NHA CCMA CERTIFICATION 2025-2026
EXAM TESTS GRADED A+
When instructing a patient to obtain a midstream urine sample,
which of the following instructions should a CCMA offer? Correct
Answer Begin urinating into the toilet, collect the next portion, and
complete urination into the toilet
A CCMA is caring for a patient who is crying. Which of the
following actions should the CCMA take? Correct Answer Allow
the patient to cry
The patient should be permitted to express his emotions
The Clinical and Laboratory Standards (CLSI) states that needle
insertion in the antecubitalarea should be at a Correct Answer 15
to 30 degree angle
Which of the following is the ergonomically correct method for
lifting heavy loads in the workplace? Correct Answer Squat and lift
with the legs
,Which of the following is appropriate for cleansing around the
urinary meatus in a clean-catch urine collection? Correct Answer
Benzalkonium chloride
A CCMA is caring for a 4-month-old infant who has a temperature
of 100.4 degrees F. Which of the following is this temperature in
Celsius? Correct Answer 38 degrees F
(100.4 - 32) x 5/9
A CCMA should recognize that which of the following statements
by a patient indicates a need for further education? Correct
Answer "I will take my medication with food before I go for my
surgery."
The patient should be NPO prior to surgery.
A CCMA is caring for a patient who has a body mass index (BMI)
of 23. This patient should be categorized as which of the
following? Correct Answer Normal weight
A BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 is considered an acceptable weight for a
healthy adult
,Which of the following is the proper time period for the collection
of a newborn screening card? Correct Answer 1 to 7 days
A CCMA is caring for a number of patients at the same time. For
which of the following patients should the CCMA interrupt a
previously scheduled appointment? Correct Answer An adult who
is experiencing dyspnea and congestion
Difficulty breathing is considered a life-threatening situation. This
patient receives priority treatment.
Some older-adult or obese patients may not have accessible
antecubital veins. In these situations, the CCMA can use which of
the following? Correct Answer Hand veins
The veins on the back of the hand may be the only accessible
site, if the patient is an older adult or obese.
Which of the following is a CLIA-waived laboratory test? Correct
Answer HCG test
Certificate of waivers are required for low complexity tests. The
human chorionic gonadatropin (HCG) test falls under the category
of low complexity test.
, When should the code on glucose cuvettes be compared to the
code on the glucometer? Correct Answer Before a patient is test
Coding should be checked every time the glucometer is used to
check a patient's glucose levels in order to ensure the most
accurate results.
Which of the following should a CCMA do first when blood is
splashed in her eye? Correct Answer Flush with tepid water
A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals
ventricular fibrillation. Which of the following should the CCMA do
first? Correct Answer Call for help and begin CPR
According to the AHA resuscitation guidelines, a CCMA should
call for help and perform CPR immediately following witnessed
cardiac arrest
A CCMA is to use the Snellen chart to test an adult patient's visual
acuity. The CCMA should instruct the patient to stand which of the
following distances away? Correct Answer 20 feet
Each line of the Snellen chart should be ready by patients six or
older at 20 feet away
EXAM TESTS GRADED A+
When instructing a patient to obtain a midstream urine sample,
which of the following instructions should a CCMA offer? Correct
Answer Begin urinating into the toilet, collect the next portion, and
complete urination into the toilet
A CCMA is caring for a patient who is crying. Which of the
following actions should the CCMA take? Correct Answer Allow
the patient to cry
The patient should be permitted to express his emotions
The Clinical and Laboratory Standards (CLSI) states that needle
insertion in the antecubitalarea should be at a Correct Answer 15
to 30 degree angle
Which of the following is the ergonomically correct method for
lifting heavy loads in the workplace? Correct Answer Squat and lift
with the legs
,Which of the following is appropriate for cleansing around the
urinary meatus in a clean-catch urine collection? Correct Answer
Benzalkonium chloride
A CCMA is caring for a 4-month-old infant who has a temperature
of 100.4 degrees F. Which of the following is this temperature in
Celsius? Correct Answer 38 degrees F
(100.4 - 32) x 5/9
A CCMA should recognize that which of the following statements
by a patient indicates a need for further education? Correct
Answer "I will take my medication with food before I go for my
surgery."
The patient should be NPO prior to surgery.
A CCMA is caring for a patient who has a body mass index (BMI)
of 23. This patient should be categorized as which of the
following? Correct Answer Normal weight
A BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 is considered an acceptable weight for a
healthy adult
,Which of the following is the proper time period for the collection
of a newborn screening card? Correct Answer 1 to 7 days
A CCMA is caring for a number of patients at the same time. For
which of the following patients should the CCMA interrupt a
previously scheduled appointment? Correct Answer An adult who
is experiencing dyspnea and congestion
Difficulty breathing is considered a life-threatening situation. This
patient receives priority treatment.
Some older-adult or obese patients may not have accessible
antecubital veins. In these situations, the CCMA can use which of
the following? Correct Answer Hand veins
The veins on the back of the hand may be the only accessible
site, if the patient is an older adult or obese.
Which of the following is a CLIA-waived laboratory test? Correct
Answer HCG test
Certificate of waivers are required for low complexity tests. The
human chorionic gonadatropin (HCG) test falls under the category
of low complexity test.
, When should the code on glucose cuvettes be compared to the
code on the glucometer? Correct Answer Before a patient is test
Coding should be checked every time the glucometer is used to
check a patient's glucose levels in order to ensure the most
accurate results.
Which of the following should a CCMA do first when blood is
splashed in her eye? Correct Answer Flush with tepid water
A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals
ventricular fibrillation. Which of the following should the CCMA do
first? Correct Answer Call for help and begin CPR
According to the AHA resuscitation guidelines, a CCMA should
call for help and perform CPR immediately following witnessed
cardiac arrest
A CCMA is to use the Snellen chart to test an adult patient's visual
acuity. The CCMA should instruct the patient to stand which of the
following distances away? Correct Answer 20 feet
Each line of the Snellen chart should be ready by patients six or
older at 20 feet away
