NHA CCMA practice test 2022/2023 Graded A

Which of the following cell structures is the source of energy for a cell? - ANSWER mitochondria A medical assistant is testing a patients visual acuity using a snellen chart. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWER Make sure the patient does not lean forward during the test Which of the following items included on the CMS-1500 claim form should a medical assistant recognize as indicating the medical necessity of a procedure? - ANSWER Diagnosis code A medical assistant is preparing a community resource library. Which of the following actions should the assistant take first? - ANSWER Compile a list of local community agencies A medical assistant is disposing of the syringe and needle she used to inject a seasonal influenza vaccine. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWER Drop the syringe, needle first, into the biohazardous sharps container A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has psoriasis to be examined by the provider. When inspecting the patients skin lesions, the assistant should expect to observe which of the following characteristics? - ANSWER Silvery, scaly A medical assistant receives a denial of payment for a patient's s cholecystectomy. The reason stated is "noncovered service." If this procedure was deemed emergent by the provider, which of the following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWER Instruct the patient to contact the insurer about the denial of payment Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw? - ANSWER Inspect the integrity of the needle's seal Which of the following instructions should a medical assistant give to a patient when administering an enteric-coated tablet? - ANSWER Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water The parent of a child who has pediculosis is asking a medical assistant for more information about her child's condition. The assistant should begin by explaining that pediculosis is which of the following types of infection? - ANSWER parasitic (pediculosis also known as lice) A medical assistant is reviewing a providers instructions as the patient is preparing to leave the office. The provider recommends the patient purchase an over the counter antitussive, but the patient tells the assistant that she does not know what an antitussive is. Which of the following responses should the assistant make? - ANSWER "It is a medication that suppresses the cough reflex." When performing the palpatory method for obtaining blood pressure, which of the following indicates the level at which the medical assistant should inflate the cuff? - ANSWER 30 mm Hg above the radial pulse cessation A medical assistant is administering an intramuscular immunization to a patient. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take? - ANSWER Cleanse the site in a circular motion from the center outward A medical assistant is examining the skin on a patients forearm where the patient reports developing a rash. The assistant notes multiple solid elevations that are less than 0.5 cm (0.2 in) In diameter. Which of the following terms should he use to document his observations in the patient's medical record? - ANSWER Papules When the provider palpates the major portion of the liver, the medical assistant should recognize that he is palpating which of the following abdominal quadrants? - ANSWER Right upper 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 releases the patient. Which of the following levels of examination should a medical assistant use for procedural coding for this patient? - ANSWER Problem-focused examination Which of the following information should the medical assistant enter into the appointment calendar when scheduling a patient for a skin rash? - ANSWER Daytime phone number A Medical assistant discovers A garbage can fire has started in the break room of the medical office. According to the RACE acronym for emergency response, which of the following actions should the assistant take first? - ANSWER Evacuate staff and patients from the immediate area A medical assistant is encouraging a patient to increase her intake of insoluble fiber to help prevent constipation and hemorrhoids. Which of the following foods should the assistant recommend as the best source of insoluble fiber? - ANSWER Pears with skin A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (CHF) for an examination by the provider. Which of the following manifestations should the assistant expect? - ANSWER shortness of breath A medical assistant is discussing information with a patient about a new medication that the provider prescribed. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWER Reinforce teaching about the frequency of medication administration A patient arrives at a clinic with a bill for x-rays that were required due to an injury at the patient's