NHA CCMA Textbook Challenge Questions
Which of the following determines the scope of medical assistants?
A. State medical boards
B. Individual companies
C. Physician the MA works under
D. Credentialing organizations
A. State medical boards
While the provider the MA works under and the organization who employs them may place
stricter scope regulations on the MA, all individual and company policies must comply with state
regulations.
Why might a MA pursue further certification?
Obtaining additional certifications, such as CET and CBCS, will increase the scope of work for
an MA and can lead to better job opportunities.
Which of the following professions may have a scope that includes managing patient care
independently? (Select all that apply.)
A. Medical providers
B. Physician assistants
C. Nurse practitioners
D. Osteopathic providers
A. Medical providers and D. Osteopathic providers.
MDs and DOs are licensed physicians whose primary responsibility is to manage patient care.
NPs can also manage patient care independently in some states, though in most, they must
work under the direction of a physician. PAs have a similar scope of practice as NPs in most
states but cannot manage patient care independently.
Match the allied health profession with the correct role description.
A. Medical laboratory technicians
B. Occupational therapists
C. Physical therapists
D. Radiology technicians
,1. Assist patients in regaining mobility.
2. Use imaging equipment.
3. Assist patients who have disabilities.
4. Perform diagnostic testing on specimens.
A: 4, B: 3, C: 1, D:2
Which of the following describes the process for obtaining a medical license from one state
based on requirements being met in another state?
A. Reciprocity
B. Examination
C. Endorsement
D. Graduation
A. Reciprocity.
Some states grant the license to practice medicine by reciprocity, which automatically
recognizes that the requirements were met from another state.
What are the advantages of being certified as a MA, even if it is not legally required in a state?
Increased initial job placement, higher wages, and career advancement opportunities. When
employees hire a certified MA, they know they are already equipped with the foundational
knowledge and experiences to effectively mange their job responsibilities.
What are the primary benefits of mobile health units?
Mobile heath units bring health care to the communities that most need it and may otherwise
lack access to the services provided. They have been particularly helpful during the COVID-19
pandemic, as they can bring testing and vaccines to many communities and make these
services as easy as possible to access and use.
Which of the following patients is receiving inpatient care?
A. patient completes diagnostic testing at a hospital and returns home following the test.
B. A patient visits their primary care provider for a physical exam.
C. A patient goes to a hospice facility for end-of-life care.
D. A patient receives physical therapy in their home following hospitalization.
C. A patient goes to a hospice facility for end-of-life care.
,Inpatient care occurs while the patient is admitted to a hospital/facility. Typically, a patient will
begin hospice outpatient but can transition to inpatient care as they need a higher level of care
near the end of life.
Which of the following visits may be appropriate for telehealth? (Select all that apply.)
A. Follow-up on medication adjustments
B. Physical examination
C. Patient education
D. Review of lab results
E. New pain symptoms
A. Follow-up on medication adjustments
C. Patient education
D. Review of lab results
Focus of these visits is primarily conversation. B. and E often requires a full physical exam,
conducted in person for full efficiency.
Describe the MA's role in patient portals.
MA is often responsible for assisting patients with enrolling in the portal. Includes having
necessary paperwork completed, providing enrollment instructions, and reviewing how to use
the portal to effectively interact with their health care team. The MA may also be responsible for
uploading or updating data in the portal.
What is the primary difference between fee-for-service and value-based care?
In fee-for-service models, the cost to the insurance, and patient is determined by the cost of
services provided. In value-based models, the cost is determined by the value to the patient and
their long-term health.
Match the healthcare model with the correct description.
A. Managed Care
B. HMO
C. Capitation
D. PPO
1. Patients are assigned a per-member, per-month payment based on age, race, sex, lifestyle,
medical history, and benefit design.
2. Plans that provide health care in return for preset scheduled payments and coordinated care
through a defined network of providers and hospitals.
, 3. An insured person does not need a PCP and can go directly to a specialist without referrals.
4. A plan that requires referrals to specialists, as well as precertification and preauthorization for
hospital admissions, outpatient procedures, and treatments.
A: 2, B: 4, C: 1, D: 3
Managed care is an umbrella term for plans that provide health care in return for preset
scheduled payments and coordinated care through a defined network of providers and
hospitals. HMOs are health care plans that require referrals to specialists, as well as
precertification and preauthorization for hospital admissions, outpatient procedures, and
treatments. Capitation is a model in which patients are assigned a per-member, per-month
payment based on their age, race, sex, lifestyle, medical history, and benefit design. Payment
rates are tied to expected usage regardless of how often the patient visits. POs are health care
plans in which an insured person does not need a PCP but can go directly to a specialist without
referrals. Although
patients can see providers in or out of their network, an in-network provider usually costs less.
Which of the following specialists would a patient most likely see as a follow-up for a heart
attack?
A. Cardiologist
B. Urologist
C. Radiologist
D. Hematologist
A. Cardiologist
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions of the heart and
blood
vessels, including heart attacks.
Match the specialist with the correct focus area.
A. Dermatologist
B. Endocrinologist
C. Otolaryngologist
D. Psychiatrist
1. Hormonal conditions
2. Mental health
3. Skin
4. Ear, nose, and throat
A: 3, B: 1, C: 4, D: 2
Which of the following determines the scope of medical assistants?
A. State medical boards
B. Individual companies
C. Physician the MA works under
D. Credentialing organizations
A. State medical boards
While the provider the MA works under and the organization who employs them may place
stricter scope regulations on the MA, all individual and company policies must comply with state
regulations.
Why might a MA pursue further certification?
Obtaining additional certifications, such as CET and CBCS, will increase the scope of work for
an MA and can lead to better job opportunities.
Which of the following professions may have a scope that includes managing patient care
independently? (Select all that apply.)
A. Medical providers
B. Physician assistants
C. Nurse practitioners
D. Osteopathic providers
A. Medical providers and D. Osteopathic providers.
MDs and DOs are licensed physicians whose primary responsibility is to manage patient care.
NPs can also manage patient care independently in some states, though in most, they must
work under the direction of a physician. PAs have a similar scope of practice as NPs in most
states but cannot manage patient care independently.
Match the allied health profession with the correct role description.
A. Medical laboratory technicians
B. Occupational therapists
C. Physical therapists
D. Radiology technicians
,1. Assist patients in regaining mobility.
2. Use imaging equipment.
3. Assist patients who have disabilities.
4. Perform diagnostic testing on specimens.
A: 4, B: 3, C: 1, D:2
Which of the following describes the process for obtaining a medical license from one state
based on requirements being met in another state?
A. Reciprocity
B. Examination
C. Endorsement
D. Graduation
A. Reciprocity.
Some states grant the license to practice medicine by reciprocity, which automatically
recognizes that the requirements were met from another state.
What are the advantages of being certified as a MA, even if it is not legally required in a state?
Increased initial job placement, higher wages, and career advancement opportunities. When
employees hire a certified MA, they know they are already equipped with the foundational
knowledge and experiences to effectively mange their job responsibilities.
What are the primary benefits of mobile health units?
Mobile heath units bring health care to the communities that most need it and may otherwise
lack access to the services provided. They have been particularly helpful during the COVID-19
pandemic, as they can bring testing and vaccines to many communities and make these
services as easy as possible to access and use.
Which of the following patients is receiving inpatient care?
A. patient completes diagnostic testing at a hospital and returns home following the test.
B. A patient visits their primary care provider for a physical exam.
C. A patient goes to a hospice facility for end-of-life care.
D. A patient receives physical therapy in their home following hospitalization.
C. A patient goes to a hospice facility for end-of-life care.
,Inpatient care occurs while the patient is admitted to a hospital/facility. Typically, a patient will
begin hospice outpatient but can transition to inpatient care as they need a higher level of care
near the end of life.
Which of the following visits may be appropriate for telehealth? (Select all that apply.)
A. Follow-up on medication adjustments
B. Physical examination
C. Patient education
D. Review of lab results
E. New pain symptoms
A. Follow-up on medication adjustments
C. Patient education
D. Review of lab results
Focus of these visits is primarily conversation. B. and E often requires a full physical exam,
conducted in person for full efficiency.
Describe the MA's role in patient portals.
MA is often responsible for assisting patients with enrolling in the portal. Includes having
necessary paperwork completed, providing enrollment instructions, and reviewing how to use
the portal to effectively interact with their health care team. The MA may also be responsible for
uploading or updating data in the portal.
What is the primary difference between fee-for-service and value-based care?
In fee-for-service models, the cost to the insurance, and patient is determined by the cost of
services provided. In value-based models, the cost is determined by the value to the patient and
their long-term health.
Match the healthcare model with the correct description.
A. Managed Care
B. HMO
C. Capitation
D. PPO
1. Patients are assigned a per-member, per-month payment based on age, race, sex, lifestyle,
medical history, and benefit design.
2. Plans that provide health care in return for preset scheduled payments and coordinated care
through a defined network of providers and hospitals.
, 3. An insured person does not need a PCP and can go directly to a specialist without referrals.
4. A plan that requires referrals to specialists, as well as precertification and preauthorization for
hospital admissions, outpatient procedures, and treatments.
A: 2, B: 4, C: 1, D: 3
Managed care is an umbrella term for plans that provide health care in return for preset
scheduled payments and coordinated care through a defined network of providers and
hospitals. HMOs are health care plans that require referrals to specialists, as well as
precertification and preauthorization for hospital admissions, outpatient procedures, and
treatments. Capitation is a model in which patients are assigned a per-member, per-month
payment based on their age, race, sex, lifestyle, medical history, and benefit design. Payment
rates are tied to expected usage regardless of how often the patient visits. POs are health care
plans in which an insured person does not need a PCP but can go directly to a specialist without
referrals. Although
patients can see providers in or out of their network, an in-network provider usually costs less.
Which of the following specialists would a patient most likely see as a follow-up for a heart
attack?
A. Cardiologist
B. Urologist
C. Radiologist
D. Hematologist
A. Cardiologist
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions of the heart and
blood
vessels, including heart attacks.
Match the specialist with the correct focus area.
A. Dermatologist
B. Endocrinologist
C. Otolaryngologist
D. Psychiatrist
1. Hormonal conditions
2. Mental health
3. Skin
4. Ear, nose, and throat
A: 3, B: 1, C: 4, D: 2
