NHA CMAA Certification Sample Questions

The NHA Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Certification Sample Question Set on this page is designed to familiarize you with the actual NHA CMAA exam format and question types. These sample questions help you understand how questions are structured and what to expect on test day. While they provide a useful starting point, they represent only a limited preview of the real exam experience.

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NHA CMAA Sample Questions:

01. A patient arrives for an appointment due to an injury sustained while working at a construction site. Which of the following "secondary health records" applies to this encounter?
a) Minor's rights record
b) Liability claim
c) Workers' Compensation
d) Medigap file

02. At the end of a visit, a patient is asked to pay 20% of the allowed amount for the services rendered. This type of cost-sharing is known as:
a) Coinsurance
b) A premium
c) A co-payment
d) A deductible

03. Which of the following anatomical structures is located in the "thoracic" cavity?
a) Brain
b) Bladder
c) Stomach
d) Lungs

04. Which of the following items must be disposed of in a red "Biohazard" bag rather than a regular trash can?
a) Gauze saturated with blood after a minor procedure.
b) The brown paper bag from a staff member's lunch.
c) Empty plastic water bottles from the waiting room.
d) Used tissues from a patient with a common cold.

05. To comply with the "Red Flags Rule," what must the CMAA do during the patient check-in process?
a) Check the patient’s temperature.
b) Verify the patient's identity to help prevent medical identity theft.
c) Ask the patient if they have any infectious diseases.
d) Report the patient to the police if they don't have insurance.

06. A patient provides a written complaint about the long wait times in the office. How should the CMAA professionally respond?
a) Throw the complaint away since it does not relate to clinical care.
b) Acknowledge the feedback and forward the complaint to the Office Manager for review.
c) Tell the patient that the office is very busy and they should expect delays.
d) Defend the office staff by explaining that several patients arrived late.

07. A CMAA is preparing to interview a patient who is visibly anxious and wringing their hands. Which of the following environmental adjustments would best facilitate professional communication?
a) Turning on a loud radio to provide background noise.
b) Conducting the interview at the busy front reception desk.
c) Ensuring the interview takes place in a quiet, private area.
d) Leaving the office door open so other staff can monitor the patient.

08. A provider asks the CMAA to look up a patient's "MAR" to see when a medication was last given. Which component of the EHR is the provider referring to?
a) Monthly Assessment Record
b) Management and Analysis Report
c) Medication Administration Record
d) Medical Access Registry

09. When a service is provided to a Medicare patient that is unlikely to be covered, which document must the patient sign to acknowledge they may be responsible for the cost?
a) Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)
b) Release of Information (ROI)
c) Encounter Form
d) Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN)

10. A CMAA is checking in a patient who is the spouse of an active-duty military member. Which government insurance plan likely covers this patient?
a) Medigap
b) Medicare
c) Workers' Compensation
d) TRICARE

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