Official NHA Exam Questions- Board
Certification with Answers 2025| Graded
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If a patient is unconscious and in need of immediate care, what legal doctrine applies to their
treatment?
Implied consent.
When a healthcare worker uses a lead apron, it is to protect themselves from:
Radiation exposure.
The HIPAA Privacy Rule requires which of the following safeguards to protect patient
information?
Administrative, physical, and technical safeguards.
Which document allows a patient to designate another person to make healthcare decisions for
them if they are incapacitated?
Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare.
In the case of a needle stick injury, what is the first step a healthcare worker should take?
Wash the affected area with soap and water.
What is the required safety standard for the disposal of biohazardous materials?
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, Use of puncture-resistant, leak-proof, and properly labeled containers.
According to OSHA, when must an employer offer Hepatitis B vaccinations to employees at risk
of exposure?
Within 10 days of initial assignment.
What should be done if a patient refuses a prescribed medication?
Document the refusal and inform the healthcare provider.
What does the Patient Self-Determination Act require healthcare providers to do?
Inform patients of their rights to make decisions regarding their own healthcare, including
the right to accept or refuse treatment.
Which law requires the reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect?
Mandatory reporting laws.
What is the purpose of incident reports in a healthcare setting?
To document any event that could potentially cause harm to a patient or staff.
When working with patients with a known latex allergy, what should healthcare workers do?
Use non-latex gloves and equipment.
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Certification with Answers 2025| Graded
A
If a patient is unconscious and in need of immediate care, what legal doctrine applies to their
treatment?
Implied consent.
When a healthcare worker uses a lead apron, it is to protect themselves from:
Radiation exposure.
The HIPAA Privacy Rule requires which of the following safeguards to protect patient
information?
Administrative, physical, and technical safeguards.
Which document allows a patient to designate another person to make healthcare decisions for
them if they are incapacitated?
Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare.
In the case of a needle stick injury, what is the first step a healthcare worker should take?
Wash the affected area with soap and water.
What is the required safety standard for the disposal of biohazardous materials?
1
, Use of puncture-resistant, leak-proof, and properly labeled containers.
According to OSHA, when must an employer offer Hepatitis B vaccinations to employees at risk
of exposure?
Within 10 days of initial assignment.
What should be done if a patient refuses a prescribed medication?
Document the refusal and inform the healthcare provider.
What does the Patient Self-Determination Act require healthcare providers to do?
Inform patients of their rights to make decisions regarding their own healthcare, including
the right to accept or refuse treatment.
Which law requires the reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect?
Mandatory reporting laws.
What is the purpose of incident reports in a healthcare setting?
To document any event that could potentially cause harm to a patient or staff.
When working with patients with a known latex allergy, what should healthcare workers do?
Use non-latex gloves and equipment.
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