NHA CCMA EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. When measuring a infant from head to heel. What exam position
should you place the infant in?: Supine position
2. What type of patient would you report to the provider if they had a
low apical pulse?: Infants 6 weeks who has a heart of 80/min
3. What statement do you provide to patients to be in compliance
HIPPA?: Confidentiality statement
4. 4. What information do you need to provide to the patient when
wearing a Holter monitor about marker?: When you have symptoms
5. What information is acceptable to provide to the patient in the
waiting room?-
: Educational material
6. What technique would be used when passing a scalpel to the
provider during a sterile procedure?: Blade down, handle first
7. 7. A patient being post-op status post left mastectomy. What
information should you make sure is on the chart from hospital?:
,Pathology
8. What is the hormone detected in pregnancy test?: Human chorionic
gonadotropin (HCG)
9. What is used in cryosurgery?: Liquid nitrogen
10. What is the universal claim for submited outpatient billing?: CMS
1500
11. When reviewing a patient's chart after a visit. Where would
you look in the chart to review medication dosage and instructions for
the patient?: Plan of care
12. Where should you refer a non- ambulatory for, assistance with
workplace accommodations?: American w/ Disability Act
13. 13. You have obtained the following vital signs from an adult
patient: temper- ature 37.2 C (99. 0 F), heart rate 106/min, BP 89/50
mm Hg and respiratory rate of 18/min. What should document regarding
the vital signs?: Tachycardia, Hypotension, Afebrile, Normal Respiration
14. What position should you place a patient for a pap smear?:
Lithotomy Position
, 15. A urgent referral has been submitted to the insurance
company. How long should the authorization process take?: Immediately
over the phone
16. Your gloved hands come in contact with the patient's blood
during a proce- dure. What action should you take?: Dispose of in a biohazard
container
17. A patient has COPD and requires an abdominal exam. What
position should you place the patient in to manage his/her respiratory
status?: Semi-Fowler
18. When working in an ambulatory care center with several
other workers. Who is legally responsible for the medical assistant's
actions?: Dr./Nurse Practitioner
19. What should you recognize as a goal of patient- centered care?:
Patient & care giver relationship
20. What is a risk factor for developing cirrhosis?: Alcoholism
21. When setting a tray for a sterile procedure. How many inches
are required to maintain a sterile field?: 1 inch
22. What is a closed wound caused by blunt trauma that
results in swelling, ecchymosis, and pain?: Contusion
ANSWERS
1. When measuring a infant from head to heel. What exam position
should you place the infant in?: Supine position
2. What type of patient would you report to the provider if they had a
low apical pulse?: Infants 6 weeks who has a heart of 80/min
3. What statement do you provide to patients to be in compliance
HIPPA?: Confidentiality statement
4. 4. What information do you need to provide to the patient when
wearing a Holter monitor about marker?: When you have symptoms
5. What information is acceptable to provide to the patient in the
waiting room?-
: Educational material
6. What technique would be used when passing a scalpel to the
provider during a sterile procedure?: Blade down, handle first
7. 7. A patient being post-op status post left mastectomy. What
information should you make sure is on the chart from hospital?:
,Pathology
8. What is the hormone detected in pregnancy test?: Human chorionic
gonadotropin (HCG)
9. What is used in cryosurgery?: Liquid nitrogen
10. What is the universal claim for submited outpatient billing?: CMS
1500
11. When reviewing a patient's chart after a visit. Where would
you look in the chart to review medication dosage and instructions for
the patient?: Plan of care
12. Where should you refer a non- ambulatory for, assistance with
workplace accommodations?: American w/ Disability Act
13. 13. You have obtained the following vital signs from an adult
patient: temper- ature 37.2 C (99. 0 F), heart rate 106/min, BP 89/50
mm Hg and respiratory rate of 18/min. What should document regarding
the vital signs?: Tachycardia, Hypotension, Afebrile, Normal Respiration
14. What position should you place a patient for a pap smear?:
Lithotomy Position
, 15. A urgent referral has been submitted to the insurance
company. How long should the authorization process take?: Immediately
over the phone
16. Your gloved hands come in contact with the patient's blood
during a proce- dure. What action should you take?: Dispose of in a biohazard
container
17. A patient has COPD and requires an abdominal exam. What
position should you place the patient in to manage his/her respiratory
status?: Semi-Fowler
18. When working in an ambulatory care center with several
other workers. Who is legally responsible for the medical assistant's
actions?: Dr./Nurse Practitioner
19. What should you recognize as a goal of patient- centered care?:
Patient & care giver relationship
20. What is a risk factor for developing cirrhosis?: Alcoholism
21. When setting a tray for a sterile procedure. How many inches
are required to maintain a sterile field?: 1 inch
22. What is a closed wound caused by blunt trauma that
results in swelling, ecchymosis, and pain?: Contusion
