NHA CCMA Questions with Answers for
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According to the CDC, which of the following is the correct order for donning
personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Gloves, gown, goggles, mask
Gown, mask, goggles, gloves
Mask, goggles, gown, gloves
Goggles, mask, gloves, gown -
\Gown, mask, goggles, gloves
Which of the following sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is bacterial?
Gonorrhea
Herpes simplex
Trichomoniasis
Pubic lice -
\Gonorrhea
A medical assistant is performing a credit adjustment on a patient account. At which
of the following times should the
assistant post the adjustment to the patient ledger?
At the same time the payment is posted
Within 1 week of services performed
After the check is returned from the bank
Before the balance on the Explanation of Benefits (EOB) is entered -
\At the same time the payment is posted
A patient's inability to trust health care workers is an example of which of the
following barriers in health care?
Language
,Boundaries
Cultural competence
Cultural differences -
\Cultural differences
When preparing for a cyst removal, which of the following pieces of equipment
should a medical assistant place in the sterile field for the provider?
Syringe and needle
Splint and/or guard
Dressing and/or bandage
Specimen container -
\Syringe and needle
Which of the following is outside of a medical assistant's scope of practice?
Performing clinical duties under the direct supervision of the provider
Ordering additional laboratory tests to confirm the patient's condition
Providing directions to a patient about preparation for a diagnostic test
Reinforcing instructions about medications and special diets -
\Ordering additional laboratory tests to confirm the patient's condition
Which of the following refers to the range of fees charged by providers who have
similar training and experience and practice
in the same geographical area?
Managed Care Organization (MCO)
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
Usual, Customary, and Reasonable (UCR)
Affordable Care Act (ACA) -
\Usual, Customary, and Reasonable (UCR)
A medical assistant is classifying services that a patient requires. The assistant
should identify which of the following as an ancillary diagnostic service?
Cardiology
, Pathology
Oncology
Gerontology -
\Pathology
A medical assistant is assisting with a scratch test for a paediatric patient. The
assistant should identify which of the following statements describes the scratch
test?
Reactions will usually occur within 30 min to 1 hr.
Several allergies can be identified at one time.
Reactions are typically noted as a numerical value from 10 to 20.
Patients may immediately leave after the results of the test are confirmed. -
\Several allergies can be identified at one time.
Which of the following body systems work together to control and maintain
homeostasis?
Endocrine and nervous systems
Respiratory and muscular systems
Cardiovascular and lymphatic systems
Integumentary and skeletal systems -
\Endocrine and nervous systems
Which of the following positions is appropriate for a pelvic examination?
Lithotomy
Prone
Supine
Fowler's -
\Lithotomy
A medical assistant is checking a patient in. The assistant should identify that a
check-in sheet that requests which of the
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According to the CDC, which of the following is the correct order for donning
personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Gloves, gown, goggles, mask
Gown, mask, goggles, gloves
Mask, goggles, gown, gloves
Goggles, mask, gloves, gown -
\Gown, mask, goggles, gloves
Which of the following sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is bacterial?
Gonorrhea
Herpes simplex
Trichomoniasis
Pubic lice -
\Gonorrhea
A medical assistant is performing a credit adjustment on a patient account. At which
of the following times should the
assistant post the adjustment to the patient ledger?
At the same time the payment is posted
Within 1 week of services performed
After the check is returned from the bank
Before the balance on the Explanation of Benefits (EOB) is entered -
\At the same time the payment is posted
A patient's inability to trust health care workers is an example of which of the
following barriers in health care?
Language
,Boundaries
Cultural competence
Cultural differences -
\Cultural differences
When preparing for a cyst removal, which of the following pieces of equipment
should a medical assistant place in the sterile field for the provider?
Syringe and needle
Splint and/or guard
Dressing and/or bandage
Specimen container -
\Syringe and needle
Which of the following is outside of a medical assistant's scope of practice?
Performing clinical duties under the direct supervision of the provider
Ordering additional laboratory tests to confirm the patient's condition
Providing directions to a patient about preparation for a diagnostic test
Reinforcing instructions about medications and special diets -
\Ordering additional laboratory tests to confirm the patient's condition
Which of the following refers to the range of fees charged by providers who have
similar training and experience and practice
in the same geographical area?
Managed Care Organization (MCO)
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
Usual, Customary, and Reasonable (UCR)
Affordable Care Act (ACA) -
\Usual, Customary, and Reasonable (UCR)
A medical assistant is classifying services that a patient requires. The assistant
should identify which of the following as an ancillary diagnostic service?
Cardiology
, Pathology
Oncology
Gerontology -
\Pathology
A medical assistant is assisting with a scratch test for a paediatric patient. The
assistant should identify which of the following statements describes the scratch
test?
Reactions will usually occur within 30 min to 1 hr.
Several allergies can be identified at one time.
Reactions are typically noted as a numerical value from 10 to 20.
Patients may immediately leave after the results of the test are confirmed. -
\Several allergies can be identified at one time.
Which of the following body systems work together to control and maintain
homeostasis?
Endocrine and nervous systems
Respiratory and muscular systems
Cardiovascular and lymphatic systems
Integumentary and skeletal systems -
\Endocrine and nervous systems
Which of the following positions is appropriate for a pelvic examination?
Lithotomy
Prone
Supine
Fowler's -
\Lithotomy
A medical assistant is checking a patient in. The assistant should identify that a
check-in sheet that requests which of the
