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2025 - 2026 NHA MEDCERTS CCMA |330 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+|100%
VERIFIED
Which of the following methods may be used to assess the extent of a burn injury? Rule of Nines As a patient coach, which approach should the Medical Assistant take? Be sensitive to patient's learning style Modify the teaching as necessary Establish and maintain rapport with the patient The Medical Assistant is drawing blood from a patient who has an episode of fainting, what did the patient experience? Syncope If a patient wanted to send an email to the physican or check on their laboratory results, where should be directed to visit? Patient portal What method might be used to contact the payer due to a denied insurance claim with evidence that it should have been paid?
Appeal Which of the following is an illegal method of increasing reimbursement? Upcoding Which of the following are potentially infectious materials requiring special handling? Wound drainage Liquid blood Unknown body fluid Which is an intermediary that audits and sorts claims for different patients and insurance companies? Clearinghouse If the Clinical Medical Assistant documented weight, length, head and chest circumference on an infant, which type of measurements were obtained? Anthropometric For which condition would a diabetic patient be given juice after developing sweating, anxiety, irritability and headache? Insulin shock
When providing community resources, which of the following information should be included? Names and locations Which is the heart's natural pacemaker? SA node The risk of developing coronary artery disease is increased by which of the following risk factors? Smoking When a scheduled patient is a "no show", why should this be documented in the medical record? To keep a legal record of "no show" appointments If the Clinical Medical Assistant documented weight, length, head and chest circumference on an infant, which type of measurements were obtained? Anthropometric The patient's discharge information provides which of the following? Continuity of care
When interviewing the patient prior to the physical examination, which of the following is subjective information? Chief Complaint Which of the following are water soluble vitamins? Vitamins B and C A patient with an eye disease may be referred to which of the following providers? Ophthalmologist Which of the following body structures is part of both the endocrine and digestive systems? Pancreas Which report can provide information on whether or not an account is delinquent? Aging A properly calibrated ECG machine should indicate which of the following for standardization? 10 mm high and 25 mm/second
If the provider requested a speculum from the Clinical Medical Assistant, which type of examination may be performed? Vaginal When administering an injection, which aseptic technique should the Medical Assistant follow? Clean the injection site with an antiseptic wipe Which leads on an ECG are augmented leads? Leads AVF, AVL and AVR Which of the following viral diseases with symptoms of weakness, paralysis of muscles, fever and headache, resulted in epidemics in the U.S. before a vaccine was developed? Polio Upon venipuncture attempt, a hematoma begins to form; which next steps should the Medical Assistant take?
Discontinue the procedure and apply pressure and ice Verbal communication, nonverbal communication, active listening and written communication are components of which of the following? Good communication skills If the patient's chart indicates "Rx", what does this represent? Prescription What is PPE? Barrier protection The Clinical Medical Assistant receives an order to administer an insulin injection to a diabetic patient; which measurement is used in this type of syringe? Units The physician ordered an administration of an IM medication, which of the following muscles can be used by the Medical Assistant for the injection?
When the Medical Assistant first arrives in the office, how long should a hand scrubbing procedure last? 1 - 2 minutes Which of the following represents a patient's demographic information? Date of birth Negative body language may include all except which of the following? Smiling A child who begins sucking their thumb at age 6 after not having done this for 3 years is using which defense mechanism? Regression If a patient's chart indicates neuralgia in the assessment, what is the condition? Nerve pain
A patient was told by the physican to increase their Vitamin C intake, which food could the Medical Assistant recommend? Oranges Which is a chemical process of killing pathogens with a germicide? Disinfection Which healthcare provider is legally responsible for obtaining consent when the patient is having surgery? Physician What reference provides a standard language for diagnoses? ICD HIPAA laws cover all except which of the following? Privacy of the healthcare worker
Infected wound Which type of filing is used to keep general correspondence that is similar in an organized manner? Subject filing Which is a position that is not often used in the ambulatory care setting but is used with shock victims? Trendelenburg When performing a rapid strep test, which of the following is a correct procedure? Bring the reagents and devices to room temperature before obtaining the specimen Which of the following types of bacteria have a rod shape? Bacillus
If the Medical Assistant receives a call from the laboratory indicating that a patient's blood glucose is 500 mg/dL, which of the following should be done next? Notify the physician immediately The physician indicated that the patient should take the medication bid; how often should the Medical Assistant educate the patient to take the medication? Twice a day The Clinical Medical Assistant is providing patient education regarding RICE for a patient who had an injury where the physician determined there was a tear of a ligament; what was the diagnosis? Sprain When applying limb leads, which lead is not recorded by the ECG but rather is a ground wire? Right leg For proper order of draw, which of the following tubes would be drawn second if a blood culture was ordered?
When taking a child's pulse, which of the following pulse points is most commonly used and is also used when obtaining a blood pressure? Brachial Which type of position requires the patient to lie on their left side with the left arm and leg drawn back and the right arm and leg flexed up and is commonly used to examine hemorrhoids or complete a rectal examination? Sims Some insurance companies require precertification before performing a procedure to determine which of the following process? Medical necessity The patient's involvement in their healthcare is emphasized in which of the following systems? Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Which of the following is a legal document that authorizes which life-saving procedures the patient wishes to have in the event he or she is not capable of voicing desires for medical treatment?
Living will If the Clinical Medical Assistant receives an order from the physician to administer a parenteral medication, which of the following methods could be used? IM injection When the Medical Assistant observes the physician listening to the patient's lung sounds, which method of examination is being conducted? Auscultation In which of the following locations should the inside address appear in a business letter? Between the date line and the salutation The Clinical Medical Assistant removed bandages soaked with blood from a patient in order to place a new dressing; what should be done with these bandages? Place in a biohazard bag
Which of the following conditions is defined as a lateral curvature of the spine? Scoliosis Which schedule of controlled drugs is accepted for medical use but has the highest potential for abuse of all others accepted for medical use? Schedule II Which of the following government agencies regulates controlled substances? DEA While reviewing a remittance advice, the Medical Assistant notes the maximum reimbursement for an office visit, known as which of the following? Allowed amount An antibiotic may be prescribed by the physician for which of the following types of micoorganisms? Bacteria
Which of the following is an appointment scheduling process to block off specific times when the physician is not in the office, holidays and lunch breaks? Setting up the matrix After assisting with a minor surgical procedure, the Medical Assistant must follow which precaution when cleaning the instruments? Wear utility gloves Which plane divides the body into upper an lower portions? Transverse What is a checks and balance system for the Clinical Medical Assistant when the physician prescribes administration of a medication for a patient seen in the office? Seven Rights Which of the following are infections acquired in the healthcare setting?
