NHA- CCMA| Medical Assisting 2025 Questions and Answers 100% Pass
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NHA- CCMA| Medical Assisting 2025
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
A medical assistant is instructing a patient about fasting prior to a glucose tolerance test. Which
of the following statements should the assistant make?
"You should avoid eating or drinking anything except water for 8 to 12 ...
NHA- CCMA| Medical Assisting 2025
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
A medical assistant is instructing a patient about fasting prior to a glucose tolerance test. Which
of the following statements should the assistant make?
"You should avoid eating or drinking anything except water for 8 to 12 hours before the
test."
A medical assistant is preparing to obtain a patient’s blood pressure. The assistant should
position the patient’s arm at which of the following levels?
At the level of the patient’s heart.
A medical assistant is performing a capillary puncture on an adult patient’s finger. Which of the
following actions should the assistant take?
Wipe away the first drop of blood after the puncture.
Which of the following is an appropriate action for a medical assistant to take when providing
patient education about a preventative mammogram?
Instruct the patient to avoid using any lotions, deodorants, or powders on the day of the
exam.
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,A medical assistant is performing a venipuncture on a patient who has small, rolling veins.
Which of the following techniques should the assistant use to stabilize the vein?
Anchor the vein by applying firm pressure below the puncture site.
A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a patient who is scheduled for a pulmonary
function test. Which of the following instructions should the assistant include?
"You should refrain from using any bronchodilators for at least 6 hours before the test."
A medical assistant is measuring a patient’s oxygen saturation using a pulse oximeter. Which of
the following factors can affect the accuracy of the reading?
The patient has cold hands or poor circulation.
Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when sanitizing instruments using
aseptic techniques?
Use a brush to scrub instruments in a back-and-forth motion while submerged in soapy
water.
A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a patient about lifestyle modifications to help
regulate their hypertension. Which of the following statements should the assistant include?
"Reducing your sodium intake can help manage your blood pressure."
Which of the following statements should a medical assistant make when preparing a patient for
Holter monitoring?
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, "You will need to keep a log of all your daily activities and note any symptoms you
experience."
A patient asks a medical assistant for advice on how to reduce their cholesterol levels. Which of
the following responses should the assistant make?
"You should consider increasing your intake of soluble fiber and reducing saturated fats."
When performing an EKG on a patient, a medical assistant notices that the patient’s chest leads
are reversed. What is the appropriate action?
Stop the test and reposition the leads correctly before restarting.
A medical assistant is preparing a patient for a routine physical examination. Which of the
following steps should the assistant take first?
Verify the patient's identity and confirm the reason for the visit.
A medical assistant is explaining the administration of a subcutaneous injection to a patient.
Which of the following statements should the assistant make?
"This injection will be administered just under your skin, and you might feel a small pinch."
A medical assistant is instructing a patient on the proper use of a walker. Which of the following
instructions should the assistant provide?
"Move the walker forward, then step with your weaker leg first, followed by your stronger
leg."
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, A medical assistant is scheduling a patient for an outpatient procedure. Which of the following
information should the assistant provide to the patient?
"You will receive instructions from the facility about how to prepare for the procedure."
A medical assistant is preparing to remove sutures from a patient's laceration. What action should
the assistant take?
Clean the wound with antiseptic before removing the sutures.
Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when obtaining a head
circumference measurement for an infant?
Place the measuring tape around the widest part of the head, just above the ears and
eyebrows.
A medical assistant is preparing to administer a purified protein derivative (PPD) injection for
tuberculosis screening. What is the correct technique?
Inject at a 15-degree angle to create a small wheal under the skin.
Which of the following methods should a medical assistant use to confirm a patient’s
understanding of insulin self-administration?
Ask the patient to demonstrate the procedure for insulin injection.
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