NHA: Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Certification Practice Test 2.0 C Latest
Updated 2022, Graded A+
A medical assistant is collecting a urine specimen from a patient for a drug screening. Which of the
following actions sh
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NHA: Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Certification Practice Test 2.0 C Latest
Updated 2022, Graded A+
A medical assistant is collecting a urine specimen from a patient for a drug screening. Which of the
following actions should the assistant take to adhere to the chain of custody for this specimen? Correct
Answer-Send the specimen to the testing laboratory on the same day as the collection.
A medical assistant is preparing to collect a patient's temperature via the tympanic membrane. In which
of the following locations should the assistant place the thermometer? Correct Answer-In the ear
The tympanic membrane is located in the ear canal.
When preparing a patient for Holter monitoring, which of the following actions should a medical
assistant take? Correct Answer-Vigorously dry the patient's skin prior to electrode placement.
A medical assistant should complete documentation in a patient's medical record at which of the
following times? Correct Answer-Immediately following the procedure.
Wen should the code on glucose curettes be compared to the code on the glucometer? Correct AnswerBefore a patient is tested.Which of the following terms should a medical assistant use to tell a provider that a patient is having
discomfort and difficulty breathing? Correct Answer-Dyspnea
Difficulty breathing
A medical assistant is reviewing a provider's instructions as the patient is preparing to leave the office.
The provider recommends that 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? Correct Answer-It is a medication that suppresses the cough reflex.
Which of the following stages of the cardiac cycle on an EKG strip represents ventricular depolarization?
Correct Answer-QRS complex
The QRS complex represents ventricular depolarization (VD).
A medical assistant is speaking with a patient who has seasonal allergies. Which of the following health
care providers should the assistant identify as being able to make a diagnosis and initiate the necessary
treatment? Correct Answer-physician assistant
A medical assistant is to use the Snellen chart to test an adult patients visual activity. The assistant
should instruct the patient to stand which of the following distances away? Correct Answer-20 feetWhich of the following types of written correspondence can be signed by a medical assistant? Correct
Answer-A notification letter to a patient about surgery arrangements.
An assistant can sign a notification letter to a patient about surgery and medical facility arrangements.
A medical assistant is measuring the circumference of an infants head. Which of the following actions
should the assistant take? Correct Answer-Place the zero mark of the measuring tape against the infants
forehead.
A medical assistant is checking a patients hearing using the Rinne test. Which of the following actions
should the assistant take? Correct Answer-Ask the patient to raise his hand when he no longer hears any
sound.
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 observation in the patients medical record? Correct
Answer-Papules
Papules are solid elevations that are less than 0.5 cm (0.2 in) in diameter. A common cause is allergic
eczema.
A medical assistant receives a call from a patient who is irate about a letter she received from her
insurance carrier denying a claim. Which of the following statements should the assistant make? CorrectAnswer-"Let's see if there is something we can do at our end. I'll ask our claims specialists to review the
claim."
A patient is entitled to which of the following medical records? Correct Answer-list of medications with
diagnosis
A medical assistant is measuring a patents blood pressure with an aneroid sphygmomanometer and a
stethoscope. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Correct Answer-Make sure the
midpoint of the patients arm is at the level of the patients heart.
A medical assistant is preparing to perform a capillary collection from an older adult patient who has
poor circulation in his hands. Which of the following techniques should the assistant use to increase
circulation at the collection site? Correct Answer-Warm the patients hand.
A medical assistant is witnessing a patient sign an informed consent form. Which of the following is the
responsibility of the assistant acting as a witness? Correct Answer-Validate the patients signature.
Which of the following terms describes the body's internal adaptation and change to keep body
functions in balance? Correct Answer-Homeostasis
Homeostasis is the body's internal adaptation and change to keep the body functions within balance.A medical assistant in an acute care facility is checking in a patient who has a deep laceration. The
patient tells the assistant that he cannot accept blood transfusions due to his religious beliefs. Which of
the following actions should the assistant take? Correct Answer-Document the statement in the patients
chart.
The assistant should document the patients wishes in the patients chart. By documenting the patients
statement, the provider will have the patient's statement to refer to if a blood transfusion is
recommended at a later time.
A medical assistant is adding information to a patient's computerized problem-oriented medical record
(POMR). Into which of the following sections of the POMR should the assistant enter the patients health
history and laboratory results? Correct Answer-Database
A medical assistant is reviewing the laboratory results of a patient who has the Epstein Barr virus. The
assistant should identify that this micro-organism can cause which of the following conditions? Correct
Answer-Mononucleosis
Mononucleosis is a contagious disease that is caused by the Epstein-Barr Virus.
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? Correct Answer-Reinforce teaching
about the frequency of medication administration.Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use to put a 7 year old hold at ease prior to
administering an injection? Correct Answer-Explain the procedure to the child in simple steps.
A medical assistant is caring for a patient who as a body mass index (BMI) of 23. This patient should be
categorized as which of the following? Correct Answer-Normal weight
A BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 is within the normal weight range for a healthy adult.
According to OSHA guidelines for universal precautions, which of the following types of patient contact
would require a medical assistant to wear gloves, a mask, a face shield, and protective apparel? Correct
Answer-Assisting a provider with the removal of a cyst.
A medical assistant is preparing a CMS-1500 insurance claim form for a patient who was treated for a
burn injury. Which of the following pieces of information is required on the form? Correct AnswerCurrent procedural terminology code.
A provider requests a medical assistant to initiate a referral fora patient to a mental health facility.
Which of the following pieces of information is required for the assistant to include in the initial referral?
Correct Answer-Diagnosis
A medical assistant discovers an unidentifiable liquid on the floor of one of the clinics treatment rooms.
Which of the following materials should the assistant use to remove and dispose of the liquid? Correct
Answer-A clean-up kitA provider asks a medical assistant to administer oxygen to a patient who is experiencing respiratory
distress. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take when administering oxygen to
the patient? Correct Answer-Insert the tips of the cannula into the patients nostrils.
The primary code in the CPT coding system consists of how many digits? Correct Answer-Five digits
A medical assistant is preparing to draw venous blood samples. The assistant is required by OSHA
regulations to wear which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment while performing
this procedure? Correct Answer-Gloves
OSHA requires medical assistants to wear gloves while collecting venous blood samples.
Which of the following information should the medical assistant enter into the appointment calendar
when scheduling a patient for a skin rash? Correct Answer-Daytime phone number.
Which of the following groups of EKG leads are bipolar? Correct Answer-Leads I, II, and III.
Leads I, II,and III are three bipolar limb leads that make up Einthoven's Triangle.
A patient arrives at a clinic will a bill for x-rays that were required due to an injury at the patients place
of employment. The patient has private insurance and is eligible for workers' compensation. Theassistant should recognize that which of the following parties is responsible for payment of this bill?
Correct Answer-Paid in full by workers' compensation.
A medical assistant is assisting in the treatment of a patient who experienced a chemical burn. Which of
the following steps should the assistant take? Correct Answer-Remove any chemical-covered clothing.
A medical assistant is preparing sterilization for hemostats before an invasive procedure. Which of the
following techniques should the assistant use? Correct Answer-Autoclave
The assistant should use an autoclave to sterilize the hemostats.
A provider asks a medical assistant to reinforce teaching with a patient about her new diagnosis. Which
of the following actions should the assistant take? Correct Answer-Document the patients response to
the teaching.
A medical assistant is reviewing discharge information with a patient who is postoperative following
cryosurgery to the cervix. Which of the following statements should the assistant include? Correct
Answer-"You may experience a watery discharge for up to 1 week after your procedure."
The assistant should tell the patient to expect to experience a watery discharge that can last up to 1
week following the cryosurgery procedure.Which of the following organs is located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen? Correct AnswerGallbladder
(The gallbladder *as well as the liver* is located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen)
A provider is performing a routine rectal examination on a patient. Which of the following supplies
should a medical assistant have available during the examination? Correct Answer-Lubricating jelly
A medical assistant should recognize which of the following blood pressure readings as indicative of an
adult patient whose blood pressure level is classified as elevated? Correct Answer-128/78 mm Hg
A systolic pressure between 120 and 129 mm Hg and a diastolic pressure less than 80 mm Hg indicates
that an adult patient has a blood pressure that is classified as elevated.
The parent of a child who has pinworms is asking a medical assistant for more information about his
child's condition. The assistant should begin by explaining that pinworms are which of the following
types of micro-organism? Correct Answer-Helminths
Helminths are parasites called "worms" that liv in host organisms, such as animals and humans.A medical assistant receives a telephone call from a patient who seems anxious about the results of his
test. Which of the following responses should the assistant make? Correct Answer-"I know you are
concerned about your test results. We'll call you as soon as your results come in."
When assisting a provider with a vaginal examination and Papanicolaou (PAP) test, a medical assistant
should identify that which of the following instruments is necessary? Correct Answer-Cytobrush
This instrument is necessary because the provider uses the cytobrush for obtaining a specimen for a Pap
test.
During a routine venipuncture,, the patient becomes pale and diaphoretic. What condition is mist likely
to occur in the patient? Correct Answer-Syncope
A medical assistant needs to remove all living micro-organisms from a contaminated towel clamp. Which
of the following methods should the assistant use to cleanse this instrument? Correct Answersterilization
The provider orders the medical assistant to prepare a tablespoon of medication for a patient. How
many milliliters of medication should the assistant draw up? Correct Answer-15 mL
There are 15 mL per tablespoon. Therefore, the assistant should prepare 15 mL of medication.A medical assistant is asked to assist a provider with an orthopedic examination. Which of the following
instruments should the assistant prepare for the examination? Correct Answer-Goniometer
The provider uses a goniometer to measure joint movement in a single plane. The instrument is used for
orthopedic examinations.
A medical assistant receives a phone call from a patient of a child who has possibly ingested a household
cleaner. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Correct Answer-Contact the local
poison control center
A medical assistant has a request to collect a routine CBC from a healthy 10 month old infant. Which of
the following is the most appropriate collection site? Correct Answer-Left heel
When performing diagnostic coding, how many characters are used to provide the highest level of
speciality with an ICD-10-CM code? Correct Answer-Seven characters
In which of the following locations should a medical statement place the electrode for lead V4? Correct
Answer-The fifth intercostal space, left midclavicular line
Which of the following types of appointment systems allows flexibility to allow for the most consistent
patient flow? Correct Answer-Wave schedulingWave scheduling has patients scheduled for the first 30 minutes of an hour to allow for early, late, and
patients who do not show up. All patients are seen within that hour.
Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take to safeguard a patient's protected
health information? Correct Answer-Log off of computers when not in use.
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? Correct Answer-Drop the syringe, needle first
into the biohazardous sharps container.
A patient requests a female provider to perform her examination due to a religious conviction. A female
provider is not available. Which of the following is the appropriate response by the medical
assassistant? Correct Answer-Assist the patient in locating a provider to accommodate the patients
needs.
A medical assistant is reporting a patient fall that occurred in the front lobby of the clinic. What is the
purpose of the assistant preparing an incident report? Correct Answer-To avoid future reoccurrences.
A medical assistant is making a new sign-in sheet for the patients who have appointments that day.
Which of the following information should the sign-in sheet include? Correct Answer-Provider's name
A medical assistant is using a scale with a height bar to measure a patient's height. Which of the
following actions should the assistant take? Correct Answer-Lower the horizontal bar gently so that it
rests on the top of the patients head.A medical assistant is administering cough syrup to a patient. Which of the following actions should the
assistant take? Correct Answer-View the medication cup at eye level when pouring.
The assistant should view the medication cup at eye level when pouring. Holding the cup below eye
level can result in the assistant pouring too much syrup into the medication cup.
A medical assistant is an outpatient facility is preparing a patient for a venipuncture. Which of the
following actions should the assistant take to confirm the patient's identity? Correct Answer-Ask the
patient to state and spell their full name and provide their date of birth.
A medical assistant is preparing a patient for a physical examination when he notices that the patients
eyes are moving back and forth in a constant, involuntary manner. Which of the following terms should
the assistant use when documenting this finding in the patients medical record? Correct AnswerNystagmus
Nystagmus is the constant involuntary movement of the eyes in a circular, vertical, or horizontal pattern.
A medical assistant has a blood pressure cuff inflated and partially opens the valve to deflate as he
listens with a stethoscope. When should he read the diastolic pressure? Correct Answer-When the
sound disappears.Where should a medical assistant place the electrode for lead V5? Correct Answer-On the left anterior
axillary line, horizontal to V4.
A medical assistant is drawing five blood collection tubes. When should the assistant release the
tourniquet? Correct Answer-Within 1 min of application
A medical assistant should follow chain of custody guidelines for which of the following types of
laboratory results? Correct Answer-Parentage testing
In which of the following positions should a medical assistant place an 18 month old patient when
administering ear drops to the right ear? Correct Answer-Right ear facing up with the earlobe pulled
down and back.
Medical assistant is collecting data from a patient who is experiencing heatstroke. Which of the
following manifestations should the assistant expect to find? Correct Answer-Hot skin
A medical assistant is using a butterfly needle set to obtain a blood sample from a vein in a patients
hand. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Correct Answer-Hold the needle by its
wings.
A medical assistant receives a chemical splash in her eyes. Which of the following actions should the
assistant take first? Correct Answer-Flush the eyes out with tepid water.A medical assistant is reviewing the medical history of a patient who regularly comes into contact with
coal and wood dust. The assistant should recognize that this patient is at an increased risk for
developing which of the following disorders? Correct Answer-Emphysema
Emphysema can be caused by coming into contact with coal and wood dust, which causes damage to
the alveoli in the lungs.
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? Correct Answer-Parasitic
Pediculosis is also known as lice, which is a common parasitic infection that is highly contagious.
A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a patient about the self-administration of insulin
injections. Which of the following patient statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer-I will roll the bottle between my hands before drawing the medication.
A medical assistant is administering eye ointment to a patient. Which of the following actions should the
assistant take? Correct Answer-Apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac.
A patient reports getting a bill that includes services she did not receive. Which of the following actions
should a medical assistant take to reconcile these charges? Correct Answer-Review that days encounter
forms to determine if another patient received the services.A medical assistant is assisting a patient who is obese with an insulin injection. Which of the following is
the correct angle for this patient's injection? Correct Answer-90 degree angle
Which of the following should a medical assistant identify as the purpose of a Category II code in
procedural coding? Correct Answer-Tracks provider performance measures.
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? Correct Answer-Evacuate staff and patients from the immediate area
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