CCMA 2026 - 2027 NHA Practice Exam
What is the initial negative deflection produced by A. The Q wave
ventricular polarization?
A. The Q wave
B. The R wave
C. The T wave
D. The S wave
The first positive deflection produced by ventricular D. The R wave
polarization is the ___ wave.
A. The Q wave
B. The T wave
C. The S wave
D. The R wave
Why should a patient who is in shock be positioned with C. To encourage blood flow to the brain
the head lower than the rest of the body?
A. To prevent vomiting
B. To lower the heart rate and BPM
C. To encourage blood flow to the brain
D. To lower the chances of not passing out and have
further injury
Refers to the movement away from the isoelectric line in A. Waveform
an EKG.
A. Waveform
B. Segment
C. Interval
D. Complex
Which of the following is not one of the patients rights C. Right to obtain the original medical record
provided by HIPAA?
A. Right to notice of a facility's privacy practices
B. Right to receive notice of all disclosures of PHI
C. Right to obtain the original medical record
D. Right to have access to, view, and obtain a copy of
their PHI
Which is not a vital sign of bodily function? A. Weight
A. Weight
B. Pulse
C. Temperature
D. Respiration
The myocardial cell's ability to contract in response to a B. Contractility
stimulus.
A. Conductivity
B. Contractility
C. Automaticity
D. Excitability
What part of the heart receives the deoxygenated blood A. Right atrium
from the body?
A. Right atrium
B. Left atrium
C. Right ventricle
D. Left ventricle
What is the relaxation period of the heart referred to as? B. Diastole
A. Systole
B. Diastole
, CCMA 2026 - 2027 NHA Practice Exam
The period of contractions of both Atrial and Ventricles A. Systole
is______.
A. Systole
B. Diastole
The right side of the heart pumps _____ blood. B. Deoxygenated
A. Oxygenated
B. Deoxygenated
Sterile-wrapped items can be safely stored, and D. 28 to 30 days
considered sterile, for up to...?
A. 7 to 14 days
B. 14 to 21 days
C. 21 to 28 days
D. 28 to 30 days
E. No expiration date; indefinitely
The physician uses which of the following to examine the A. Ophthalmoscope
patient's eye?
A. Ophthalmoscope
B. Percussion hammer
C. Tonometer
D. Otoscope
E. Spectulum
Which of the following is not part of the patient medical C. Financial records pertaining to the patient
record?
A. Dates and findings of office visits
B. Correspondence from other doctors concerning the
patient
C. Financial records pertaining to the patient
D. Laboratory and x-ray reports
E. Health history
A patient lying flat on the abdomen is in what type of D. Prone position
position?
A. Dorsal position
B. Lithotomy position
C. Supine position
D. Prone position
E. Fowler's position
A patient lying in the Sims position is lying in what way? B. On their left side and chest, with right leg flexed
A. On their right side, with the left leg flexed
B. On their left side and chest, with right leg flexed
C. On their back with both legs bent
D. On the right side, with right leg flexed
E. On their left side, with the left leg flexed
Visual acuity testing assess? E. Clearness of vision
A. Pressure in the eyeball
B. Nearsightedness
C. Farsightedness
D. Color vision
E. Clearness of vision
Ethical standards are...? B. Moral principals
A. Laws
B. Moral principals
C. Regulations
D. Traditions
E. Virtues
, CCMA 2026 - 2027 NHA Practice Exam
A patient who weighs 45kg also weighs how many B. 99 pounds
pounds?
A. 45 pounds
B. 99 pounds
C. 105 pounds
D. 145 pounds
E. 150 pounds
If the brachial artery is positioned much above the heart B. Low
while taking blood pressure reading it will cause the
blood pressure to appear falsely______.
A. High
B. Low
The non-profit organization that assists healthcare C. JCAHO
facilities by providing accreditation:
A. OSHA
B. ABHES
C. JCAHO
D. JCHAO
PO means what? A. By mouth
A. By mouth
B. Rectally
C. Sublingually
D. Intravenous
The medical assistant should collect which of the D. All of the above
following when a new patient comes into the office?
A. Patient information sheet
B. Copy of insurance card, front and back
C. Copy of driver's license
D. All of the above
Which of the following practices can reduce the risk of D. Practicing correct disposal of sharps and other hazardous waste and double
injury to healthcare staff and patients? gloving.
A. Using needles more frequently
B. Getting less rest between shifts
C. Using uncertified laundry processing facilities
D. Practicing correct disposal of sharps and other
hazardous waste and double gloving.
Standard precautions assumes that all patient are: B. Infected with blood-borne pathogens
A. Sick and contagious
B. Infected with blood-borne pathogens
C. Viral infected
D. Required to quarantine for at least 24-48 hours
Which standard size letterhead is appropriate for most C. 8 1/2 inches x 11 inches
business correspondence?
A. 5 1/2 inches x 8 1/2 inches
B. 7 1/4 inches x 10 1/2 inches
C. 8 1/2 inches x 11 inches
D. 17 x 22 inches
It's referred to as the rhythm of breathing; it can vary with B. Respiratory rhythm
age, and infants have an irregular rhythm while adults
usually have a regular one.
A. Pulse rate
B. Respiratory rhythm
C. Breathing rhythm
D. Heart rate
, CCMA 2026 - 2027 NHA Practice Exam
What is a regular pattern of irregular breathing rates B. Cheyne-Stokes
referred to as?
A. Dyspnea
B. Cheyne-Stokes
C. Orthopnea
D. Alopnea
The medical record should only be released only with a C. A written release from the patient
... ?
A. Verbal order from the physician
B. A written order from the physician
C. A written release from the patient
D. A verbal order from the requesting individual/location
A difficulty or inability to breath unless in an upright B. Orthopnea
position is referred to as?
A. Dyspnea
B. Orthopnea
C. Tachycardia
D. Alopnea
When taking a blood pressure, you should decrease the B. 2-3 mmHg
pressure of the cuff at which rate?
A. 1-2 mmHg
B. 2-3 mmHg
C. 5-6 mmHg
D. 3-4 mHg
How would you properly index the name "Amanda M. A. Stilesduncan, Amanda M.
Stiles-Duncan" for filing?
A. Stilesduncan, Amanda M.
B. Stiles Duncan, Amanda M.
C. Duncanstiles, Amanda M.
D. Duncan, Amanda M. Stiles
The temporary complete absence of breathing which A. Apnea
may be a result of a reduction in the stimuli to the
respiratory centers of the brain.
A. Apnea
B. Tachypnea
C. Alopnea
D. Bradypnea
A respiration rate of greater than 40 breaths/minute. It is B. Tachypnea
transient in the newborn and may be caused by the
hysteria/stress in an adult.
A. Bradypnea
B. Tachypnea
C. Apnea
D. Orthopnea
Who makes the guidelines for isolation precautions in D. CDC
healthcare?
A. CLSI
B. OSHA
C. FDA
D. CDC
What is the initial negative deflection produced by A. The Q wave
ventricular polarization?
A. The Q wave
B. The R wave
C. The T wave
D. The S wave
The first positive deflection produced by ventricular D. The R wave
polarization is the ___ wave.
A. The Q wave
B. The T wave
C. The S wave
D. The R wave
Why should a patient who is in shock be positioned with C. To encourage blood flow to the brain
the head lower than the rest of the body?
A. To prevent vomiting
B. To lower the heart rate and BPM
C. To encourage blood flow to the brain
D. To lower the chances of not passing out and have
further injury
Refers to the movement away from the isoelectric line in A. Waveform
an EKG.
A. Waveform
B. Segment
C. Interval
D. Complex
Which of the following is not one of the patients rights C. Right to obtain the original medical record
provided by HIPAA?
A. Right to notice of a facility's privacy practices
B. Right to receive notice of all disclosures of PHI
C. Right to obtain the original medical record
D. Right to have access to, view, and obtain a copy of
their PHI
Which is not a vital sign of bodily function? A. Weight
A. Weight
B. Pulse
C. Temperature
D. Respiration
The myocardial cell's ability to contract in response to a B. Contractility
stimulus.
A. Conductivity
B. Contractility
C. Automaticity
D. Excitability
What part of the heart receives the deoxygenated blood A. Right atrium
from the body?
A. Right atrium
B. Left atrium
C. Right ventricle
D. Left ventricle
What is the relaxation period of the heart referred to as? B. Diastole
A. Systole
B. Diastole
, CCMA 2026 - 2027 NHA Practice Exam
The period of contractions of both Atrial and Ventricles A. Systole
is______.
A. Systole
B. Diastole
The right side of the heart pumps _____ blood. B. Deoxygenated
A. Oxygenated
B. Deoxygenated
Sterile-wrapped items can be safely stored, and D. 28 to 30 days
considered sterile, for up to...?
A. 7 to 14 days
B. 14 to 21 days
C. 21 to 28 days
D. 28 to 30 days
E. No expiration date; indefinitely
The physician uses which of the following to examine the A. Ophthalmoscope
patient's eye?
A. Ophthalmoscope
B. Percussion hammer
C. Tonometer
D. Otoscope
E. Spectulum
Which of the following is not part of the patient medical C. Financial records pertaining to the patient
record?
A. Dates and findings of office visits
B. Correspondence from other doctors concerning the
patient
C. Financial records pertaining to the patient
D. Laboratory and x-ray reports
E. Health history
A patient lying flat on the abdomen is in what type of D. Prone position
position?
A. Dorsal position
B. Lithotomy position
C. Supine position
D. Prone position
E. Fowler's position
A patient lying in the Sims position is lying in what way? B. On their left side and chest, with right leg flexed
A. On their right side, with the left leg flexed
B. On their left side and chest, with right leg flexed
C. On their back with both legs bent
D. On the right side, with right leg flexed
E. On their left side, with the left leg flexed
Visual acuity testing assess? E. Clearness of vision
A. Pressure in the eyeball
B. Nearsightedness
C. Farsightedness
D. Color vision
E. Clearness of vision
Ethical standards are...? B. Moral principals
A. Laws
B. Moral principals
C. Regulations
D. Traditions
E. Virtues
, CCMA 2026 - 2027 NHA Practice Exam
A patient who weighs 45kg also weighs how many B. 99 pounds
pounds?
A. 45 pounds
B. 99 pounds
C. 105 pounds
D. 145 pounds
E. 150 pounds
If the brachial artery is positioned much above the heart B. Low
while taking blood pressure reading it will cause the
blood pressure to appear falsely______.
A. High
B. Low
The non-profit organization that assists healthcare C. JCAHO
facilities by providing accreditation:
A. OSHA
B. ABHES
C. JCAHO
D. JCHAO
PO means what? A. By mouth
A. By mouth
B. Rectally
C. Sublingually
D. Intravenous
The medical assistant should collect which of the D. All of the above
following when a new patient comes into the office?
A. Patient information sheet
B. Copy of insurance card, front and back
C. Copy of driver's license
D. All of the above
Which of the following practices can reduce the risk of D. Practicing correct disposal of sharps and other hazardous waste and double
injury to healthcare staff and patients? gloving.
A. Using needles more frequently
B. Getting less rest between shifts
C. Using uncertified laundry processing facilities
D. Practicing correct disposal of sharps and other
hazardous waste and double gloving.
Standard precautions assumes that all patient are: B. Infected with blood-borne pathogens
A. Sick and contagious
B. Infected with blood-borne pathogens
C. Viral infected
D. Required to quarantine for at least 24-48 hours
Which standard size letterhead is appropriate for most C. 8 1/2 inches x 11 inches
business correspondence?
A. 5 1/2 inches x 8 1/2 inches
B. 7 1/4 inches x 10 1/2 inches
C. 8 1/2 inches x 11 inches
D. 17 x 22 inches
It's referred to as the rhythm of breathing; it can vary with B. Respiratory rhythm
age, and infants have an irregular rhythm while adults
usually have a regular one.
A. Pulse rate
B. Respiratory rhythm
C. Breathing rhythm
D. Heart rate
, CCMA 2026 - 2027 NHA Practice Exam
What is a regular pattern of irregular breathing rates B. Cheyne-Stokes
referred to as?
A. Dyspnea
B. Cheyne-Stokes
C. Orthopnea
D. Alopnea
The medical record should only be released only with a C. A written release from the patient
... ?
A. Verbal order from the physician
B. A written order from the physician
C. A written release from the patient
D. A verbal order from the requesting individual/location
A difficulty or inability to breath unless in an upright B. Orthopnea
position is referred to as?
A. Dyspnea
B. Orthopnea
C. Tachycardia
D. Alopnea
When taking a blood pressure, you should decrease the B. 2-3 mmHg
pressure of the cuff at which rate?
A. 1-2 mmHg
B. 2-3 mmHg
C. 5-6 mmHg
D. 3-4 mHg
How would you properly index the name "Amanda M. A. Stilesduncan, Amanda M.
Stiles-Duncan" for filing?
A. Stilesduncan, Amanda M.
B. Stiles Duncan, Amanda M.
C. Duncanstiles, Amanda M.
D. Duncan, Amanda M. Stiles
The temporary complete absence of breathing which A. Apnea
may be a result of a reduction in the stimuli to the
respiratory centers of the brain.
A. Apnea
B. Tachypnea
C. Alopnea
D. Bradypnea
A respiration rate of greater than 40 breaths/minute. It is B. Tachypnea
transient in the newborn and may be caused by the
hysteria/stress in an adult.
A. Bradypnea
B. Tachypnea
C. Apnea
D. Orthopnea
Who makes the guidelines for isolation precautions in D. CDC
healthcare?
A. CLSI
B. OSHA
C. FDA
D. CDC
