NHA Medical Assistant Exam Questions and Correct Answers Latest Update 2024 (Graded A+)
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NHA Medical Assistant Exam Questions and Correct Answers Latest Update 2024 (Graded A+)
A MA should recognize that which of the following is recommended regarding fingernail care and hand hygiene? - Answers Remove artificial fingernails when working w/ high-risk populations.
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NHA Medical Assistant Exam Questions and Correct Answers Latest Update 2024 (Graded A+)
A MA should recognize that which of the following is recommended regarding fingernail care and hand
hygiene? - Answers Remove artificial fingernails when working w/ high-risk populations.
Which of the following steps should a MA take to follow aseptic guidelines when administering
injections? - Answers Wipe the injection site w/ an alcohol pad.
A MA is cleaning a room following a surgical procedure. Which of the following actions should the
assistant take to ensure proper bioharzardous waste handling of used gauze pads? - Answers Place the
gauze pads in a red polyethylene bag.
Which of the following procedures requires a MA to use aseptic technique? - Answers Suturing.
Which of the following disposal methods should a MA use in accordance w/ OSHA guidelines for
handling biohazardous waste? - Answers Label chemicals w/ their names and data before disposal.
According to CDC recommendations, what is the minimum length of time a MA should spend scrubbing
his hands w/ soap & water when performing hand hygiene? - Answers 20 seconds.
A MA is preparing to sterilize a vaginal speculum. Which of the following sterilization techniques should
the assistant use? - Answers Autoclave. (A quick & effective method that uses steam under pressure to
sterilize on-site medical equipment.)
A MA is washing infectious debris off several sharp surgical instruments. Which of the following actions
should the assistant take? - Answers Wear utility gloves while sanitizing the instruments.
Which of the following statements about alcohol-based hand sanitizer is correct? - Answers Hand
sanitizer should be applied to dry hands.
A MA is loading prepackaged hemostats into an autoclave. Which of the following actions should the
assistant take to ensure sterilization? - Answers Organize the packages loosely w/o touching the walls
A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure for an examination for the
provider. What manifestation should the assistant expect? - Answers Shortness of breath.
When measuring a patient's respiratory rate, what action should a medical assistant take to ensure an
accurate reading? - Answers Count the respiration while the patients thinks his pulse is being obtained.
Which of the following laboratory Results should the medical assistant recognize is abnormal? - Answers
Potassium 3 mEq/L.
A provider has requested a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a medical assistant is preparing.
Which of the following instruments should the assistant include on the tray? - Answers Scissors.
, A MA 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? - Answers OSHA form 301.
A MA is reviewing a pt's medical history prior to the pt appointment. Which of the following laboratory
results indicate the need to schedule an extension of the current visit? - Answers Fasting blood glucose
168 MG/DL.
How should you administer a buccal tablet? - Answers Between the gums and cheek.
Which of the following terms should a MA use to tell a provider that a pt is having discomfort and
difficulty breathing - Answers Dyspnea.
Which of the following methods is used to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an insurance
carrier? - Answers Remittance advice.
Which of the following positions is appropriate for a pelvic examination? - Answers Lithotomy.
Which of the following cardiac procedures is withing a MA scope of practice and does not require a
licensed technician or provider to assist or perform it? - Answers Holter Monitor Application.
Which of the following EKG artifacts is caused by a disconnected electrode and results in the tracing
going into the margins of the paper? - Answers Interrupted baseline.
A MA receives a telephone call from a pt who seems anxious about the results of a test. Which of the
following responses should the assistant make? - Answers "I know you are concerned about your test
results. We'll call you as soon as your results comes in."
A MA is assisting with the physical examination of a pt who has scabies. Besides gloves, which of the
following pieces of personal protective equipment should the assistant wear? - Answers Gown.
A pt loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation. Which of the following actions
should a MA take first? - Answers Call for help and begin CPR.
A medical assistant is composing a business correspondence using the simplified letter style. Which of
the following features should the medical assistant use - Answers Subject line is in all capital letters.
Where should a MA place the electrode for lead v5? - Answers On the left anterior axillary line,
horizontal to V4.
A MA is caring for a pt who is 5' 7" tall. Which of the following is the pt's height in centimeters? -
Answers 170 cm.
Which technique should a MA use when bandaging a wound? - Answers Distal to proximal (away to
closer).
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