NHA CCMA EXAM 2026 UPDATE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
Advanced Directives: - ANS-Written statements of a person's wishes regarding
medical treatment, such as a living will.
living will - ANS-Is a legal document stating what procedures patients would want,
and which ones they would NOT want. Examples are DNR, Ventilators, Dialysis
etc.
When can minors give consent? - ANS-There are 2 situations. First, if the minor is
seeking birth control, pregnancy care, STD treatment, or substance abuse
treatment. Second, if the minor as been declared by the court as emancipated.
Emancipation is achieved by military enlistment, being financially independent,
living independently, or beng married.
POLST Form: - ANS-Type of advanced directive, usually reserved for pts who are
near end of life. Contains a set of medical orders detailing the pt's end of life care.
This is a shared decision making process between the provider and the pt.
Intentional Tort: - ANS-Deliberate act that violates the rights of another.
Negligence: - ANS-Does not require a specific intent to harm someone but is the
result of an individual or party failing to act.
Malpractice - ANS-Is an act of negligence & describes an improper or illegal
professional activity or treatment, often used regarding a HC professional
causing an injury to a pt.
physical abuse - ANS-Pushing, hitting, shoving, punching, biting, choking, and
physically trapping or impending movement
verbal/emotional abuse - ANS-Criticizing, degrading, swearing, blaming, & attacks
that harm self-esteem
psychological dependence - ANS-Isolation from family and friends, controlling
actions & decisions, stalking, & invading privacy or space
sexual abuse - ANS-Forcing or demanding sex, forcing unwanted sex with another
person, forcing engagement into prostitution or pornography, refusing safe sex
practices
,economic abuse - ANS-Forbidding an individual from working, controlling access
to money, & exploiting citizenship or lack of citizenship
Autonomy - ANS-The capacity to think, decide, and acton on one's own free will
and initiative
Justice - ANS-The principle that ethics should be based on is what is consistent
and fair to all involved
Beneficence - ANS-This is the moral principle of doing the "most good" or what is
best for patients
Nonmaleficence - ANS-This is the principle of "do no harm"
Which legal form indicates a patient does not want to receive CPR if they go into
cardiac arrest or stop breathing? - ANS-Do not resuscitate (DNR)
A patient has a terminal illness and wants to appoint someone to make medical
decisions for them when they are unable. Which form should they complete? - ANS-
Durable power of attorney for health care
Which law protects patients' health information and sets rules on who can view their
information? - ANS-HIPAA
Which law prohibits the sale of PHI? - ANS-HITECH
Which of the following holds employers accountable for providing a safe work
environment? - ANS-OSHA
You need to collect a blood specimen, the patient puts their arm out for you to stick
them. Which type of consent is the patient demonstrating? - ANS-Implied
Who actually "owns" a patient's original medical record? - ANS-Health care provider
Which of the following can a patient still receive if they have a DNR? Remember DNR
means "do not resuscitate", NOT "do not treat". - ANS-Antibiotics, chemo, & dialysis
Which of the following regulates blood and urine testing? - ANS-CLIA
You have a pediatric patient that you suspect is being abused, what should you do? -
ANS-Contact CPS or the police
Which of the following individuals cannot serve as a health care proxy with a durable
power of attorney in all states? - ANS-Patient's provider
, Which of the following individuals can given informed consent to participate in a clinical
trial? - ANS-16 yo enlisted in the military
This law forbids discrimination against any applicant or employee who perform a job
regardless of disability? - ANS-ADA
This law prohibits an employer with 15 or more employees from discriminating on the
basis of race, national origin, gender, or religion? - ANS-title VII
This federal policy regulates the manufacture and distribution of controlled substances?
- ANS-CSA
Which of the following laws classifies meds based on the likelihood for abuse? - ANS-
CSA
This law prohibits receiving benefits for referral or business involving federal health care
programs? - ANS-Anti-kick back statute
Allows bystanders to get involved in emergency situations without fear of being sued? -
ANS-Good samaritan
There are a few exceptions that allow for the release of medical records without
authorization. Which of the following is NOT a reason? - ANS-Spouse requesting for
new provider
This type of consent is given by oral or written words? - ANS-Expressed
You are speaking with a patient about managing their diabetes. What is the goal of this
communication? - ANS-To encourage, support, and educate.
Which of the following actions should you take when communicating with patients on
the phone - ANS-Enunciate words.
You are speaking with an older adult patient, which of the following should you take into
consideration? - ANS-Speak clearly and maintain proper eye contact.
Auditory communicators use which skills? - ANS-Use the skills of listening when
comprehending the message.
Which of the following is NOT a therapeutic communication technique? - ANS-
Interrupting for clarification
Which type of questions are seeking specific information and are more direct in nature?
- ANS-Closed-ended questions
Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication? - ANS-posture
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
Advanced Directives: - ANS-Written statements of a person's wishes regarding
medical treatment, such as a living will.
living will - ANS-Is a legal document stating what procedures patients would want,
and which ones they would NOT want. Examples are DNR, Ventilators, Dialysis
etc.
When can minors give consent? - ANS-There are 2 situations. First, if the minor is
seeking birth control, pregnancy care, STD treatment, or substance abuse
treatment. Second, if the minor as been declared by the court as emancipated.
Emancipation is achieved by military enlistment, being financially independent,
living independently, or beng married.
POLST Form: - ANS-Type of advanced directive, usually reserved for pts who are
near end of life. Contains a set of medical orders detailing the pt's end of life care.
This is a shared decision making process between the provider and the pt.
Intentional Tort: - ANS-Deliberate act that violates the rights of another.
Negligence: - ANS-Does not require a specific intent to harm someone but is the
result of an individual or party failing to act.
Malpractice - ANS-Is an act of negligence & describes an improper or illegal
professional activity or treatment, often used regarding a HC professional
causing an injury to a pt.
physical abuse - ANS-Pushing, hitting, shoving, punching, biting, choking, and
physically trapping or impending movement
verbal/emotional abuse - ANS-Criticizing, degrading, swearing, blaming, & attacks
that harm self-esteem
psychological dependence - ANS-Isolation from family and friends, controlling
actions & decisions, stalking, & invading privacy or space
sexual abuse - ANS-Forcing or demanding sex, forcing unwanted sex with another
person, forcing engagement into prostitution or pornography, refusing safe sex
practices
,economic abuse - ANS-Forbidding an individual from working, controlling access
to money, & exploiting citizenship or lack of citizenship
Autonomy - ANS-The capacity to think, decide, and acton on one's own free will
and initiative
Justice - ANS-The principle that ethics should be based on is what is consistent
and fair to all involved
Beneficence - ANS-This is the moral principle of doing the "most good" or what is
best for patients
Nonmaleficence - ANS-This is the principle of "do no harm"
Which legal form indicates a patient does not want to receive CPR if they go into
cardiac arrest or stop breathing? - ANS-Do not resuscitate (DNR)
A patient has a terminal illness and wants to appoint someone to make medical
decisions for them when they are unable. Which form should they complete? - ANS-
Durable power of attorney for health care
Which law protects patients' health information and sets rules on who can view their
information? - ANS-HIPAA
Which law prohibits the sale of PHI? - ANS-HITECH
Which of the following holds employers accountable for providing a safe work
environment? - ANS-OSHA
You need to collect a blood specimen, the patient puts their arm out for you to stick
them. Which type of consent is the patient demonstrating? - ANS-Implied
Who actually "owns" a patient's original medical record? - ANS-Health care provider
Which of the following can a patient still receive if they have a DNR? Remember DNR
means "do not resuscitate", NOT "do not treat". - ANS-Antibiotics, chemo, & dialysis
Which of the following regulates blood and urine testing? - ANS-CLIA
You have a pediatric patient that you suspect is being abused, what should you do? -
ANS-Contact CPS or the police
Which of the following individuals cannot serve as a health care proxy with a durable
power of attorney in all states? - ANS-Patient's provider
, Which of the following individuals can given informed consent to participate in a clinical
trial? - ANS-16 yo enlisted in the military
This law forbids discrimination against any applicant or employee who perform a job
regardless of disability? - ANS-ADA
This law prohibits an employer with 15 or more employees from discriminating on the
basis of race, national origin, gender, or religion? - ANS-title VII
This federal policy regulates the manufacture and distribution of controlled substances?
- ANS-CSA
Which of the following laws classifies meds based on the likelihood for abuse? - ANS-
CSA
This law prohibits receiving benefits for referral or business involving federal health care
programs? - ANS-Anti-kick back statute
Allows bystanders to get involved in emergency situations without fear of being sued? -
ANS-Good samaritan
There are a few exceptions that allow for the release of medical records without
authorization. Which of the following is NOT a reason? - ANS-Spouse requesting for
new provider
This type of consent is given by oral or written words? - ANS-Expressed
You are speaking with a patient about managing their diabetes. What is the goal of this
communication? - ANS-To encourage, support, and educate.
Which of the following actions should you take when communicating with patients on
the phone - ANS-Enunciate words.
You are speaking with an older adult patient, which of the following should you take into
consideration? - ANS-Speak clearly and maintain proper eye contact.
Auditory communicators use which skills? - ANS-Use the skills of listening when
comprehending the message.
Which of the following is NOT a therapeutic communication technique? - ANS-
Interrupting for clarification
Which type of questions are seeking specific information and are more direct in nature?
- ANS-Closed-ended questions
Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication? - ANS-posture
