CCMA Final Exam Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
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Which document provides a summary of a patient’s medical history, medications, and allergies?
A. Treatment plan
B. Progress note
✔✔C. Medical record
D. Insurance claim
What is the normal adult body temperature range when taken orally?
A. 95.0–96.8°F
✔✔B. 97.6–99.6°F
C. 100.0–101.5°F
D. 96.0–97.5°F
Which blood pressure reading indicates hypertension stage 2 in adults?
A. 120/80 mmHg
B. 129/79 mmHg
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,✔✔C. 145/95 mmHg
D. 135/85 mmHg
Which method is most accurate for measuring core body temperature?
A. Axillary
B. Tympanic
C. Oral
✔✔D. Rectal
What is the first action a CCMA should take when a patient faints in the clinic?
✔✔A. Lower the patient to the floor and elevate legs
B. Call the physician immediately
C. Give the patient water
D. Have the patient walk to the exam table
Which pulse site is commonly used for routine vital signs assessment?
A. Carotid
✔✔B. Radial
2
,C. Femoral
D. Temporal
Which of the following is a common symptom of hypoglycemia?
A. Frequent urination
✔✔B. Sweating and shakiness
C. Slow heartbeat
D. Blurred vision
Which is the preferred method of cleaning the skin before drawing blood for a venipuncture?
A. Soap and water
✔✔B. Alcohol wipe in a circular motion
C. Hydrogen peroxide
D. Iodine only
What is the maximum amount of time a tourniquet should remain on a patient during
venipuncture?
A. 2 minutes
3
, B. 5 minutes
✔✔C. 1 minute
D. 3 minutes
Which type of infection is acquired in a healthcare setting?
A. Community-acquired infection
✔✔B. Nosocomial infection
C. Opportunistic infection
D. Viral infection
Which type of hand hygiene is most appropriate before performing a sterile procedure?
A. Rinsing with water
✔✔B. Surgical hand scrub
C. Alcohol-based hand rub only
D. Wiping with gloves
Which PPE is required when there is a risk of exposure to blood or body fluids?
A. Gown only
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Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
Which document provides a summary of a patient’s medical history, medications, and allergies?
A. Treatment plan
B. Progress note
✔✔C. Medical record
D. Insurance claim
What is the normal adult body temperature range when taken orally?
A. 95.0–96.8°F
✔✔B. 97.6–99.6°F
C. 100.0–101.5°F
D. 96.0–97.5°F
Which blood pressure reading indicates hypertension stage 2 in adults?
A. 120/80 mmHg
B. 129/79 mmHg
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,✔✔C. 145/95 mmHg
D. 135/85 mmHg
Which method is most accurate for measuring core body temperature?
A. Axillary
B. Tympanic
C. Oral
✔✔D. Rectal
What is the first action a CCMA should take when a patient faints in the clinic?
✔✔A. Lower the patient to the floor and elevate legs
B. Call the physician immediately
C. Give the patient water
D. Have the patient walk to the exam table
Which pulse site is commonly used for routine vital signs assessment?
A. Carotid
✔✔B. Radial
2
,C. Femoral
D. Temporal
Which of the following is a common symptom of hypoglycemia?
A. Frequent urination
✔✔B. Sweating and shakiness
C. Slow heartbeat
D. Blurred vision
Which is the preferred method of cleaning the skin before drawing blood for a venipuncture?
A. Soap and water
✔✔B. Alcohol wipe in a circular motion
C. Hydrogen peroxide
D. Iodine only
What is the maximum amount of time a tourniquet should remain on a patient during
venipuncture?
A. 2 minutes
3
, B. 5 minutes
✔✔C. 1 minute
D. 3 minutes
Which type of infection is acquired in a healthcare setting?
A. Community-acquired infection
✔✔B. Nosocomial infection
C. Opportunistic infection
D. Viral infection
Which type of hand hygiene is most appropriate before performing a sterile procedure?
A. Rinsing with water
✔✔B. Surgical hand scrub
C. Alcohol-based hand rub only
D. Wiping with gloves
Which PPE is required when there is a risk of exposure to blood or body fluids?
A. Gown only
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