National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical
Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certification Test Multiple Choice
Questions (MCQS)
Question 1:
Which of the following is an example of a vital sign?
A) Blood Type
B) Body Mass Index (BMI)
C) Blood Pressure
D) Bone Density
Correct Answer: C) Blood Pressure
Question 2:
What is the normal range for adult resting heart rate in beats per minute (bpm)?
A) 60-80 bpm
B) 100-120 bpm
C) 40-60 bpm
D) 140-160 bpm
Correct Answer: A) 60-80 bpm
Question 3:
Which of the following is not a function of the lymphatic system?
A) Transporting oxygen to cells
B) Removing waste products from tissues
C) Regulating fluid balance
D) Defending against pathogens
,Correct Answer: A) Transporting oxygen to cells
Question 4:
What is the proper procedure for taking an oral temperature in an adult?
A) Place the thermometer under the armpit
B) Insert the thermometer into the ear canal
C) Place the thermometer under the tongue
D) Measure the temperature on the forehead
Correct Answer: C) Place the thermometer under the tongue
Question 5:
Which of the following is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps regulate blood
sugar levels?
A) Insulin
B) Estrogen
C) Testosterone
D) Thyroxine
Correct Answer: A) Insulin
Question 6:
Which of the following blood components is responsible for oxygen transport?
A) Platelets
B) Red Blood Cells (RBCs)
C) White Blood Cells (WBCs)
D) Plasma
,Correct Answer: B) Red Blood Cells (RBCs)
Question 7:
What is the medical term for difficulty breathing?
A) Dyspnea
B) Tachycardia
C) Bradycardia
D) Arrhythmia
Correct Answer: A) Dyspnea
Question 8:
Which of the following is an example of a diuretic medication?
A) Furosemide
B) Aspirin
C) Metformin
D) Warfarin
Correct Answer: A) Furosemide
Question 9:
Which of the following is an example of a standard precaution for infection control?
A) Wearing a mask and gloves during a procedure
B) Administering medication without gloves
C) Using the same syringe for multiple patients
D) Leaving used needles on a countertop
Correct Answer: A) Wearing a mask and gloves during a procedure
, Question 10:
Which of the following is a common symptom of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar)?
A) Excessive thirst and frequent urination
B) Cold sweats and clammy skin
C) Rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath
D) Blurred vision and dizziness
Correct Answer: A) Excessive thirst and frequent urination
Question 11:
Which of the following is a characteristic of aseptic technique?
A) Minimizing contact with microorganisms
B) Maximizing exposure to contaminants
C) Ignoring hand hygiene
D) Using expired sterile supplies
Correct Answer: A) Minimizing contact with microorganisms
Question 12:
Which of the following is a key component of the SOAP note format commonly used in
medical documentation?
A) Subjective
B) Analytical
C) Ongoing
D) Pertinent
Correct Answer: A) Subjective
Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certification Test Multiple Choice
Questions (MCQS)
Question 1:
Which of the following is an example of a vital sign?
A) Blood Type
B) Body Mass Index (BMI)
C) Blood Pressure
D) Bone Density
Correct Answer: C) Blood Pressure
Question 2:
What is the normal range for adult resting heart rate in beats per minute (bpm)?
A) 60-80 bpm
B) 100-120 bpm
C) 40-60 bpm
D) 140-160 bpm
Correct Answer: A) 60-80 bpm
Question 3:
Which of the following is not a function of the lymphatic system?
A) Transporting oxygen to cells
B) Removing waste products from tissues
C) Regulating fluid balance
D) Defending against pathogens
,Correct Answer: A) Transporting oxygen to cells
Question 4:
What is the proper procedure for taking an oral temperature in an adult?
A) Place the thermometer under the armpit
B) Insert the thermometer into the ear canal
C) Place the thermometer under the tongue
D) Measure the temperature on the forehead
Correct Answer: C) Place the thermometer under the tongue
Question 5:
Which of the following is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps regulate blood
sugar levels?
A) Insulin
B) Estrogen
C) Testosterone
D) Thyroxine
Correct Answer: A) Insulin
Question 6:
Which of the following blood components is responsible for oxygen transport?
A) Platelets
B) Red Blood Cells (RBCs)
C) White Blood Cells (WBCs)
D) Plasma
,Correct Answer: B) Red Blood Cells (RBCs)
Question 7:
What is the medical term for difficulty breathing?
A) Dyspnea
B) Tachycardia
C) Bradycardia
D) Arrhythmia
Correct Answer: A) Dyspnea
Question 8:
Which of the following is an example of a diuretic medication?
A) Furosemide
B) Aspirin
C) Metformin
D) Warfarin
Correct Answer: A) Furosemide
Question 9:
Which of the following is an example of a standard precaution for infection control?
A) Wearing a mask and gloves during a procedure
B) Administering medication without gloves
C) Using the same syringe for multiple patients
D) Leaving used needles on a countertop
Correct Answer: A) Wearing a mask and gloves during a procedure
, Question 10:
Which of the following is a common symptom of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar)?
A) Excessive thirst and frequent urination
B) Cold sweats and clammy skin
C) Rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath
D) Blurred vision and dizziness
Correct Answer: A) Excessive thirst and frequent urination
Question 11:
Which of the following is a characteristic of aseptic technique?
A) Minimizing contact with microorganisms
B) Maximizing exposure to contaminants
C) Ignoring hand hygiene
D) Using expired sterile supplies
Correct Answer: A) Minimizing contact with microorganisms
Question 12:
Which of the following is a key component of the SOAP note format commonly used in
medical documentation?
A) Subjective
B) Analytical
C) Ongoing
D) Pertinent
Correct Answer: A) Subjective
