CCMA Certification Exam 2025 Study
Guide || Questions & Answers (Graded
A+)
Percussion - ANSWER - physical examination method of tapping over the body to elicit
vibrations and sounds to estimate the size, border, or fluid content of a cavity such as
the chest.
Ausculation - ANSWER - the act of listening to sounds arising within organs (as the
lungs or heart) as an aid to diagnosis and treatment.
OSHA - ANSWER - a government agency in the Department of Labor to maintain a safe
and healthy work environment
cardiopulmonary resuscitation - ANSWER - an emergency procedure for life support
consisting of artificial respiration and manual external cardiac compression
SHOCK - ANSWER - This is caused by inadequate blood flow to the heart and in turn to
the rest of the body.
Symptoms of shock - ANSWER - Pale, cold, clammy skin
rapid, weak pulse
increased shallow breathing
expressionless face or staring eyes are all ____________ ___ _________.
First aid for Shock - ANSWER - maintain open airway for the victim, call for assistance,
keep victim lying down w/ head lower than rest of body; attempt to control bleeding or
other cause of shock if known; keep victim warm until help arrives
Portal of exit - ANSWER - Method in which a infectious agent leaves the reservoir. Ex:
contact with body fluids such as blood or saliva.
mode of transmission - ANSWER - contact, droplet, air, vehicles, or vectorborne
Portal of entry - ANSWER - A pathway by which the causative agent enters the host.
The area in which a microorganism enters the body. They may be cuts, lesions,
injection sites, or natural body orifices.
Susceptible host - ANSWER - An individual who has little resistance to an infectious
agent.
Disinfection - ANSWER - Process used to destroy microorganisms; destroys all
pathogenic organisms except spores, can only be used on inanimate objects. Will not
, be used for invasive procedures, and will not be inserted into body orifices nor be used
in sterile procedure.
Chemical sterilization - ANSWER - Uses the same chemical used for disinfection, but
exposure time is longer.
Steam sterilization (Autoclave) - ANSWER - uses steam under pressure to obtain higher
temperature (250-254F) with exposure time of 20-40 minutes depending on item being
sterilized.
hand washing - ANSWER - What is the most important means of preventing the spread
of infection?
hand antisepsis - ANSWER - the removal & destruction of transient microorganisms
using antimicrobial soaps.
PPE Personal protective equipment - ANSWER - mask, goggle, face shield, respirator
Intradermal Injection - ANSWER - ID; 15 degrees no aspiration; used for TB test, allergy
test, and local anesthetic
Intramuscular Injection - ANSWER - IM; 90 degress with aspiration
Subcutaneous Injection - ANSWER - SQ; 45 degress
pericardium - ANSWER - protective sac enclosing the heart composed of two layers
with fluid between
Right atrium - ANSWER - The upper right chamber of the heart, where deoxygenated
blood is received from the vena cava and then sent to the right ventricle.
Right ventricle - ANSWER - the chamber on the right side of the heart that receives
deoxygenated blood from the right atrium and pumps it into the pulmonary trunk
Left atrium - ANSWER - the left upper chamber of the heart that receives oxygenated
blood returning from the lungs via the right and left pulmonary veins.
Left ventricle - ANSWER - the chamber on the left side of the heart that receives
oxygenated blood from the left atrium and pumps it into the aorta
Aorta - ANSWER - The largest artery of the body
Pulmonary arteries - ANSWER - The only arteries in the body that carry deoxygenated
blood.
pulmonary veins - ANSWER - the only veins in the body that carry oxygenated blood.
Guide || Questions & Answers (Graded
A+)
Percussion - ANSWER - physical examination method of tapping over the body to elicit
vibrations and sounds to estimate the size, border, or fluid content of a cavity such as
the chest.
Ausculation - ANSWER - the act of listening to sounds arising within organs (as the
lungs or heart) as an aid to diagnosis and treatment.
OSHA - ANSWER - a government agency in the Department of Labor to maintain a safe
and healthy work environment
cardiopulmonary resuscitation - ANSWER - an emergency procedure for life support
consisting of artificial respiration and manual external cardiac compression
SHOCK - ANSWER - This is caused by inadequate blood flow to the heart and in turn to
the rest of the body.
Symptoms of shock - ANSWER - Pale, cold, clammy skin
rapid, weak pulse
increased shallow breathing
expressionless face or staring eyes are all ____________ ___ _________.
First aid for Shock - ANSWER - maintain open airway for the victim, call for assistance,
keep victim lying down w/ head lower than rest of body; attempt to control bleeding or
other cause of shock if known; keep victim warm until help arrives
Portal of exit - ANSWER - Method in which a infectious agent leaves the reservoir. Ex:
contact with body fluids such as blood or saliva.
mode of transmission - ANSWER - contact, droplet, air, vehicles, or vectorborne
Portal of entry - ANSWER - A pathway by which the causative agent enters the host.
The area in which a microorganism enters the body. They may be cuts, lesions,
injection sites, or natural body orifices.
Susceptible host - ANSWER - An individual who has little resistance to an infectious
agent.
Disinfection - ANSWER - Process used to destroy microorganisms; destroys all
pathogenic organisms except spores, can only be used on inanimate objects. Will not
, be used for invasive procedures, and will not be inserted into body orifices nor be used
in sterile procedure.
Chemical sterilization - ANSWER - Uses the same chemical used for disinfection, but
exposure time is longer.
Steam sterilization (Autoclave) - ANSWER - uses steam under pressure to obtain higher
temperature (250-254F) with exposure time of 20-40 minutes depending on item being
sterilized.
hand washing - ANSWER - What is the most important means of preventing the spread
of infection?
hand antisepsis - ANSWER - the removal & destruction of transient microorganisms
using antimicrobial soaps.
PPE Personal protective equipment - ANSWER - mask, goggle, face shield, respirator
Intradermal Injection - ANSWER - ID; 15 degrees no aspiration; used for TB test, allergy
test, and local anesthetic
Intramuscular Injection - ANSWER - IM; 90 degress with aspiration
Subcutaneous Injection - ANSWER - SQ; 45 degress
pericardium - ANSWER - protective sac enclosing the heart composed of two layers
with fluid between
Right atrium - ANSWER - The upper right chamber of the heart, where deoxygenated
blood is received from the vena cava and then sent to the right ventricle.
Right ventricle - ANSWER - the chamber on the right side of the heart that receives
deoxygenated blood from the right atrium and pumps it into the pulmonary trunk
Left atrium - ANSWER - the left upper chamber of the heart that receives oxygenated
blood returning from the lungs via the right and left pulmonary veins.
Left ventricle - ANSWER - the chamber on the left side of the heart that receives
oxygenated blood from the left atrium and pumps it into the aorta
Aorta - ANSWER - The largest artery of the body
Pulmonary arteries - ANSWER - The only arteries in the body that carry deoxygenated
blood.
pulmonary veins - ANSWER - the only veins in the body that carry oxygenated blood.
