CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT
(CCMA) PRACTICE EXAM 2 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2025
1. What is the correct order of draw for blood collection tubes?
A) Red, Lavender, Blue, Green
B) Blue, Red, Green, Lavender
C) Lavender, Red, Blue, Green
D) Green, Blue, Lavender, Red
Answer: B) Blue, Red, Green, Lavender
Rationale: The correct order of draw reduces cross-contamination of additives
between tubes. The standard order is: Blood Culture, Blue (coagulation), Red
(serum), Green (heparin), Lavender (EDTA).
2. Which of the following is the best site to obtain a capillary blood sample in
adults?
,A) Earlobe
B) Heel
C) Finger
D) Toes
Answer: C) Finger
Rationale: The finger is the preferred site for capillary blood collection in adults;
heels are used for infants under 1 year.
3. What is the normal adult body temperature in Celsius?
A) 35°C
B) 37°C
C) 39°C
D) 40°C
Answer: B) 37°C
Rationale: Normal adult body temperature is approximately 37°C (98.6°F).
4. When performing hand hygiene, what is the minimum time you should spend
scrubbing your hands?
A) 10 seconds
B) 15 seconds
C) 20 seconds
D) 30 seconds
, Answer: C) 20 seconds
Rationale: The CDC recommends at least 20 seconds for handwashing to
effectively reduce microbial presence.
5. What is the primary purpose of a pulse oximeter?
A) Measure heart rate
B) Measure blood pressure
C) Measure oxygen saturation
D) Measure respiratory rate
Answer: C) Measure oxygen saturation
Rationale: Pulse oximetry is a non-invasive method to monitor the oxygen
saturation of hemoglobin.
6. What information must be verified before administering medication?
A) Patient’s name and date of birth
B) Patient’s allergy status
C) Medication name and dosage
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Rationale: Verifying patient identity, allergies, medication name, and dosage
ensures patient safety.
7. Which PPE is required when there is a risk of splashes or sprays of blood?
(CCMA) PRACTICE EXAM 2 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2025
1. What is the correct order of draw for blood collection tubes?
A) Red, Lavender, Blue, Green
B) Blue, Red, Green, Lavender
C) Lavender, Red, Blue, Green
D) Green, Blue, Lavender, Red
Answer: B) Blue, Red, Green, Lavender
Rationale: The correct order of draw reduces cross-contamination of additives
between tubes. The standard order is: Blood Culture, Blue (coagulation), Red
(serum), Green (heparin), Lavender (EDTA).
2. Which of the following is the best site to obtain a capillary blood sample in
adults?
,A) Earlobe
B) Heel
C) Finger
D) Toes
Answer: C) Finger
Rationale: The finger is the preferred site for capillary blood collection in adults;
heels are used for infants under 1 year.
3. What is the normal adult body temperature in Celsius?
A) 35°C
B) 37°C
C) 39°C
D) 40°C
Answer: B) 37°C
Rationale: Normal adult body temperature is approximately 37°C (98.6°F).
4. When performing hand hygiene, what is the minimum time you should spend
scrubbing your hands?
A) 10 seconds
B) 15 seconds
C) 20 seconds
D) 30 seconds
, Answer: C) 20 seconds
Rationale: The CDC recommends at least 20 seconds for handwashing to
effectively reduce microbial presence.
5. What is the primary purpose of a pulse oximeter?
A) Measure heart rate
B) Measure blood pressure
C) Measure oxygen saturation
D) Measure respiratory rate
Answer: C) Measure oxygen saturation
Rationale: Pulse oximetry is a non-invasive method to monitor the oxygen
saturation of hemoglobin.
6. What information must be verified before administering medication?
A) Patient’s name and date of birth
B) Patient’s allergy status
C) Medication name and dosage
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Rationale: Verifying patient identity, allergies, medication name, and dosage
ensures patient safety.
7. Which PPE is required when there is a risk of splashes or sprays of blood?
