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Exam Format and Question Count

The test contains exactly 180 multiple-choice questions, which you must complete within a 180-minute time limit. Out of these, 150 are scored and 30 are unscored pretest items.

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How many questions are on the test?
You will face 180 total items. Only 150 of these count toward your final score. The remaining 30 are unscored pretest items used to evaluate future test material.
What is the format of the questions?
Every item is multiple-choice. You must select the single best answer from the provided options. The entire test is computer-based.
How much time do I have to finish?
You have exactly 180 minutes. This gives you an average of one minute per item.
What score do I need to pass?
You must earn a scaled score of 390 out of 500. This translates to roughly 78 percent correct on the scored portion.
Which subject area is the largest?
Clinical Patient Care makes up the biggest portion of the test. It accounts for about 56 percent of the scored items, which equals 84 questions.
What other domains are covered?
The remaining items cover Foundational Knowledge and Basic Science, Anatomy and Physiology, Patient Care Coordination and Education, Administrative Assisting, Communication and Customer Service, and Medical Law and Ethics.
Are there any fill-in-the-blank or essay questions?
No. You will only see multiple-choice items. There are no essays, short answers, or practical demonstrations required during this computer-based session.
Are the unscored items grouped together?
The 30 pretest items are mixed randomly among the 150 scored ones. You will not know which items affect your final score, so treat every single prompt with equal effort.
How are the questions delivered?
The session is entirely computer-based. You will read and answer every item on a screen. For exact technical requirements or remote proctoring rules, check the NHA official handbook.
How can I prepare for this format?
We offer a bank of 2300+ practice questions. Working through these helps you build stamina for the three-hour testing window and get comfortable with the single-best-answer style.

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Question 1

22 of 150. A patient with frequent dysphagia asks the medical assistant if they can crush their enteric-coated aspirin before swallowing. Recognizing absorption principles, what is the most accurate response?

▸ Why D is the answer

Enteric-coated medications are designed to resist the acidic environment of the stomach and dissolve only once they reach the more alkaline small intestine. Option D is correct because crushing the pill destroys this protective layer, causing premature release in the stomach, which can lead to severe gastric irritation or drug degradation. Option A is incorrect because crushing would actually speed up absorption, not delay it, albeit in the wrong location. Option B is incorrect because the first-pass effect occurs after absorption into the portal vein, regardless of whether the pill is crushed. Option C is incorrect because crushing affects the absorption phase, not the systemic distribution or spread of the active drug.

🔑 Key takeaway

Enteric coatings protect medications from stomach acid and prevent gastric irritation until reaching the intestines.

Question 2

23 of 150. A medical assistant is assessing a 3-year-old child who has a fever of 102.4°F. The child is taking 38 shallow breaths per minute without any audible wheezing or stridor.

▸ Why C is the answer

Tachypnea is defined by rapid, shallow breathing, which frequently occurs as a normal compensatory mechanism for fever in pediatric patients. Hyperventilation involves deep breaths rather than shallow ones. Cheyne-Stokes involves alternating periods of apnea and deep breathing, while bradypnea is an abnormally slow respiratory rate that would not be expected with a high fever.

🔑 Key takeaway

Tachypnea is a rapid, shallow breathing pattern often triggered by fever.

Question 3

24 of 150. A patient with cystic fibrosis reports recent difficulty seeing in low light, describing symptoms of night blindness. Based on the patient's underlying condition, which dietary modification should the medical assistant anticipate the provider will recommend?

▸ Why B is the answer

Patients with cystic fibrosis often experience fat malabsorption due to pancreatic insufficiency, putting them at high risk for deficiencies in fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K). Night blindness is a classic clinical sign of Vitamin A deficiency. Option B directly addresses both the symptom and the malabsorption risk. Option A and Option C are incorrect because Vitamins C and B are water-soluble and not typically affected by fat malabsorption, nor do they treat night blindness. Option D is incorrect because while Vitamin K is fat-soluble, its deficiency causes bleeding issues, not visual disturbances.

🔑 Key takeaway

Conditions causing fat malabsorption require supplementation of fat-soluble vitamins, particularly Vitamin A for vision.

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150 of 150. A patient's abdominal ultrasound report reveals hepatomegaly following a long history of chronic a…

A) Inflammation of the liver tissue
B) Softening of the liver tissue
C) Enlargement of the liver tissue
D) Hardening of the liver tissue
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