MED 101…NHA CCMA PRACTICE TEST C.
1. A medical assistant is assisting with the examination of an older adult patient who has a
curvature of the thoracic spine. Which of the following terms should the assistant use
when documenting this finding in the patient’s medical record?
a. Lordosis
b. Subluxation
c. Kyphosis
d. Scoliosis
2. At what time of day will a patient’s body temperature be at its lowest?
a. In the late afternoon
b. Before bedtime
c. In the morning
d. At midday
3. Which of the following medical record documentation templates is organized by the entity
that supplied the data?
a. Source -oriented
b. Problem-Oriented
c. Soap format
d. CHEDDAR Format
A medical assistant is performing hand hygiene using an alcohol-based hand rub. The assistant should
recognize that which of the following information about alcohol-based hand rubs is correct?
a. Allergic contact dermatitis is common with the use of alcohol based hand rub.
b. Alcohol based hand rub should be generously applied to visibly soiled hands.
c. Alcohol based hand rub should be applied to one hand and then rubbed between both hands.
d. Alcohol based hand rubs intended for clinical use should have an alcohol content between
60%- 95%
Which of the following is outside a medical assistant’s scope of practice?
a. Perform clinical duties under the direct supervision of the provider
b. Order additional laboratory tests to confirm the patients’ condition.
c. Provide directions to a patient about preparation for a diagnostic testing
d. Reinforce instructions about medications and special diets.
A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation . Which of the following
actions should a medical assistant take first?
a. Notify the provider of the arrest
, b. Call for help and begin CPR.
c. Get the automated external defibrillator.
d. Administer Oxygen
Which of the following instructions should a medical assistant provide to a patient regarding transdermal
patch use and care?
a. Only sponge baths are allowed while wearing the patch
b. Make sure to rotate patch placement to avoid skin irritation
c. Keep all used patches for inspection at your next appointment
d. Apply each new patch at a different time during the day.
A medical assistant has requested a preauthorization for a patient’s referral to a specialist. Which of the
following is a reason for the claim submitted by the specialist to be denied?
a. The approved visits are listed in the authorization comments section.
b. The patient previously submitted and received a self referral.
c. The specialty providers national provider identifier (NPI) is not included in the
authorization. d. The service is provided after the expiration date.
When informed consent is required for a procedure, Which of the following steps should occur prior to
the patient signing the form?
a. The medical assistant should explain the procedure to the patient.
b. The medical assistant should describe the risks of the procedure to the
patient. c. The provider should review alternative procedures with the patient.
d. The provider should review the patient’s insurance coverage for the procedure.
A medical assistant is providing instruction to a patient on how to take an extended-release medication
PO. Which of the following statements made by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
a. “ I can crush or chew the pill if it is too hard for me to swallow.”
b. “I should drink plenty of water when taking the extended-release pill.
c. “Extended-release pills provide a consistent amount of medication for my body to use over
a period of time.”
d. “I should take my pill at the same time each day.”
A first-time patient is late arriving to the office. Which of the following should the medical assistant ssay
first?
a. “Have a seat. We will be with you shortly.”
b. “Hello. Welcome to our office.”
c. “What is your best number? We couldn’t reach you this morning.”
1. A medical assistant is assisting with the examination of an older adult patient who has a
curvature of the thoracic spine. Which of the following terms should the assistant use
when documenting this finding in the patient’s medical record?
a. Lordosis
b. Subluxation
c. Kyphosis
d. Scoliosis
2. At what time of day will a patient’s body temperature be at its lowest?
a. In the late afternoon
b. Before bedtime
c. In the morning
d. At midday
3. Which of the following medical record documentation templates is organized by the entity
that supplied the data?
a. Source -oriented
b. Problem-Oriented
c. Soap format
d. CHEDDAR Format
A medical assistant is performing hand hygiene using an alcohol-based hand rub. The assistant should
recognize that which of the following information about alcohol-based hand rubs is correct?
a. Allergic contact dermatitis is common with the use of alcohol based hand rub.
b. Alcohol based hand rub should be generously applied to visibly soiled hands.
c. Alcohol based hand rub should be applied to one hand and then rubbed between both hands.
d. Alcohol based hand rubs intended for clinical use should have an alcohol content between
60%- 95%
Which of the following is outside a medical assistant’s scope of practice?
a. Perform clinical duties under the direct supervision of the provider
b. Order additional laboratory tests to confirm the patients’ condition.
c. Provide directions to a patient about preparation for a diagnostic testing
d. Reinforce instructions about medications and special diets.
A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation . Which of the following
actions should a medical assistant take first?
a. Notify the provider of the arrest
, b. Call for help and begin CPR.
c. Get the automated external defibrillator.
d. Administer Oxygen
Which of the following instructions should a medical assistant provide to a patient regarding transdermal
patch use and care?
a. Only sponge baths are allowed while wearing the patch
b. Make sure to rotate patch placement to avoid skin irritation
c. Keep all used patches for inspection at your next appointment
d. Apply each new patch at a different time during the day.
A medical assistant has requested a preauthorization for a patient’s referral to a specialist. Which of the
following is a reason for the claim submitted by the specialist to be denied?
a. The approved visits are listed in the authorization comments section.
b. The patient previously submitted and received a self referral.
c. The specialty providers national provider identifier (NPI) is not included in the
authorization. d. The service is provided after the expiration date.
When informed consent is required for a procedure, Which of the following steps should occur prior to
the patient signing the form?
a. The medical assistant should explain the procedure to the patient.
b. The medical assistant should describe the risks of the procedure to the
patient. c. The provider should review alternative procedures with the patient.
d. The provider should review the patient’s insurance coverage for the procedure.
A medical assistant is providing instruction to a patient on how to take an extended-release medication
PO. Which of the following statements made by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
a. “ I can crush or chew the pill if it is too hard for me to swallow.”
b. “I should drink plenty of water when taking the extended-release pill.
c. “Extended-release pills provide a consistent amount of medication for my body to use over
a period of time.”
d. “I should take my pill at the same time each day.”
A first-time patient is late arriving to the office. Which of the following should the medical assistant ssay
first?
a. “Have a seat. We will be with you shortly.”
b. “Hello. Welcome to our office.”
c. “What is your best number? We couldn’t reach you this morning.”
