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NHA CCMA Exam Questions 2026 with all
the correct answers(Actual test 100%
verified)
What is respondeat superior?
Employers are responsible for the actions of their employees only when the employee
actions are performed under constraints of their position
Abbreviation for Beats Per Minute
bpm
How often should you get the Tdap vaccine?
every 10 years
At which angle should you insert for venipuncture
15 degrees
Which act requires the lot number of a vaccine to be documented in the patients
medical record?
National Childhood Vaccine injury act of 1988
Who has the right to release patient information?
The patient
Which of the following STI is a viral infection?
Herpes simplex
Which of the following EKG artifacts is caused by patient movement or poorly
attached electrode and results gradual shift of tracing away from the center?
Wandering baseline
Which of the following can contribute to an erroneous pulse rate?
Movement
Which of the following sets security and privacy goals by extending the rules laid
down by the pre-existing HIPAA law to ore and different kinds of business and
adding tougher reporting and enforcement provisions?
Health info technology for economic and clinical health act
Which of the following is the appropriate action when removing staples from a
wound?
Gently place the jaw of the staple remover under the staple Which
of the following requires prior authorization?
Endoscopy
Which of the following pieces of information would violate HIPAA if it was on a
patient's sign in sheet? Reason for patient's visit
,2
Which is appropriate if parent calls in and says her child has ingested a
household cleaner?
Contact the local poison control center
Which of the following supplies should an MA place in sterile field for a cyst
removal?
Syringe and needle
Which of the following should be used if you find an unidentifiable liquid on the
floor?
Clean-up Kit
Why should removed sutures be placed on a gauze pad?
to determine the number of sutures removed
Which of the following is an example of providing education on communicable
disease prevention?
Providing an adolescent patient educational material about tobacco use
Which of the following does the patient sign acknowledging that the services ay
not meet medicare's medical necessity requirements?
Advance beneficiary notice (ABN)
Which of the following actions should the assistant take when using a height bar
to measure a patient's height
Lower the horizontal bar gently so that it rests on top of the patient's head What
is the role of patient navigators?
Identify patient needs and barriers assist with coordination of care and community
resources
Which of the following should the superbill include? diagnosis
code
Which position allows examination of the back of body?
prone
Which test measures ventilation function in a normal breath?
spirometry
When documenting a patient's statement which should you use?
quotation marks
Which of the following refers to the organ that stores bile?
Cholecyst/o
Which of the following is a PERSONAL FACTOR that can influence a patient's
perception of their dx
Age
When using the EHR system for printing labels which of the following would you
write out for pt's venipuncture label
Time and assistant initials
,3
Which stage of the communication cycle involves translating a message based
on subjective perceptions or personal factors
receiver decoding the message
Which of the following is true regarding orthostatic vital signs
Wait 1 minute after each position change before obtaining the patient's orthostatic vital
signs
Which of the following systems work together to maintain homeostasis?
endocrine and nervous system which of the following is an example of
disease prevention coaching? Providing instructions about effective
hand washing
which of the following veins should be used as a LAST resort Basilic
Which of the following is NOT true of extended-release oral medications they
can be crushed and chewed
Which of the following are flat area of skin that are a different color than the
surrounding skin? ( it has no elevation or depression, and common ex. is freckle)
a. papules
b. macules
c. pustules macules
what can be used to wipe away sweat or lotion before placing EKG leads on a
patient Alcohol
Which part of the chart do we document tobacco and alcohol use? Social
history
What suffix means crushing?
-tripsy
A patient who refuses to accept their diagnosis is in which stage of grief?
denial
Which of the following types of technology uses webcams and internet video chat
to provide medical care?
Telemedicine
What technique includes killing pathogens and rendering them inactive?
Disinfection
After applying pressure following a venipuncture, how long should you observe
the site before applying a bandage
5 to 10 seconds
What act ensures healthcare professionals uphold and respect a patient's choice
regarding medical care?
Patient's bill of rights
Which of the following actions should you take when preparing a patient for their
upcoming virtual visit? ensure the appropriate release forms are completed by
, 4
patient prior to appt What is the proper time period for the collection of a newborn
screening card?
24-48 hours
How would you communicate with a group of diverse patients?
Use a calm tone of voice
Which link in the chain of infection describes the site where an infection can be
stored? reservoir
Which immunization is recommended by the CDC to be administered every 10
years?
tetanus and diptheria
When should you post a credit adjustent to the patient ledger
at the same time the payment is posted
Patients are influenced by CUES to ACTION if they are influenced by which of the
following?
Social media
What is true regarding the storage of medication?
Controlled substances should be stored in a location that is different from regular meds
which of the following tube is used for hematolgy?
Lavender
Which is TRUE regarding scratch tests for pediatric patients?
Several allergies can be identified at one time
(1 and 1/2 width of band-aid) what is the
placement for the lead V4?
fifth ribcage midclavical
An MA is performing an EKG which wave represents atrial depolarization P
wave
A medical assistant books all immunizations on Wednesdays each week, which
type of scheduling is this?
Cluster scheduling
An MA is reading provider's progress notes, which of the following is OBJECTIVE
vital signs (FACTS) can prove minor surgical procedure, what actions should the
assistant take?
avoid reaching across the sterile field
An MA is preparing a patient for a PELVIC exam, what position should they be in?
Lithotomy
a patient pays higher monthly premiums in exchange to see both in and out of
network providers w/o referral which insurance
Preferred provider organization which is implied
consent?
NHA CCMA Exam Questions 2026 with all
the correct answers(Actual test 100%
verified)
What is respondeat superior?
Employers are responsible for the actions of their employees only when the employee
actions are performed under constraints of their position
Abbreviation for Beats Per Minute
bpm
How often should you get the Tdap vaccine?
every 10 years
At which angle should you insert for venipuncture
15 degrees
Which act requires the lot number of a vaccine to be documented in the patients
medical record?
National Childhood Vaccine injury act of 1988
Who has the right to release patient information?
The patient
Which of the following STI is a viral infection?
Herpes simplex
Which of the following EKG artifacts is caused by patient movement or poorly
attached electrode and results gradual shift of tracing away from the center?
Wandering baseline
Which of the following can contribute to an erroneous pulse rate?
Movement
Which of the following sets security and privacy goals by extending the rules laid
down by the pre-existing HIPAA law to ore and different kinds of business and
adding tougher reporting and enforcement provisions?
Health info technology for economic and clinical health act
Which of the following is the appropriate action when removing staples from a
wound?
Gently place the jaw of the staple remover under the staple Which
of the following requires prior authorization?
Endoscopy
Which of the following pieces of information would violate HIPAA if it was on a
patient's sign in sheet? Reason for patient's visit
,2
Which is appropriate if parent calls in and says her child has ingested a
household cleaner?
Contact the local poison control center
Which of the following supplies should an MA place in sterile field for a cyst
removal?
Syringe and needle
Which of the following should be used if you find an unidentifiable liquid on the
floor?
Clean-up Kit
Why should removed sutures be placed on a gauze pad?
to determine the number of sutures removed
Which of the following is an example of providing education on communicable
disease prevention?
Providing an adolescent patient educational material about tobacco use
Which of the following does the patient sign acknowledging that the services ay
not meet medicare's medical necessity requirements?
Advance beneficiary notice (ABN)
Which of the following actions should the assistant take when using a height bar
to measure a patient's height
Lower the horizontal bar gently so that it rests on top of the patient's head What
is the role of patient navigators?
Identify patient needs and barriers assist with coordination of care and community
resources
Which of the following should the superbill include? diagnosis
code
Which position allows examination of the back of body?
prone
Which test measures ventilation function in a normal breath?
spirometry
When documenting a patient's statement which should you use?
quotation marks
Which of the following refers to the organ that stores bile?
Cholecyst/o
Which of the following is a PERSONAL FACTOR that can influence a patient's
perception of their dx
Age
When using the EHR system for printing labels which of the following would you
write out for pt's venipuncture label
Time and assistant initials
,3
Which stage of the communication cycle involves translating a message based
on subjective perceptions or personal factors
receiver decoding the message
Which of the following is true regarding orthostatic vital signs
Wait 1 minute after each position change before obtaining the patient's orthostatic vital
signs
Which of the following systems work together to maintain homeostasis?
endocrine and nervous system which of the following is an example of
disease prevention coaching? Providing instructions about effective
hand washing
which of the following veins should be used as a LAST resort Basilic
Which of the following is NOT true of extended-release oral medications they
can be crushed and chewed
Which of the following are flat area of skin that are a different color than the
surrounding skin? ( it has no elevation or depression, and common ex. is freckle)
a. papules
b. macules
c. pustules macules
what can be used to wipe away sweat or lotion before placing EKG leads on a
patient Alcohol
Which part of the chart do we document tobacco and alcohol use? Social
history
What suffix means crushing?
-tripsy
A patient who refuses to accept their diagnosis is in which stage of grief?
denial
Which of the following types of technology uses webcams and internet video chat
to provide medical care?
Telemedicine
What technique includes killing pathogens and rendering them inactive?
Disinfection
After applying pressure following a venipuncture, how long should you observe
the site before applying a bandage
5 to 10 seconds
What act ensures healthcare professionals uphold and respect a patient's choice
regarding medical care?
Patient's bill of rights
Which of the following actions should you take when preparing a patient for their
upcoming virtual visit? ensure the appropriate release forms are completed by
, 4
patient prior to appt What is the proper time period for the collection of a newborn
screening card?
24-48 hours
How would you communicate with a group of diverse patients?
Use a calm tone of voice
Which link in the chain of infection describes the site where an infection can be
stored? reservoir
Which immunization is recommended by the CDC to be administered every 10
years?
tetanus and diptheria
When should you post a credit adjustent to the patient ledger
at the same time the payment is posted
Patients are influenced by CUES to ACTION if they are influenced by which of the
following?
Social media
What is true regarding the storage of medication?
Controlled substances should be stored in a location that is different from regular meds
which of the following tube is used for hematolgy?
Lavender
Which is TRUE regarding scratch tests for pediatric patients?
Several allergies can be identified at one time
(1 and 1/2 width of band-aid) what is the
placement for the lead V4?
fifth ribcage midclavical
An MA is performing an EKG which wave represents atrial depolarization P
wave
A medical assistant books all immunizations on Wednesdays each week, which
type of scheduling is this?
Cluster scheduling
An MA is reading provider's progress notes, which of the following is OBJECTIVE
vital signs (FACTS) can prove minor surgical procedure, what actions should the
assistant take?
avoid reaching across the sterile field
An MA is preparing a patient for a PELVIC exam, what position should they be in?
Lithotomy
a patient pays higher monthly premiums in exchange to see both in and out of
network providers w/o referral which insurance
Preferred provider organization which is implied
consent?
