Care coordination and education is 12 of the 150 scored items on the NHA CCMA. Answer 10 exam style questions on nutrition and preventive care and see exactly which concepts would cost you points on test day.
Start the 10 questions →A patient taking warfarin asks about leafy green vegetables. What is the key teaching point to reinforce?
These questions cover nutrition, physical activity, preventive screening, smoking cessation and care coordination. Each one shows the correct answer and why every other option is wrong, so a miss tells you exactly what to review before the CCMA.
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Answer: B. Vitamin K affects warfarin's action. Patients are usually taught to keep their vitamin K intake consistent rather than making large changes; diet questions go to the provider or dietitian.
Why not A: Vitamin K directly affects warfarin.
Why not C: Avoiding all vegetables is not recommended.
Why not D: Large swings can change the INR.
Exam tactic: Warfarin + vitamin K: stay consistent.
Answer: D. Federal physical activity guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week for adults, plus muscle-strengthening activities, as appropriate for the individual.
Why not A: This number is not the guideline.
Why not B: 15 minutes is well below the guideline.
Why not C: Activity has well-established health benefits.
Exam tactic: 150 minutes per week.
Answer: A. The USPSTF recommends colorectal cancer screening for average-risk adults starting at age 45. The provider determines individual screening.
Why not B: 70 is later than recommended.
Why not C: 30 is too early for average risk.
Why not D: 60 is later than recommended.
Exam tactic: Colorectal screening starts at 45.
Answer: D. The 5 A's are Ask about tobacco use, Advise to quit, Assess readiness, Assist with quitting, and Arrange follow-up.
Why not A: These are harmful, not a model.
Why not B: These do not form the model.
Why not C: These do not form the model.
Exam tactic: Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange.
Answer: D. Coordinating care includes sending needed records, tracking consult reports, and making sure the primary provider reviews them so care is not duplicated or missed.
Why not A: Missing records can cause errors or duplication.
Why not B: Canceling visits is not the MA's decision.
Why not C: Patients should be supported, not left alone.
Exam tactic: Share, track, close the loop.
Answer: B. Focusing on the most important points, using plain language, confirming understanding with teach-back, and providing written materials improves retention.
Why not A: Internet sources can be unreliable.
Why not C: Skipping teaching leaves the patient unprepared.
Why not D: Speed reduces understanding.
Exam tactic: Few key points + handout.
Answer: D. Providing information about caregiver support groups, respite care, and community agencies, and informing the provider, supports the patient's well-being.
Why not A: That dismisses the concern.
Why not B: Changing the subject ignores the need.
Why not C: That advice is outside scope and unhelpful.
Exam tactic: Connect to resources.
Answer: B. Home health services generally require a provider's order, and insurance may require authorization. The medical assistant helps coordinate the referral.
Why not A: Social media is not appropriate.
Why not C: A family signature does not replace an order.
Why not D: Advance payment is not the first requirement.
Exam tactic: Home health starts with an order.
Answer: A. Recall systems track when patients are due for preventive services, such as screenings and vaccinations, and prompt outreach.
Why not B: Collections are a billing function.
Why not C: Product recalls are different.
Why not D: Staff schedules are unrelated.
Exam tactic: Recall = preventive reminders.
Answer: C. Many health literacy experts recommend writing patient materials at about a sixth- to eighth-grade reading level or lower so most adults can understand them.
Why not A: Too advanced for most patients.
Why not B: Legal language is hard to understand.
Why not D: Too advanced for many patients.
Exam tactic: Write for about grade 6 to 8.
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