NHA CCMA PRACTICE QUESTIONS PART 1 from Actual Exam Updated 2023 Version (Test Bank)

A medical assistant is obtaining a blood pressure reading from an adult patient. For which of the following readings should the assistant contact the provider? A. 100/60 B. 98/68 C. 104/45 D. 122/60 -------- Correct Answer -------- C. 104/45 Which of the following resources should a medical assistant use to obtain the OUTSIDE lab results of a patient? A. Electronic Medical Record (EMR) B. Electronic Health Record (EHR) C. Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT) D. Explanation of Benefits (EOB) -------- Correct Answer -------- B. Electronic Health Record (EHR) A medical assistant should identify osteomalacia as which of the following? A. The inflammation of bone and cartilage due to infection B. The enlargement of the extremities due to a metabolic syndrome C. The fusing of the bones at the joints due to arthritic changes D. The softening of the bone due to Vitamin D deficiency -------- Correct Answer -------- D. The softening of the bone due to Vitamin D deficiency Complications such as poor wound healing, amputation, blindness, and kidney failure are associated with which of the following diseases? A. Diabetes Mellitus B. Acromegaly C. Cushing's syndrome D. Graves disease -------- Correct Answer -------- A Diabetes Mellitus Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when performing ear irrigation for an adult patient? A. Pull the pinna up and back B. Warm the solution to 16.67C (62F) C. Place the patient in the prone position D. Insert the barrel of the syringe in the meatus of the patient's ear. -------- Correct Answer -------- B. Warm the solution to 16.67C (62F) A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching about a 24-hr Holter monitor test with a patient. Which of the following statements should the assistant include in teaching? A. Avoid any physical exertion while wearing the electrodes. B. Minimize your salt intake during the test. C. Avoid getting the electrodes wet. D. Ensure that you get an additional 2 hours of sleep during the test. -------- Correct Answer -------- C. Avoid getting the electrodes wet. In which of the following positions should a medical assistant place a patient for a spirometers test? A. Chin tucked toward the chest B. Seated upright with their chin elevated C. Lying supine with their arms crossed D. Standing bent at the waist -------- Correct Answer -------- B. Seated upright with their chin elevated When submitting an urgent referral request to an insurance company, how long does the authorization process take? A. 24 hours B. 3 working days C. Immediate approval via phone D. 10 days -------- Correct Answer -------- C. Immediate approval via phone