CCMA NHA TEST QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025
MEDICARE CORRECT ANSWER: A federal program of health insurance for persons 65 years
of age and older
Scope of practice CORRECT ANSWER: a set of regulations and ethical considerations that
define the scope, or extent and limits, of the EMT's job
What vaccinations do newborns receive at birth CORRECT ANSWER: hepatitis B
A pt is experiencing dyspnea while having a EKG what position should the pt be in CORRECT
ANSWER: fowlers position
What document is required for a third party payer CORRECT ANSWER: an 837P/CMS-1500
What position is an 18 m old in while administering ear drops to right ear CORRECT
ANSWER: right ear facing up with the earlobe pulled down and back
What’s the best to do when dealing with an angry patient CORRECT ANSWER: allow the pt to
talk through their anger
What technique is used when assisting a wound with a roller bandage CORRECT ANSWER:
wrap the wound from distal to proximal
Health care proxy CORRECT ANSWER: a person chosen by another person to make medical
decisions if the second person becomes unable to do so
For someone who regularly comes into contact with wood dust and coal, what are they at a
increased risk for CORRECT ANSWER: emphysema
Which parts of medicare covers durable medicare equipment (DME) CORRECT ANSWER:
Part B
Administering an intradermal injection for allergy testing, what do we do? CORRECT
ANSWER: locate the middle portion of the anterior forearm
Reconciliation CORRECT ANSWER: making sure the office accounting records match bank
statement balances
Colposcopy position needs to be? CORRECT ANSWER: lithotomy
Process of sterilization CORRECT ANSWER: killing all pathogenic organisms and spores
, Mammography screening CORRECT ANSWER: female pt between 45-54 yrs should receive
these annually, checking for breast cancer
Which body systems work together to move hormones throughout the body CORRECT
ANSWER: circulatory and endocrine
How far should the thermometer be inserted rectally into an infant CORRECT ANSWER: 1/2
inch
Dysuria, discharge, and pain in the lower abdomen CORRECT ANSWER: gonorrhea
Stages of grief in order CORRECT ANSWER: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
Purpose of utilizing a clinical centrifuge CORRECT ANSWER: to separate a specimen into dif
components
What temp should a urine test be at CORRECT ANSWER: 90-100F
What technique involves using sound waves to vibrate and cleanse surgical instruments
CORRECT ANSWER: ultrasonic sanitization
What is defined by 9 cal per gram CORRECT ANSWER: number of calories from fat
24 y/o has BMI of 30.5 which is this CORRECT ANSWER: obese class 1
What can result from the use of outdated or incorrect codes on a billing claim CORRECT
ANSWER: reduction of payer reimbursement
SOAP order CORRECT ANSWER: subjective, objective, assessment, plan
Letter formats uses indented paragraphs CORRECT ANSWER: a semi-block letter
Prefix CORRECT ANSWER: beginning
Correct placing for V4 CORRECT ANSWER: fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line
Root CORRECT ANSWER: middle
Suffix CORRECT ANSWER: suffix
What is used for cleaning after a surgical procedure CORRECT ANSWER: a 1:10 bleach and
water solution
Where is the gallbladder CORRECT ANSWER: right upper quadrant
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025
MEDICARE CORRECT ANSWER: A federal program of health insurance for persons 65 years
of age and older
Scope of practice CORRECT ANSWER: a set of regulations and ethical considerations that
define the scope, or extent and limits, of the EMT's job
What vaccinations do newborns receive at birth CORRECT ANSWER: hepatitis B
A pt is experiencing dyspnea while having a EKG what position should the pt be in CORRECT
ANSWER: fowlers position
What document is required for a third party payer CORRECT ANSWER: an 837P/CMS-1500
What position is an 18 m old in while administering ear drops to right ear CORRECT
ANSWER: right ear facing up with the earlobe pulled down and back
What’s the best to do when dealing with an angry patient CORRECT ANSWER: allow the pt to
talk through their anger
What technique is used when assisting a wound with a roller bandage CORRECT ANSWER:
wrap the wound from distal to proximal
Health care proxy CORRECT ANSWER: a person chosen by another person to make medical
decisions if the second person becomes unable to do so
For someone who regularly comes into contact with wood dust and coal, what are they at a
increased risk for CORRECT ANSWER: emphysema
Which parts of medicare covers durable medicare equipment (DME) CORRECT ANSWER:
Part B
Administering an intradermal injection for allergy testing, what do we do? CORRECT
ANSWER: locate the middle portion of the anterior forearm
Reconciliation CORRECT ANSWER: making sure the office accounting records match bank
statement balances
Colposcopy position needs to be? CORRECT ANSWER: lithotomy
Process of sterilization CORRECT ANSWER: killing all pathogenic organisms and spores
, Mammography screening CORRECT ANSWER: female pt between 45-54 yrs should receive
these annually, checking for breast cancer
Which body systems work together to move hormones throughout the body CORRECT
ANSWER: circulatory and endocrine
How far should the thermometer be inserted rectally into an infant CORRECT ANSWER: 1/2
inch
Dysuria, discharge, and pain in the lower abdomen CORRECT ANSWER: gonorrhea
Stages of grief in order CORRECT ANSWER: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
Purpose of utilizing a clinical centrifuge CORRECT ANSWER: to separate a specimen into dif
components
What temp should a urine test be at CORRECT ANSWER: 90-100F
What technique involves using sound waves to vibrate and cleanse surgical instruments
CORRECT ANSWER: ultrasonic sanitization
What is defined by 9 cal per gram CORRECT ANSWER: number of calories from fat
24 y/o has BMI of 30.5 which is this CORRECT ANSWER: obese class 1
What can result from the use of outdated or incorrect codes on a billing claim CORRECT
ANSWER: reduction of payer reimbursement
SOAP order CORRECT ANSWER: subjective, objective, assessment, plan
Letter formats uses indented paragraphs CORRECT ANSWER: a semi-block letter
Prefix CORRECT ANSWER: beginning
Correct placing for V4 CORRECT ANSWER: fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line
Root CORRECT ANSWER: middle
Suffix CORRECT ANSWER: suffix
What is used for cleaning after a surgical procedure CORRECT ANSWER: a 1:10 bleach and
water solution
Where is the gallbladder CORRECT ANSWER: right upper quadrant
