CCMA National Exam Practice Questions
with 100% Correct Answers
What is the proper position for a patient who is to receive a rectal
temperature measurement - Answer✔️✔️-Sims
A patient has been diagnosed with COPD. Upon observation, her skin
shows signs Of being cyanotic and is cold to the touch. What vital signs
would be expected to be out of range - Answer✔️✔️-Respirations
Which artery is routinely used in performing a manual blood pressure -
Answer✔️✔️-Brachial
What is the appropriate angle when administering a subcutaneous
injection - Answer✔️✔️-45°
What is the substance that is removed when performing ear irrigation -
Answer✔️✔️-Cerumen
What is the appropriate part of the eye which to aim the solution when
beginning to perform an eye irrigation - Answer✔️✔️-Inner canthus
A patient measures 5'8" what is her height in centimeters - Answer✔️✔️-173
cm
What reading would be a normal adult temperature - Answer✔️✔️-37°C
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What blood pressure reading indicates that a patient is in hypertensive
crisis - Answer✔️✔️-Systole of 190
What is the correct device to perform a pulmonary function test -
Answer✔️✔️-Spirometer
A physician signature is required on which letters - Answer✔️✔️-To a
medical community committee member
What situation is it appropriate for physician to discuss the patient's
information via email - Answer✔️✔️-Consulting with another physician
HIPPA permits faxes in which of the following situations - Answer✔️✔️-
Forwarding care instructions to a nursing home
During directions to fast before lung cancer surgery a patient stairs straight
ahead and does not respond what statement would be appropriate to make
to the patient - Answer✔️✔️-Will your repeat to me when you should Fast
A patient who does not speak English has for family members in the room
all attempting to speak at once to the medical assistant. which of the
following is the appropriate action - Answer✔️✔️-Ask only one person to
translate
Which term appropriately describes that a patient's heartbeat is rapid -
Answer✔️✔️-Tachycardia
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