ccma-nha-2026-practice-exam-recent-tested-version-1-180-questions-
with-correct-answers-for-medical-assistants
1.medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (chf) for an
exam by the provider. What manifestation should the assistant expect?: Shortness of
breath
2.When measuring a patients respiratory rate, what actions should a MA take to ensure
an accurate reading?: Count the respirations while the patient thinks his/her pulse is
being taken.
3.What lab results should the MA recognize as abnormal?: Potassium 3mEq/L is
abnormal
4. A provider requests a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a MA is preparing.
What instrument should be on the tray?: Scissors
5. An MA is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to the appointment. What lab
results indicate the need to schedule an extension of the current visit?: Fasting blood
glucose 168 mg/dL
6. An MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about how to take buccaneering tablets.
What instructions should the MA give the patient?: "Place the tablet between your
gums and cheek"
7. What medical term should an MA tell a provider when a patient is having discomfort
and difficulty breathing?: Dyspnea
8. What method is used to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an insurance
company?: Remittance advice
9. What position is appropriate for pelvic exam?: Lithotomy
10. What is in the scope of practices for a medical assistant following a heart procedure
that does not require a licensed technician or provider?: Holster monitor application
,11. What EKG artifact is caused by a disconnected electrode and results in the tracing
going into the margins of the paper?: Interrupted baseline
12. The MA receives a telephone call from a patient who seems anxious about test
results. What response should the MA make?: "I know your concerned about your
test results, we'll call you as soon as your results come in"
14 A MA is assisting with the physical exam. Of a patient what has scabies.
Besides gloves , what other PPE should you wear?: Gown
15. A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation. What
actions should a medical assistant take first?: Call for help and start CPR
16. A MA is composing business correspondence using the simplified letter style.
What features should the assistant use?: A subject line in all capital letters
17. Where should a medical assistant place the electrode for lead V5: On the left
anterior axillary line, horizontal to V4
18. A MA is caring for a patient who is 5' 7" tall. What the patient's height in
centimeters?: 170 cm
19. What technique should an MA use when bandaging a wound?: Wrap the wound
from distal to proximal
20. What is outside the scope of practice for an MA?: Ordering additional lab test to
confirm the patients condition
21. A patient is seen in an urgent care center for a laceration to the left foot. The
provider evaluates the injury, determines sutures are not needed, applies a dressing,
and release the patient. What procedural coding would you use for this visit?:
Problem focused examination
22. Prior to a patient's follow-up appointment, what information should a medical
assistant report to the provider?: Recent laboratory results
, 23. A medical assistant is reviewing a provider's instructions as the patient is preparing
to leave the office. The provider recommends that the patient
purchase and over the counter antitussive, how would you explain what this is to a
patient?: "It is a medication that suppresses the cough reflex"
24. An MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about the use and care of a
transdermal patch. What instruction should you include?: "Select a different
application location for each new patch"
25. What position should a MA place a healthy patient in preparation for a rectal
exam?: Sims
26. What step for a finger stick should an MA complete first?: Confirm the patient's
identity 27. What cell structure is instrumental in helping the body mobilize and
secrete mucus from the respiratory tract?: Cilia
28. An MA in an outpatient facility is preparing for a venipuncture. What actions should
the assistant take to confirm the pts identity?: Ask the patient to state and spell their
full name and provide date of birth
29. A MA is reinforcing teaching about a cardiac event monitor with a patient. What
statement by the patients ensures understanding?: "I will record any symptoms I
experience in the event log"
30. When assisting with a punch biopsy of a mole, what task should the MA
expect to perform?: Receive and prepare tissue specimens for processing
31. What actions should a medical assistant take to verify the quality of venipuncture
supplies before beginning blood draw?: Inspect the integrity of the needles sea
32. An MA is contacting a patient to schedule a repeat pap. Test due to abnormal
results. What factors can interfere with results?: Using over the counter vaginal cream
prior to test
with-correct-answers-for-medical-assistants
1.medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (chf) for an
exam by the provider. What manifestation should the assistant expect?: Shortness of
breath
2.When measuring a patients respiratory rate, what actions should a MA take to ensure
an accurate reading?: Count the respirations while the patient thinks his/her pulse is
being taken.
3.What lab results should the MA recognize as abnormal?: Potassium 3mEq/L is
abnormal
4. A provider requests a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a MA is preparing.
What instrument should be on the tray?: Scissors
5. An MA is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to the appointment. What lab
results indicate the need to schedule an extension of the current visit?: Fasting blood
glucose 168 mg/dL
6. An MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about how to take buccaneering tablets.
What instructions should the MA give the patient?: "Place the tablet between your
gums and cheek"
7. What medical term should an MA tell a provider when a patient is having discomfort
and difficulty breathing?: Dyspnea
8. What method is used to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an insurance
company?: Remittance advice
9. What position is appropriate for pelvic exam?: Lithotomy
10. What is in the scope of practices for a medical assistant following a heart procedure
that does not require a licensed technician or provider?: Holster monitor application
,11. What EKG artifact is caused by a disconnected electrode and results in the tracing
going into the margins of the paper?: Interrupted baseline
12. The MA receives a telephone call from a patient who seems anxious about test
results. What response should the MA make?: "I know your concerned about your
test results, we'll call you as soon as your results come in"
14 A MA is assisting with the physical exam. Of a patient what has scabies.
Besides gloves , what other PPE should you wear?: Gown
15. A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation. What
actions should a medical assistant take first?: Call for help and start CPR
16. A MA is composing business correspondence using the simplified letter style.
What features should the assistant use?: A subject line in all capital letters
17. Where should a medical assistant place the electrode for lead V5: On the left
anterior axillary line, horizontal to V4
18. A MA is caring for a patient who is 5' 7" tall. What the patient's height in
centimeters?: 170 cm
19. What technique should an MA use when bandaging a wound?: Wrap the wound
from distal to proximal
20. What is outside the scope of practice for an MA?: Ordering additional lab test to
confirm the patients condition
21. A patient is seen in an urgent care center for a laceration to the left foot. The
provider evaluates the injury, determines sutures are not needed, applies a dressing,
and release the patient. What procedural coding would you use for this visit?:
Problem focused examination
22. Prior to a patient's follow-up appointment, what information should a medical
assistant report to the provider?: Recent laboratory results
, 23. A medical assistant is reviewing a provider's instructions as the patient is preparing
to leave the office. The provider recommends that the patient
purchase and over the counter antitussive, how would you explain what this is to a
patient?: "It is a medication that suppresses the cough reflex"
24. An MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about the use and care of a
transdermal patch. What instruction should you include?: "Select a different
application location for each new patch"
25. What position should a MA place a healthy patient in preparation for a rectal
exam?: Sims
26. What step for a finger stick should an MA complete first?: Confirm the patient's
identity 27. What cell structure is instrumental in helping the body mobilize and
secrete mucus from the respiratory tract?: Cilia
28. An MA in an outpatient facility is preparing for a venipuncture. What actions should
the assistant take to confirm the pts identity?: Ask the patient to state and spell their
full name and provide date of birth
29. A MA is reinforcing teaching about a cardiac event monitor with a patient. What
statement by the patients ensures understanding?: "I will record any symptoms I
experience in the event log"
30. When assisting with a punch biopsy of a mole, what task should the MA
expect to perform?: Receive and prepare tissue specimens for processing
31. What actions should a medical assistant take to verify the quality of venipuncture
supplies before beginning blood draw?: Inspect the integrity of the needles sea
32. An MA is contacting a patient to schedule a repeat pap. Test due to abnormal
results. What factors can interfere with results?: Using over the counter vaginal cream
prior to test
