NHA CCMA 3.0 2nd Practice Test
When a procedure requires informed consent, which steps should occur prior to pt signing the
form? - ANS-Provider should include info about alternative procedures before informed consent
is obtained from pt
Which quadrant is gallbladder located in? - ANS-Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ)
Which info should MA verify at every OV? - ANS-Allergies
What age do kids receive their HPV vaccine? - ANS-11-12 years of age
A pt informs a ma that he gets headaches when he reads from a computer monitor. The assiatnt
should place this information in which of the followeing locations when suing the SOAP
approach to organizing medical records - ANS-Subjective
MA is using a butterfly needle set to obtain a blood sample. Which action should MA take? -
ANS-Hold needle by its wings
MA is performing a pt interview, it is important that the MA understands the pt's msg so they can
relay it accurately to the provider. Which technique is the MA using when they state "I hear that
you are saying...." - ANS-Paraphrasing
Which action is within the scope of practice for a MA? - ANS-Providing first aid procedures
MA is billing a patient's third party payer. Which document does this require? - ANS-An
837P/CMS-1500 form
Which statement describes the doctrine of professional discretion? - ANS-When a pt requests a
copy of their medical records, the provider may choose not to disclose all of the pt information
Which supplies are required for proper handwashing technique? - ANS-Paper towels
MA has a provider order to draw blood for an 18 month old toddler. Which site should the MA
choose for the venipuncture? - ANS-Superficial dorsal hand veins
MA experiences exposure to an infectious disease via human bite, which step should they take
first? - ANS-Immediately flush the exposed area
When performing surgical asepsis, which steps should a MA take to prevent contamination of
the sterile field? - ANS-Place all sterile items in the center of the sterile field
, MA is administering an ID injection for allergy testing. Which action should MA take? -
ANS-Locate te middle portion of the anterior forearm
MA is processing a referral for a patient who has less than 6 months to live. Which facility will
the MA refer the pt to? - ANS-Hospice care facility
Which part of Medicare covers DME? - ANS-Part B
Overwhelming experiences often cause which condition? - ANS-Posttraumatic stress disorder
(PTSD)
MA is preparing a pt to have a mole excised. Which action should MA take? - ANS-Cleanse site
with surgical soap and an antiseptic
A MA is cleaning countertops and other surfaces after a surgical procedure in a provider's office.
Which of the following disinfectants should the assistant use for this purpose? - ANS-A 1:10
bleach and water solution
Which of the following defines the process of sterilization? - ANS-Killing all pathogenic
organisms and spores
Which coaching recommendation should MA provide when educating a pt and their family on
reducing the spread of infection? - ANS-Routinely wash hands before and after meals
Which action should MA take when dealing with an angry patient? - ANS-Allow the pt to talk
through their anger
Which is a positive nonverbal behaviour? - ANS-Leaning towards the patient
Which of the following should the MA verify with the pt prior to the pt receiving a rx for their
acute ear infection? - ANS-Medication allergies
Which type of artifact does the tracing above contain? - ANS-Wandering baseline
Which of the following stages by the Kubler-Ross grieving process indicates that the pt may
attempt to give something up to gain more time? - ANS-Bargaining stage
Which of the following actions will ensure accurate reimbursement of a claim? - ANS-Reporting
codes that are supposed by the encounter documentation
A pt reports feeling depressed due to recent loss of their partner, which of the 5 stages of grief
does depression present itself? - ANS-Fourth stage
When a procedure requires informed consent, which steps should occur prior to pt signing the
form? - ANS-Provider should include info about alternative procedures before informed consent
is obtained from pt
Which quadrant is gallbladder located in? - ANS-Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ)
Which info should MA verify at every OV? - ANS-Allergies
What age do kids receive their HPV vaccine? - ANS-11-12 years of age
A pt informs a ma that he gets headaches when he reads from a computer monitor. The assiatnt
should place this information in which of the followeing locations when suing the SOAP
approach to organizing medical records - ANS-Subjective
MA is using a butterfly needle set to obtain a blood sample. Which action should MA take? -
ANS-Hold needle by its wings
MA is performing a pt interview, it is important that the MA understands the pt's msg so they can
relay it accurately to the provider. Which technique is the MA using when they state "I hear that
you are saying...." - ANS-Paraphrasing
Which action is within the scope of practice for a MA? - ANS-Providing first aid procedures
MA is billing a patient's third party payer. Which document does this require? - ANS-An
837P/CMS-1500 form
Which statement describes the doctrine of professional discretion? - ANS-When a pt requests a
copy of their medical records, the provider may choose not to disclose all of the pt information
Which supplies are required for proper handwashing technique? - ANS-Paper towels
MA has a provider order to draw blood for an 18 month old toddler. Which site should the MA
choose for the venipuncture? - ANS-Superficial dorsal hand veins
MA experiences exposure to an infectious disease via human bite, which step should they take
first? - ANS-Immediately flush the exposed area
When performing surgical asepsis, which steps should a MA take to prevent contamination of
the sterile field? - ANS-Place all sterile items in the center of the sterile field
, MA is administering an ID injection for allergy testing. Which action should MA take? -
ANS-Locate te middle portion of the anterior forearm
MA is processing a referral for a patient who has less than 6 months to live. Which facility will
the MA refer the pt to? - ANS-Hospice care facility
Which part of Medicare covers DME? - ANS-Part B
Overwhelming experiences often cause which condition? - ANS-Posttraumatic stress disorder
(PTSD)
MA is preparing a pt to have a mole excised. Which action should MA take? - ANS-Cleanse site
with surgical soap and an antiseptic
A MA is cleaning countertops and other surfaces after a surgical procedure in a provider's office.
Which of the following disinfectants should the assistant use for this purpose? - ANS-A 1:10
bleach and water solution
Which of the following defines the process of sterilization? - ANS-Killing all pathogenic
organisms and spores
Which coaching recommendation should MA provide when educating a pt and their family on
reducing the spread of infection? - ANS-Routinely wash hands before and after meals
Which action should MA take when dealing with an angry patient? - ANS-Allow the pt to talk
through their anger
Which is a positive nonverbal behaviour? - ANS-Leaning towards the patient
Which of the following should the MA verify with the pt prior to the pt receiving a rx for their
acute ear infection? - ANS-Medication allergies
Which type of artifact does the tracing above contain? - ANS-Wandering baseline
Which of the following stages by the Kubler-Ross grieving process indicates that the pt may
attempt to give something up to gain more time? - ANS-Bargaining stage
Which of the following actions will ensure accurate reimbursement of a claim? - ANS-Reporting
codes that are supposed by the encounter documentation
A pt reports feeling depressed due to recent loss of their partner, which of the 5 stages of grief
does depression present itself? - ANS-Fourth stage
