Baseline CCMA NHA-180 Test Questions
and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026
| Correct & Verified
Which type of isolation is used for infections spread by contact?
✔✔Contact precautions.
What is the first step in performing a sterile procedure?
✔✔Wash hands and don sterile gloves.
What is the correct procedure for cleaning a contaminated spill?
✔✔Wear gloves and use an appropriate disinfectant.
Which of the following is a sign of hypoglycemia?
✔✔Shakiness, sweating, and confusion.
Which of the following is a symptom of dehydration?
✔✔Dry mouth, dizziness, and decreased urine output.
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,What is the purpose of informed consent?
✔✔To ensure the patient understands the procedure, risks, and alternatives before agreeing.
Which vital sign measures the force of blood against the arterial walls?
✔✔Blood pressure.
Which technique is most appropriate to prevent cross-contamination in a clinic?
✔✔Proper hand hygiene before and after patient contact.
What is the normal adult respiratory rate?
✔✔12–20 breaths per minute.
Which site is commonly used for taking an adult pulse?
✔✔Radial artery at the wrist.
Which type of infection is acquired in a healthcare facility?
✔✔Nosocomial infection.
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,Which position is used for examining the abdomen of a patient?
✔✔Supine position.
Which personal protective equipment is required when there is a risk of body fluid exposure?
✔✔Gloves, mask, gown, and eye protection.
What is the recommended way to identify a patient before performing a procedure?
✔✔Verify the patient’s full name and date of birth.
Which type of urine specimen is collected first thing in the morning?
✔✔First morning void.
Which angle is used for a subcutaneous injection?
✔✔45 degrees.
Which angle is used for an intramuscular injection?
✔✔90 degrees.
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, Which site is commonly used for intramuscular injections in adults?
✔✔Deltoid or ventrogluteal muscle.
What is the normal adult heart rate?
✔✔60–100 beats per minute.
Which instrument is used to measure blood pressure manually?
✔✔Sphygmomanometer.
Which action demonstrates proper handwashing technique?
✔✔Lather hands with soap for at least 20 seconds and rinse thoroughly.
Which type of isolation is used for patients with airborne diseases?
✔✔Airborne precautions.
Which type of isolation is used for patients with infections spread by droplets?
✔✔Droplet precautions.
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and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026
| Correct & Verified
Which type of isolation is used for infections spread by contact?
✔✔Contact precautions.
What is the first step in performing a sterile procedure?
✔✔Wash hands and don sterile gloves.
What is the correct procedure for cleaning a contaminated spill?
✔✔Wear gloves and use an appropriate disinfectant.
Which of the following is a sign of hypoglycemia?
✔✔Shakiness, sweating, and confusion.
Which of the following is a symptom of dehydration?
✔✔Dry mouth, dizziness, and decreased urine output.
1
,What is the purpose of informed consent?
✔✔To ensure the patient understands the procedure, risks, and alternatives before agreeing.
Which vital sign measures the force of blood against the arterial walls?
✔✔Blood pressure.
Which technique is most appropriate to prevent cross-contamination in a clinic?
✔✔Proper hand hygiene before and after patient contact.
What is the normal adult respiratory rate?
✔✔12–20 breaths per minute.
Which site is commonly used for taking an adult pulse?
✔✔Radial artery at the wrist.
Which type of infection is acquired in a healthcare facility?
✔✔Nosocomial infection.
2
,Which position is used for examining the abdomen of a patient?
✔✔Supine position.
Which personal protective equipment is required when there is a risk of body fluid exposure?
✔✔Gloves, mask, gown, and eye protection.
What is the recommended way to identify a patient before performing a procedure?
✔✔Verify the patient’s full name and date of birth.
Which type of urine specimen is collected first thing in the morning?
✔✔First morning void.
Which angle is used for a subcutaneous injection?
✔✔45 degrees.
Which angle is used for an intramuscular injection?
✔✔90 degrees.
3
, Which site is commonly used for intramuscular injections in adults?
✔✔Deltoid or ventrogluteal muscle.
What is the normal adult heart rate?
✔✔60–100 beats per minute.
Which instrument is used to measure blood pressure manually?
✔✔Sphygmomanometer.
Which action demonstrates proper handwashing technique?
✔✔Lather hands with soap for at least 20 seconds and rinse thoroughly.
Which type of isolation is used for patients with airborne diseases?
✔✔Airborne precautions.
Which type of isolation is used for patients with infections spread by droplets?
✔✔Droplet precautions.
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