NHA CCMA QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Supine-position---ans-✔✔When-measuring-a-infant-from-head-to-heel.-What-exam-
position-should-you-place-the-infant-in?
Infants-6-weeks-who-has-a-heart-of-80/min---ans-✔✔What-type-of-patient-would-you-
report-to-the-provider-if-they-had-a-low-apical-pulse?
Confidentiality-statement---ans-✔✔What-statement-do-you-provide-to-patients-to-be-in-
compliance-HIPPA?
When-you-have-symptoms---ans-✔✔4.-What-information-do-you-need-to-provide-to-the-
patient-when-wearing-a-Holter-monitor-about-marker?
Educational-material---ans-✔✔What-information-is-acceptable-to-provide-to-the-patient-in-
the-waiting-room?
Blade-down,-handle-first---ans-✔✔What-technique-would-be-used-when-passing-a-scalpel-
to-the-provider-during-a-sterile-procedure?
Pathology---ans-✔✔7.-A-patient-being-post-op-status-post-left-mastectomy.-What-
information-should-you-make-sure-is-on-the-chart-from-hospital?
Human-chorionic-gonadotropin-(HCG)---ans-✔✔What-is-the-hormone-detected-in-
pregnancy-test?
Liquid-nitrogen---ans-✔✔What-is-used-in-cryosurgery?
CMS-1500---ans-✔✔What-is-the-universal-claim-for-submited-outpatient-billing?
Plan-of-care---ans-✔✔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?
American-w/-Disability-Act---ans-✔✔Where-should-you-refer-a-non--ambulatory-for,-
assistance-with-workplace-accommodations?
Tachycardia,-Hypotension,-Afebrile,-Normal-Respiration---ans-✔✔13.-You-have-obtained-
the-following-vital-signs-from-an-adult-patient:-temperature-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?
Lithotomy-Position---ans-✔✔What-position-should-you-place-a-patient-for-a-pap-smear?
Immediately-over-the-phone---ans-✔✔A-urgent-referral-has-been-submitted-to-the-
insurance-company.-How-long-should-the-authorization-process-take?
Dispose-of-in-a-biohazard-container---ans-✔✔Your-gloved-hands-come-in-contact-with-the-
patient's-blood-during-a-procedure.-What-action-should-you-take?
Semi-Fowler---ans-✔✔A-patient-has-COPD-and-requires-an-abdominal-exam.-What-
position-should-you-place-the-patient-in-to-manage-his/her-respiratory-status?
Dr./Nurse-Practitioner---ans-✔✔When-working-in-an-ambulatory-care-center-with-several-
other-workers.-Who-is-legally-responsible-for-the-medical-assistant's-actions?
Patient-&-care-giver-relationship---ans-✔✔What-should-you-recognize-as-a-goal-of-
patient--centered-care?
Alcoholism---ans-✔✔What-is-a-risk-factor-for-developing-cirrhosis?
1-inch---ans-✔✔When-setting-a-tray-for-a-sterile-procedure.-How-many-inches-are-
required-to-maintain-a-sterile-field?
Contusion---ans-✔✔What-is-a-closed-wound-caused-by-blunt-trauma-that-results-in-
swelling,-ecchymosis,-and-pain?
Goniometers---ans-✔✔What-device-would-you-use-to-measure-a-patient's-range-of-
motion?
Height-&-Weight---ans-✔✔What-criteria-is-used-to-determine-BMI?
Red/Rare-Meat---ans-✔✔25.-What-foods-should-you-instruct-a-patient-to-refrain-from-
eating-prior-to-testing-for-fecal-occult-blood?
Temperature---ans-✔✔What-is-a-cause-for-a-urine-specimen-to-be-rejected?
PPE---ans-✔✔What-items-are-employers-required-to-provide-based-on-OSHA's-
Bloodborne-Pathogens-standards-for-all-employees?
Vertigo---ans-✔✔What-side-effect-can-you-expect-from-a-patient-following-an-ear-
irrigation?
Brachial-Artery---ans-✔✔What-artery-is-primarily-used-for-obtaining-a-manual-blood-
pressure?
ANSWERS
Supine-position---ans-✔✔When-measuring-a-infant-from-head-to-heel.-What-exam-
position-should-you-place-the-infant-in?
Infants-6-weeks-who-has-a-heart-of-80/min---ans-✔✔What-type-of-patient-would-you-
report-to-the-provider-if-they-had-a-low-apical-pulse?
Confidentiality-statement---ans-✔✔What-statement-do-you-provide-to-patients-to-be-in-
compliance-HIPPA?
When-you-have-symptoms---ans-✔✔4.-What-information-do-you-need-to-provide-to-the-
patient-when-wearing-a-Holter-monitor-about-marker?
Educational-material---ans-✔✔What-information-is-acceptable-to-provide-to-the-patient-in-
the-waiting-room?
Blade-down,-handle-first---ans-✔✔What-technique-would-be-used-when-passing-a-scalpel-
to-the-provider-during-a-sterile-procedure?
Pathology---ans-✔✔7.-A-patient-being-post-op-status-post-left-mastectomy.-What-
information-should-you-make-sure-is-on-the-chart-from-hospital?
Human-chorionic-gonadotropin-(HCG)---ans-✔✔What-is-the-hormone-detected-in-
pregnancy-test?
Liquid-nitrogen---ans-✔✔What-is-used-in-cryosurgery?
CMS-1500---ans-✔✔What-is-the-universal-claim-for-submited-outpatient-billing?
Plan-of-care---ans-✔✔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?
American-w/-Disability-Act---ans-✔✔Where-should-you-refer-a-non--ambulatory-for,-
assistance-with-workplace-accommodations?
Tachycardia,-Hypotension,-Afebrile,-Normal-Respiration---ans-✔✔13.-You-have-obtained-
the-following-vital-signs-from-an-adult-patient:-temperature-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?
Lithotomy-Position---ans-✔✔What-position-should-you-place-a-patient-for-a-pap-smear?
Immediately-over-the-phone---ans-✔✔A-urgent-referral-has-been-submitted-to-the-
insurance-company.-How-long-should-the-authorization-process-take?
Dispose-of-in-a-biohazard-container---ans-✔✔Your-gloved-hands-come-in-contact-with-the-
patient's-blood-during-a-procedure.-What-action-should-you-take?
Semi-Fowler---ans-✔✔A-patient-has-COPD-and-requires-an-abdominal-exam.-What-
position-should-you-place-the-patient-in-to-manage-his/her-respiratory-status?
Dr./Nurse-Practitioner---ans-✔✔When-working-in-an-ambulatory-care-center-with-several-
other-workers.-Who-is-legally-responsible-for-the-medical-assistant's-actions?
Patient-&-care-giver-relationship---ans-✔✔What-should-you-recognize-as-a-goal-of-
patient--centered-care?
Alcoholism---ans-✔✔What-is-a-risk-factor-for-developing-cirrhosis?
1-inch---ans-✔✔When-setting-a-tray-for-a-sterile-procedure.-How-many-inches-are-
required-to-maintain-a-sterile-field?
Contusion---ans-✔✔What-is-a-closed-wound-caused-by-blunt-trauma-that-results-in-
swelling,-ecchymosis,-and-pain?
Goniometers---ans-✔✔What-device-would-you-use-to-measure-a-patient's-range-of-
motion?
Height-&-Weight---ans-✔✔What-criteria-is-used-to-determine-BMI?
Red/Rare-Meat---ans-✔✔25.-What-foods-should-you-instruct-a-patient-to-refrain-from-
eating-prior-to-testing-for-fecal-occult-blood?
Temperature---ans-✔✔What-is-a-cause-for-a-urine-specimen-to-be-rejected?
PPE---ans-✔✔What-items-are-employers-required-to-provide-based-on-OSHA's-
Bloodborne-Pathogens-standards-for-all-employees?
Vertigo---ans-✔✔What-side-effect-can-you-expect-from-a-patient-following-an-ear-
irrigation?
Brachial-Artery---ans-✔✔What-artery-is-primarily-used-for-obtaining-a-manual-blood-
pressure?
