Summer Special Discount 60% Offer - Ends in 0d 00h 00m 00s - Coupon code: brite60

ExamsBrite Dumps

Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant Question and Answers

Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant

Last Update Oct 15, 2025
Total Questions : 201

We are offering FREE NRCMA NAHP exam questions. All you do is to just go and sign up. Give your details, prepare NRCMA free exam questions and then go for complete pool of Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant test questions that will help you more.

NRCMA pdf

NRCMA PDF

$42  $104.99
 Add to Cart
NRCMA Engine

NRCMA Testing Engine

$50  $124.99
 Add to Cart
NRCMA PDF + Engine

NRCMA PDF + Testing Engine

$66  $164.99
 Add to Cart
Questions 1

The collar bone, a slender bone, one on each side of the body, connecting the breastbone to each shoulder is called the:

Options:

A.  

scapula

B.  

acromion

C.  

clavicle

D.  

none of the above

Discussion 0
Questions 2

Facial bones that compose the massive upper jawbones are called:

Options:

A.  

maxillary bones

B.  

lacrimal bones

C.  

vomer bones

D.  

mandibular bones

Discussion 0
Questions 3

The process by which cells divide to form two identical daughter cells is called:

Options:

A.  

Meiosis

B.  

Mitosis

C.  

Cytokinesis

D.  

Apoptosis

Discussion 0
Questions 4

When performing a routine phlebotomy, the most common gauge needle is

Options:

A.  

25or26

B.  

18

C.  

22

D.  

D: 20 or 21

Discussion 0
Questions 5

A patient with a rapid pulse has:

Options:

A.  

tachycardia

B.  

tachypnea

C.  

bradycardia

D.  

bradypnea

Discussion 0
Questions 6

The structure that connects muscles to bones is called:

Options:

A.  

Ligament

B.  

Tendon

C.  

Cartilage

D.  

Joint

Discussion 0
Questions 7

AIDS, are the initials for:

Options:

A.  

acquired immune deficiency syndrome

B.  

arthritic immune deficiency syndrome

C.  

clockwise

D.  

none of the above

Discussion 0
Questions 8

A Z-tract injection is an injection given in the gluteal

muscle of the buttocks.

Options:

A.  

intravenious

B.  

intradermal

C.  

intramuscular

D.  

intra-arterial

Discussion 0
Questions 9

The word part itis means

Options:

A.  

condition

B.  

soft

C.  

inflammation

D.  

malignant

Discussion 0
Questions 10

During galvanic electrical stimulation the patient

Options:

A.  

can be left unattended

B.  

must be attended at all times

C.  

can also receive hot pack treatments

D.  

can also receive hydrotherapy

Discussion 0
Questions 11

A condition characterized by frequent liquid stools:

Options:

A.  

colitis

B.  

diarrhea

C.  

flatus

D.  

none of the choices

Discussion 0
Questions 12

The hormone insulin is produced by which organ?

Options:

A.  

Liver

B.  

Kidney

C.  

Pancreas

D.  

Thyroid

Discussion 0
Questions 13

Hypertension is also referred to as:

Options:

A.  

hypertrophy

B.  

hyperglycemia

C.  

low blood pressure

D.  

high blood pressure

Discussion 0
Questions 14

Size of the needle is expressed by:

Options:

A.  

units

B.  

gauge numbers

C.  

cubic centimeters

D.  

percent

Discussion 0
Questions 15

Drug agents that neutralize the hydrochloric acid in the stomach are called

Options:

A.  

analgesics

B.  

antacids

C.  

alcohol

D.  

tranquilizers

Discussion 0
Questions 16

The purpose of applying paste or jelly when running an EKG Is to reduce

Options:

A.  

skin resistance

B.  

the chance of shocking the assistant

C.  

the chance of shocking the

D.  

the chance of shorting the patientmachine

Discussion 0
Questions 17

When autoclaving instruments, the timing period begins:

Options:

A.  

when adequate pressure has

B.  

when the instruments are built up

C.  

placed in the autoclave and the door is sealed when the proper

D.  

both a and c temperature has been reached

Discussion 0
Questions 18

Incision into the chest wall is referred to as:

Options:

A.  

thoracotomy

B.  

thoracic

C.  

thorax

D.  

thoracostomy

Discussion 0
Questions 19

When you are asked to take a cervical x-ray, you would take film of the

Options:

A.  

lower back

B.  

neck region

C.  

central ver tebra

D.  

none of the choices

Discussion 0
Questions 20

critical illness resulting in the sudden cessation of kidney function is known as:

Options:

A.  

renal failure

B.  

polycystic kidney

C.  

pyelonephritis

D.  

spastic colon

Discussion 0
Questions 21

Occult means

Options:

A.  

mysterious

B.  

easily found

C.  

benign

D.  

hidden

Discussion 0
Questions 22

High blood pressure is referred to as

Options:

A.  

Iwpertension

B.  

hyperemia

C.  

hypertrophy

D.  

hyperthermia

Discussion 0
Questions 23

The patient is more cooperative if they: 1. bring along a relative 2. have adequate insurance coverage 3. understand medical terminology 4. understand the procedure to be done

Options:

A.  

1.2.3

B.  

2.4

C.  

1.3

D.  

4

Discussion 0
Questions 24

A governmental agency having the legal responsibility for enforcing proper drug manufacture and clinical use is called:

Options:

A.  

National Formulary

B.  

Food and Drug Administration

C.  

The Department of 1 lealth

D.  

National Drug Abuse Administration

Discussion 0
Questions 25

The muscle walls of the heart are called the:

Options:

A.  

myocardium

B.  

tricuspid

C.  

septum

D.  

semilunar

Discussion 0
Questions 26

During an eye examination using the Snellen's eye chart, the patient should:

Options:

A.  

close one eye

B.  

keep both eyes open, but cover one of them

C.  

hold one eye dosed by pressing one hand against it

D.  

keep both eyes open

Discussion 0
Questions 27

Of the following choose the word or words that are incorrectly spelled:

1. Annorexia 2. Oititis 3. Legder 4. Metabolism

Options:

A.  

1.2.3

B.  

1.4

C.  

2.4

D.  

:4

Discussion 0
Questions 28

A patient’s financial account Is referred to as:

Options:

A.  

charge slip

B.  

Bimonthly statement

C.  

income slip

D.  

ledger or ledger card

Discussion 0
Questions 29

When one encounters a baffling term you should:

Options:

A.  

try to pronouiKe it

B.  

ask a co-worker

C.  

consult a dictionary

D.  

write it down several times

Discussion 0
Questions 30

The word part peri means

Options:

A.  

pair

B.  

opposed to

C.  

around

D.  

back

Discussion 0
Questions 31

The most common place to take a pulse is at the:

Options:

A.  

carotid artery

B.  

brachial artery

C.  

radial artery

D.  

popliteal artery

Discussion 0
Questions 32

Medicare pays:

Options:

A.  

80 percent

B.  

90 percent

C.  

100 percent

D.  

on assignment only

Discussion 0
Questions 33

The first sound heard when taking the blood pressure is:

Options:

A.  

venous pressure

B.  

diastolic pressure

C.  

recurrence of symptoms

D.  

recovery from disease

Discussion 0
Questions 34

An injection given at a 45 degree angle is an:

Options:

A.  

intradermal

B.  

subcutaneous

C.  

intramuscular

D.  

intravenous

Discussion 0
Questions 35

When a venipuncture is performed using a lavender top vacutainer tube, the sample

Options:

A.  

is commonly used for hematology testing

B.  

is allowed to clot, and after centrifuging, the liquid portion is used for chemistry testing

C.  

does not clot because an anticoagulant has been mixed with the whole blood

D.  

aandc

Discussion 0
Questions 36

Osteo means:

Options:

A.  

bone

B.  

cartilage

C.  

joint

D.  

knee

Discussion 0
Questions 37

A seizure disorder affecting 1 to 2 percent of the population and is associated with electrical impulses from the neurons of the brain is:

66. When collecting specimens for a white blood count you would use a tube that contained

Options:

A.  

encephalitis

B.  

bell's palsy

C.  

epilepsy

D.  

meningitis

Discussion 0
Questions 38

Which organ is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine?

Options:

A.  

Liver

B.  

Kidney

C.  

Heart

D.  

Stomach

Discussion 0
Questions 39

Normal oral temperature is 98.6°F. The equivalent Celsius temperature is:

Options:

A.  

3/.f>°C

B.  

39.(FC

C.  

37.osc

D.  

36.0°C

Discussion 0
Questions 40

The abbreviation for immediately is

Options:

A.  

Rx

B.  

IMM

C.  

IMI

D.  

SIAI

Discussion 0
Questions 41

Persons who are unable to pay for medical care or who have dependent children may apply for:

Options:

A.  

Medicare

B.  

TRICARE

C.  

Disability

D.  

Medicaid

Discussion 0
Questions 42

Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

Options:

A.  

Cerebrum

B.  

Cerebellum

C.  

Medulla oblongata

D.  

Hypothalamus

Discussion 0
Questions 43

The most common combining form is:

Options:

A.  

a

B.  

e

C.  

u

D.  

o

Discussion 0
Questions 44

A counting chamber utilized in manual microscopic methods is called a

Options:

A.  

hemacytometer

B.  

hyamestometer

C.  

ccntraomctcr

D.  

hcmacountcr

Discussion 0
Questions 45

Tissues are composed of

Options:

A.  

muscles

B.  

flesh

C.  

cells

D.  

organs

Discussion 0
Questions 46

The outer most cellular layer of skin is called:

Options:

A.  

cerium

B.  

epidermis

C.  

subcutaneous

D.  

none of the choices

Discussion 0
Questions 47

The branch of medicine which uses radionuclides in the diagnosis and treatment of disease is:

Options:

A.  

computerized

B.  

manipulative

C.  

listening with a stethoscope

D.  

feeling a part with the hand

Discussion 0
Questions 48

Insulin is secreted directly into the bloodstream by what organ?

Options:

A.  

gallbladder

B.  

colon

C.  

pancreas

D.  

liver

Discussion 0
Questions 49

A diagnostic technique which detects regions of heat and cold in the body is called:

Options:

A.  

scan

B.  

thermography

C.  

tracer

D.  

tagging

Discussion 0
Questions 50

Under the Controlled Substance Act how many schedules are there?

Options:

A.  

1

B.  

2

C.  

5

D.  

4

Discussion 0
Questions 51

The outer layer of the skin is known as the:

Options:

A.  

Dermis

B.  

Epidermis

C.  

Hypodermis

D.  

Subcutaneous layer

Discussion 0
Questions 52

The type of physician that would diagnose and treat diseases and malfunctions of the glands of internal secretion is a(n).

Options:

A.  

Gynecologist

B.  

Gastroenterologist

C.  

Endocrinologist

D.  

Urologist

Discussion 0
Questions 53

If a patient who has complained of chest pain collapses in the office

you should:

Options:

A.  

immediately begin chest compressions

B.  

be sure the patient is breath less and pu Iseless before administer ingCPR

C.  

call an ambulance

D.  

check the patient's chart to see what medication they are taking

Discussion 0
Questions 54

The abbreviation for teaspoon is:

Options:

A.  

tsp

B.  

tp

C.  

tbs

D.  

tpn

Discussion 0
Questions 55

When using a microscope with a 10X ocular and the 40X objective in place, the total magnification is

Options:

A.  

50X

B.  

40X

C.  

30X

D.  

400X

Discussion 0
Questions 56

When preparing the patient for a vaginal examination you position them in the position.

Options:

A.  

Sims

B.  

Fowler's

C.  

Lithotomy

D.  

Prone

Discussion 0
Questions 57

The suffix which means pain is:

Options:

A.  

olgia

B.  

ectomy

C.  

algia

D.  

ilgia

Discussion 0
Questions 58

The purpose of aging the accounts receivables:

Options:

A.  

is for the trial balance

B.  

is to list payments and charges for a given date

C.  

is used to identity past due accounts for collection

D.  

none of the choices

Discussion 0
Questions 59

Which blood type is considered the universal donor?

Options:

A.  

A

B.  

B

C.  

AB

D.  

O-

Discussion 0
Questions 60

Large amounts of injectable medication, at least 2 ml or more are given

Options:

A.  

intravenously

B.  

subcutaneously

C.  

intradermally

D.  

intramuscularly

Discussion 0