NHA CCMA Practice Exam Questions
and Answers | Latest Version |
2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which CCMA responsibility involves preparing specimens for laboratory testing?
✔✔Collecting, labeling, and handling specimens according to protocol.
What is the correct technique for a urine specimen collection in a female patient?
✔✔Cleanse perineal area, collect midstream urine, and label specimen accurately.
Which of the following is the most important reason for patient education?
✔✔To promote understanding, compliance, and safety.
What is the correct action when a patient develops an allergic reaction during a procedure?
✔✔Stop the procedure, notify the provider, and administer emergency care as needed.
Which of the following is an example of a droplet precaution?
✔✔Influenza or pertussis.
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,What is the primary purpose of the medical record?
✔✔To document patient care, ensure continuity, and support legal and billing requirements.
Which of the following best describes informed consent?
✔✔Patient receives information about the procedure, risks, and alternatives and voluntarily
agrees.
What is the correct technique for positioning a patient for a physical exam of the abdomen?
✔✔Supine with arms at sides and knees slightly bent.
Which of the following is the best method to prevent cross-contamination in the laboratory?
✔✔Change gloves and disinfect surfaces between patients.
Which of the following is considered a high-priority vital sign to monitor in emergencies?
✔✔Blood pressure.
Which of the following is the correct procedure for cleaning reusable medical instruments?
✔✔Sterilize or disinfect according to protocol before reuse.
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,Which CCMA task involves assisting the provider with minor surgical procedures?
✔✔Preparing the room, instruments, and assisting during the procedure.
Which of the following is the proper technique for a pulse oximetry reading?
✔✔Place the sensor on the fingertip and ensure it is secure, and record the oxygen saturation.
What is the primary role of a CCMA in a healthcare setting?
✔✔To assist providers with clinical tasks, perform patient assessments, and handle
administrative duties.
What is the first step before performing any patient procedure?
✔✔Verify patient identity and obtain informed consent.
Which of the following is considered a vital sign?
✔✔Temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
What is the correct position for a patient receiving a rectal examination?
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, ✔✔Sims’ position (lying on the left side with knees slightly bent).
Which hand hygiene technique is most effective for preventing infection?
✔✔Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using hand sanitizer when
appropriate.
When should gloves be changed during patient care?
✔✔Between patients and after contact with bodily fluids or contaminated surfaces.
What is the correct site for an intramuscular injection in an adult?
✔✔Deltoid or ventrogluteal muscle.
Which angle is appropriate for a subcutaneous injection?
✔✔45 degrees.
Which angle is appropriate for an intradermal injection?
✔✔10 to 15 degrees.
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and Answers | Latest Version |
2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which CCMA responsibility involves preparing specimens for laboratory testing?
✔✔Collecting, labeling, and handling specimens according to protocol.
What is the correct technique for a urine specimen collection in a female patient?
✔✔Cleanse perineal area, collect midstream urine, and label specimen accurately.
Which of the following is the most important reason for patient education?
✔✔To promote understanding, compliance, and safety.
What is the correct action when a patient develops an allergic reaction during a procedure?
✔✔Stop the procedure, notify the provider, and administer emergency care as needed.
Which of the following is an example of a droplet precaution?
✔✔Influenza or pertussis.
1
,What is the primary purpose of the medical record?
✔✔To document patient care, ensure continuity, and support legal and billing requirements.
Which of the following best describes informed consent?
✔✔Patient receives information about the procedure, risks, and alternatives and voluntarily
agrees.
What is the correct technique for positioning a patient for a physical exam of the abdomen?
✔✔Supine with arms at sides and knees slightly bent.
Which of the following is the best method to prevent cross-contamination in the laboratory?
✔✔Change gloves and disinfect surfaces between patients.
Which of the following is considered a high-priority vital sign to monitor in emergencies?
✔✔Blood pressure.
Which of the following is the correct procedure for cleaning reusable medical instruments?
✔✔Sterilize or disinfect according to protocol before reuse.
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,Which CCMA task involves assisting the provider with minor surgical procedures?
✔✔Preparing the room, instruments, and assisting during the procedure.
Which of the following is the proper technique for a pulse oximetry reading?
✔✔Place the sensor on the fingertip and ensure it is secure, and record the oxygen saturation.
What is the primary role of a CCMA in a healthcare setting?
✔✔To assist providers with clinical tasks, perform patient assessments, and handle
administrative duties.
What is the first step before performing any patient procedure?
✔✔Verify patient identity and obtain informed consent.
Which of the following is considered a vital sign?
✔✔Temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
What is the correct position for a patient receiving a rectal examination?
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, ✔✔Sims’ position (lying on the left side with knees slightly bent).
Which hand hygiene technique is most effective for preventing infection?
✔✔Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using hand sanitizer when
appropriate.
When should gloves be changed during patient care?
✔✔Between patients and after contact with bodily fluids or contaminated surfaces.
What is the correct site for an intramuscular injection in an adult?
✔✔Deltoid or ventrogluteal muscle.
Which angle is appropriate for a subcutaneous injection?
✔✔45 degrees.
Which angle is appropriate for an intradermal injection?
✔✔10 to 15 degrees.
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