MA NHA EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2026
TEST BANK| NHA MEDICAL ASSISTANT
CERTIFICATION (CCMA) EXAM PREP WITH COMPLETE
650 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
1. A medical assistant is preparing to perform a capillary
puncture on an adult patient’s finger. Which site is most
appropriate?
A) Center of the fingertip
B) Lateral edge of the fingertip
C) Directly over the nail bed
D) The thumb pad
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Puncture the lateral (side) edge of the fingertip to
avoid the bone, nerves, and dense nerve endings in the center.
This reduces pain and prevents injury.
2. A patient presents with a blood pressure of 152/96 mm Hg.
The medical assistant should take which action next?
A) Immediately notify the provider
B) Recheck the BP using a different cuff size
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,C) Document as stage 2 hypertension
D) Administer a diuretic
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Verify an abnormal reading by rechecking after a
few minutes using the correct cuff size. Document accurately. MAs
do not diagnose or prescribe.
3. Which of the following is the correct order of steps for a
surgical hand scrub?
A) Scrub nails with pick, wash hands/forearms for 5 minutes, rinse
with water flowing toward elbows
B) Wash hands first, then scrub nails, rinse with water flowing
toward hands
C) Wet hands, apply soap, wash for 15 seconds, rinse
D) Apply alcohol rub only
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Surgical hand scrub requires cleaning under nails,
washing hands/forearms for 3–5 minutes, and rinsing from
fingertips to elbows so water flows away from clean area.
4. A patient is placed in the Trendelenburg position. What is
the primary purpose?
A) To assess the rectum
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,B) To improve blood flow to the brain during shock
C) To perform a pelvic exam
D) To insert a urinary catheter
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Trendelenburg (head down, feet elevated) increases
venous return to the heart and brain, used for hypotension or
shock.
5. When measuring a patient’s respiratory rate, the medical
assistant should do which of the following?
A) Count for 15 seconds and multiply by 4
B) Tell the patient to breathe normally
C) Count for 60 seconds without telling the patient
D) Observe chest movement while pretending to take a pulse
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A full 60 seconds is most accurate because breathing
can be irregular. Avoid telling the patient to prevent voluntary
changes.
6. A patient reports chest pain radiating to the left arm. The
MA should first:
A) Call 911
B) Administer aspirin if standing order
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, C) Obtain a 12-lead EKG
D) Have the patient lie flat
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chest pain with radiation is a potential myocardial
infarction. Activate EMS immediately before any other action.
7. Which of the following is an example of a holistic approach
to patient care?
A) Asking only about physical symptoms
B) Addressing the patient’s emotional, social, and spiritual needs
C) Focusing solely on the lab results
D) Avoiding discussion of lifestyle factors
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holistic care considers the whole person—physical,
mental, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being—not just the
disease.
8. A patient requests to see their medical record. The MA
should:
A) Deny the request without a court order
B) Allow the patient to view the record immediately without
supervision
C) Provide access according to HIPAA and clinic policy, usually
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TEST BANK| NHA MEDICAL ASSISTANT
CERTIFICATION (CCMA) EXAM PREP WITH COMPLETE
650 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
1. A medical assistant is preparing to perform a capillary
puncture on an adult patient’s finger. Which site is most
appropriate?
A) Center of the fingertip
B) Lateral edge of the fingertip
C) Directly over the nail bed
D) The thumb pad
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Puncture the lateral (side) edge of the fingertip to
avoid the bone, nerves, and dense nerve endings in the center.
This reduces pain and prevents injury.
2. A patient presents with a blood pressure of 152/96 mm Hg.
The medical assistant should take which action next?
A) Immediately notify the provider
B) Recheck the BP using a different cuff size
1
,C) Document as stage 2 hypertension
D) Administer a diuretic
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Verify an abnormal reading by rechecking after a
few minutes using the correct cuff size. Document accurately. MAs
do not diagnose or prescribe.
3. Which of the following is the correct order of steps for a
surgical hand scrub?
A) Scrub nails with pick, wash hands/forearms for 5 minutes, rinse
with water flowing toward elbows
B) Wash hands first, then scrub nails, rinse with water flowing
toward hands
C) Wet hands, apply soap, wash for 15 seconds, rinse
D) Apply alcohol rub only
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Surgical hand scrub requires cleaning under nails,
washing hands/forearms for 3–5 minutes, and rinsing from
fingertips to elbows so water flows away from clean area.
4. A patient is placed in the Trendelenburg position. What is
the primary purpose?
A) To assess the rectum
2
,B) To improve blood flow to the brain during shock
C) To perform a pelvic exam
D) To insert a urinary catheter
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Trendelenburg (head down, feet elevated) increases
venous return to the heart and brain, used for hypotension or
shock.
5. When measuring a patient’s respiratory rate, the medical
assistant should do which of the following?
A) Count for 15 seconds and multiply by 4
B) Tell the patient to breathe normally
C) Count for 60 seconds without telling the patient
D) Observe chest movement while pretending to take a pulse
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A full 60 seconds is most accurate because breathing
can be irregular. Avoid telling the patient to prevent voluntary
changes.
6. A patient reports chest pain radiating to the left arm. The
MA should first:
A) Call 911
B) Administer aspirin if standing order
3
, C) Obtain a 12-lead EKG
D) Have the patient lie flat
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chest pain with radiation is a potential myocardial
infarction. Activate EMS immediately before any other action.
7. Which of the following is an example of a holistic approach
to patient care?
A) Asking only about physical symptoms
B) Addressing the patient’s emotional, social, and spiritual needs
C) Focusing solely on the lab results
D) Avoiding discussion of lifestyle factors
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holistic care considers the whole person—physical,
mental, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being—not just the
disease.
8. A patient requests to see their medical record. The MA
should:
A) Deny the request without a court order
B) Allow the patient to view the record immediately without
supervision
C) Provide access according to HIPAA and clinic policy, usually
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