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Prepare for the NHA CCMA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Exam 2026–2027 with this comprehensive certification review featuring exam-style practice questions and verified answers. The material covers essential CCMA topics including medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, patient intake and vital signs, general patient care, clinical procedures, infection prevention and safety, phlebotomy and specimen collection, EKG and cardiovascular testing, pharmacology and medication administration, diagnostic procedures, patient education, administrative assisting, medical records, healthcare communication, medical law and ethics, HIPAA, and professional responsibilities. Ideal for candidates seeking focused NHA CCMA practice questions and a structured review of key clinical and administrative concepts for Certified Clinical Medical Assistant exam preparation.

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CC Chief Complaint




Segment Line between two wave forms




P-wave Atrial Depolarization




How many 1mm boxes are in a 6 second Rythm strip? 30 one millimeter boxes




The SA node represents which waveform on the ekg? Only the P-wave




What is the reading you can get from the RR interval? Ventricular Pulse




What is the primary stage of Hemolisis? Vascular phase and platelet phase together




What is Electophoresis? Analyzation of the chemical components of blood e.g. hemoglobin, serum, urinem
cerebrospinal fluid based on electrical charge.



Positive testing for occult blood in a stool sample turn Turns Blue on a positive test for occult blood in feces.
which color?



The stages of Hemostasis: 1. Vascular 2. Platelet Phase 3. Coagulation Phase 4. Fibronolysis




Blood Vessels Aorta, arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venues, veins, superior and inferior vena
cavae.



Outer connective tissue layer of a blood vessel Tunica adventitia




Inner endothelial tissue layer of a blood vessel Tunica Intima




The inner smooth layer of a blood vessel Tunica media




The standards of right and wrong in a medical setting Code of Ethics

,What do you find in capillaries? A mixture of venous and arterial blood is found




The average adult has how many liters of blood? 5-6 liters




What is the percentage of water in blood? 92%




Percentage of plasma in blood 55%




Percentage of Formed Elements in the blood 45%




99% of formed elements in blood RBC's or Erythrocytes




Where you find Hemoglobin RBC's




Where do all blood cells originate? Bone Marrow




How many RBC's per microliter of blood 4.2-6.2 million




What is the second most numerous WBC? Lymphocyte with 20-40%




Their numbers increase in intracellular infections and TB Monocytes




Their numbers increase in bacterial infections and often Neutrophils
are first on scene



These WBC's play an important role in viral infection as Lymphocytes
well as in immunity.



Number of leukocytes for average adult per micrometer 5000-10000




Leukopenia Decrease in WBC's seen with viral infection and leukemia

, Comprises 3-8% of wbc or leukocytes Monocytes




Largest in size of the leukocytes Monocytes




Carries Histamine Basophil




Injury to a blood vessel that causes it to constrict, slowing Cascular phase of hemostasis
the clot of blood



Preferred site for venipuncture Antecubital fossa




Test used to evaluate the intrinsic pathway and monitor APTT also know as PTT
heparin therapy



Test used to evaluate the extrinsic pathway and also used PT
to monitor warfarin therapy



Fibrinolysis Breakdown and removal of a clot




Converts the temorary platelet plug into a stable fibrin clot Coagulation phase




2nd choice vein for venipuncture most often the only one Cephalic vein
palpatable in an obese pt



Antiseptics used in Phlebodtomy 70% isopropyl alcohol pads most common, provolone iodine for bc, s and
chlorhexidine gluconate for patients that are allergic to betadine/ iodine



Length of needle commonly used in venipuncture 1 ince (up to 1.5")




Guage of needle that can cause hemolysis Smaller than 23 guage




Average gauge of needle used for drawing blood 21-22




3 skills of the phlebotomist social, clerical, technical

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