NHA CCMA Practice Test Questions
and Answers | Latest Version |
2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What should a CCMA do when measuring a patient’s weight?
✔✔Ask the patient to remove heavy items and stand still on the scale.
What is the correct response when a patient reports medication side effects?
✔✔Document symptoms and notify the provider immediately.
What should the CCMA do if a patient becomes unresponsive in the waiting area?
✔✔Activate emergency response and begin CPR if necessary.
What action is required when performing eye irrigation?
✔✔Direct the flow from the inner canthus outward to avoid contaminating the opposite eye.
What is the proper procedure when collecting a throat culture?
✔✔Swab the tonsillar area and posterior pharynx without touching the cheeks or tongue.
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,What should a CCMA verify before conducting pulmonary function testing?
✔✔That the patient has not used a bronchodilator within the recommended time frame.
What is the first action a CCMA should take when preparing a room for the next patient?
✔✔Wipe all high-touch surfaces with an approved disinfectant.
What should a CCMA do if a patient reports new onset shortness of breath?
✔✔Notify the provider immediately and monitor the patient closely.
What is the correct step before performing capillary blood collection?
✔✔Warm the patient’s hand to increase blood flow.
What should a CCMA confirm before administering a medication?
✔✔The five rights: right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time.
What is the best response when a patient asks about lab results the CCMA cannot interpret?
✔✔Inform the patient that the provider will review and explain the results.
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,What action should be taken if a patient suddenly becomes diaphoretic and dizzy?
✔✔Assist the patient to a seated or lying position and alert the provider.
What should a CCMA check before performing an EKG?
✔✔Ensure the skin is clean, dry, and free of oils or lotions.
What should a CCMA do if an EKG tracing shows wandering baseline?
✔✔Reapply electrodes securely and ask the patient to remain still.
What is the correct action when collecting a clean-catch urine sample?
✔✔Instruct the patient to clean front to back and collect midstream urine.
What should a CCMA do when a patient refuses a procedure?
✔✔Document the refusal and notify the provider.
What is the correct action when handling a sharps container that is three-quarters full?
✔✔Replace it immediately to prevent overfilling.
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, What should a CCMA do if a patient expresses fear about an injection?
✔✔Offer reassurance and explain the process calmly.
What is required before performing a venipuncture on a minor?
✔✔Obtain consent from a parent or legal guardian.
What is the appropriate action after receiving a verbal order from a provider?
✔✔Repeat the order back for confirmation and document it properly.
What should a CCMA do if a blood sample begins to clot in a tube that requires anticoagulant?
✔✔Gently invert the tube several times immediately after collection.
What should the CCMA do if the patient’s ID band does not match the lab order?
✔✔Stop the procedure and verify patient identity before continuing.
What is the correct first step when removing sutures?
✔✔Check the provider’s order and inspect the wound.
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and Answers | Latest Version |
2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What should a CCMA do when measuring a patient’s weight?
✔✔Ask the patient to remove heavy items and stand still on the scale.
What is the correct response when a patient reports medication side effects?
✔✔Document symptoms and notify the provider immediately.
What should the CCMA do if a patient becomes unresponsive in the waiting area?
✔✔Activate emergency response and begin CPR if necessary.
What action is required when performing eye irrigation?
✔✔Direct the flow from the inner canthus outward to avoid contaminating the opposite eye.
What is the proper procedure when collecting a throat culture?
✔✔Swab the tonsillar area and posterior pharynx without touching the cheeks or tongue.
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,What should a CCMA verify before conducting pulmonary function testing?
✔✔That the patient has not used a bronchodilator within the recommended time frame.
What is the first action a CCMA should take when preparing a room for the next patient?
✔✔Wipe all high-touch surfaces with an approved disinfectant.
What should a CCMA do if a patient reports new onset shortness of breath?
✔✔Notify the provider immediately and monitor the patient closely.
What is the correct step before performing capillary blood collection?
✔✔Warm the patient’s hand to increase blood flow.
What should a CCMA confirm before administering a medication?
✔✔The five rights: right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time.
What is the best response when a patient asks about lab results the CCMA cannot interpret?
✔✔Inform the patient that the provider will review and explain the results.
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,What action should be taken if a patient suddenly becomes diaphoretic and dizzy?
✔✔Assist the patient to a seated or lying position and alert the provider.
What should a CCMA check before performing an EKG?
✔✔Ensure the skin is clean, dry, and free of oils or lotions.
What should a CCMA do if an EKG tracing shows wandering baseline?
✔✔Reapply electrodes securely and ask the patient to remain still.
What is the correct action when collecting a clean-catch urine sample?
✔✔Instruct the patient to clean front to back and collect midstream urine.
What should a CCMA do when a patient refuses a procedure?
✔✔Document the refusal and notify the provider.
What is the correct action when handling a sharps container that is three-quarters full?
✔✔Replace it immediately to prevent overfilling.
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, What should a CCMA do if a patient expresses fear about an injection?
✔✔Offer reassurance and explain the process calmly.
What is required before performing a venipuncture on a minor?
✔✔Obtain consent from a parent or legal guardian.
What is the appropriate action after receiving a verbal order from a provider?
✔✔Repeat the order back for confirmation and document it properly.
What should a CCMA do if a blood sample begins to clot in a tube that requires anticoagulant?
✔✔Gently invert the tube several times immediately after collection.
What should the CCMA do if the patient’s ID band does not match the lab order?
✔✔Stop the procedure and verify patient identity before continuing.
What is the correct first step when removing sutures?
✔✔Check the provider’s order and inspect the wound.
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