CCMA NHA 180 QUESTION TEST
A medical assistant drops an instrument on the floor while setting up a sterile tray for a procedure.
They pick up the instrument and place it back on the sterile field. A few days after the procedure, the
patient calls the office concerned that the area surrounding the procedure site is infected. Which of
the following torts has the assistant committed?
negligance
Which of the following dictates the operations of physician office clinical laboratories?
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
A medical assistant is preparing a patient for a flexible sigmoidoscopy examination. In which of the
following positions should the assistant place the patient?
Left lateral position
Which of the following supplies are required for proper handwashing technique?
paper towels
Prior to running an EKG tracing, which of the following is the final step a medical assistant should take
to ensure the tracing will be clear with a horizontal baseline?
Double-check the electrodes' attachment
,Which of the following letter formats uses indented paragraphs?
A semi block letter
A medical assistant calls a patient from the waiting area to obtain a specimen. Which of the following
actions should the assistant do first?
Identify the patient.
Which of the following elements is a component of the standard precautions use of personal
protective equipment (PPE)?
Masks
Which of the following fasting blood sugar laboratory results should the medical assistant recognize as
abnormal?
101 mg/dL for a nondiabetic
According to the Controlled Substances Act, which of the following is true regarding the storage of
controlled substances in the office?
Controlled medications should be stored in a locked cabinet.
A medical assistant is performing a scratch allergy test on a patient's back. Which of the following
distances described the correct spacing for the small amounts of allergen scratched into the skin?
1 ½ to 2 inches
Which of the following cardiac procedures is within a medical assistant's scope of practice and does
not require a license technician or provider to assist with or perform the procedure?
A Holter monitor application
A medical assistant in an outpatient facility is preparing a patient for venipuncture. Which of the
following actions should the assistant take to confirm the patient's identity?
Ask the patient to state and spell their full name and provide date of birth.
A medical assistant is weighing a patient that is 72 kg. Which of the following values is the patient's
weight converted to pounds?
158.4
Which of the following types of artifacts does the tracing above contain?
Wandering baseline
Which of the following methods aids in gathering additional details from the patient regarding their
chief complaint?
Asking open-ended questions
, A medical assistant is talking with a patient who is experiencing home displacement following a
hurricane. To which of the following resources should the assistant refer the patient for information,
support, and links to community services?
american red cross
Overwhelming experiences often cause which of the following conditions?
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Which of the following actions is within the scope of practice for a medical assistant?
Providing first aid procedures
A medical assistant administers an injection and the patient faints. Which of the following actions
should the assistant take?
Place the patient in a supine position.
A medical Assistant is preparing the exam room for a patient's general physical examination. Which of
the following should be available to the provider for the examination?
Otoscope
Which of the following is defined by 9 calories per gram?
The number of calories from fat
Which of the following should the medical assistant verify with the patient prior to the patient
receiving a prescription for their acute ear infection?
Medication allergies
According to OSHA guidelines for proper waste disposal, which of the following should the medical
assistant dispose of in a regular waste container?
An empty urine container
Which of the following is the recommended age for children to receive their first human
papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine?
11 to 12 years of age
Which of the following stages described by the Kubler-Ross grieving process indicates that a patient
may attempt to give something up to gain more time?
The bargaining state
Which of the following is a medical assistant required to document in the electronic health record
(EHR) when administering immunizations to a patient?
Lot number
Which of the following is the correct placement for lead V4
A medical assistant drops an instrument on the floor while setting up a sterile tray for a procedure.
They pick up the instrument and place it back on the sterile field. A few days after the procedure, the
patient calls the office concerned that the area surrounding the procedure site is infected. Which of
the following torts has the assistant committed?
negligance
Which of the following dictates the operations of physician office clinical laboratories?
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
A medical assistant is preparing a patient for a flexible sigmoidoscopy examination. In which of the
following positions should the assistant place the patient?
Left lateral position
Which of the following supplies are required for proper handwashing technique?
paper towels
Prior to running an EKG tracing, which of the following is the final step a medical assistant should take
to ensure the tracing will be clear with a horizontal baseline?
Double-check the electrodes' attachment
,Which of the following letter formats uses indented paragraphs?
A semi block letter
A medical assistant calls a patient from the waiting area to obtain a specimen. Which of the following
actions should the assistant do first?
Identify the patient.
Which of the following elements is a component of the standard precautions use of personal
protective equipment (PPE)?
Masks
Which of the following fasting blood sugar laboratory results should the medical assistant recognize as
abnormal?
101 mg/dL for a nondiabetic
According to the Controlled Substances Act, which of the following is true regarding the storage of
controlled substances in the office?
Controlled medications should be stored in a locked cabinet.
A medical assistant is performing a scratch allergy test on a patient's back. Which of the following
distances described the correct spacing for the small amounts of allergen scratched into the skin?
1 ½ to 2 inches
Which of the following cardiac procedures is within a medical assistant's scope of practice and does
not require a license technician or provider to assist with or perform the procedure?
A Holter monitor application
A medical assistant in an outpatient facility is preparing a patient for venipuncture. Which of the
following actions should the assistant take to confirm the patient's identity?
Ask the patient to state and spell their full name and provide date of birth.
A medical assistant is weighing a patient that is 72 kg. Which of the following values is the patient's
weight converted to pounds?
158.4
Which of the following types of artifacts does the tracing above contain?
Wandering baseline
Which of the following methods aids in gathering additional details from the patient regarding their
chief complaint?
Asking open-ended questions
, A medical assistant is talking with a patient who is experiencing home displacement following a
hurricane. To which of the following resources should the assistant refer the patient for information,
support, and links to community services?
american red cross
Overwhelming experiences often cause which of the following conditions?
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Which of the following actions is within the scope of practice for a medical assistant?
Providing first aid procedures
A medical assistant administers an injection and the patient faints. Which of the following actions
should the assistant take?
Place the patient in a supine position.
A medical Assistant is preparing the exam room for a patient's general physical examination. Which of
the following should be available to the provider for the examination?
Otoscope
Which of the following is defined by 9 calories per gram?
The number of calories from fat
Which of the following should the medical assistant verify with the patient prior to the patient
receiving a prescription for their acute ear infection?
Medication allergies
According to OSHA guidelines for proper waste disposal, which of the following should the medical
assistant dispose of in a regular waste container?
An empty urine container
Which of the following is the recommended age for children to receive their first human
papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine?
11 to 12 years of age
Which of the following stages described by the Kubler-Ross grieving process indicates that a patient
may attempt to give something up to gain more time?
The bargaining state
Which of the following is a medical assistant required to document in the electronic health record
(EHR) when administering immunizations to a patient?
Lot number
Which of the following is the correct placement for lead V4
