CCMA NHA Practice Test

Front

Which patient should be placed in Fowler’s position?

Back

A patient who has a breathing disorder.

Front

In which position should a medical assistant place an infant to measure them from heel to head?

Back

Supine

Front

Position for measuring a newborn’s head circumference: Semi-Fowler’s, Prone, Supine, Lateral semi-prone recumbent

Back

Supine

Front

In which position should a medical assistant place a patient for a vaginal examination?

Back

Lithotomy

Front

A patient with COPD requires an abdominal examination. Which position should the medical assistant use to manage the patient’s respiratory status?

Back

Fowler’s

Front

Which of the following is the correct position for obtaining a rectal temperature?

Back

Sims’

Front

Which position should a medical assistant place a patient in if their blood pressure drops to a dangerously low level?

Back

Trendelenburg

Front

A medical assistant is preparing a patient for an EKG. The assistant should assist the patient into which of the following positions?

Back

Supine

Front

A medical assistant is assisting a provider to obtain a specimen for a Papanicolaou test. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

Back

Place the patient in the Lithotomy position.

Front

Which resource should a medical assistant use to obtain the outside laboratory results of a patient?

Back

Electronic health record (EHR)