CCMA 2025 NHA - Practice T. I
A medical assistant is performing a venipuncture at which of the following angles should the
assistant insert the needle - ANS-15°
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? -
ANS-Lot number of the vaccine
A medical assistant is using a scale with a height bar to measure a patient's height. Which of the
following actions should the assistant take - ANS-Lower the horizontal bar gently so that it rests
on top of the patient's head
According to OSHA, which of the following is a guideline for disposing of biomedical waste? -
ANS-Collection containers for biomedical waste should be leakproof and strong
Another provider requests the records of an established patient in the provider's office. Which of
the following individuals has the right to release this information? - ANS-The patient
Which of the following sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is bacterial? - ANS-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? - ANS-Interrupted baseline
A medical assistant is removing staples from a wound. Which of the following actions should the
assistant take? - ANS-Gently place the jaw of the staple under the staple
While measuring a patient's pulse, the medical assistant should recognize that which of the
following patient factors can contribute to an erroneous pulse rate? - ANS-Movement
A medical assistant provides a family member confidential information about a patient without
checking the release of information form. Which of the following acts does this violate? -
ANS-Health insurance a portability and accountability act (HIPAA)
Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when communicating with a
group of diverse patients? - ANS-Use a calm tone of voice
A medical assistant should identify that which of the following procedures requires prior
authorization? - ANS-Endoscopy
, A medical assistant is checking a patient in. The assistant should identify that a check-in sheet
that requests which of the following information violates HIPAA laws? - ANS-Reason for the
patient's visit
A medical assistant is researching community resources that provide holistic care for a patient.
Which of the following resources should the assistant select - ANS-Patient-centered medical
home (PCMH)
A medical assistant receives a phone call from a parent of a child who has possibly ingested a
household cleaner. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - ANS-Contact the
local poison control center
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? - ANS-Syringe and needle
A medical assistant discovers an unidentifiable liquid on the floor of one of the clinic's treatment
rooms. Which of the following materials should the assistant use to remove and dispose of the
liquid? - ANS-A clean-up kit
When removing sutures, why is it important for a medical assistant to place the removed sutures
on a gauze pad? - ANS-To determine the number of sutures removed
A medical assistant is providing education to a patient about disease prevention. Which of the
following is an example of disease prevention? - ANS-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 medical assistant to discuss the patient's claims with a third-payer? -
ANS-Release of information
Which of the following clinical roles identifies patient needs and barriers, assists with
coordination of care, and assists patients with finding community resources? - ANS-Patient
navigators
A superbill must include which of the following information to ensure accurate billing? -
ANS-Diagnosis code
Which of the followings positions is appropriate for a pelvic examination? - ANS-Lithotomy
A medical assistant is administering eye ointment to a patient. Which of the following actions
should the assistant take? - ANS-Apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac.
A medical assistant is performing a venipuncture at which of the following angles should the
assistant insert the needle - ANS-15°
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? -
ANS-Lot number of the vaccine
A medical assistant is using a scale with a height bar to measure a patient's height. Which of the
following actions should the assistant take - ANS-Lower the horizontal bar gently so that it rests
on top of the patient's head
According to OSHA, which of the following is a guideline for disposing of biomedical waste? -
ANS-Collection containers for biomedical waste should be leakproof and strong
Another provider requests the records of an established patient in the provider's office. Which of
the following individuals has the right to release this information? - ANS-The patient
Which of the following sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is bacterial? - ANS-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? - ANS-Interrupted baseline
A medical assistant is removing staples from a wound. Which of the following actions should the
assistant take? - ANS-Gently place the jaw of the staple under the staple
While measuring a patient's pulse, the medical assistant should recognize that which of the
following patient factors can contribute to an erroneous pulse rate? - ANS-Movement
A medical assistant provides a family member confidential information about a patient without
checking the release of information form. Which of the following acts does this violate? -
ANS-Health insurance a portability and accountability act (HIPAA)
Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when communicating with a
group of diverse patients? - ANS-Use a calm tone of voice
A medical assistant should identify that which of the following procedures requires prior
authorization? - ANS-Endoscopy
, A medical assistant is checking a patient in. The assistant should identify that a check-in sheet
that requests which of the following information violates HIPAA laws? - ANS-Reason for the
patient's visit
A medical assistant is researching community resources that provide holistic care for a patient.
Which of the following resources should the assistant select - ANS-Patient-centered medical
home (PCMH)
A medical assistant receives a phone call from a parent of a child who has possibly ingested a
household cleaner. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - ANS-Contact the
local poison control center
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? - ANS-Syringe and needle
A medical assistant discovers an unidentifiable liquid on the floor of one of the clinic's treatment
rooms. Which of the following materials should the assistant use to remove and dispose of the
liquid? - ANS-A clean-up kit
When removing sutures, why is it important for a medical assistant to place the removed sutures
on a gauze pad? - ANS-To determine the number of sutures removed
A medical assistant is providing education to a patient about disease prevention. Which of the
following is an example of disease prevention? - ANS-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 medical assistant to discuss the patient's claims with a third-payer? -
ANS-Release of information
Which of the following clinical roles identifies patient needs and barriers, assists with
coordination of care, and assists patients with finding community resources? - ANS-Patient
navigators
A superbill must include which of the following information to ensure accurate billing? -
ANS-Diagnosis code
Which of the followings positions is appropriate for a pelvic examination? - ANS-Lithotomy
A medical assistant is administering eye ointment to a patient. Which of the following actions
should the assistant take? - ANS-Apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac.
