helping a
provider
who is caring for a patient with a laceration. Which of the following should the assistant
recognize is the first step of first aid administration in this situation?
34. The assistant should face the patient and speak clearly.: A medical assistant is
collecting a health history from a patient who exhibits moderate loss. Which of the
following actions should the assistant take?
35. Right ear facing up with the earlobe pulled down and back: In which of the following
positions should a medical assistant plac an 18-month-old patient when administering
ear drops to the right ear?
36. 121 degrees to 123 degrees C (250 degrees to 255 degrees F): A medical assistant is
preparing the autoclave for the sterilization process. Which of the following
temperatures is recommended to effectively perform sterilization?
37. Providing information on the importance of recommended vaccines: Which of the
following examples of patient coaching addresses disease prevention?
