NHA CCMA EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS RATED 100%
What is the EKG gain of the tracing below? Insert picture of EKG Picture of interval
10mm/mv
MA is attempting to perform venipuncture on an older pt and is having difficulty locating a palpable
vein. Which of the following veins should the MA use as a last resort?
Basilic Veins
A MA is caring for an infant who weighs 15kg. How many pounds does the infant weigh?
33Ibs (15kg X2.2Ib=33Ibs)
A MA is examining the skin on a patient's forearm where the patient reports developing a rash. The
assistant notes multiple solid elevations that are less that 0.5cm (0.2) in diameter. Which of the
following terms should the assistant use to document their observations in the patient's medical
record?
Papules
Which of the following dietary supplements promotes bone health?
Vitamin D
A MA is assisting a patient who refuses to accept their terminal illness diagnosis. The assistant should
identify that this patient is in which of the following Kubler-Ross stages of grief?
Denial
,A MA provides preprocedural instructions to a patient that may require IV contrast and nothing by
mouth for 4 to 6 hrs. For which of the following diagnostic procedures are these instructions intended?
Computed tomography (CT) scan
A MA is caring for a patient who has pernicious anemia. The assistant should identify that the patient
has a deficiency in which of the following vitamins?
Vitamin B12
A MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about obtaining a stool sample. Which of the following
information should the assistant include?
Avoiding retrieving a sample from the toilet
A MA is performing a hematology test. Which of the following tubes should the assistant use for this
test?
Lavender
A MA is assisting with a scratch test for a pediatric patient. The assistant should identify which of the
following statements describes the scratch test?
Several allergies can be identified at one time
A MA needs to remove all living micro-organisms from a contaminated towel clamp. Which of the
following methods should the assistant use to cleanse this instrument?
Sterilization (Sterilization destroys all microbial life)
After a patient leaves an examination room, which of the following actions should a medical assistant
take to prepare the examination table for the next patient?
, Roll up the disposable paper on the table tightly and quickly
Which of the following items is an example of durable medical equipment (DME)?
Crutches (Crutches are used to help ambulation. Crutches, wheelchairs, and walkers are examples of
DME)
Which of the following is outside of a medical assistant's scope of practice?
Ordering additional laboratory test to confirm the patient's condition
A MA should identify which of the following procedures requires prior authorization?
Endoscopy
A MA is performing an EKG for a patient and notes a life-threatening arrhythmia. Which of the
following actions should the assistant take?
Keep the patient hooked up to the machine and notify the provider immediately
A MA receives a call from a patient who is upset about a letter they received from their third-party
payer denying a claim. Which of the following statements should the assistant make?
Let's see if there is something we can do on our end. I'll ask our specialist to review the claim
Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when communicating with a group of
diverse patients?
Use a calm tone of voice
The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1988 requires which of the following information about
the immunization be documented in a pediatric patient's permanent medical record?
Lot number of the vaccine
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS RATED 100%
What is the EKG gain of the tracing below? Insert picture of EKG Picture of interval
10mm/mv
MA is attempting to perform venipuncture on an older pt and is having difficulty locating a palpable
vein. Which of the following veins should the MA use as a last resort?
Basilic Veins
A MA is caring for an infant who weighs 15kg. How many pounds does the infant weigh?
33Ibs (15kg X2.2Ib=33Ibs)
A MA is examining the skin on a patient's forearm where the patient reports developing a rash. The
assistant notes multiple solid elevations that are less that 0.5cm (0.2) in diameter. Which of the
following terms should the assistant use to document their observations in the patient's medical
record?
Papules
Which of the following dietary supplements promotes bone health?
Vitamin D
A MA is assisting a patient who refuses to accept their terminal illness diagnosis. The assistant should
identify that this patient is in which of the following Kubler-Ross stages of grief?
Denial
,A MA provides preprocedural instructions to a patient that may require IV contrast and nothing by
mouth for 4 to 6 hrs. For which of the following diagnostic procedures are these instructions intended?
Computed tomography (CT) scan
A MA is caring for a patient who has pernicious anemia. The assistant should identify that the patient
has a deficiency in which of the following vitamins?
Vitamin B12
A MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about obtaining a stool sample. Which of the following
information should the assistant include?
Avoiding retrieving a sample from the toilet
A MA is performing a hematology test. Which of the following tubes should the assistant use for this
test?
Lavender
A MA is assisting with a scratch test for a pediatric patient. The assistant should identify which of the
following statements describes the scratch test?
Several allergies can be identified at one time
A MA needs to remove all living micro-organisms from a contaminated towel clamp. Which of the
following methods should the assistant use to cleanse this instrument?
Sterilization (Sterilization destroys all microbial life)
After a patient leaves an examination room, which of the following actions should a medical assistant
take to prepare the examination table for the next patient?
, Roll up the disposable paper on the table tightly and quickly
Which of the following items is an example of durable medical equipment (DME)?
Crutches (Crutches are used to help ambulation. Crutches, wheelchairs, and walkers are examples of
DME)
Which of the following is outside of a medical assistant's scope of practice?
Ordering additional laboratory test to confirm the patient's condition
A MA should identify which of the following procedures requires prior authorization?
Endoscopy
A MA is performing an EKG for a patient and notes a life-threatening arrhythmia. Which of the
following actions should the assistant take?
Keep the patient hooked up to the machine and notify the provider immediately
A MA receives a call from a patient who is upset about a letter they received from their third-party
payer denying a claim. Which of the following statements should the assistant make?
Let's see if there is something we can do on our end. I'll ask our specialist to review the claim
Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when communicating with a group of
diverse patients?
Use a calm tone of voice
The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1988 requires which of the following information about
the immunization be documented in a pediatric patient's permanent medical record?
Lot number of the vaccine
