NHA CCMA TEST QUESTIONS AND
THEIR SOLUTIONS
The parent of a child who has pinworms is asking a
MA for more information about his child's condition.
The assistant should begin by explaining that
pinworms are which of the following types of
microorganisms?
Helminths
A MA is administering eye ointment to a patient.
Which of the following actions should the assistant
take?
Apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac.
Which of the following should a MA identify as the
purpose of a Category II code in procedural coding?
Tracks provider performance measures.
Which of the following techniques should a MA use
when bandaging a wound?
Wrap the wound from distal to proximal.
A MA is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to
the patient's appointment. Which of the following lab
results indicates the need to schedule an extension of
the current visit?
Fasting blood glucose 168 mg/dL.
Which of the following locations should a medical
assistant place the electrode for lead V4?
The fifth intercostal space, midclavicular line.
,A MA is preparing to assist a provider with suturing a
wound. Which of the following items should be in the
sterile field for this procedure?
Hemostat
A MA is preparing to administer a liquid, oral med to a
patient. Which of the following methods should the
assistant use to ensure the correct dose is delivered?
Pour the med to the prescribed dose in the medicine cup
on a flat surface.
A MA is reviewing a patient's recent medical history
and notes that she has a hearing fracture of the distal
femur. Where on the patient's body should the
assistant expect to find the injury?
Just above the knee.
A MA is measuring a patient's oxygen saturation with
a pulse oximeter. Which of the following actions
should the assistant take?
Check capillary refill in the patient's finger.
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
than 0.5 cm (0.2in) in diameter. Which of the following
terms should he use to document his observations in
the patient's medical record?
Papules
A MA is reinforcing teaching about a cardiac event
monitor with a patient. Which of the following
statements by the patient indicates an understanding
of the procedure?
I will record any symptoms I experience in the event log.
, Which of the following actions should a MA take when
obtaining the length of an infant during a well-child
visit?
Position the infant on his back.
Which of the following routes for taking a patient's
temperature is the most accurate?
Rectal
A MA is preparing to collect a patient's temperature
via tympanic membrane. In which of the following
locations should the assistant place the thermometer?
In the ear
A MA discovers a garbage can fire has started in the
break room of the medical office. According to the
RACE acronym for emergency response, which of the
following should the assistant take first?
Evacuate staff and patients from the immediate area.
A MA is talking with a patient who is experiencing
home displacement following a hurricane. To which of
the following resources should the assistant refer the
patient info, support, and links to community service?
American Red Cross
Which of the following lab values should a MA
immediately report to the provider?
Blood glucose 500 mg/dL.
When informed consent is required for a procedure,
which of the following steps should occur prior to the
patient signing the form?
The provider should review alternative procedures with the
patient.
Which of the following leads are bipolar?
Leads I, II, and III
THEIR SOLUTIONS
The parent of a child who has pinworms is asking a
MA for more information about his child's condition.
The assistant should begin by explaining that
pinworms are which of the following types of
microorganisms?
Helminths
A MA is administering eye ointment to a patient.
Which of the following actions should the assistant
take?
Apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac.
Which of the following should a MA identify as the
purpose of a Category II code in procedural coding?
Tracks provider performance measures.
Which of the following techniques should a MA use
when bandaging a wound?
Wrap the wound from distal to proximal.
A MA is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to
the patient's appointment. Which of the following lab
results indicates the need to schedule an extension of
the current visit?
Fasting blood glucose 168 mg/dL.
Which of the following locations should a medical
assistant place the electrode for lead V4?
The fifth intercostal space, midclavicular line.
,A MA is preparing to assist a provider with suturing a
wound. Which of the following items should be in the
sterile field for this procedure?
Hemostat
A MA is preparing to administer a liquid, oral med to a
patient. Which of the following methods should the
assistant use to ensure the correct dose is delivered?
Pour the med to the prescribed dose in the medicine cup
on a flat surface.
A MA is reviewing a patient's recent medical history
and notes that she has a hearing fracture of the distal
femur. Where on the patient's body should the
assistant expect to find the injury?
Just above the knee.
A MA is measuring a patient's oxygen saturation with
a pulse oximeter. Which of the following actions
should the assistant take?
Check capillary refill in the patient's finger.
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
than 0.5 cm (0.2in) in diameter. Which of the following
terms should he use to document his observations in
the patient's medical record?
Papules
A MA is reinforcing teaching about a cardiac event
monitor with a patient. Which of the following
statements by the patient indicates an understanding
of the procedure?
I will record any symptoms I experience in the event log.
, Which of the following actions should a MA take when
obtaining the length of an infant during a well-child
visit?
Position the infant on his back.
Which of the following routes for taking a patient's
temperature is the most accurate?
Rectal
A MA is preparing to collect a patient's temperature
via tympanic membrane. In which of the following
locations should the assistant place the thermometer?
In the ear
A MA discovers a garbage can fire has started in the
break room of the medical office. According to the
RACE acronym for emergency response, which of the
following should the assistant take first?
Evacuate staff and patients from the immediate area.
A MA is talking with a patient who is experiencing
home displacement following a hurricane. To which of
the following resources should the assistant refer the
patient info, support, and links to community service?
American Red Cross
Which of the following lab values should a MA
immediately report to the provider?
Blood glucose 500 mg/dL.
When informed consent is required for a procedure,
which of the following steps should occur prior to the
patient signing the form?
The provider should review alternative procedures with the
patient.
Which of the following leads are bipolar?
Leads I, II, and III
