NHA CCMA Practice Exam: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Q&A 2026/2027

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NHA: CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL
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ASSISTANT PRACTICE EXAM 1 COMPREHE k k k k




NSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026\ k k kk k




2027 UPDATE
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kWhich of the following is the body system through which a microorganism enters if
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it enters the blood supply?
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a. Respiratory
b. Gastrointestinal
c. Integumentary
d. Vascular - correct-answer-Vascular
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Which of the following is NOT a common strategy for preventing exposure to blood
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borne pathogens?
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a. Engineering controls k




b. Integrated software k




c. Work practice controls
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d. Personal protective equipment - correct-answer-Integrated software
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Which is not true concerning attainment of the patient's medical history by the Me
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dical Assistant?k




a. Do this task at the front window while the patient is in the lobby and you are b
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ehind the desk k k




b. Keeping the patient out of earshot of others will allow the patient to answer p
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ersonal questions without stress k k k




c. Most patients will appreciate help filling out this form because of the t
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erminology they may not understand k k k k




d. Assistance should always be offered in filling out this form, but not insisted upon
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- correct-answer-
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Do this task at the front window while the patient is in the lobby and you are behind
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the desk
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A patient's pulse is taken using the femoral artery. Where is it located?
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a. In the groove of the neck between the trachea and sternocleidomastoid
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b. On the medial arm at the fold of the elbow
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c. In the groin region
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d. At the wrist on the thumb side - correct-answer-In the groin region
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What type of check is prepared by a bank and signed by one of its officials?
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a. Cashier's check k




b. Certified check k




c. Counter check k




d. Limited check - correct-answer-Cashier's check
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Evaluating bronchoconstriction requires how many tests at a time?
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a. 3
b. 1
c. 4
d. 2 - correct-answer-2
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Microbiology specimens should be collected:
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a. After providing an antimicrobial
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b. In the hospital
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c. By the physician
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d. Before providing an antimicrobial - correct-answer-
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Before providing an antimicrobial
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What Phlebotomy QA component says the laboratory testing request must be legib
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le and include pertinent information?
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a. Assay request k




b. Patient identification k




c. Specimen collection k




d. Specimen identification - correct-answer-Assay request
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A patient tells you she needs after care instructions from the surgeon you work for.
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The Medical Assistant knows that this is:
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a. Detailed instructions k




b. Comfort care instructions k k




c. Preoperative instructions k




d. Postoperative instructions - correct-answer-Postoperative instructions
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What instrument for minor surgery has a blunt tip and is used to remove dressings w
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ithout damage to the skin?
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a. Operating scissors k




b. Hemostats
c. Bandage scissors k