(CCMA) NHA FINAL EXAM
Which-of-the-following-procedures-requires-a-medical-assistant-to-perform-a-surgical-
scrub-prior-to-assisting?---ans-✔✔Needle-biopsy
The-abbreviation-"ac"-stands-for-which-of-the-following?---ans-✔✔Before-eating
According-to-the-CDC,-which-of-the-following-information-must-be-included-on-a-vaccine-
inventory-log?---ans-✔✔Manufacturer
At-work,-a-medical-assistant-cared-for-a-neighbor-who-sustained-multiple-injuries-in-a-fall.-
After-work,-another-neighbor-asks-the-assistant-what-happened-to-the-neighbor-who-fell.-
Following-the-American-Association-of-Medical-Assistants'-(AAMA)-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-provider-asks-a-medical-assistant-to-assist-with-an-orthopedic-examination.-Which-of-
the-following-instruments-should-the-assistant-prepare-for-the-examination?---ans-
✔✔Goniometer
A-medical-assistant-is-preparing-the-autoclave-for-the-sterilization-process.-Which-of-the-
following-temperatures-is-recommended-to-effectively-perform-sterilization?---ans-
✔✔121°-to-123°-C-(250°-to-255°-F)
When-performing-the-palpatory-method-for-obtaining-blood-pressure,-which-of-the-the-
following-indicates-the-level-at-which-a-medical-assistant-should-inflate-the-cuff?---ans-
✔✔30-mm-Hg-above-the-radial-pulse-cessation
A-medical-assistant-is-checking-a-patient-in-for-a-sex-reassignment-preoperative-
appointment.-How-should-the-assistant-identify-the-patient's-gender?---ans-✔✔Address-
the-patient-as-they-wish.
Which-of-the-following-individual-diversity-factors-may-result-in-a-patient's-bias-toward-
receiving-medical-treatment?---ans-✔✔Religion
When-assisting-a-provider-with-a-punch-biopsy-of-a-mole,-which-of-the-following-tasks-
should-a-medical-assistant-anticipate?---ans-✔✔Receive-and-prepare-tissue-specimens-
for-processing.
, A-medical-assistant-is-communicating-with-a-patient's-best-friend,-who-is-making-
decisions-regarding-the-medical-care-of-the-patient,-who-is-comatose.-In-which-of-the-
following-capacities-is-the-patient's-friend-acting?---ans-✔✔Durable-power-of-attorney-for-
health-care
Based-on-The-Joint-Commission's-(TJC)-"Do-Not-Use"-list,-which-of-the-following-should-
the-medical-assistant-recognize-as-easily-mistaken-and-should-avoid-using-when-
documenting-in-the-electronic-medical-record?---ans-✔✔QD
Which-of-the-following-respiration-rates-falls-into-the-expected-reference-range-for-a-9-
year-old-child?---ans-✔✔19/min
Which-of-the-following-should-the-medical-assistant-obtain-from-an-insurance-company-
prior-to-performing-an-outpatient-surgery?---ans-✔✔Preauthorization
A-medical-assistant-is-performing-a-capillary-puncture.-Which-of-the-following-steps-
should-the-assistant-take-to-promote-blood-flow?---ans-✔✔Keep-the-patient's-hand-below-
heart-level.
A-medical-assistant-is-scheduling-a-patient-for-an-outpatient-procedure.-Which-of-the-
following-actions-should-the-assistant-take-first?---ans-✔✔Obtain-an-oral-or-written-order-
from-the-provider-for-the-procedure.
Which-of-the-following-sterilization-methods-is-being-used-with-an-autoclave-device?---
ans-✔✔Moist-heat
For-which-of-the-following-reasons-should-a-medical-assistant-place-a-specimen-in-a-
biohazard-specimen-bag-when-transporting-to-an-outside-laboratory?---ans-✔✔The-
biohazard-bag-prevents-a-potential-exposure-incident
Which-of-the-following-techniques-should-a-medical-assistant-use-to-gather-additional-
information-from-a-patient-who-is-having-chest-pain?---ans-✔✔Ask-open-ended-
questions.
A-medical-assistant-is-providing-a-patient-with-community-resource-information.-Which-of-
the-following-resources-provides-medical-care-for-patients-and-their-families-dealing-with-
end-of-life-issues?---ans-✔✔Hospice-care
Which-of-the-following-is-a-common-root-word?---ans-✔✔arthr
A-provider-prescribed-oxygen-therapy-for-a-patient-who-is-experiencing-labored-
breathing.-Which-of-the-following-actions-should-a-medical-assistant-take?---ans-
✔✔Place-a-nasal-cannula-on-the-patient-with-a-nasal-prong-in-each-nostril.
Which-of-the-following-is-the-term-for-the-allergy-test-that-involves-small-injections-just-
under-the-skin?---ans-✔✔Intradermal-test
Which-of-the-following-procedures-requires-a-medical-assistant-to-perform-a-surgical-
scrub-prior-to-assisting?---ans-✔✔Needle-biopsy
The-abbreviation-"ac"-stands-for-which-of-the-following?---ans-✔✔Before-eating
According-to-the-CDC,-which-of-the-following-information-must-be-included-on-a-vaccine-
inventory-log?---ans-✔✔Manufacturer
At-work,-a-medical-assistant-cared-for-a-neighbor-who-sustained-multiple-injuries-in-a-fall.-
After-work,-another-neighbor-asks-the-assistant-what-happened-to-the-neighbor-who-fell.-
Following-the-American-Association-of-Medical-Assistants'-(AAMA)-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-provider-asks-a-medical-assistant-to-assist-with-an-orthopedic-examination.-Which-of-
the-following-instruments-should-the-assistant-prepare-for-the-examination?---ans-
✔✔Goniometer
A-medical-assistant-is-preparing-the-autoclave-for-the-sterilization-process.-Which-of-the-
following-temperatures-is-recommended-to-effectively-perform-sterilization?---ans-
✔✔121°-to-123°-C-(250°-to-255°-F)
When-performing-the-palpatory-method-for-obtaining-blood-pressure,-which-of-the-the-
following-indicates-the-level-at-which-a-medical-assistant-should-inflate-the-cuff?---ans-
✔✔30-mm-Hg-above-the-radial-pulse-cessation
A-medical-assistant-is-checking-a-patient-in-for-a-sex-reassignment-preoperative-
appointment.-How-should-the-assistant-identify-the-patient's-gender?---ans-✔✔Address-
the-patient-as-they-wish.
Which-of-the-following-individual-diversity-factors-may-result-in-a-patient's-bias-toward-
receiving-medical-treatment?---ans-✔✔Religion
When-assisting-a-provider-with-a-punch-biopsy-of-a-mole,-which-of-the-following-tasks-
should-a-medical-assistant-anticipate?---ans-✔✔Receive-and-prepare-tissue-specimens-
for-processing.
, A-medical-assistant-is-communicating-with-a-patient's-best-friend,-who-is-making-
decisions-regarding-the-medical-care-of-the-patient,-who-is-comatose.-In-which-of-the-
following-capacities-is-the-patient's-friend-acting?---ans-✔✔Durable-power-of-attorney-for-
health-care
Based-on-The-Joint-Commission's-(TJC)-"Do-Not-Use"-list,-which-of-the-following-should-
the-medical-assistant-recognize-as-easily-mistaken-and-should-avoid-using-when-
documenting-in-the-electronic-medical-record?---ans-✔✔QD
Which-of-the-following-respiration-rates-falls-into-the-expected-reference-range-for-a-9-
year-old-child?---ans-✔✔19/min
Which-of-the-following-should-the-medical-assistant-obtain-from-an-insurance-company-
prior-to-performing-an-outpatient-surgery?---ans-✔✔Preauthorization
A-medical-assistant-is-performing-a-capillary-puncture.-Which-of-the-following-steps-
should-the-assistant-take-to-promote-blood-flow?---ans-✔✔Keep-the-patient's-hand-below-
heart-level.
A-medical-assistant-is-scheduling-a-patient-for-an-outpatient-procedure.-Which-of-the-
following-actions-should-the-assistant-take-first?---ans-✔✔Obtain-an-oral-or-written-order-
from-the-provider-for-the-procedure.
Which-of-the-following-sterilization-methods-is-being-used-with-an-autoclave-device?---
ans-✔✔Moist-heat
For-which-of-the-following-reasons-should-a-medical-assistant-place-a-specimen-in-a-
biohazard-specimen-bag-when-transporting-to-an-outside-laboratory?---ans-✔✔The-
biohazard-bag-prevents-a-potential-exposure-incident
Which-of-the-following-techniques-should-a-medical-assistant-use-to-gather-additional-
information-from-a-patient-who-is-having-chest-pain?---ans-✔✔Ask-open-ended-
questions.
A-medical-assistant-is-providing-a-patient-with-community-resource-information.-Which-of-
the-following-resources-provides-medical-care-for-patients-and-their-families-dealing-with-
end-of-life-issues?---ans-✔✔Hospice-care
Which-of-the-following-is-a-common-root-word?---ans-✔✔arthr
A-provider-prescribed-oxygen-therapy-for-a-patient-who-is-experiencing-labored-
breathing.-Which-of-the-following-actions-should-a-medical-assistant-take?---ans-
✔✔Place-a-nasal-cannula-on-the-patient-with-a-nasal-prong-in-each-nostril.
Which-of-the-following-is-the-term-for-the-allergy-test-that-involves-small-injections-just-
under-the-skin?---ans-✔✔Intradermal-test
