CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL
ASSISTANT (CCMA) – OFFICIAL-ALIGNED
A+ PREP GUIDE (NHA, 2026/2027)
Spousal abuse/ Intimate partner abuse ? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-
Provides a list of organizations within the local community that
can assist in the situation.
What should you do if you suspect child abuse ? - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-Report suspected child abuse to the provider.
Tort ? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-A civil wrong committed against a
person or property. (fraud)
Chain of custody ? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-In legal context, refers to
the chronological documentation showing the paper trail,
custody, control, transfer, analysis, and disposition of physical
or electronic evidence.
Sample evidence must be sealed in front of patient.
(drug screen)
What is the purpose of the CLIA ? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Clinical
laboratory Improvement Amendment sets quality standards
and issues certifications for human laboratories.
,Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) -
THE CORRECT ANSWER-Then right to inspect, review, and to receive a
copy of your medical records and billing records that are held
by health plans and healthcare providers covered by the privacy
rule.
What are the two main purposes of HIPPA ? - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-1. To provide continuous health insurance coverage for
workers who lose or change their job.
2.To reduce the administrative burdens and cost of healthcare
by standardizing the electronic transmission of administrative
and financial transactions and protects the patients personal
medical information and confidentiality.
A CCMA cannot disclose what information ? - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-A Patients information unless authorized.
Discussing a patients medical information is breaking what ? -
THE CORRECT ANSWER-HIPPA guidelines
Even if you are related to the patient you are required to have
what to obtain medical information ? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-
Consent of the patient
The Joint Commission is responsible for what ? - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-Regulates that identifying patients is crucial to
improving patient safety.
,Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-1. Federal agency that oversees and regulates
safety in the workplace.
2. Training provided to employee at no cost.
Quality Control (QC) promotes what ? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-
Accurate test results
What is the most important step in ensuring patient safety ? -
THE CORRECT ANSWER-Is proper identification
Always ask for what two forms of identification to ID a patient ?
- THE CORRECT ANSWER-FULL NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
Never confirm a patients name and date of birth how ? - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-By speaking their name and date of birth to
them.
If they are not paying attention they may say yes when they
didn't hear you.
What is implied consent ? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Extending an arm
for phlebotomy
Removing clothes for a medical procedure or examination.
What is informed consent ? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Informing the
patient of the risk, possible outcomes, and alternative therapies.
, What is written consent ? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Must have a
patients signature to perform procedure.
Patients bill of rights ? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-A list of guarantees
for those receiving medical care.
What are some of the rights to the patient covered under
patients bill of rights ? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-1. Patients have the
right to a copy of their medical records.
2.Guarantees fair treatment.
3. Autonomy over medical decisions and many more rights.
POMR Should always be filled in what order ?
(Problem Oriented Medical Record) - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Should
always be filled out in chronological order.
Patients have a right to view their medical records at any time.
The information in the medical record belongs to who ? - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-The medical record belongs to the patient,
however the place where the information is housed belongs to
the author.
What is a CMS-1500 form used for ? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Basic
standard claim form used by healthcare professionals to request
reimbursement for services provided to patients.
Encounter form or Superbill is used for what ? - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-An itemized form of services submitted to insurance
ASSISTANT (CCMA) – OFFICIAL-ALIGNED
A+ PREP GUIDE (NHA, 2026/2027)
Spousal abuse/ Intimate partner abuse ? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-
Provides a list of organizations within the local community that
can assist in the situation.
What should you do if you suspect child abuse ? - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-Report suspected child abuse to the provider.
Tort ? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-A civil wrong committed against a
person or property. (fraud)
Chain of custody ? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-In legal context, refers to
the chronological documentation showing the paper trail,
custody, control, transfer, analysis, and disposition of physical
or electronic evidence.
Sample evidence must be sealed in front of patient.
(drug screen)
What is the purpose of the CLIA ? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Clinical
laboratory Improvement Amendment sets quality standards
and issues certifications for human laboratories.
,Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) -
THE CORRECT ANSWER-Then right to inspect, review, and to receive a
copy of your medical records and billing records that are held
by health plans and healthcare providers covered by the privacy
rule.
What are the two main purposes of HIPPA ? - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-1. To provide continuous health insurance coverage for
workers who lose or change their job.
2.To reduce the administrative burdens and cost of healthcare
by standardizing the electronic transmission of administrative
and financial transactions and protects the patients personal
medical information and confidentiality.
A CCMA cannot disclose what information ? - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-A Patients information unless authorized.
Discussing a patients medical information is breaking what ? -
THE CORRECT ANSWER-HIPPA guidelines
Even if you are related to the patient you are required to have
what to obtain medical information ? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-
Consent of the patient
The Joint Commission is responsible for what ? - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-Regulates that identifying patients is crucial to
improving patient safety.
,Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-1. Federal agency that oversees and regulates
safety in the workplace.
2. Training provided to employee at no cost.
Quality Control (QC) promotes what ? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-
Accurate test results
What is the most important step in ensuring patient safety ? -
THE CORRECT ANSWER-Is proper identification
Always ask for what two forms of identification to ID a patient ?
- THE CORRECT ANSWER-FULL NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
Never confirm a patients name and date of birth how ? - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-By speaking their name and date of birth to
them.
If they are not paying attention they may say yes when they
didn't hear you.
What is implied consent ? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Extending an arm
for phlebotomy
Removing clothes for a medical procedure or examination.
What is informed consent ? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Informing the
patient of the risk, possible outcomes, and alternative therapies.
, What is written consent ? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Must have a
patients signature to perform procedure.
Patients bill of rights ? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-A list of guarantees
for those receiving medical care.
What are some of the rights to the patient covered under
patients bill of rights ? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-1. Patients have the
right to a copy of their medical records.
2.Guarantees fair treatment.
3. Autonomy over medical decisions and many more rights.
POMR Should always be filled in what order ?
(Problem Oriented Medical Record) - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Should
always be filled out in chronological order.
Patients have a right to view their medical records at any time.
The information in the medical record belongs to who ? - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-The medical record belongs to the patient,
however the place where the information is housed belongs to
the author.
What is a CMS-1500 form used for ? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Basic
standard claim form used by healthcare professionals to request
reimbursement for services provided to patients.
Encounter form or Superbill is used for what ? - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-An itemized form of services submitted to insurance
