NHA CCMA QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS
Where do cardiac electrical impulses originate in the heart? - ANSWER- Sinoatrial node
According to the regulation of controlled substances, which of the following is true of a
Schedule 1 drug? - ANSWER- have no accepted medical use
A medical assistant is collecting a health history from an older adult patient who exhibits
moderate hearing loss. What following action should the assistant take? - ANSWER-
remain within the patient's view to allow lip-reading
A Medical Assistant is preparing a patient who has anemia for an examination by a
provider. what manifestation should the assistant expect to find? - ANSWER- irregular
heartbeat
The patient's bill of rights protects individuals from - ANSWER- denial of care due to the
patient's age
A provider has requested a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a medical
assistant is preparing. what instrument should the assistant include on the tray? -
ANSWER- scissors
what technique should a medical assistant use for the routine cleaning of EKG cables? -
ANSWER- Disinfection
What additive should be used when performing a CBC? - ANSWER- EDTA
what dressing should a medical assistant use on a partial-thickness burn? - ANSWER-
non adherent dressing
A medical assistant is caring for a patient who has recently received a terminal
diagnosis and is crying? what action should the assistant take? - ANSWER- allow the
patient to cry
what position is appropriate for a pelvic examination? - ANSWER- lithotomy
what document indicates how a patient's medical records will be used and disclosed by
a medical office? - ANSWER- Notice of Private Practices (NPP)
,A medical assistant is reinforcing instructions with a patient about how to take a buccal
tablet. what instructions should the assistant give the patient? - ANSWER- "place the
tablet between the gums and cheek."
A medical assistant is cleaning an examination room after assisting a provider with a
biopsy. what action should the assistant take? - ANSWER- hold sharps by the blunt end
to avoid needlestick injury
a medical assistant is monitoring an infant patient for mircocephaly. what describes the
anthropometric measurement that the assistant should perform? - ANSWER- head
circumference
what action should a medical assistant take when obtaining the length of an infant
during a well-child visit? - ANSWER- position the infant on his back
what instructions should a medical assistant give to a patient when administering an
enteric-coated tablet? - ANSWER- "swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water."
A provider examines an older adult patient who is disabled and has a lesion on her arm.
And medical assistant should anticipate a referral for this patient to which of the
following ancillary services? - ANSWER- Home health care
A medical assistant in an emergency clinic is admitting several patients. The assistant
should recognize that the provider should see which patient first? - ANSWER- an older
adult patient who has diabetes and has a high blood pressure of 80/42 mm Hg
a medical assistant is checking a patient's hearing using the Weber test. what action
should the assistant take? - ANSWER- ask the patient if he hears the vibration louder in
one ear than the other
a medical assistant is reviewing laboratory requisitions. For which of the following
patient conditions should assistant perform a capillary collection rather than a
venipuncture? - ANSWER- previous thromboses
when performing the palpatory method for obtaining blood pressure, what is the level at
which the medical assistant should inflate the cuff? - ANSWER- 30 mm Hg above the
radial pulse cessation
a medical assistant should insert the needle at what angle during a venipuncture? -
ANSWER- 15 degree angle
a medical assistant is collecting information from a patient who reports persistent pain in
the left upper quadrant. the assistant should note that this area contains which of the
following organs? - ANSWER- stomach
,what position should a medical assistant place a healthy patient in preparation for a
rectal examination? - ANSWER- Sims
a medical assistant is preparing a patient who has bilateral below-the-knee amputations
for an EKG. Which of the following sites should the assistant select for electrode
placement? - ANSWER- abdomen
a medical assistant is performing a fecal occult blood test using a guaiac card. which of
the following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWER- interpret a blue color as a
positive result
a medical assistant works at a practice that is part of an Accountable Care Organization
(ACO). This designation means that the practice's health care team will focus on
improving care for patients who have which of the following types of medical insurance?
- ANSWER- Medicare
To provide culturally competent care, the medical assistant should - ANSWER- examine
personal religious and cultural values and beliefs to identify any biases
a medical assistant is assisting a provider with an abdominal examination. when the
provider palpates the major portion of the liver, the assistant should recognize that he is
palpating which of the following abdominal quadrants? - ANSWER- right upper
a medical assistant is scheduling a patient for an outpatient procedure. what action
should the assistant take first? - ANSWER- obtain an oral or written order from the
provider
a medical assistant is caring for an infant who suddenly becomes unresponsive for
unknown reasons. what action should the assistant take? - ANSWER- initiate
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
a medical assistant is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to the patient's
appointment. which of the following laboratory results indicates the need to schedule an
extension of the current visit? - ANSWER- fasting blood glucose 168mg/dl
which of the following terms refers to the range of fees charged by providers who have
similar training and experience and practice in the same geographical area? -
ANSWER- Customary
which of the following action should the medical assistant take when obtaining the head
circumference of an infant? - ANSWER- record the measurement to the nearest 0.6 cm
(1/4 in)
a medical assistant is preparing a patient for edema. in which position should the
assistant place the patient for this procedure? - ANSWER- sims' position
, How many digits are there in CPT codes - ANSWER- five digits
urticariap - ANSWER- a rash on the skin that consists of hives or wheals, which are
itchy, raised lesions. it is a sign of an allergic reaction
Category 11 Code - ANSWER- used to track provider performance measures
cold fingers - ANSWER- a pulse oximeter can register an artificially low oxygen
saturation measurement for a patient who has which of the following conditions?
hot skin - ANSWER- a medical assistant is collecting data from a patient who is
experiencing heatstroke. which of the following manifestations should the assistant
expect to find?
Apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac - ANSWER- a medical
Assistant is administering eye ointment to a patient. what action should the assistant
take?
antitussive - ANSWER- suppresses the cough reflex
a medical assistant has requested a pre authorization for a patient referral to a
specialist. what reason for the claim submitted by the specialist to be denied? -
ANSWER- the service is provided after the expiration date
Psoriasis - ANSWER- a chronic skin disease characterized by pink or red lesions, with
scaly patches have a silvery appearance
what type of written correspondence can be signed by a medical Assistant - ANSWER-
a notification letter to a patient about surgery arrangements
remittance advice - ANSWER- itemized all paid, denied and allowable charges for a
patient
a MA is completing a progress note using the SOAP format. what patient information
should the Assistant include in the assessment section? - ANSWER- diagnosis
apply layers of sterile gauze - ANSWER- when performing a first aid procedure to
control bleeding of a wound, which of the following actions should a medical assistant
take?
Within 1 min of application of the tourniquet - ANSWER- A clinical medical assistant is
drawing five blood collection tubes. When should the tourniquet be released?
hello. welcome to our office - ANSWER- a first-time patient is late arriving to the office.
which of the following should the medical assistant say first?
WITH ANSWERS
Where do cardiac electrical impulses originate in the heart? - ANSWER- Sinoatrial node
According to the regulation of controlled substances, which of the following is true of a
Schedule 1 drug? - ANSWER- have no accepted medical use
A medical assistant is collecting a health history from an older adult patient who exhibits
moderate hearing loss. What following action should the assistant take? - ANSWER-
remain within the patient's view to allow lip-reading
A Medical Assistant is preparing a patient who has anemia for an examination by a
provider. what manifestation should the assistant expect to find? - ANSWER- irregular
heartbeat
The patient's bill of rights protects individuals from - ANSWER- denial of care due to the
patient's age
A provider has requested a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a medical
assistant is preparing. what instrument should the assistant include on the tray? -
ANSWER- scissors
what technique should a medical assistant use for the routine cleaning of EKG cables? -
ANSWER- Disinfection
What additive should be used when performing a CBC? - ANSWER- EDTA
what dressing should a medical assistant use on a partial-thickness burn? - ANSWER-
non adherent dressing
A medical assistant is caring for a patient who has recently received a terminal
diagnosis and is crying? what action should the assistant take? - ANSWER- allow the
patient to cry
what position is appropriate for a pelvic examination? - ANSWER- lithotomy
what document indicates how a patient's medical records will be used and disclosed by
a medical office? - ANSWER- Notice of Private Practices (NPP)
,A medical assistant is reinforcing instructions with a patient about how to take a buccal
tablet. what instructions should the assistant give the patient? - ANSWER- "place the
tablet between the gums and cheek."
A medical assistant is cleaning an examination room after assisting a provider with a
biopsy. what action should the assistant take? - ANSWER- hold sharps by the blunt end
to avoid needlestick injury
a medical assistant is monitoring an infant patient for mircocephaly. what describes the
anthropometric measurement that the assistant should perform? - ANSWER- head
circumference
what action should a medical assistant take when obtaining the length of an infant
during a well-child visit? - ANSWER- position the infant on his back
what instructions should a medical assistant give to a patient when administering an
enteric-coated tablet? - ANSWER- "swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water."
A provider examines an older adult patient who is disabled and has a lesion on her arm.
And medical assistant should anticipate a referral for this patient to which of the
following ancillary services? - ANSWER- Home health care
A medical assistant in an emergency clinic is admitting several patients. The assistant
should recognize that the provider should see which patient first? - ANSWER- an older
adult patient who has diabetes and has a high blood pressure of 80/42 mm Hg
a medical assistant is checking a patient's hearing using the Weber test. what action
should the assistant take? - ANSWER- ask the patient if he hears the vibration louder in
one ear than the other
a medical assistant is reviewing laboratory requisitions. For which of the following
patient conditions should assistant perform a capillary collection rather than a
venipuncture? - ANSWER- previous thromboses
when performing the palpatory method for obtaining blood pressure, what is the level at
which the medical assistant should inflate the cuff? - ANSWER- 30 mm Hg above the
radial pulse cessation
a medical assistant should insert the needle at what angle during a venipuncture? -
ANSWER- 15 degree angle
a medical assistant is collecting information from a patient who reports persistent pain in
the left upper quadrant. the assistant should note that this area contains which of the
following organs? - ANSWER- stomach
,what position should a medical assistant place a healthy patient in preparation for a
rectal examination? - ANSWER- Sims
a medical assistant is preparing a patient who has bilateral below-the-knee amputations
for an EKG. Which of the following sites should the assistant select for electrode
placement? - ANSWER- abdomen
a medical assistant is performing a fecal occult blood test using a guaiac card. which of
the following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWER- interpret a blue color as a
positive result
a medical assistant works at a practice that is part of an Accountable Care Organization
(ACO). This designation means that the practice's health care team will focus on
improving care for patients who have which of the following types of medical insurance?
- ANSWER- Medicare
To provide culturally competent care, the medical assistant should - ANSWER- examine
personal religious and cultural values and beliefs to identify any biases
a medical assistant is assisting a provider with an abdominal examination. when the
provider palpates the major portion of the liver, the assistant should recognize that he is
palpating which of the following abdominal quadrants? - ANSWER- right upper
a medical assistant is scheduling a patient for an outpatient procedure. what action
should the assistant take first? - ANSWER- obtain an oral or written order from the
provider
a medical assistant is caring for an infant who suddenly becomes unresponsive for
unknown reasons. what action should the assistant take? - ANSWER- initiate
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
a medical assistant is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to the patient's
appointment. which of the following laboratory results indicates the need to schedule an
extension of the current visit? - ANSWER- fasting blood glucose 168mg/dl
which of the following terms refers to the range of fees charged by providers who have
similar training and experience and practice in the same geographical area? -
ANSWER- Customary
which of the following action should the medical assistant take when obtaining the head
circumference of an infant? - ANSWER- record the measurement to the nearest 0.6 cm
(1/4 in)
a medical assistant is preparing a patient for edema. in which position should the
assistant place the patient for this procedure? - ANSWER- sims' position
, How many digits are there in CPT codes - ANSWER- five digits
urticariap - ANSWER- a rash on the skin that consists of hives or wheals, which are
itchy, raised lesions. it is a sign of an allergic reaction
Category 11 Code - ANSWER- used to track provider performance measures
cold fingers - ANSWER- a pulse oximeter can register an artificially low oxygen
saturation measurement for a patient who has which of the following conditions?
hot skin - ANSWER- a medical assistant is collecting data from a patient who is
experiencing heatstroke. which of the following manifestations should the assistant
expect to find?
Apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac - ANSWER- a medical
Assistant is administering eye ointment to a patient. what action should the assistant
take?
antitussive - ANSWER- suppresses the cough reflex
a medical assistant has requested a pre authorization for a patient referral to a
specialist. what reason for the claim submitted by the specialist to be denied? -
ANSWER- the service is provided after the expiration date
Psoriasis - ANSWER- a chronic skin disease characterized by pink or red lesions, with
scaly patches have a silvery appearance
what type of written correspondence can be signed by a medical Assistant - ANSWER-
a notification letter to a patient about surgery arrangements
remittance advice - ANSWER- itemized all paid, denied and allowable charges for a
patient
a MA is completing a progress note using the SOAP format. what patient information
should the Assistant include in the assessment section? - ANSWER- diagnosis
apply layers of sterile gauze - ANSWER- when performing a first aid procedure to
control bleeding of a wound, which of the following actions should a medical assistant
take?
Within 1 min of application of the tourniquet - ANSWER- A clinical medical assistant is
drawing five blood collection tubes. When should the tourniquet be released?
hello. welcome to our office - ANSWER- a first-time patient is late arriving to the office.
which of the following should the medical assistant say first?
