NHA CCMA TEST
1. A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (CHF) fo an
examination by the provider. Which of the following manifestations should the assistant
expect?
A. Palpitations
B. Headaches
C. Chest pain
D. Shortness of breath: Shortness of breath
2. When measuring a patient's respiratory rate, which of the following actions should a
medical assistant take to ensure an accurate reading?
A. Count the respirations by the patient thinks his pulse is being obtained.
B. instruct the patient to breathe normally while counting his breath's.
C. Count the respirations for 15 seconds and multiply by two.
D. instruct the patient to take deep breath's while obtaining his pulse.: Count the
respirations while the patient thinks his pulse is being obtained.
3. Which of the following laboratory results should the medical assistant recognize is
abnormal?
A. Sodium 138 mEq/L
B. Red blood cell count 5.2/mm^3
C. Platelets 350/mm^3
D. Potassium 3 mEq/L: Potassium 3 mEq/L
4. A provider has requested a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a medical
assistant is preparing. Which of the following instruments should the assistant include
on the tray?
A. Retractors
B. Thumb forceps
C. Scissors
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D. Probes: Scissors
5. A Medical assistant is replacing a sharps container in an examination room and
receives a small laceration on her arm from the plastic lid. Which of the following types
of documentation should the assistant complete as a result of this incident?
A. Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN)
B. OSHA Form 301
C. CMS-1500 claim form
D. Quality control log: OSHA Form 301
6. A medical assistant is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to the patient's
appointment. Which of the following laboratory results indicates the need to schedule
an extension of the current visit?
A. Hematocrit 42.2%
B. BUN 10 mg/dL
C. Potassium 4.3 mEq/L
D. Fasting blood glucose 168 mg/dL: Fasting blood glucose 168 mg/dL
7. A medical assistant is reinforcing instructions with a patient about how to take a buccal
tablet. Which of the following instruction should the assistant give the patient?
A. "Swallow the tablet whole."
B. "Place the tablet under your tongue."
C. "Dissolve the tablet in water."
D. "Placed the tablet between your gums and cheek.": "Place the tablet between your
gums and cheek."
8. Which of the following terms should a medical assistant used to tell a provider that a
patient is having discomfort and difficulty breathing?
A. Dyspnea
B. Eupnea
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C. Pneumothorax
D. Pneumonia: Dyspena
9. Which of the following methods used to notify the provider of the tunnel of a claim
by insurance carrier?
A. Remittance advice
B. Coordination of benefits
C. Eligibility for insurance
D. CMS-1500 claim form: Remittance advice
10. Which of the following positions is appropriate for a pelvic examination?
A. Lithotomy
B. Prone
C. Supine
D. High-Fowler's: Lithotomy
11. A patient is seen in an urgent care center for a laceration to the left foot. The provider
evaluates the injury, determine sutures are not needed, applies a dressing, and releases
the patient. Which of the following levels of examination should a medical assistant use
for the procedural coding for this visit?
A. Problem-focused examination
B. Expanded problem-focused examination
C. Detailed examination
D. Comprehensive examination: Problem-focused examination
12. Which of the following is outside of a medical assistant's scope of practice?
A. Perform clinical duties under the direct supervision of the provider.
B. Order additional laboratory tests to confirm the patient's condition.
C. Provide directions to a patient about preparation for a diagnostic test.
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D. Reinforce instructions about medication and special diets.: Order additional laboratory
tests to confirm the patient's condition.
13. Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use when bandaging a
wound?
A. Wrap the wound from distal to proximal.
B. Bandages fingers and toes to prevent further injury.
C. Extend the wound dressing 3 to 5 inches beyond the bandage.
D. Moisten and apply ointment before bandaging.: Wrap the wound from distal to
proximal.
14. Prior to a patient's follow-up appointment, which of the following information
should the medical assistant report to the provider?
A. Anthropometric measurements
B. The date of an upcoming mammogram appointment
C. Recent laboratory results
D. A change in the patient's insurance policy: Recent laboratory results
15. Which of the following cardiac procedures is within a medical assistant scope of
practice and does not require a licensed technician or provider to assist or perform it?
A. Cardiac Doppler
B. Nuclear stress test
C. Holter monitor application
D. Angiogram: Holter monitor application
16. Which of the following EKG artifacts is caused by disconnected electrode and results
in the tracing going into the margins of the paper?
A. Wandering baseline
B. AC interference
1. A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (CHF) fo an
examination by the provider. Which of the following manifestations should the assistant
expect?
A. Palpitations
B. Headaches
C. Chest pain
D. Shortness of breath: Shortness of breath
2. When measuring a patient's respiratory rate, which of the following actions should a
medical assistant take to ensure an accurate reading?
A. Count the respirations by the patient thinks his pulse is being obtained.
B. instruct the patient to breathe normally while counting his breath's.
C. Count the respirations for 15 seconds and multiply by two.
D. instruct the patient to take deep breath's while obtaining his pulse.: Count the
respirations while the patient thinks his pulse is being obtained.
3. Which of the following laboratory results should the medical assistant recognize is
abnormal?
A. Sodium 138 mEq/L
B. Red blood cell count 5.2/mm^3
C. Platelets 350/mm^3
D. Potassium 3 mEq/L: Potassium 3 mEq/L
4. A provider has requested a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a medical
assistant is preparing. Which of the following instruments should the assistant include
on the tray?
A. Retractors
B. Thumb forceps
C. Scissors
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D. Probes: Scissors
5. A Medical assistant is replacing a sharps container in an examination room and
receives a small laceration on her arm from the plastic lid. Which of the following types
of documentation should the assistant complete as a result of this incident?
A. Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN)
B. OSHA Form 301
C. CMS-1500 claim form
D. Quality control log: OSHA Form 301
6. A medical assistant is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to the patient's
appointment. Which of the following laboratory results indicates the need to schedule
an extension of the current visit?
A. Hematocrit 42.2%
B. BUN 10 mg/dL
C. Potassium 4.3 mEq/L
D. Fasting blood glucose 168 mg/dL: Fasting blood glucose 168 mg/dL
7. A medical assistant is reinforcing instructions with a patient about how to take a buccal
tablet. Which of the following instruction should the assistant give the patient?
A. "Swallow the tablet whole."
B. "Place the tablet under your tongue."
C. "Dissolve the tablet in water."
D. "Placed the tablet between your gums and cheek.": "Place the tablet between your
gums and cheek."
8. Which of the following terms should a medical assistant used to tell a provider that a
patient is having discomfort and difficulty breathing?
A. Dyspnea
B. Eupnea
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C. Pneumothorax
D. Pneumonia: Dyspena
9. Which of the following methods used to notify the provider of the tunnel of a claim
by insurance carrier?
A. Remittance advice
B. Coordination of benefits
C. Eligibility for insurance
D. CMS-1500 claim form: Remittance advice
10. Which of the following positions is appropriate for a pelvic examination?
A. Lithotomy
B. Prone
C. Supine
D. High-Fowler's: Lithotomy
11. A patient is seen in an urgent care center for a laceration to the left foot. The provider
evaluates the injury, determine sutures are not needed, applies a dressing, and releases
the patient. Which of the following levels of examination should a medical assistant use
for the procedural coding for this visit?
A. Problem-focused examination
B. Expanded problem-focused examination
C. Detailed examination
D. Comprehensive examination: Problem-focused examination
12. Which of the following is outside of a medical assistant's scope of practice?
A. Perform clinical duties under the direct supervision of the provider.
B. Order additional laboratory tests to confirm the patient's condition.
C. Provide directions to a patient about preparation for a diagnostic test.
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D. Reinforce instructions about medication and special diets.: Order additional laboratory
tests to confirm the patient's condition.
13. Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use when bandaging a
wound?
A. Wrap the wound from distal to proximal.
B. Bandages fingers and toes to prevent further injury.
C. Extend the wound dressing 3 to 5 inches beyond the bandage.
D. Moisten and apply ointment before bandaging.: Wrap the wound from distal to
proximal.
14. Prior to a patient's follow-up appointment, which of the following information
should the medical assistant report to the provider?
A. Anthropometric measurements
B. The date of an upcoming mammogram appointment
C. Recent laboratory results
D. A change in the patient's insurance policy: Recent laboratory results
15. Which of the following cardiac procedures is within a medical assistant scope of
practice and does not require a licensed technician or provider to assist or perform it?
A. Cardiac Doppler
B. Nuclear stress test
C. Holter monitor application
D. Angiogram: Holter monitor application
16. Which of the following EKG artifacts is caused by disconnected electrode and results
in the tracing going into the margins of the paper?
A. Wandering baseline
B. AC interference
