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NHA CCMA STUDY GUIDE, NHA
CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE FOR
CCMA|CERTIFIED Q&A 2026
The Pone Position - correct-answer - Is used to examine the back. The patient lies
on his/her abdomen with head turned to one side for comfort, the arms may be
above head or alongside the body.
The Sim's Position - correct-answer - Is used for rectal examination. The patient is
on his/her left side with the right knee flexed against the abdomen and the left
knee slightly flexed. The left arm is behind the body; the right arm is placed
comfortable.
The Knee-Chest Position - correct-answer - Is used for rectal or vaginal
examinations and as treatment to bring uterus into a normal position. The patient
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is on his/her knees with his/her chest resting on the bed and elbows resting on
the bed or arms above head. The head is turned to one side.
Trendelenburg Position - correct-answer - The patient is placed flat on the back,
face up, the knees flexed and legs hanging off the end of the table, with the legs
and feet supported by footboard. The table is positioned with the head 45
degrees lower than the body. This position is used primarily for surgical
procedures of pelvis and abdomen.
OSHA stands for - correct-answer - Occupational Safety and Health Adminstration
OSHA is - correct-answer - Responsible for the identification of the various
hazards present in the work place and for the creation of rules and regulations to
minimize exposure to such hazards.
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Physical Hazards - Electrical Safety Regulations: - correct-answer - -Use only
ground plugs that have been approved by Underwriters' Laboratory (UL)
-Never use extension cords
-Avoid electrical circuit overloading
-Inspect all cords and plugs periodically for damage
-Use a surge protector on all sensitive electronic devices
-Before servicing, UNPLUG the device from the electrical outlet
-Use signs and/or labels to indicate high voltage or electrical hazard
Chemical Hazards - Chemical Safety Regulations - correct-answer - -If skin or eyes
come in contact with any chemicals, immediately wash the area with water for at
least 5 minutes
-Store flammable or volatile chemicals in a well-ventilated area
-After use, immediately recap all bottles containing toxic substances
-Label all chemicals with the required Material Safety Data Sheet (MDSD)
Material Safety Data Sheet Abbreviation - correct-answer - MDSD
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Patient's have the Right to: - correct-answer - -Information about pain and pain
relied
-A caring staff who believes in your reports of pain
-A care staff with concern about your pain
-A quick response when you report your pain
Patient's have the responsibility to: - correct-answer - -Ask for pain relief when
you pain first starts
-Help those caring for you to asses you pain
-Tell those caring for you if your pain is not relieved
-Tell those caring for you about any worries that you have about taking pain
medications
-Decide if you want your family and/or significant others to aid in your relief of
pain
NHA CCMA STUDY GUIDE, NHA
CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE FOR
CCMA|CERTIFIED Q&A 2026
The Pone Position - correct-answer - Is used to examine the back. The patient lies
on his/her abdomen with head turned to one side for comfort, the arms may be
above head or alongside the body.
The Sim's Position - correct-answer - Is used for rectal examination. The patient is
on his/her left side with the right knee flexed against the abdomen and the left
knee slightly flexed. The left arm is behind the body; the right arm is placed
comfortable.
The Knee-Chest Position - correct-answer - Is used for rectal or vaginal
examinations and as treatment to bring uterus into a normal position. The patient
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is on his/her knees with his/her chest resting on the bed and elbows resting on
the bed or arms above head. The head is turned to one side.
Trendelenburg Position - correct-answer - The patient is placed flat on the back,
face up, the knees flexed and legs hanging off the end of the table, with the legs
and feet supported by footboard. The table is positioned with the head 45
degrees lower than the body. This position is used primarily for surgical
procedures of pelvis and abdomen.
OSHA stands for - correct-answer - Occupational Safety and Health Adminstration
OSHA is - correct-answer - Responsible for the identification of the various
hazards present in the work place and for the creation of rules and regulations to
minimize exposure to such hazards.
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Physical Hazards - Electrical Safety Regulations: - correct-answer - -Use only
ground plugs that have been approved by Underwriters' Laboratory (UL)
-Never use extension cords
-Avoid electrical circuit overloading
-Inspect all cords and plugs periodically for damage
-Use a surge protector on all sensitive electronic devices
-Before servicing, UNPLUG the device from the electrical outlet
-Use signs and/or labels to indicate high voltage or electrical hazard
Chemical Hazards - Chemical Safety Regulations - correct-answer - -If skin or eyes
come in contact with any chemicals, immediately wash the area with water for at
least 5 minutes
-Store flammable or volatile chemicals in a well-ventilated area
-After use, immediately recap all bottles containing toxic substances
-Label all chemicals with the required Material Safety Data Sheet (MDSD)
Material Safety Data Sheet Abbreviation - correct-answer - MDSD
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Patient's have the Right to: - correct-answer - -Information about pain and pain
relied
-A caring staff who believes in your reports of pain
-A care staff with concern about your pain
-A quick response when you report your pain
Patient's have the responsibility to: - correct-answer - -Ask for pain relief when
you pain first starts
-Help those caring for you to asses you pain
-Tell those caring for you if your pain is not relieved
-Tell those caring for you about any worries that you have about taking pain
medications
-Decide if you want your family and/or significant others to aid in your relief of
pain
