CMAA NHA Module 1-7 Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
anatomy and physiology -
correct answer ✅Anatomy is the study of the structures of the
human body. Physiology is the study of the function of each body
system.
certified clinical medical assistant (CCMA) -
correct answer ✅Trained for both clinical and administrative
duties. Clinical duties include taking vital signs, taking medical
histories, preparing patients for exams and medical tests, assisting
provider with exams, explaining medical procedures to patients,
sterilizing medical instruments, assisting in minor surgeries,
removing sutures, cleaning and bandaging wounds, calling for
prescriptions, explaining patients' preparation for x-rays,
administering immunizations, drawing blood and collecting other
lab specimens, and doing electrocardiograms. Administrative duties
include answering telephones, making appointments, checking
patients in and out for examinations, collecting copayment,
processing referral documents, and providing patient education.
certified medical administrative assistant (CMAA) -
correct answer ✅Provides administrative support in a variety of
health care settings including answering telephones, making
appointments, checking patients in and out for examinations,
collecting copayment as well as many other duties.
,CMAA NHA Module 1-7 Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
hospice -
correct answer ✅The primary goal of hospice is to help relieve
uncomfortable symptoms in terminally ill patients. Relieving stress
and making the patient comfortable are secondary goals. Hospice
usually can be initiated at any stage of the terminal illness.
licensed practical nurse (LPN) -
correct answer ✅Provides health management to patients who
are sick or injured or need a routine health exam. LPNs are
supervised by providers and RNs.
medical specialist -
correct answer ✅A health care specialist who has a concentration
or emphasis on a specific area of medicine.
medical terminology -
correct answer ✅A combination of Latin and Greek language used
to describe components and processes of the human body, medical
procedures, diseases, disorders, and pharmacology.
nurse practitioner (NP) -
correct answer ✅A registered nurse who possesses additional
, CMAA NHA Module 1-7 Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
preparation and skills and is supervised by a physician to diagnose
illnesses, conduct physical examination, order and interpret tests,
develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications.
patient-centered medical home (PCMH) -
correct answer ✅A partnership between a patient and their care
team in which total health is the focus and not just a single
condition. A health care team consists of a provider (physician,
nurse practitioner, physician assistant), CMAA, CCMA, nurses, and
pharmacist.
physician associate/physician assistant (PA) -
correct answer ✅Licensed health care provider who works
interdependently with physicians to diagnose illnesses, conduct
physical examination, order and interpret tests, develop treatment
plans, and prescribe medications.
primary care provider -
correct answer ✅Diagnoses and treats illness, injuries, and
disorders, prescribes medications, makes treatment plans, and
answers patients' questions.
& Answers (Grade A+)
anatomy and physiology -
correct answer ✅Anatomy is the study of the structures of the
human body. Physiology is the study of the function of each body
system.
certified clinical medical assistant (CCMA) -
correct answer ✅Trained for both clinical and administrative
duties. Clinical duties include taking vital signs, taking medical
histories, preparing patients for exams and medical tests, assisting
provider with exams, explaining medical procedures to patients,
sterilizing medical instruments, assisting in minor surgeries,
removing sutures, cleaning and bandaging wounds, calling for
prescriptions, explaining patients' preparation for x-rays,
administering immunizations, drawing blood and collecting other
lab specimens, and doing electrocardiograms. Administrative duties
include answering telephones, making appointments, checking
patients in and out for examinations, collecting copayment,
processing referral documents, and providing patient education.
certified medical administrative assistant (CMAA) -
correct answer ✅Provides administrative support in a variety of
health care settings including answering telephones, making
appointments, checking patients in and out for examinations,
collecting copayment as well as many other duties.
,CMAA NHA Module 1-7 Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
hospice -
correct answer ✅The primary goal of hospice is to help relieve
uncomfortable symptoms in terminally ill patients. Relieving stress
and making the patient comfortable are secondary goals. Hospice
usually can be initiated at any stage of the terminal illness.
licensed practical nurse (LPN) -
correct answer ✅Provides health management to patients who
are sick or injured or need a routine health exam. LPNs are
supervised by providers and RNs.
medical specialist -
correct answer ✅A health care specialist who has a concentration
or emphasis on a specific area of medicine.
medical terminology -
correct answer ✅A combination of Latin and Greek language used
to describe components and processes of the human body, medical
procedures, diseases, disorders, and pharmacology.
nurse practitioner (NP) -
correct answer ✅A registered nurse who possesses additional
, CMAA NHA Module 1-7 Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
preparation and skills and is supervised by a physician to diagnose
illnesses, conduct physical examination, order and interpret tests,
develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications.
patient-centered medical home (PCMH) -
correct answer ✅A partnership between a patient and their care
team in which total health is the focus and not just a single
condition. A health care team consists of a provider (physician,
nurse practitioner, physician assistant), CMAA, CCMA, nurses, and
pharmacist.
physician associate/physician assistant (PA) -
correct answer ✅Licensed health care provider who works
interdependently with physicians to diagnose illnesses, conduct
physical examination, order and interpret tests, develop treatment
plans, and prescribe medications.
primary care provider -
correct answer ✅Diagnoses and treats illness, injuries, and
disorders, prescribes medications, makes treatment plans, and
answers patients' questions.
