NHA CCMA Practice Exam Success Pack 2026 | Latest
Update | Exam Prep
1. If a medical assistant uses an angle greater than 30 degrees during a
venipuncture, what potential issue might arise?
Easier access to the vein
Reduced pain for the patient
Increased risk of damaging the vein
Improved blood flow
2. Describe the main difference between a partnership and a corporation in the
context of medical practice business formations.
A partnership is a single owner business, while a corporation has
multiple owners sharing profits.
A partnership is limited to medical professionals, while a corporation
can include any type of business.
A partnership involves two or more individuals sharing ownership
and responsibilities, while a corporation is a separate legal entity
that limits personal liability.
A partnership requires a formal contract, while a corporation does not.
3. Describe how an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) improves patient
care.
An ACO improves patient care by fostering collaboration among
healthcare providers to ensure patients receive appropriate and
timely services.
An ACO is primarily concerned with billing and coding.
, An ACO focuses solely on reducing costs without considering patient
outcomes.
An ACO operates independently of healthcare providers.
4. A blood pressure of 120/80mmHg...
None of the above
Is equivalent to a mean arterial pressure of 100mmHg
Would be seen in a person with chronic high blood pressure
Has a pulse pressure of 40mmHg
Is representative of pressures in the cardiac cycle during filling
5. If a patient begins to laugh nervously during an EKG test, what immediate
action should the medical assistant take to ensure accurate readings?
Increase the volume of the EKG machine.
Calm the patient and ask them to relax.
Immediately stop the test and reschedule.
Ignore the behavior and continue with the test.
6. If an ECG machine is set to print at 50 mm/sec, how would this affect the
interpretation of the heart's rhythm?
It would compress the rhythm, making intervals appear shorter.
It would have no effect on the interpretation of the rhythm.
It would expand the rhythm, making intervals appear longer.
It would only affect the color of the ECG printout.
,7. Myc/o means ______ _.
fungus
muscle
nail
removal
8. What is a key characteristic of Schedule I drugs?
They have accepted medical uses and a low potential for abuse.
They are used primarily for research purposes.
They are available by prescription only.
They have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use.
9. What are the two types of abnormal lung sounds that can be identified
during a lung examination?
Rales and rhonchi
Wheezes and stridor
Bronchial and vesicular sounds
Crackles and pleurisy
10. The part of the stomach that is connected to the esophagus
body
fundus
cardia
pylorus
, 11. Which diagnostic test is commonly used to identify pancreatitis?
X-ray
Ultrasound
MRI
CT scan
12. Describe how age influences the risk of developing colorectal cancer.
As individuals age, particularly over 50, their risk of developing
colorectal cancer increases due to changes in cellular function and
the accumulation of genetic mutations.
Age has no impact on the risk of colorectal cancer.
Younger individuals are at a higher risk due to faster metabolism.
Older adults are less likely to develop cancer due to stronger
immune systems.
13. The sounds of Korotkoff are produced by the:
closing of the semilunar valves
closing of the atrioventricular valves
turbulent flow of blood through an artery
14. What is the term used to describe a patient's history that focuses solely on
the systems related to their chief complaint?
Family history
Focused history
Social history
Update | Exam Prep
1. If a medical assistant uses an angle greater than 30 degrees during a
venipuncture, what potential issue might arise?
Easier access to the vein
Reduced pain for the patient
Increased risk of damaging the vein
Improved blood flow
2. Describe the main difference between a partnership and a corporation in the
context of medical practice business formations.
A partnership is a single owner business, while a corporation has
multiple owners sharing profits.
A partnership is limited to medical professionals, while a corporation
can include any type of business.
A partnership involves two or more individuals sharing ownership
and responsibilities, while a corporation is a separate legal entity
that limits personal liability.
A partnership requires a formal contract, while a corporation does not.
3. Describe how an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) improves patient
care.
An ACO improves patient care by fostering collaboration among
healthcare providers to ensure patients receive appropriate and
timely services.
An ACO is primarily concerned with billing and coding.
, An ACO focuses solely on reducing costs without considering patient
outcomes.
An ACO operates independently of healthcare providers.
4. A blood pressure of 120/80mmHg...
None of the above
Is equivalent to a mean arterial pressure of 100mmHg
Would be seen in a person with chronic high blood pressure
Has a pulse pressure of 40mmHg
Is representative of pressures in the cardiac cycle during filling
5. If a patient begins to laugh nervously during an EKG test, what immediate
action should the medical assistant take to ensure accurate readings?
Increase the volume of the EKG machine.
Calm the patient and ask them to relax.
Immediately stop the test and reschedule.
Ignore the behavior and continue with the test.
6. If an ECG machine is set to print at 50 mm/sec, how would this affect the
interpretation of the heart's rhythm?
It would compress the rhythm, making intervals appear shorter.
It would have no effect on the interpretation of the rhythm.
It would expand the rhythm, making intervals appear longer.
It would only affect the color of the ECG printout.
,7. Myc/o means ______ _.
fungus
muscle
nail
removal
8. What is a key characteristic of Schedule I drugs?
They have accepted medical uses and a low potential for abuse.
They are used primarily for research purposes.
They are available by prescription only.
They have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use.
9. What are the two types of abnormal lung sounds that can be identified
during a lung examination?
Rales and rhonchi
Wheezes and stridor
Bronchial and vesicular sounds
Crackles and pleurisy
10. The part of the stomach that is connected to the esophagus
body
fundus
cardia
pylorus
, 11. Which diagnostic test is commonly used to identify pancreatitis?
X-ray
Ultrasound
MRI
CT scan
12. Describe how age influences the risk of developing colorectal cancer.
As individuals age, particularly over 50, their risk of developing
colorectal cancer increases due to changes in cellular function and
the accumulation of genetic mutations.
Age has no impact on the risk of colorectal cancer.
Younger individuals are at a higher risk due to faster metabolism.
Older adults are less likely to develop cancer due to stronger
immune systems.
13. The sounds of Korotkoff are produced by the:
closing of the semilunar valves
closing of the atrioventricular valves
turbulent flow of blood through an artery
14. What is the term used to describe a patient's history that focuses solely on
the systems related to their chief complaint?
Family history
Focused history
Social history
