2021_NHA_Practice_Test and SH BLANK
docx
keyboard_arrow_up
School
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
*We aren’t endorsed by this school
Course
INPG-100
Subject
Medicine
Date
Dec 6, 2023
Type
docx
Pages
15
Uploaded by CommodoreSteel12332
NHA CCMA Practice Questions
1.
A medical assistant is reinforcing instructions with a patient about how to take a buccal tablet. Which of the following instructions should the assistant give the patient?
2.
A medical office assistant is preparing a patient who has psoriasis to be examined by the provider. When inspecting the patient’s skin lesions, the assistant should expect to observe which of the following characteristics?
3.
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 assistant?
4.
Which of the following types of written correspondence can be signed by a medical assistant?
5.
Which of the following pieces of legislation keeps health care staff safe from retaliation by their employers when they report cases of patient neglect and abuse?
6.
A medical assistant is reviewing laboratory requisitions. For which of the following patient conditions should the assistant perform a capillary collection rather than a venipuncture?
7.
A medical assistant is measuring the circumference of an infant’s head. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
.
8.
Which of the following is a medical assistant's role in pulmonary function testing (PFT)?
9.
Which of the following items in a medical office are considered administrative office supplies?
10.
A medical assistant is composing business correspondence using the simplified letter style. Which of the following features should the assistant use?
11.
A medical assistant is performing a review of items in a clinic’s inventory. How should the assistant classify dressings and bandages for inventory purposes?
.
12.
A medical assistant is caring for a child who has varicella zoster virus. The assistant should recognize that varicella is transferred through which of the following modes of transmission?
13.
When completing documentation in a patient's paper medical record, a medical assistant realizes she made an error. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? 14.
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? 15.
A medical assistant is measuring the vital signs of an adult patient. The assistant should identify which of the following blood pressure reading stage two hypertension?
16.
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?
17.
A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a patient about pulse oximetry. Which of the following statements should the assistant include in the teaching?
18.
A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching was a patient about the self-administration of insulin injections. Which of the following patient statements indicates an understanding of the teachings?
19.
A medical assistant is assisting with the physical examination of a patient who has scabies. Besides gloves, which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the assistant wear?
20.
A patient arrives at a clinic with a build for X Rays that were required due to an injury at the patient's place of employment. The patient has private insurance and is eligible for worker’s compensation. The assistant should recognize that which of the following parties is responsible for payment of this bill?
21.
A medical assistant is collecting data from a patient who has cold sores on his lips. The assistant should identify which of the following viruses can cause this condition?
22.
A medical assistant works at an urgent care center that uses open hour scheduling. Which of the following describes this form of scheduling?
23.
A patient calls the clinic to cancel a postoperative appointment and states that she will reschedule at a later date. For which of the following reason should the medical assistant document this information on the patient's chart?
24.
A medical assistant is cleaning an examination room after assisting a provider with a biopsy which of the following actions should the assistant take?
25.
A medical assistant is responsible for cleaning the instruments used in a minor surgery. Which of the following is the first step in this process?
26.
A medical assistant is using a butterfly needle set to obtain a blood sample from a vein in a patient’s hand. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
27.
When should the code on glucose cuvettes be compared to the code on the glucometer?
28.
A medical assistant is writing a piece of professional correspondence to a consulting provider in which of the following range should the assistant record the date on the letter?
29.
A medical assistant is entering a new prescription into a patient's electronic medical record (EMR). While entering the prescription, an alert notifying the assistant of a medication interaction appears on the screen. Which of the following action should the assistant take?
30.
A patient tells the medical assistant that his provider’s office is incompetent, as there is no improvement in his condition. Which of the following is an appropriate response for the assistant to make?
Your preview ends here
Eager to read complete document? Join bartleby learn and gain access to the full version
- Access to all documents
- Unlimited textbook solutions
- 24/7 expert homework help
31.
A medical assistant should use which of the following solutions to prepare a patient skin prior to drawing blood cultures?
32.
A medical assistant is obtaining a blood pressure measurement from an adult patient. Which of the following action should be assistant take to ensure an accurate reading?
33.
A medical assistant is collecting a health history from an older adult patient who exhibits moderate hearing loss. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
34
. A medical assistant is administering an intradermal injection for allergy testing. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? 35.
Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use for the routine cleaning of EKG cables?
36
. Where should a medical assistant place the electrode for lead V5?
37.
In which of the following positions should a medical assistant place a healthy patient in preparation for a rectal exam?
38
. A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has intermittent peripheral cyanosis for and examination by the provider. The assistant should understand that healthy perfusion of the hands and feet depends on adequate interaction between which of the following two body systems?
39
. A first time patient is late arriving to the office. Which of the following should the medical assistant say first?
40
. A medical assistant is reviewing a Medicare claim denial. The assistant determines that there are charges that exceed the usual, customary, and reasonable fees. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take?
41
. Which of the following techniques should the medical assistant use to confirm a patient understanding of insulin administration?
42
. A medical assistant is explaining to a female patient how to collect a clean patch urine specimen. which of the following instructions should the assistant include? 43
. Which of the following medical record documentation template is organized by the entity that supplied the data? 44
. A medical assistant is preparing 1 g/kg of activated charcoal for a patient who weighs 176 pounds. How many grams of charcoal should the assistant prepare? 45
. A medical assistant drops an instrument on the floor while setting up a sterile tray for a procedure. He picks up the instrument and places 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? 46
. Which of the following positions is appropriate for pelvic examination? 47
. A medical assistant is preparing to perform a capillary collection of 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? 48
. At work a medical assistant cared for a neighbor he sustained multiple injuries in a fall. After work another neighbor asked the assistant what happened to the neighbor who fell. following the American Association of medical assistance code of ethics, which of the following responses should the assistance make? 49
. A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (CHF)for an examination by the provider. Which of the following manifestation should the assistant expect? 50.
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? .
51
. A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with the patient about the use and care of transdermal patch. Which of the following instructions should the assistant include in the teaching?
52
. A medical assistant needs to remove all living microorganisms from a contaminated towel clamp. Which of the following methods should the assistant use to clean the instrument? 53
. Which of the following EKG artifacts is caused by a disconnect electron and result in tracing going into the margins of the paper? 54
. A medical assistant is administering heparin subcutaneously to a patient. Which of the following action should the assistant take? 55
. A medical assistant is checking a patient’s hearing using the Weber test period which of the following
action should the assistant take? . 56
. A provider has requested a dissecting instrument on a sterile trade that a medical assistant is preparing. Which of the following instruments should the assistant include on the tray? .
57
. 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? 58.
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? 59
. Which of the following cell structures is the source of energy for a cell? 60
. A medical assistant is transcribing a prescription for a medication that a patient should take before meals. Which of the following abbreviation should the assistant use to indicate when the patient should take the medication? ”
61.
The medical assistant is contracting a patient to schedule a repeat Papanicolaou test due to abnormal results. This should identify that which of the following factors can interfere with the test results? 62
. When using a centrifuge, a medical assistant must do which of the following to ensure safety and accuracy?
Your preview ends here
Eager to read complete document? Join bartleby learn and gain access to the full version
- Access to all documents
- Unlimited textbook solutions
- 24/7 expert homework help
64
. A clinic schedules all cardiac patients on Mondays and Wednesdays all oncology patients on Tuesdays
and Thursdays which of the following types of scheduling is the clinic using? 65
. A medical assistant is 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? 67. A medical assistant is transcribing a prescription for magnesium sulfate into a patient’s medical record. Which of the following should the assistant use to document this medication? 68. Which of the following methods is used to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an insurance carrier? Explanation: a remittance advice document itemizes all paid, denied, and allowed charges for patient. This document notifies the provider of any and all claim denials.
75
. 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?
76
. A medical assistant is discussing information with a patient about a new medication that the provider
prescribes. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
77
. Which of the following routes of administration should a medical assistant use when performing a tuberculin skin test?
78
. Prior to a patient’s follow-up appointment, which of the following information should a medical assistant report to the provider?
.
79
. Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw?
80
. A medical assistant receives a telephone call from a patient who is hesitant about discussing a new medical concern unless the conversation is with a provider. The assistant should use which of the following techniques to address the patient’s reluctance?
81
. When assisting a provider with a punch biopsy of a mole, which of the following tasks should a medical assistant expect to perform?
.
82
. 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?
83
. 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?
.
84
. Which of the following laboratory results should the medical assistant recognize is abnormal?
85
. A medical assistant is preparing to create a report about patients who have a family history of breast cancer. Which of the following types of software will allow the assistant to sort, retrieve, and combine information for this report?
.
86
. A medical assistant is replacing a sharps container in an examination room and receives a small laceration on her arm from the plastic lid. Which of the following types of documentation should the assistant complete as a result of this incident?
.
87
. A medical assistant is administering an intramuscular injection into the gluteus medius of an adult patient. At which of the following angles should the assistant insert the needle?
88
. An adolescent is covered by two insurance policies under her divorced parents who have birthdays in
May and August and have joint custody. Which policy is the primary policy for the adolescent?
89
. A medical assistant is performing an ear irrigation for an adult patient who has a cerumen impaction. Which of the following steps should the assistant complete prior to administering the irrigation solution?
90
. 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?
91
. Which of the following instructions should a medical assistant give to a patient when administering an enteric-coated tablet?
.
92
. When preparing a patient for Holter monitoring, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take?
.
93
. A medical assistant should follow the chain of custody guidelines for which of the following types of laboratory results?
94
. A medical assistant receives a chemical splash in her eyes. Which of the following should the assistant take first?
95
. A provider places an open sharps container in the linen hamper by mistake. Which of the following is the appropriate action for the medical assistant to take?
96
. A medical assistant is preparing sterilization for hemostats before an invasive procedure. Which of the following techniques should the assistant use?
97
. A medical assistant is testing a patient’s visual acuity using a Snellen chart. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
.
98
. 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?
99
. 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?
.
100
. A medical assistant is scheduling diagnostic tests for a patient’s liver and pancreas. Which of the following systems is being assessed?
.
Your preview ends here
Eager to read complete document? Join bartleby learn and gain access to the full version
- Access to all documents
- Unlimited textbook solutions
- 24/7 expert homework help
101
. Which of the following cardiac procedures is within a medical assistant’s scope of practice and does not require a licensed technician or provider to assist or perform it?
102
. Which of the following groups of EKG leads are bipolar?
103
. When informed consent it required for a procedure, which of the following steps should occur prior to the patient signing the form?
106
. 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?
107
. 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? 108. 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?
. 109. Which of the following routes for taking a patient’s temperature is the most accurate?
110. Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when obtaining the length of an infant during a well-child visit?
111. A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching about a cardiac event monitor with a patient. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates an understanding of the procedure?
.
112. A medical assistant is explaining a venipuncture procedure to a patient. Which of the following statements should the assistant make?
113. A medical assistant is examining the skin on a patient’s forearm where the patient reports developing a rash. The assistant notes multiple solid elevations that are less than 05 cm (0.2 in) in diameter. Which of the following terms should he use to document his observations in the patient’s medical record?
114. Which of the following is outside of a medical assistant’s scope of practice?
.
115. A medical assistant is caring for a patient who is 5’7’’ tall. Which of the following is the patient’s height in centimeters?
.
116. A medical assistant is measuring a patient’s oxygen saturation with a pulse oximeter. Which of the following actions should the assistant make?
117. A medical assistant is reviewing a patient’s recent medical history and notes that she has a healing fracture of the distal femur. Where on the patient’s body should the assistant expect to find the injury?
.
118. A medical assistant is preparing to administer a liquid, oral medication to a patient. Which of the following methods should the assistant use to ensure the correct dose is delivered?
119. A medical assistant is monitoring an infant patient for microcephaly. Which of the following describes the anthropometric measurement that the assistant should perform?
120. A medical assistant in 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?
.
121. 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?
122. In which of the following locations should a medical assistant place the electrode for lead V4?
123. A provider examines an older adult patient who is disabled and has a lesion on her arm. A medical assistant should anticipate a referral for this patient to which of the following ancillary services?
124. A medical assistant is faxing a prescription to a patient’s pharmacy. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
126. Which of the following techniques should the medical assistant use when bandaging a wound?
127. When measuring a patient’s respiratory rate, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to ensure an accurate reading?
128. Which of the following should a medical assistant identify as the purpose of a Category II code in procedural coding?
129. During a routine venipuncture, the patient becomes pale and diaphoretic. What condition is most likely to occur in this patient?
130. A medical assistant is administering an intramuscular immunization to a patient. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take?
131. A provider prescribes oxycodone for a patient after abdominal surgery. Which of the following describes this type of medication?
132. A medical assistant is speaking with a particular 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?
Your preview ends here
Eager to read complete document? Join bartleby learn and gain access to the full version
- Access to all documents
- Unlimited textbook solutions
- 24/7 expert homework help
133. A medical assistant is administering eye ointment to a patient. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
134. A medical assistant has requested a preauthorization for a patient’s referral to a specialist. Which of the following is a reason for the claim submitted by the specialist to be denied?
135. A medical assistant is determining the amount a patient will be required to pay for a scheduled procedure that has an allowable amount of $200. The patient has a 90/10 coinsurance and has met his deductible. What is the total amount the patient will pay the provider for his procedure?
136. Which of the following information should the medical assistant enter into the appointment calendar when scheduling a patient for a skin rash?
137. A medical assistant is speaking with a patient who recently received a terminal diagnosis. The patient 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 assistant should identify that the patient is in which of the following stages of grief?
138. A medical assistant is assisting a provider with an abdominal examination. When the provider palpates the major portion of the liver, the assistant should recognize that he is palpating which of the following abdominal quadrants?
.
139. A medical assistant is reviewing the list of medications a patient reports currently taking. The assistant should recognize that which of the following medications is available in sublingual form?
140. A medical assistant is caring for a 4-month-old infant who has a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Which of the following is this temperature when converted to Celsius?
141. A medical assistant is reviewing a provider’s instructions as the patient is preparing to leave the office. The provider recommends that the patient purchases and 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?
142. 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?
143. 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?
144. A medical assistant is preparing to calculate a patient’s heart rate from an EKG tracing. Which of the following methods should the assistant use for this calculation?
145. A medical assistant received a denial of payment for a patient’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? 146. A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation. Which of the following
actions should a medical assistant take first?
147. Which of the following terms should a medical assistant use to tell a provider that a patient is having discomfort and difficulty breathing?
.
148. At what time of day will a patient’s body temperature be at its lowest?
.
149. 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?
150. A medical assistant is removing sutures from a patient who has a laceration on his left lower leg. After setting up the sterile field, which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Your preview ends here
Eager to read complete document? Join bartleby learn and gain access to the full version
- Access to all documents
- Unlimited textbook solutions
- 24/7 expert homework help