NHA: Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Certification Practice Test 2.0 A
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which type of consent is required for routine procedures like vital signs or injections?
✔✔Informed consent.
Which action should a medical assistant take if a patient has an allergic reaction to a medication?
✔✔Stop the medication and notify the provider immediately.
What is the correct placement of a blood pressure cuff on an adult patient?
✔✔Around the upper arm at heart level.
Which of the following is a sign of hypoglycemia?
✔✔Shakiness, sweating, and confusion.
How should a medical assistant dispose of used gauze and bandages contaminated with blood?
✔✔Place them in a biohazard bag.
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,Which site is commonly used for intradermal injections?
✔✔Inner forearm.
What is the correct procedure for taking an oral temperature?
✔✔Place the thermometer under the tongue until the reading is complete.
Which action demonstrates professionalism when communicating with patients?
✔✔Using clear, respectful, and empathetic language.
Which technique is used to prevent cross-contamination in a laboratory setting?
✔✔Changing gloves and disinfecting surfaces between patients.
Which type of precaution is used for patients with influenza?
✔✔Droplet precaution.
Which position is recommended for a patient having a rectal examination?
✔✔Sims’ position (lying on left side).
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,What is the primary purpose of HIPAA regulations?
✔✔To protect patient privacy and confidentiality.
Which action is appropriate when a patient’s blood pressure is abnormally high?
✔✔Notify the provider and document the reading.
Which action is part of proper documentation for medication administration?
✔✔Record the medication, dose, route, time, and patient response immediately after
administration.
Which is the best method for preventing nosocomial infections?
✔✔Proper hand hygiene and following infection control protocols.
What is a common symptom of dehydration?
✔✔Dry mouth and dizziness.
Which angle is used for intramuscular injections in adults?
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, ✔✔90 degrees.
Which action should a medical assistant take when a patient has a seizure?
✔✔Protect the patient from injury and call for assistance.
Which type of injection is administered into the fatty layer beneath the skin?
✔✔Subcutaneous injection.
Which action should a medical assistant take when a patient refuses treatment?
✔✔Document the refusal and notify the supervising provider.
What is the first step in performing proper hand hygiene?
✔✔Wet hands with clean, running water before applying soap.
Which vital sign is considered the fifth vital sign in many medical practices?
✔✔Pain level.
What is the correct technique for taking an axillary temperature?
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Certification Practice Test 2.0 A
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which type of consent is required for routine procedures like vital signs or injections?
✔✔Informed consent.
Which action should a medical assistant take if a patient has an allergic reaction to a medication?
✔✔Stop the medication and notify the provider immediately.
What is the correct placement of a blood pressure cuff on an adult patient?
✔✔Around the upper arm at heart level.
Which of the following is a sign of hypoglycemia?
✔✔Shakiness, sweating, and confusion.
How should a medical assistant dispose of used gauze and bandages contaminated with blood?
✔✔Place them in a biohazard bag.
1
,Which site is commonly used for intradermal injections?
✔✔Inner forearm.
What is the correct procedure for taking an oral temperature?
✔✔Place the thermometer under the tongue until the reading is complete.
Which action demonstrates professionalism when communicating with patients?
✔✔Using clear, respectful, and empathetic language.
Which technique is used to prevent cross-contamination in a laboratory setting?
✔✔Changing gloves and disinfecting surfaces between patients.
Which type of precaution is used for patients with influenza?
✔✔Droplet precaution.
Which position is recommended for a patient having a rectal examination?
✔✔Sims’ position (lying on left side).
2
,What is the primary purpose of HIPAA regulations?
✔✔To protect patient privacy and confidentiality.
Which action is appropriate when a patient’s blood pressure is abnormally high?
✔✔Notify the provider and document the reading.
Which action is part of proper documentation for medication administration?
✔✔Record the medication, dose, route, time, and patient response immediately after
administration.
Which is the best method for preventing nosocomial infections?
✔✔Proper hand hygiene and following infection control protocols.
What is a common symptom of dehydration?
✔✔Dry mouth and dizziness.
Which angle is used for intramuscular injections in adults?
3
, ✔✔90 degrees.
Which action should a medical assistant take when a patient has a seizure?
✔✔Protect the patient from injury and call for assistance.
Which type of injection is administered into the fatty layer beneath the skin?
✔✔Subcutaneous injection.
Which action should a medical assistant take when a patient refuses treatment?
✔✔Document the refusal and notify the supervising provider.
What is the first step in performing proper hand hygiene?
✔✔Wet hands with clean, running water before applying soap.
Which vital sign is considered the fifth vital sign in many medical practices?
✔✔Pain level.
What is the correct technique for taking an axillary temperature?
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