NHA CCMA ALREADY GRADED A+
1. Supine Position: When taking measurements of an infant from head to toe, the infant should be
placed in a supine position.
2. Infant with Low Heart Rate: If an infant aged 6 weeks has an apical pulse of 80 beats per minute, this
is a concerning finding that sho...
NHA CCMA ALREADY GRADED A+
1. Supine Position: When taking measurements of an infant from head to toe, the infant should be
placed in a supine position.
2. Infant with Low Heart Rate: If an infant aged 6 weeks has an apical pulse of 80 beats per minute, this
is a concerning finding that should be reported to the healthcare provider.
3. Confidentiality Statement: To comply with HIPAA regulations, you should inform patients about their
confidentiality rights.
4. Holter Monitor Information: When a patient is wearing a Holter monitor, it’s important to inform
them about how to use the marker for any symptoms they experience.
5. Educational Materials: It is acceptable to provide educational materials to patients while they wait in
the waiting area.
6. Passing a Scalpel: The correct technique for passing a scalpel to a provider during a sterile procedure
is to hand it over blade down and handle first.
7. Pathology Post-Mastectomy: Make sure that the patient’s chart includes relevant information
following their left mastectomy.
8. Pregnancy Hormone: The hormone that pregnancy tests detect is human chorionic gonadotropin
(HCG).
9. Cryosurgery Agent: Liquid nitrogen is utilized in cryosurgery.
10. Outpatient Billing Claim: The CMS 1500 form is the standard claim form for submitting outpatient
billing.
11. Plan of Care: To check a patient’s medication dosages and instructions, review the plan of care in
their chart after a visit.
, 12. Disability Accommodations: For assistance with workplace accommodations for a non-ambulatory
individual, refer them to the Americans with Disabilities Act.
13. Vital Signs Documentation: When you assess an adult patient with vital signs showing tachycardia,
hypotension, and normal respiration, document these findings accordingly.
14. Lithotomy Position: For a pap smear, the patient should be placed in the lithotomy position.
15. Urgent Referral Timeline: An urgent referral submitted to an insurance company should ideally be
processed over the phone without delay.
16. Biohazard Disposal: If your gloved hands come into contact with a patient’s blood during a
procedure, dispose of your gloves in a biohazard container.
17. Semi-Fowler Position: A patient with COPD who requires an abdominal examination should be
placed in a semi-Fowler position to aid in breathing.
18. Legal Responsibility: In an ambulatory care setting, the healthcare provider or nurse practitioner is
legally accountable for the actions of the medical assistant.
19. Patient-Centered Care Goal: One of the primary objectives of patient-centered care is to establish a
good relationship between the patient and their caregiver.
20. Cirrhosis Risk Factor: Alcoholism is a known risk factor that can lead to cirrhosis.
21. Sterile Field Distance: When preparing a tray for a sterile procedure, maintain a distance of at least
one inch to ensure a sterile field.
22. Contusion Definition: A contusion is a type of closed wound caused by blunt trauma, which leads to
swelling, bruising (ecchymosis), and pain.
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