Baseline NHA CCMA 180 Questions Study Guide Latest
Update 2026 | Pass Exam Prep
1. If a medical assistant realizes that the otoscope is missing while preparing for
a physical examination, what should they do to ensure the examination can
proceed effectively?
Locate and retrieve the otoscope or inform the provider about the
missing instrument.
Ask the patient to leave and reschedule the appointment.
Proceed without the otoscope and use other instruments.
Delay the examination until the otoscope is found.
2. What is the term for a legal document that allows a patient to designate
someone to make health care decisions for them?
Living will
Health care proxy
Durable power of attorney
Do not resuscitate order
3. What is one factor that can hinder a patient's understanding of informed
consent?
Language barriers
Excessive medical jargon
Lack of time
Patient's age
,4. What does CLIA stand for in the context of laboratory testing?
Clinical Laboratory Integration Act
Clinical Laboratory Information Association
Clinical Laboratory Inspection Agency
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments
5. What is one key spatial consideration a medical assistant should keep in mind
when checking in a patient?
Furniture arrangement
Patient privacy
Room temperature
Lighting conditions
6. The test used to determine a delayed type of contact allergic response to an
antigen is a
prick test
patch test
piece test
serological test
7. Which element is a compound of the standard precautions use of personal
protective equipment ( PPE ) ?
Masks
Personal Lab Jacket
Sharps container
, Safety needle guards
8. If a medical assistant skips the step of ensuring the patient is relaxed before
an EKG, what potential issue might arise in the EKG results?
The EKG may show muscle artifacts, leading to inaccurate readings.
The EKG will require fewer electrodes.
The EKG will be completed faster.
The EKG will not need to be repeated.
9. What does PPE stand for in the context of standard precautions?
Professional Protective Equipment
Patient Protection Equipment
Public Protection Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
10. What type of medical coverage is primarily associated with Accountable
Care Organizations (ACOs)?
Uninsured
Medicare
Medicaid
Private Insurance
11. Describe the importance of using soap in the handwashing process.
Soap helps to remove dirt, bacteria, and viruses from the hands.
Soap is not required if hand sanitizer is used.
, Soap is used to moisturize the skin after washing.
Soap is only necessary when hands are visibly dirty.
12. Describe the significance of the lithotomy position for patients during
gynecological procedures like colposcopy.
The lithotomy position is primarily for the patient's psychological
comfort.
The lithotomy position is used to ensure patient comfort during the
procedure.
The lithotomy position is used to prevent complications during
anesthesia.
The lithotomy position allows for optimal access to the pelvic area
for examination and treatment.
13. If a medical assistant is preparing to draw blood from a patient who has a
known infection, what additional precautions should be taken beyond
standard PPE?
Use additional protective barriers such as a gown and face shield.
Inform the patient to wear a mask.
No additional precautions are necessary.
Only wear gloves and wash hands afterward.
14. What is the common test used to diagnose anemia that a medical assistant
should label on the requisition form?
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Blood Glucose Test
Lipid Panel
Update 2026 | Pass Exam Prep
1. If a medical assistant realizes that the otoscope is missing while preparing for
a physical examination, what should they do to ensure the examination can
proceed effectively?
Locate and retrieve the otoscope or inform the provider about the
missing instrument.
Ask the patient to leave and reschedule the appointment.
Proceed without the otoscope and use other instruments.
Delay the examination until the otoscope is found.
2. What is the term for a legal document that allows a patient to designate
someone to make health care decisions for them?
Living will
Health care proxy
Durable power of attorney
Do not resuscitate order
3. What is one factor that can hinder a patient's understanding of informed
consent?
Language barriers
Excessive medical jargon
Lack of time
Patient's age
,4. What does CLIA stand for in the context of laboratory testing?
Clinical Laboratory Integration Act
Clinical Laboratory Information Association
Clinical Laboratory Inspection Agency
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments
5. What is one key spatial consideration a medical assistant should keep in mind
when checking in a patient?
Furniture arrangement
Patient privacy
Room temperature
Lighting conditions
6. The test used to determine a delayed type of contact allergic response to an
antigen is a
prick test
patch test
piece test
serological test
7. Which element is a compound of the standard precautions use of personal
protective equipment ( PPE ) ?
Masks
Personal Lab Jacket
Sharps container
, Safety needle guards
8. If a medical assistant skips the step of ensuring the patient is relaxed before
an EKG, what potential issue might arise in the EKG results?
The EKG may show muscle artifacts, leading to inaccurate readings.
The EKG will require fewer electrodes.
The EKG will be completed faster.
The EKG will not need to be repeated.
9. What does PPE stand for in the context of standard precautions?
Professional Protective Equipment
Patient Protection Equipment
Public Protection Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
10. What type of medical coverage is primarily associated with Accountable
Care Organizations (ACOs)?
Uninsured
Medicare
Medicaid
Private Insurance
11. Describe the importance of using soap in the handwashing process.
Soap helps to remove dirt, bacteria, and viruses from the hands.
Soap is not required if hand sanitizer is used.
, Soap is used to moisturize the skin after washing.
Soap is only necessary when hands are visibly dirty.
12. Describe the significance of the lithotomy position for patients during
gynecological procedures like colposcopy.
The lithotomy position is primarily for the patient's psychological
comfort.
The lithotomy position is used to ensure patient comfort during the
procedure.
The lithotomy position is used to prevent complications during
anesthesia.
The lithotomy position allows for optimal access to the pelvic area
for examination and treatment.
13. If a medical assistant is preparing to draw blood from a patient who has a
known infection, what additional precautions should be taken beyond
standard PPE?
Use additional protective barriers such as a gown and face shield.
Inform the patient to wear a mask.
No additional precautions are necessary.
Only wear gloves and wash hands afterward.
14. What is the common test used to diagnose anemia that a medical assistant
should label on the requisition form?
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Blood Glucose Test
Lipid Panel
