NHA CCMA Practice test questions
2022/2023 Graded A+
Which of the following laboratory values should a Medical Assistant immediately report to a
patient's provider? ✔✔Blood glucose 500 mg/dL This blood glucose level i
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NHA CCMA Practice test questions
2022/2023 Graded A+
Which of the following laboratory values should a Medical Assistant immediately report to a
patient's provider? ✔✔Blood glucose 500 mg/dL This blood glucose level is higher than the
expected reference range of 70 to 110 mg/dL
In which of the following locations should a medical assistant place the electrode for lead V4?
✔✔The fifth intercostal space, left midclavicular line is the correct location to place electrode
V4.
A medical assistant is caring for a patient who is 5'7 tall. Which of the following is the patient's
height in centimeters? ✔✔170 cm.
Formula
multiply the length value by 30.48
A patient asks a Medical Assistant to explain the difference between a liniment and a medicated
lotion. Which of the following responses should the assistant make? ✔✔Liniments contain
higher portion of oil than medicated lotions.
A Medical Assistant is speaking with a patient who recently received a terminal diagnosis. The
pt states, "I regret not taking better care of myself. Now, I won't be able to accomplish what I
Wanted to do with my life." The MA should identify that the pt is in which of the following
stages of grief? ✔✔Depression
A medical assistant is obtaining a blood pressure measurement from an adult patient. Which of
the following actions should the assistant take to ensure an accurate reading? ✔✔Place the
stethoscope's diaphragm over the patient's palpated artery.
A medical assistant is measuring a patient's oxygen saturation with a pulse oximeter. Which of
the following actions should the assistant take? ✔✔Check capillary refill in the patients finger.
A provider prescribes oxycodone for a patient after abdominal surgery. Which of the following
describes this type of medication? ✔✔Oxycodone is a Schedule II control substance
A medical assistant is preparing to assist a provider with suturing a wound. Which of the
following items should be in the sterile field for this procedure? ✔✔Hemostat.
A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has bilateral below-the knee amputations for an
EKG, Which of the following sites should the Assistant select for electrode placement?
✔✔Abdomen.
Preparing to apply ointment to several abrasions on a patient's leg. Which of the following
supplies should the medical assistant use to remove the medication from the jar? ✔✔A tongue
blade.
A medical assistant is measuring the vital signs of an adult patient. The assistant should identify
which of the following blood pressure readings as Stage 2 hypertension? ✔✔150/95 mm Hg.
Stage 2 hypertension is indicated by a systolic pressure of greater than 140 mm Hg or a diastolic
pressure of greater than 90 mm Hg
The parent of a child who has pediculosis is asking a MA for more information about her child's
condition. The assistant should begin by explaining that pediculosis is which of the following
types of infection? ✔✔Parasitic.
A medical assistant is explaining to a female patient how to collect a clean-catch urine specimen.
Which of the following instructions should the asistant include ✔✔With the labia spread urinate
a small amount into the toilet before collecting the sample
A medical assistant is assisting with the physical examination of a patient who has scabies.
Besides gloves which of the following pieces of PPE should the assistant wear ✔✔Gown
A medical assistant is explaining a venipuncture procedure to a patient. Which of the following
statements should the assistant make? ✔✔I'll be collecting a blood sample from you today. There
wil be a small stick in your arm.
A medical assistant is measuring the circumference of an infant's head Which of the following
actions should the assistant take? ✔✔Place the zero mark of the measuring tape against the
infant's forehead
A medical assistant is reinforcing teachìng with a patient about the self-administration of insulin
injections. Which of the following patient statements Indicates an understanding of the teaching?
✔✔"I will roll the bottle between my hands before dra
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