180 CCMA NHA QUESTIONS FOR CCMA EXAM PREP
Supine position
When measuring a infant from head to heel. What exam position should you place the
infant in?
Infants 6 weeks who has a heart of 80/min
What type of patient would you report to the provider if they had a low apical pulse?
Confidentiality statement
What statement do you provide to patients to be in compliance HIPPA?
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When you have symptoms
4. What information do you need to provide to the patient when wearing a Holter monitor
about marker?
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Educational material
What information is acceptable to provide to the patient in the waiting room?
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Blade down, handle first
What technique would be used when passing a scalpel to the provider during a sterile
procedure?
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Pathology
7. A patient being post-op status post left mastectomy. What information should you
make sure is on the chart from hospital?
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Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)
What is the hormone detected in pregnancy test?
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Liquid nitrogen
What is used in cryosurgery?
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CMS 1500
What is the universal claim for submited outpatient billing?
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Plan of care
When reviewing a patient's chart after a visit. Where would you look in the chart to review
medication dosage and instructions for the patient?
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American w/ Disability Act
Where should you refer a non- ambulatory for, assistance with workplace
accommodations?
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Tachycardia, Hypotension, Afebrile, Normal Respiration
13. You have obtained the following vital signs from an adult patient: temperature 37.2 C
(99. 0 F), heart rate 106/min, BP 89/50 mm Hg and respiratory rate of 18/min. What should
document regarding the vital signs?
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Lithotomy Position
What position should you place a patient for a pap smear?
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Immediately over the phone
A urgent referral has been submitted to the insurance company. How long should the
authorization process take?
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Dispose of in a biohazard container
Your gloved hands come in contact with the patient's blood during a procedure. What
action should you take?
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Semi-Fowler
A patient has COPD and requires an abdominal exam. What position should you place
the patient in to manage his/her respiratory status?
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Dr./Nurse Practitioner
When working in an ambulatory care center with several other workers. Who is legally
responsible for the medical assistant's actions?
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Patient & care giver relationship
What should you recognize as a goal of patient- centered care?
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Alcoholism
What is a risk factor for developing cirrhosis?
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1 inch
When setting a tray for a sterile procedure. How many inches are required to maintain a
sterile field?
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Contusion
What is a closed wound caused by blunt trauma that results in swelling, ecchymosis, and
pain?
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Supine position
When measuring a infant from head to heel. What exam position should you place the
infant in?
Infants 6 weeks who has a heart of 80/min
What type of patient would you report to the provider if they had a low apical pulse?
Confidentiality statement
What statement do you provide to patients to be in compliance HIPPA?
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When you have symptoms
4. What information do you need to provide to the patient when wearing a Holter monitor
about marker?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Educational material
What information is acceptable to provide to the patient in the waiting room?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Blade down, handle first
What technique would be used when passing a scalpel to the provider during a sterile
procedure?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pathology
7. A patient being post-op status post left mastectomy. What information should you
make sure is on the chart from hospital?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)
What is the hormone detected in pregnancy test?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Liquid nitrogen
What is used in cryosurgery?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CMS 1500
What is the universal claim for submited outpatient billing?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Plan of care
When reviewing a patient's chart after a visit. Where would you look in the chart to review
medication dosage and instructions for the patient?
, 180 CCMA NHA QUESTIONS FOR CCMA EXAM PREP
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
American w/ Disability Act
Where should you refer a non- ambulatory for, assistance with workplace
accommodations?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tachycardia, Hypotension, Afebrile, Normal Respiration
13. You have obtained the following vital signs from an adult patient: temperature 37.2 C
(99. 0 F), heart rate 106/min, BP 89/50 mm Hg and respiratory rate of 18/min. What should
document regarding the vital signs?
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Lithotomy Position
What position should you place a patient for a pap smear?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Immediately over the phone
A urgent referral has been submitted to the insurance company. How long should the
authorization process take?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dispose of in a biohazard container
Your gloved hands come in contact with the patient's blood during a procedure. What
action should you take?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Semi-Fowler
A patient has COPD and requires an abdominal exam. What position should you place
the patient in to manage his/her respiratory status?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dr./Nurse Practitioner
When working in an ambulatory care center with several other workers. Who is legally
responsible for the medical assistant's actions?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Patient & care giver relationship
What should you recognize as a goal of patient- centered care?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alcoholism
What is a risk factor for developing cirrhosis?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 inch
When setting a tray for a sterile procedure. How many inches are required to maintain a
sterile field?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Contusion
What is a closed wound caused by blunt trauma that results in swelling, ecchymosis, and
pain?
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