NHA Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Certification Practice Test 2.0 150
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary reason for using an electronic health record (EHR)?
✔✔To maintain accurate, secure, and accessible patient medical information.
Which type of infection is acquired within a healthcare facility?
✔✔Nosocomial infection.
What is the normal adult pulse range?
✔✔60–100 beats per minute.
Which site is commonly used for subcutaneous injections?
✔✔Upper arm, abdomen, or thigh.
How should sharps be disposed of in a medical office?
✔✔Immediately in an approved, puncture-resistant sharps container.
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,Which symptom may indicate a patient is experiencing hypoglycemia?
✔✔Sweating, shakiness, and confusion.
Which type of isolation precaution is used for patients with tuberculosis?
✔✔Airborne precautions.
What is the correct angle for subcutaneous injections?
✔✔45 degrees.
Which vital sign is considered the fifth vital sign?
✔✔Pain level.
What is the correct technique to measure a patient’s blood pressure manually?
✔✔Place the cuff at heart level, inflate to occlude the artery, and slowly release while listening
with a stethoscope.
Which type of patient consent is required for minor surgical procedures?
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, ✔✔Informed consent, with patient understanding of procedure, risks, and alternatives.
Which technique is most important to prevent the spread of pathogens in a medical office?
✔✔Proper handwashing and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
What is the correct way to identify a patient before performing a procedure?
✔✔Ask the patient to state their full name and date of birth and verify with their ID band.
Which vital sign is typically measured first during a routine patient visit?
✔✔Temperature.
What is the normal range for adult respiration rate?
✔✔12–20 breaths per minute.
Which route of medication administration involves placing the medication under the tongue?
✔✔Sublingual.
What is the correct angle for a standard intradermal injection?
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Certification Practice Test 2.0 150
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary reason for using an electronic health record (EHR)?
✔✔To maintain accurate, secure, and accessible patient medical information.
Which type of infection is acquired within a healthcare facility?
✔✔Nosocomial infection.
What is the normal adult pulse range?
✔✔60–100 beats per minute.
Which site is commonly used for subcutaneous injections?
✔✔Upper arm, abdomen, or thigh.
How should sharps be disposed of in a medical office?
✔✔Immediately in an approved, puncture-resistant sharps container.
1
,Which symptom may indicate a patient is experiencing hypoglycemia?
✔✔Sweating, shakiness, and confusion.
Which type of isolation precaution is used for patients with tuberculosis?
✔✔Airborne precautions.
What is the correct angle for subcutaneous injections?
✔✔45 degrees.
Which vital sign is considered the fifth vital sign?
✔✔Pain level.
What is the correct technique to measure a patient’s blood pressure manually?
✔✔Place the cuff at heart level, inflate to occlude the artery, and slowly release while listening
with a stethoscope.
Which type of patient consent is required for minor surgical procedures?
2
, ✔✔Informed consent, with patient understanding of procedure, risks, and alternatives.
Which technique is most important to prevent the spread of pathogens in a medical office?
✔✔Proper handwashing and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
What is the correct way to identify a patient before performing a procedure?
✔✔Ask the patient to state their full name and date of birth and verify with their ID band.
Which vital sign is typically measured first during a routine patient visit?
✔✔Temperature.
What is the normal range for adult respiration rate?
✔✔12–20 breaths per minute.
Which route of medication administration involves placing the medication under the tongue?
✔✔Sublingual.
What is the correct angle for a standard intradermal injection?
3
