Final Practice Test NHA CCMA EXAM

A pt. weighs 78 kg. What does the pt. weigh in pounds?

Which of the following is the term for the allergy test that involves small injections just under the skin?

When assisting a provider with a punch biopsy of a mole, which of the following tasks should a MA anticipate?

In which of the following situations is a MA required to wear sterile gloves?

For which of the following should a MA place a specimen in a biohazard specimen bag when transporting to an outside lab?

A MA is performing a capillary puncture. Which of the following steps the the MA take to promote blood flow?

Which of the following should occur after exposure to chemicals in the eye?

Which of the following techniques should a MA use for the routine cleaning of EKG cables?

Which refers to when the internal environment functions properly and all the organs are performing appropriately?

Which of the following manifestations should a MA expect with a pt. diagnosed with anemia?

Which of the following strategies demonstrates empathy when a MA is interacting with a pt. who is upset?

A pt. has been diagnosed with seasonal allergies. Which of the following health care providers can make a diagnosis & tx

A pt. refuses a blood transfusion d/t religious beliefs. What should the MA do?

Which of the following instructions should a MA provide to a pt. regarding transdermal patch use and care?

Which of the following preventative screenings are matched correctly with the age at which they should 1st be completed?

Which of the following is the lay term that can be used in the place of the medical term "verrucae"?

A MA is administering ear drops to an adult pt. Which of the following actions should the MA take?

When scheduling a Pap test for a 55 yr old, which of the following guidelines should the MA follow?

A dr. requests a dissection instrument on a sterile tray. Which instrument should the MA put on tray?

The following type of allergy testing involves applying a allergen to the skin to help detect delayed allergic reactions

A MA is collecting a 24-hr urine specimen. Which should the assistant document during a 24-hr urine collection?

A provider has prescribed O2 therapy for a pt. Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take?

Spots are noticed on instruments as the MA is unloading the autoclave. This should be recognized as a result of:

When entering a new pt. appointment, which is the appropriate amount of time to block off?

Which of the following is important when a MA is verbally communicating with a patient?

Which of the following individual diversity factors may result in a pt's bias toward receiving medical treatment?

Aside from a pt's full name & date of birth (DOB), which of the following is also considered a unique identifier?

Which mask is considered a respirator & required when caring for a pt. who has COVID-19?

Which of the following components of a business letter contains the conveyed message to the receiver?

Which provides informed tx & encourages pts to take an active role in their healthcare, resulting in better compliance?

Which of the following is the preferred site when performing venipuncture on children younger than the age of 2?

A MA should assist an adult pt. into which of the following positions when obtaining the pt's height?

A pt. who is terminally ill-is crying uncontrollably, refusing to eat & to see family. What stage of grief is the pt.in?

A MA receives a RX to administer an IM injection to a pt. Which angle/degree is proper administration technique?

Which form collected during a new pt. check-in will contain the pt's demographic information?

A MA is drawing 5 blood collection tubes. When should the assistant release the tourniquet?

Which of the following is the purpose of monthly financial reconciliation?

A MA can provide pt. care coordination and community resources through which of the following roles?

Which should be discarded in a red biohazard waste bag?

When a MA is assisting a pt. from their wheelchair to the exam table, what assistive device should be used?

Which of the following is a MA's priority action when handling a call from a pt. who's upset about a RX refill?

An upset pt. states "The hosp. & insurance co. are just trying to get money. I eat well & exercise.. I can't have cancer

Which of the following routes for taking a patient's temperature is the most accurate?

Which of the following medical abbreviations is included in JCHO's (The Joint Commission)"Do Not Use" abbreviation list?

A MA is preparing to use a glucometer to measure a pt's blood glucose level. Which of the following actions is correct?

Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use to gather additional info from a pt who is having CP?

Which of the following diseases should a MA recognize as mandatory in reporting to the state?

A pt. is diagnosed with Grave's disease. Which of the following treatments should the MA expect the pt. to receive?

A pt's best friend is making decisions regarding the medical care of the pt, who's comatose. The friend is acting as:

In which of the following sections of a SOAP note should a MA document a pt's social history?

The duodenum is located within which of the following quadrants?

Which of the following should the MA obtain from an insurance company prior to performing an outpatient surgery?

A MA is preparing a 837P/CMS-1500 claim form. Which component identifies the provider who provided the service?

A provider has ordered hematology testing for a pt. Which of the following tube colors should the MA use?

A MA is preparing a pt. for an examination of their back & hip. Which position should the patient be placed in?

When communicating w/ a pt. who's upset, which of the following mechanisms indicates the MA is receptive and listening?

When performing an ear irrigation on an adult pt, the MA should:

A MA is preparing to do an EKG on a 3 yr old. Which is an appropriate action for the MA to take before the procedure?

Which of the following actions should a MA take when obtaining the length of an infant during a well-child visit?

A pt. reports experiencing fainting episodes. Which of the following medical terms describes the pt's chief complaint?

A MA is measuring a p's oxygen saturation w/ a pulse oximeter. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

After a minor surgery, which finding should a MA instruct the pt. to recognize as an expected part of recovery process?

When managing safe handling & storage of vaccines, which of the following actions should the MA take?

A pt. calls the office requesting their lab results. Which should the MA do to maintain pt's confidentiality?

Which of the following situations involves a hematocrit value outside of the expected reference range?

A MA is performing intake for a 6 month old pt. Which of the following measurements is required for the growth chart?

Which of thefollowing patient-centered medical home functions (PCMH) requires communication among pt's, families, & team

Which is a part of the simplified letter style?

A MA is assisting a Dr. suturing a wound. Which of the following items should the assistant put in the sterile field?

A MA is prepping pt. for a vaginal exam and Pap test. Which position should the MA place the pt.?

A Dr. is trying to r/o CAD & wants to examine the pt's blood flow direction and speed. What test should be ordered?

Which type of shock involves an excessive loss of blood or other bodily fluids?

Upon entering a pt's room for a routine blood draw, a MA notices a clergy member w/ the pt. What should the MA do?

Directions for taking a buccal tablet include:

A MA is preparing to clean & remove debris from instruments used in a minor surgery. How should the MA complete this?

Which of the following conditions involves an overload of iron in the body?

What section of the chart would a MA look for any previous surgeries the pt. has had?

Which of the following methods is the best way to measure the amount of body fat on a patient?

When coaching a patient, which of the following is an example of disease preention?

Which procedure requires the MA to perform a surgical scrub prior to assisting the provider?