NHA CCMA 2026 Questions & Answers | Latest Study
Guide
1. Which class of fire extinguishers is specifically designed for flammable
liquids?
Class D
Class A
Class B
Class C
2. Describe the role of a Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare in patient
care.
It serves as a general consent form for medical treatment.
It provides a list of medical conditions the patient has.
It allows a designated person to make medical decisions on behalf
of the patient when they are unable to do so.
It outlines the patient's wishes regarding end-of-life care.
3. If a patient reports experiencing headaches specifically after prolonged
computer use, how should a medical assistant document this in the SOAP
format?
Under 'Subjective', note the patient's report of headaches after
prolonged computer use.
Under 'Objective', record the patient's vital signs and any observable
symptoms.
Under 'Assessment', provide a possible diagnosis based on the
symptoms.
, Under 'Plan', suggest a follow-up appointment for further evaluation.
4. What is the term for the tool that medical coders use to find diagnoses?
Billing software
Diagnosis codebook
Patient care manual
Medical terminology guide
5. Describe the health risks associated with prolonged exposure to coal and
wood dust.
There are no significant health risks associated with coal and wood
dust exposure.
Prolonged exposure to coal and wood dust can lead to respiratory
disorders such as pneumoconiosis and chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD).
Coal and wood dust exposure is linked to increased risk of
cardiovascular diseases only.
Exposure to coal and wood dust primarily affects the skin, leading to
dermatitis.
6. What color is the hematology test tube typically used for coagulation tests?
Purple
Green
Blue
Red
, 7. Which is typically more effective because it penetrates cells better than dry
heat?
moist heat
ultraviolet
pasteurization
ionizing radiation
dry heat
8. In which quadrant of the abdomen is the gallbladder found?
Left upper quadrant
Right upper quadrant
Left lower quadrant
Right lower quadrant
9. A MA has a provider order to draw blood for lead level on a 18 month old
toddler. Which of the following sites should the assistant choose for the
venipuncture ?
Femoral veins
Scalp vein
Superficial dorsal hand veins
Deep brachial veins
10. A worker exposed to high concentration of coal dust, without proper
respiratory protection (e.g., use of a filter-type respirator), is at greatest risk
of developing:
Asbestosis
Guide
1. Which class of fire extinguishers is specifically designed for flammable
liquids?
Class D
Class A
Class B
Class C
2. Describe the role of a Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare in patient
care.
It serves as a general consent form for medical treatment.
It provides a list of medical conditions the patient has.
It allows a designated person to make medical decisions on behalf
of the patient when they are unable to do so.
It outlines the patient's wishes regarding end-of-life care.
3. If a patient reports experiencing headaches specifically after prolonged
computer use, how should a medical assistant document this in the SOAP
format?
Under 'Subjective', note the patient's report of headaches after
prolonged computer use.
Under 'Objective', record the patient's vital signs and any observable
symptoms.
Under 'Assessment', provide a possible diagnosis based on the
symptoms.
, Under 'Plan', suggest a follow-up appointment for further evaluation.
4. What is the term for the tool that medical coders use to find diagnoses?
Billing software
Diagnosis codebook
Patient care manual
Medical terminology guide
5. Describe the health risks associated with prolonged exposure to coal and
wood dust.
There are no significant health risks associated with coal and wood
dust exposure.
Prolonged exposure to coal and wood dust can lead to respiratory
disorders such as pneumoconiosis and chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD).
Coal and wood dust exposure is linked to increased risk of
cardiovascular diseases only.
Exposure to coal and wood dust primarily affects the skin, leading to
dermatitis.
6. What color is the hematology test tube typically used for coagulation tests?
Purple
Green
Blue
Red
, 7. Which is typically more effective because it penetrates cells better than dry
heat?
moist heat
ultraviolet
pasteurization
ionizing radiation
dry heat
8. In which quadrant of the abdomen is the gallbladder found?
Left upper quadrant
Right upper quadrant
Left lower quadrant
Right lower quadrant
9. A MA has a provider order to draw blood for lead level on a 18 month old
toddler. Which of the following sites should the assistant choose for the
venipuncture ?
Femoral veins
Scalp vein
Superficial dorsal hand veins
Deep brachial veins
10. A worker exposed to high concentration of coal dust, without proper
respiratory protection (e.g., use of a filter-type respirator), is at greatest risk
of developing:
Asbestosis
