Medical Assistant NCMA Practice Test - Question List

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31. To prevent foot drop on Mr. Phillips’ casted left leg, which of the following measures is appropriately delegated by the nurse to the nurse assistant?
  1. Encourage bed rest.
  2. Support the foot with 45 degrees of flexion.
  3. Support the foot with 90 degrees of flexion.
  4. Place a stocking on the foot to provide warmth.
32. A client with a hearing impairment is admitted to a busy hospital unit. Which intervention is most appropriate to meet the client’s needs while preventing sensory overload?
  1. Allow all the client’s family members to stay with the client.
  2. Have conversation at the bedside be directed to the client.
  3. Keep the television or radio on for the client continuously.
  4. Keep the overhead light on at all times.
33. The function of the endocrine system is to:
  1. Coordinate functions of the body.
  2. Control functions of the body.
  3. Communicate with other body systems.
  4. All of the above.
34.

Where is the area of the anterior shoulder located?

  1. The area between the neck and shoulder (the top of the shoulder).
  2. The area on the back (the shoulder blade).
  3. The area above the upper chest (front of shoulder).
  4. The deltoid area of the upper arm (the area on the side of the shoulder).
35. Where is the cephalic vein located?
  1. In the antecubital area, on the outside of the arm.
  2. In the antecubital area, on the inner side of the arm.
  3. In the antecubital area, near the center of the arm.
  4. On the hand.

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