NHA CCMA 2024 EXAM
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when examining a 6 mo baby, what is required - ANSWER ✅measuring head
circumference
lack of what vitamin causes night blindness - ANSWER ✅Vitamin A
veruccae - ANSWER ✅warts
which medical instument is required with an orthopedic examination - ANSWER
✅gonimeter
what angle is a venipuncture done at ? - ANSWER ✅15 degrees
does the ACO account for medicare or medicaid - ANSWER ✅medicare
mineral deposits on autoclave instruments - ANSWER ✅Water mineral deposits,
chemical residues, steam residues, and poor soil removal can cause spots on
instrumentation in the sterilizer. Steam sterilizers should be checked often and
maintained according to the sterilizer manufacturer's IFU to ensure a well-
functioning drying cycle.
T/F: rotate transdermal patches every so often to prevent skin irritation -
ANSWER ✅true
whos exempt from electronic claims - ANSWER ✅single provider practices
specimens must be processed within how many hours of collection - ANSWER
✅1
,BMI - ANSWER ✅703(W) / H^2
F to C - ANSWER ✅(F-32)/1.8
C to F - ANSWER ✅(C x 1.8) + 32
KGs to LBs - ANSWER ✅multiply by 2.2
lbs to kg - ANSWER ✅divide by 2.2
inflate blood pressure cuff ________________. - ANSWER ✅30 mm hg above
radial pulse cessation
to increase blood flow into arms, keep hands under or over heart level? -
ANSWER ✅under
mammogram screeing starts at what age? - ANSWER ✅40
how often should pap tests be conducted? - ANSWER ✅21-29, every 3 years. 3-5
years when ages from 30-65
what type of pressure does autoclaves use? - ANSWER ✅steam, 250-270 degrees
hemochromatosis - ANSWER ✅iron overload
3 D's - ANSWER ✅discussion, diagnosis, and direction
Normal hemocrit levels - ANSWER ✅Male: 41-53%
Female: 36-46%
Spatial considerations - ANSWER ✅18 inches to 4 feet
Anemia can cause __________. - ANSWER ✅irregular heart rhythm
lordosis - ANSWER ✅swayback
khyphosis - ANSWER ✅hunchback
,2 most cautious contaminants - ANSWER ✅hands and hair
varicella: whats this known as, and how its spread? - answer ✅chicken pox- direct
contact/ airborn
duodenum, where is this located - answer ✅ruq
new pt vs established pt - answer ✅new pt requires 60 minutes, and established is
only 15 minutes
micturition - answer ✅act of passing urine
where is capillary refill collected? - answer ✅pt's finger/ heel for infant
at which angle should you insert for venipuncture - answer ✅15 degrees
which act requires the lot number of a vaccine to be documented in the patients
medical record? - answer ✅national childhood vaccine injury act of 1988
who has the right to release patient information? - answer ✅the patient
which of the following sti is a viral infection? - answer ✅herpes simplex
cell structures is the source of energy for a cell? - answer ✅mitochondira
a ma is testing a patient's visual acuity using a snellen chart. which actions should
ma take? - answer ✅make sure the patient does not lean foward during the test.
during a routine venipuncture. the patient becomes pale & diaphoretic. what
condition is most likely to occur in this patient? - answer ✅syncope
a patient calls the clinic to cancel a postoperative appointment & states that she
will reschedule at a later date. for which following reasons should ma document
this information on the patient's chart? - answer ✅to prove that the office was not
negligent
, when completing documentation in a patient's paper medical record, a ma realizes
she made an error. which actions should ma take? - answer ✅draw a line through
the error & initial it
which items included on the cms-1500 claim form should a ma recognize as
indicating the medical necessity of a procedure? - answer ✅diagnosis code
which techniques should a ma use to confirm a patient's understanding of insulin
administration? - answer ✅observe the patient as she performs a self-
demonstration
a ma is preparing a community resource library. which actions should ma take 1st?
- answer ✅compile a list of local community agencies
a ma is disposing of the syringe and needle she used to inject a seasonal influenza
vaccine which of the following actions should the assistant take? - answer ✅drop
the syringe, needle first, into the biohazards sharp container
a ma is preparing a patient who has psoriasis to be examined by the provider.
when inspecting the patient's skin lesions, the ma should expect to observe which
of the following characteristics? - answer ✅silvery, scaly
a ma receives a denial of payment for a patient's cholecystectomy. the reason
stated is "noncovered services." if this procedure was deemed emergent by the
provider. which actions should ma take? - answer ✅instruct the patient to contact
the insurer about the denial of payment
which action should ma take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before
beginning a blood draw? - answer ✅inspect the integrity of the needle's seal
which instructions should ma give to a patient when administering an enteric-
coated tablet? - answer ✅swallow the tablet whole with glass of water
a ma is collecting a health history from an older adult patient who exhibits
moderate hearing loss. which action should ma take? - answer ✅remain within the
patient's view to allow lip-reading
: updated syllabus
<Newest version>
100% guaranteed pass
when examining a 6 mo baby, what is required - ANSWER ✅measuring head
circumference
lack of what vitamin causes night blindness - ANSWER ✅Vitamin A
veruccae - ANSWER ✅warts
which medical instument is required with an orthopedic examination - ANSWER
✅gonimeter
what angle is a venipuncture done at ? - ANSWER ✅15 degrees
does the ACO account for medicare or medicaid - ANSWER ✅medicare
mineral deposits on autoclave instruments - ANSWER ✅Water mineral deposits,
chemical residues, steam residues, and poor soil removal can cause spots on
instrumentation in the sterilizer. Steam sterilizers should be checked often and
maintained according to the sterilizer manufacturer's IFU to ensure a well-
functioning drying cycle.
T/F: rotate transdermal patches every so often to prevent skin irritation -
ANSWER ✅true
whos exempt from electronic claims - ANSWER ✅single provider practices
specimens must be processed within how many hours of collection - ANSWER
✅1
,BMI - ANSWER ✅703(W) / H^2
F to C - ANSWER ✅(F-32)/1.8
C to F - ANSWER ✅(C x 1.8) + 32
KGs to LBs - ANSWER ✅multiply by 2.2
lbs to kg - ANSWER ✅divide by 2.2
inflate blood pressure cuff ________________. - ANSWER ✅30 mm hg above
radial pulse cessation
to increase blood flow into arms, keep hands under or over heart level? -
ANSWER ✅under
mammogram screeing starts at what age? - ANSWER ✅40
how often should pap tests be conducted? - ANSWER ✅21-29, every 3 years. 3-5
years when ages from 30-65
what type of pressure does autoclaves use? - ANSWER ✅steam, 250-270 degrees
hemochromatosis - ANSWER ✅iron overload
3 D's - ANSWER ✅discussion, diagnosis, and direction
Normal hemocrit levels - ANSWER ✅Male: 41-53%
Female: 36-46%
Spatial considerations - ANSWER ✅18 inches to 4 feet
Anemia can cause __________. - ANSWER ✅irregular heart rhythm
lordosis - ANSWER ✅swayback
khyphosis - ANSWER ✅hunchback
,2 most cautious contaminants - ANSWER ✅hands and hair
varicella: whats this known as, and how its spread? - answer ✅chicken pox- direct
contact/ airborn
duodenum, where is this located - answer ✅ruq
new pt vs established pt - answer ✅new pt requires 60 minutes, and established is
only 15 minutes
micturition - answer ✅act of passing urine
where is capillary refill collected? - answer ✅pt's finger/ heel for infant
at which angle should you insert for venipuncture - answer ✅15 degrees
which act requires the lot number of a vaccine to be documented in the patients
medical record? - answer ✅national childhood vaccine injury act of 1988
who has the right to release patient information? - answer ✅the patient
which of the following sti is a viral infection? - answer ✅herpes simplex
cell structures is the source of energy for a cell? - answer ✅mitochondira
a ma is testing a patient's visual acuity using a snellen chart. which actions should
ma take? - answer ✅make sure the patient does not lean foward during the test.
during a routine venipuncture. the patient becomes pale & diaphoretic. what
condition is most likely to occur in this patient? - answer ✅syncope
a patient calls the clinic to cancel a postoperative appointment & states that she
will reschedule at a later date. for which following reasons should ma document
this information on the patient's chart? - answer ✅to prove that the office was not
negligent
, when completing documentation in a patient's paper medical record, a ma realizes
she made an error. which actions should ma take? - answer ✅draw a line through
the error & initial it
which items included on the cms-1500 claim form should a ma recognize as
indicating the medical necessity of a procedure? - answer ✅diagnosis code
which techniques should a ma use to confirm a patient's understanding of insulin
administration? - answer ✅observe the patient as she performs a self-
demonstration
a ma is preparing a community resource library. which actions should ma take 1st?
- answer ✅compile a list of local community agencies
a ma is disposing of the syringe and needle she used to inject a seasonal influenza
vaccine which of the following actions should the assistant take? - answer ✅drop
the syringe, needle first, into the biohazards sharp container
a ma is preparing a patient who has psoriasis to be examined by the provider.
when inspecting the patient's skin lesions, the ma should expect to observe which
of the following characteristics? - answer ✅silvery, scaly
a ma receives a denial of payment for a patient's cholecystectomy. the reason
stated is "noncovered services." if this procedure was deemed emergent by the
provider. which actions should ma take? - answer ✅instruct the patient to contact
the insurer about the denial of payment
which action should ma take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before
beginning a blood draw? - answer ✅inspect the integrity of the needle's seal
which instructions should ma give to a patient when administering an enteric-
coated tablet? - answer ✅swallow the tablet whole with glass of water
a ma is collecting a health history from an older adult patient who exhibits
moderate hearing loss. which action should ma take? - answer ✅remain within the
patient's view to allow lip-reading
