NHA CCMA Exam Test Bank Latest Update 2026 |
Comprehensive Prep
1. Which of the following tests measures ventilation function in a normal breath
of a patient?
Spirometry
High-resolution computerized tomography (HRCT) scan
CT scan of the pulmonary arteries
Pulse oximetry
2. If a healthcare professional inserts a needle at a 45-degree angle during
venipuncture, what potential issues might arise?
Successful blood draw with minimal discomfort.
Inadequate access to the vein and increased risk of complications.
Improved visibility of the vein.
No impact on the procedure's outcome.
3. Describe the significance of placing an electrode at the fifth intercostal
space, left midclavicular line in an ECG setup.
It is used to monitor oxygen saturation levels.
The electrode at the fifth intercostal space, left midclavicular line
(V5), is crucial for monitoring the heart's electrical activity and helps
in diagnosing cardiac conditions.
It is placed to assess lung function during an ECG.
It is used to measure blood pressure in the left arm.
,4. Describe the significance of placing the V2 electrode at the fourth intercostal
space on the left side of the sternum in an ECG.
The V2 electrode is used to assess lung function.
The V2 electrode measures blood pressure in the left arm.
The V2 electrode monitors oxygen saturation levels.
The V2 electrode provides important information about the heart's
electrical activity from the left anterior aspect.
5. In the communicaiton process, which person is the receiver of the message?
The person who delievers a message
The person who seeks feedback
The person who encodes a message
The person who decodes a message
6. Patient records are legal documents. The patient owns these records and
does not have to pay a fee to obtain them.
Both false
First statement true, second false
First statement false, second true
Both true
7. What is the recommended angle for needle insertion during routine
venipuncture?
5 to 10 degrees
45 to 60 degrees
, 90 degrees
15 to 30 degrees
8. What type of infection is gonorrhea classified as?
Viral infection
Parasitic infection
Fungal infection
Bacterial infection
9. Which of the following sets, security and privacy goals by extending the
rules, laid down by the previous existing HIPPA law to more and different
kinds of businesses, and by adding tougher reporting enforcement provisions
Affordable care act (ACA)
controlled substance act (CSA)
health information technology for economic and clinical health act
(HITECH)
health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPPA)
10. Describe the difference between sterilization and disinfection in infection
control.
Sterilization is used only on surfaces, while disinfection is used on
instruments.
Sterilization eliminates all microorganisms, while disinfection
reduces the number of pathogens to a safe level.
Sterilization is a chemical process, while disinfection is a physical
process.
Sterilization is less effective than disinfection in preventing infections.
, 11. If a patient has difficulty breathing, the best position to put them in would be
supine
lateral decub
upright position
prone
12. What is the recommended time frame for collecting a newborn screening
card after birth?
3 to 5 days
12 to 24 hours
24 to 48 hours
1 to 2 weeks
13. If a healthcare provider is conducting a workshop on disease prevention,
which activity would best align with the principles of disease prevention
coaching?
Providing a lecture on the importance of medical history.
Reviewing patient rights and responsibilities.
Discussing the history of infectious diseases.
Demonstrating proper hand washing techniques to participants.
14. Describe the significance of hematocrit levels in females and what they
indicate about health.
Hematocrit levels determine the blood's pH balance, which is vital for
metabolic processes.
Comprehensive Prep
1. Which of the following tests measures ventilation function in a normal breath
of a patient?
Spirometry
High-resolution computerized tomography (HRCT) scan
CT scan of the pulmonary arteries
Pulse oximetry
2. If a healthcare professional inserts a needle at a 45-degree angle during
venipuncture, what potential issues might arise?
Successful blood draw with minimal discomfort.
Inadequate access to the vein and increased risk of complications.
Improved visibility of the vein.
No impact on the procedure's outcome.
3. Describe the significance of placing an electrode at the fifth intercostal
space, left midclavicular line in an ECG setup.
It is used to monitor oxygen saturation levels.
The electrode at the fifth intercostal space, left midclavicular line
(V5), is crucial for monitoring the heart's electrical activity and helps
in diagnosing cardiac conditions.
It is placed to assess lung function during an ECG.
It is used to measure blood pressure in the left arm.
,4. Describe the significance of placing the V2 electrode at the fourth intercostal
space on the left side of the sternum in an ECG.
The V2 electrode is used to assess lung function.
The V2 electrode measures blood pressure in the left arm.
The V2 electrode monitors oxygen saturation levels.
The V2 electrode provides important information about the heart's
electrical activity from the left anterior aspect.
5. In the communicaiton process, which person is the receiver of the message?
The person who delievers a message
The person who seeks feedback
The person who encodes a message
The person who decodes a message
6. Patient records are legal documents. The patient owns these records and
does not have to pay a fee to obtain them.
Both false
First statement true, second false
First statement false, second true
Both true
7. What is the recommended angle for needle insertion during routine
venipuncture?
5 to 10 degrees
45 to 60 degrees
, 90 degrees
15 to 30 degrees
8. What type of infection is gonorrhea classified as?
Viral infection
Parasitic infection
Fungal infection
Bacterial infection
9. Which of the following sets, security and privacy goals by extending the
rules, laid down by the previous existing HIPPA law to more and different
kinds of businesses, and by adding tougher reporting enforcement provisions
Affordable care act (ACA)
controlled substance act (CSA)
health information technology for economic and clinical health act
(HITECH)
health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPPA)
10. Describe the difference between sterilization and disinfection in infection
control.
Sterilization is used only on surfaces, while disinfection is used on
instruments.
Sterilization eliminates all microorganisms, while disinfection
reduces the number of pathogens to a safe level.
Sterilization is a chemical process, while disinfection is a physical
process.
Sterilization is less effective than disinfection in preventing infections.
, 11. If a patient has difficulty breathing, the best position to put them in would be
supine
lateral decub
upright position
prone
12. What is the recommended time frame for collecting a newborn screening
card after birth?
3 to 5 days
12 to 24 hours
24 to 48 hours
1 to 2 weeks
13. If a healthcare provider is conducting a workshop on disease prevention,
which activity would best align with the principles of disease prevention
coaching?
Providing a lecture on the importance of medical history.
Reviewing patient rights and responsibilities.
Discussing the history of infectious diseases.
Demonstrating proper hand washing techniques to participants.
14. Describe the significance of hematocrit levels in females and what they
indicate about health.
Hematocrit levels determine the blood's pH balance, which is vital for
metabolic processes.
