NHA CCMA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Supine position - Answer- 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 - Answer- What type of patient would you report to the provider if they had a low apical pulse? Confidentiality statement - Answer- What statement do you provide to patients to be in compliance HIPPA? When you have symptoms - Answer- 4. What information do you need to provide to the patient when wearing a Holter monitor about marker? Educational material - Answer- What information is acceptable to provide to the patient in the waiting room? Blade down, handle first - Answer- What technique would be used when passing a scalpel to the provider during a sterile procedure? Pathology - Answer- 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) - Answer- What is the hormone detected in pregnancy test? Liquid nitrogen - Answer- What is used in cryosurgery? CMS 1500 - Answer- What is the universal claim for submited outpatient billing? Plan of care - Answer- 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? American w/ Disability Act - Answer- Where should you refer a non- ambulatory for, assistance with workplace accommodations? Tachycardia, Hypotension, Afebrile, Normal Respiration - Answer- 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? Lithotomy Position - Answer- What position should you place a patient for a pap smear? Immediately over the phone - Answer- A urgent referral has been submitted to the insurance company. How long should the authorization process take?