NHA CCMA 2nd Practice Test 3.0
Questions and Answers.
Venipuncture -
\15 degrees
Which information about immunization should be documented in a pt's permanent
medical record? -
\lot number of the vaccine
MA using scale with height bar to measure a pt's height, what action should MA take? -
\lower the horizontal bar gently so it rests on top of the patient's head
According to OSHA, which of the following is a guideline for disposing of biomedical
waste? -
\collection containers for biomedical waste should be leak proof and strong
Another provider requests the records of an established pt in the provider's office.
Which of the following individuals has the right to release this information? -
\The patient
Which of the following sexually transmitted infection (STI) is bacterial? -
\Gonorrhea
Which of the following EKG artifacts is caused by a disconnected electrode and results
in the tracing going into the margins of the paper? -
\interrupted baseline
MA is removing staples from a wound. Which action should MA take? -
\gently place the jaw of staple remover under the staple
Which of the following patient factors can contribute to an erroneous pulse rate while
taking a pt's pulse? -
\Movement
MA provides a family member confidential information about a patient without checking
the release of information form. Which act does this action violate? -
\Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Which action should MA taken when communicating with a group of diverse patients? -
\Use a calm tone of voice
, MA should identify that which of the following procedures requires prior authorization? -
\Endoscopy
MA is checking a patient in. Which of the following information violates HIPAA laws on
the check in sheet? -
\Reason for the pt's visit
MA is researching community resources that provide holistic care. Which resource
should MA select? -
\Patient-centered medical home (PCMH)
MA receives phone call from a parent of a child who ingested household cleaner. Which
action should the MA take? -
\Contact the local poison control center
When preparing for cyst removal, which following piece of equipment should a MA place
in the sterile field for the provider? -
\syringe and needle
MA discovers unidentifiable liquid on the floor in one of the clinic's rooms. Which
materials should the MA use to remove and dispose of the liquid? -
\A clean-up kit
Why is it important for the MA to place the removed sutures on a gauze pad? -
\To determine the number of sutures removed
MA is providing education to a pt about communicable disease prevention. Which is an
example of disease prevention? -
\providing an adolescent patient educational material about tobacco use
Which of the following signed forms should be on file in a patient's electronic health
record in order for the MA to discuss the pt's claim with a third party payer? -
\Release of information
Which clinical role identifies pt needs and barriers, assists with coordination of care, and
assists pts with finding community resources? -
\patient navigators
A superbill must include which of the following information to ensure accurate billing? -
\diagnosis code
Which position is appropriate for a pelvic examination? -
\Lithotomy
MA is administering eye ointment to a patient. Which action should the MA take? -
\apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac
Questions and Answers.
Venipuncture -
\15 degrees
Which information about immunization should be documented in a pt's permanent
medical record? -
\lot number of the vaccine
MA using scale with height bar to measure a pt's height, what action should MA take? -
\lower the horizontal bar gently so it rests on top of the patient's head
According to OSHA, which of the following is a guideline for disposing of biomedical
waste? -
\collection containers for biomedical waste should be leak proof and strong
Another provider requests the records of an established pt in the provider's office.
Which of the following individuals has the right to release this information? -
\The patient
Which of the following sexually transmitted infection (STI) is bacterial? -
\Gonorrhea
Which of the following EKG artifacts is caused by a disconnected electrode and results
in the tracing going into the margins of the paper? -
\interrupted baseline
MA is removing staples from a wound. Which action should MA take? -
\gently place the jaw of staple remover under the staple
Which of the following patient factors can contribute to an erroneous pulse rate while
taking a pt's pulse? -
\Movement
MA provides a family member confidential information about a patient without checking
the release of information form. Which act does this action violate? -
\Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Which action should MA taken when communicating with a group of diverse patients? -
\Use a calm tone of voice
, MA should identify that which of the following procedures requires prior authorization? -
\Endoscopy
MA is checking a patient in. Which of the following information violates HIPAA laws on
the check in sheet? -
\Reason for the pt's visit
MA is researching community resources that provide holistic care. Which resource
should MA select? -
\Patient-centered medical home (PCMH)
MA receives phone call from a parent of a child who ingested household cleaner. Which
action should the MA take? -
\Contact the local poison control center
When preparing for cyst removal, which following piece of equipment should a MA place
in the sterile field for the provider? -
\syringe and needle
MA discovers unidentifiable liquid on the floor in one of the clinic's rooms. Which
materials should the MA use to remove and dispose of the liquid? -
\A clean-up kit
Why is it important for the MA to place the removed sutures on a gauze pad? -
\To determine the number of sutures removed
MA is providing education to a pt about communicable disease prevention. Which is an
example of disease prevention? -
\providing an adolescent patient educational material about tobacco use
Which of the following signed forms should be on file in a patient's electronic health
record in order for the MA to discuss the pt's claim with a third party payer? -
\Release of information
Which clinical role identifies pt needs and barriers, assists with coordination of care, and
assists pts with finding community resources? -
\patient navigators
A superbill must include which of the following information to ensure accurate billing? -
\diagnosis code
Which position is appropriate for a pelvic examination? -
\Lithotomy
MA is administering eye ointment to a patient. Which action should the MA take? -
\apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac
