CCMA NHA TEST QUESTIONS AND
THEIR EXPECTED ANSWERS
A medical assistant is providing instructions to a
patient about how to take an extended-release
medication orally. Which of the following patient
statements indicates a need for further teaching?
"I can crush or chew the pill if it is too hard for me to
swallow."
A medical assistant is preparing to obtain a patient's
vital signs. Which of the following patient information
should the assistant verify prior to obtaining the
patient's vital signs?
Date of birth
When removing sutures, why is it important for a
medical assistant to place the removed sutures on a
gauze pad?
To determine the number of sutures removed.
A medical assistant 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 than 0.5 cm (0.2 in) in diameter. Which of
the following terms should the assistant use to
document their observations in the patients medical
record?
Papules
Which of the following body systems work together to
control and maintain homeostasis?
Endocrine and nervous system
,Which of the following actions by a medical assistant
is an example of disease prevention coaching?
Providing instructions about effective hand washing.
A medical assistant needs to remove all living
microorganisms from a contaminated towel clamp.
Which of the following methods should the assistant
use to cleanse this instrument?
Sterilization
A medical assistant is preparing a patient for an EKG.
The assistant should wipe the area where the
electrodes will be placed on the patient with which of
the following substances to remove and sweat or
lotion?
Alcohol
A medical assistant should identify that which of the
following procedures requires prior authorization?
Endoscopy
A medical assistant asks a patient to complete a
health questionnaire. In which of the following
sections of the questionnaire should the patient
include information about tobacco and alcohol use?
Social history
A medical assistant is walking a patient back to the
examination room following a a laboratory test. The
patient asks about the results of the test. Which of the
following actions should the assistant take?
Inform the patient that the provider will review the results
with them in the examination room.
A medical assistant observes a provider failing to
perform hand hygiene before beginning to remove
sutures from a patients hand. The patients hand later
,becomes infected. The assistant should identify that
which of the following legal torts has occurred?
Negligence
A medical assistant is preparing a community
resource library. Which of the following actions
should the assistant take first?
Compile a list of local community agencies.
Which of the following is a common root word?
Append
A medical assistant is assisting a patient who refused
to accept their terminal diagnosis. The assistant
should identify that this patient is in which of the
following Kübler-Ross stages of grief?
Denial
A medical assistant should identify that which of the
following types of technology uses webcams and
internet video chat to provide medical care and
services?
Telemedicine
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.
A medical assistant is preparing a sterile field for a
minor surgery. Which of the following should the
assistant identify as a potential contamination?
Touching the inside of the sterile pack
A medical assistant is attempting to resolve a patient
complaint. The assistant should identify that which of
, the following describes the defense mechanism of
reaction formation?
The patient expresses the opposite of what they actually
feel.
A medical assistant should identify that which of the
following is the term used to describe the aseptic
technique that involves killing pathogens or rendering
them inactive?
Disinfection
A medical assistant is performing a venipuncture. For
which of the following amounts of time should the
assistant observe the site after releasing pressure and
apply a bandage to ensure there is no leakage?
5 to 10 seconds
Which of the following is outside of a medical
assistants scope of practice?
Ordering additional laboratory tests to confirm the patient's
condition.
Which of the following ensures health care
professionals uphold and respect a patient's choice
regarding their medical care?
Patients bill of rights
A medical assistant is preparing for a patients
upcoming virtual visit. Which of the following actions
should the assistant take?
Ensure the appropriate release forms are completed by
the patient prior to the visit.
Which of the following is the proper time period for
the collection of a newborn screening card?
Within 24 to 48 hr after birth
THEIR EXPECTED ANSWERS
A medical assistant is providing instructions to a
patient about how to take an extended-release
medication orally. Which of the following patient
statements indicates a need for further teaching?
"I can crush or chew the pill if it is too hard for me to
swallow."
A medical assistant is preparing to obtain a patient's
vital signs. Which of the following patient information
should the assistant verify prior to obtaining the
patient's vital signs?
Date of birth
When removing sutures, why is it important for a
medical assistant to place the removed sutures on a
gauze pad?
To determine the number of sutures removed.
A medical assistant 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 than 0.5 cm (0.2 in) in diameter. Which of
the following terms should the assistant use to
document their observations in the patients medical
record?
Papules
Which of the following body systems work together to
control and maintain homeostasis?
Endocrine and nervous system
,Which of the following actions by a medical assistant
is an example of disease prevention coaching?
Providing instructions about effective hand washing.
A medical assistant needs to remove all living
microorganisms from a contaminated towel clamp.
Which of the following methods should the assistant
use to cleanse this instrument?
Sterilization
A medical assistant is preparing a patient for an EKG.
The assistant should wipe the area where the
electrodes will be placed on the patient with which of
the following substances to remove and sweat or
lotion?
Alcohol
A medical assistant should identify that which of the
following procedures requires prior authorization?
Endoscopy
A medical assistant asks a patient to complete a
health questionnaire. In which of the following
sections of the questionnaire should the patient
include information about tobacco and alcohol use?
Social history
A medical assistant is walking a patient back to the
examination room following a a laboratory test. The
patient asks about the results of the test. Which of the
following actions should the assistant take?
Inform the patient that the provider will review the results
with them in the examination room.
A medical assistant observes a provider failing to
perform hand hygiene before beginning to remove
sutures from a patients hand. The patients hand later
,becomes infected. The assistant should identify that
which of the following legal torts has occurred?
Negligence
A medical assistant is preparing a community
resource library. Which of the following actions
should the assistant take first?
Compile a list of local community agencies.
Which of the following is a common root word?
Append
A medical assistant is assisting a patient who refused
to accept their terminal diagnosis. The assistant
should identify that this patient is in which of the
following Kübler-Ross stages of grief?
Denial
A medical assistant should identify that which of the
following types of technology uses webcams and
internet video chat to provide medical care and
services?
Telemedicine
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.
A medical assistant is preparing a sterile field for a
minor surgery. Which of the following should the
assistant identify as a potential contamination?
Touching the inside of the sterile pack
A medical assistant is attempting to resolve a patient
complaint. The assistant should identify that which of
, the following describes the defense mechanism of
reaction formation?
The patient expresses the opposite of what they actually
feel.
A medical assistant should identify that which of the
following is the term used to describe the aseptic
technique that involves killing pathogens or rendering
them inactive?
Disinfection
A medical assistant is performing a venipuncture. For
which of the following amounts of time should the
assistant observe the site after releasing pressure and
apply a bandage to ensure there is no leakage?
5 to 10 seconds
Which of the following is outside of a medical
assistants scope of practice?
Ordering additional laboratory tests to confirm the patient's
condition.
Which of the following ensures health care
professionals uphold and respect a patient's choice
regarding their medical care?
Patients bill of rights
A medical assistant is preparing for a patients
upcoming virtual visit. Which of the following actions
should the assistant take?
Ensure the appropriate release forms are completed by
the patient prior to the visit.
Which of the following is the proper time period for
the collection of a newborn screening card?
Within 24 to 48 hr after birth
