Exam Coverage
Exam coverage for the NHA CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical
Assistant) Exam includes the clinical, administrative, communication,
and professional competencies required of certified clinical medical
assistants. According to the National Healthcareer Association's
published test plan, the exam contains 150 scored items plus 30
pretest items with a 3-hour testing period.
The largest domain is Clinical Patient Care, covering patient intake
and vital signs, general patient care, infection control and safety,
point-of-care testing and laboratory procedures, phlebotomy, and
EKG/cardiovascular testing. Other domains include Foundational
,Knowledge and Basic Science, Anatomy and Physiology, Patient
Care Coordination and Education, Administrative Assisting,
Communication and Customer Service, and Medical Law and Ethics.
A provider has ordered a CBC, liver panel, and pro time for a
pediatric patient. Which color micro-container should be filled 1st
when performing a capillary collection?
Lavender
Liver dysfunction primarily affects which pharmacokinetic process?
Metabolism
,Winged infusion sets should be used to collect from which type of
veins?
Small veins
, Route of injection for Tuberculin/PPD screenings
Intradermal
You are obtaining a set of blood cultures from an adult patient. How
many mL per bottle should you collect?
8-10 mL
A male patient is sitting with his arms crossed tightly against his
chest and leaning back in his chair. He is likely feeling:
Angry