NHA Study Guide CCMA Questions
and Answers | Latest Version |
2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the correct action when performing a throat swab?
✔✔Avoid touching the tongue, cheeks, or teeth with the swab.
What should a CCMA do if a patient begins hyperventilating?
✔✔Coach slow breathing and encourage relaxation.
What is the correct response if the provider asks for emergency equipment?
✔✔Retrieve the equipment immediately and assist as directed.
What should a CCMA do before conducting spirometry testing?
✔✔Ensure the patient understands how to perform a full inhalation and exhalation.
What is the correct action when a patient reports new medication side effects?
✔✔Document the complaint and notify the provider.
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,What should a CCMA do if a tourniquet is left on too long?
✔✔Release it immediately and allow the arm to rest before retrying.
What is the first action a CCMA should take when preparing to perform a venipuncture?
✔✔Gather all necessary supplies and verify the patient’s identity.
What should a CCMA do immediately after removing a needle following venipuncture?
✔✔Apply direct pressure to the site with clean gauze.
What is the correct action when a patient reports dizziness during a blood draw?
✔✔Stop the procedure and assist the patient into a safe seated or lying position.
What should a CCMA check before performing capillary puncture on a finger?
✔✔Ensure the puncture site is warm and has good circulation.
What is the first step in cleaning a wound before applying a bandage?
✔✔Cleanse the area from the center outward using antiseptic.
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,What should a CCMA do if a patient refuses a procedure?
✔✔Document the refusal and inform the provider.
What is the proper action when a patient states they do not understand a procedure?
✔✔Provide an explanation in clear, simple terms and confirm understanding.
What should a CCMA do if they suspect an adult patient is experiencing abuse?
✔✔Report the concern to the provider immediately.
What is the correct position for a patient undergoing a rectal temperature measurement?
✔✔Place the patient in the Sims’ position.
What is the first action when preparing to administer a vaccine?
✔✔Verify the provider’s order and check the medication’s expiration date.
How should a CCMA identify a patient in a clinic setting?
✔✔Ask for full name and date of birth and compare with records.
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, What should a CCMA do if a patient’s blood pressure cuff is too small?
✔✔Obtain a properly sized cuff to ensure accuracy.
What is the correct action when performing CPR alone on an adult?
✔✔Begin chest compressions immediately at a rate of 100–120 per minute.
What should a CCMA do when obtaining a waist circumference measurement?
✔✔Place the tape measure at the level of the iliac crest.
What is the correct response if a patient’s blood pressure is dangerously high?
✔✔Notify the provider immediately.
What should a CCMA do when performing EKG lead placement on a patient with a hairy chest?
✔✔Clip hair at electrode sites to improve contact.
What is the correct action if an EKG tracing shows wandering baseline?
✔✔Recheck electrode placement and ensure skin is properly prepped.
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and Answers | Latest Version |
2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the correct action when performing a throat swab?
✔✔Avoid touching the tongue, cheeks, or teeth with the swab.
What should a CCMA do if a patient begins hyperventilating?
✔✔Coach slow breathing and encourage relaxation.
What is the correct response if the provider asks for emergency equipment?
✔✔Retrieve the equipment immediately and assist as directed.
What should a CCMA do before conducting spirometry testing?
✔✔Ensure the patient understands how to perform a full inhalation and exhalation.
What is the correct action when a patient reports new medication side effects?
✔✔Document the complaint and notify the provider.
1
,What should a CCMA do if a tourniquet is left on too long?
✔✔Release it immediately and allow the arm to rest before retrying.
What is the first action a CCMA should take when preparing to perform a venipuncture?
✔✔Gather all necessary supplies and verify the patient’s identity.
What should a CCMA do immediately after removing a needle following venipuncture?
✔✔Apply direct pressure to the site with clean gauze.
What is the correct action when a patient reports dizziness during a blood draw?
✔✔Stop the procedure and assist the patient into a safe seated or lying position.
What should a CCMA check before performing capillary puncture on a finger?
✔✔Ensure the puncture site is warm and has good circulation.
What is the first step in cleaning a wound before applying a bandage?
✔✔Cleanse the area from the center outward using antiseptic.
2
,What should a CCMA do if a patient refuses a procedure?
✔✔Document the refusal and inform the provider.
What is the proper action when a patient states they do not understand a procedure?
✔✔Provide an explanation in clear, simple terms and confirm understanding.
What should a CCMA do if they suspect an adult patient is experiencing abuse?
✔✔Report the concern to the provider immediately.
What is the correct position for a patient undergoing a rectal temperature measurement?
✔✔Place the patient in the Sims’ position.
What is the first action when preparing to administer a vaccine?
✔✔Verify the provider’s order and check the medication’s expiration date.
How should a CCMA identify a patient in a clinic setting?
✔✔Ask for full name and date of birth and compare with records.
3
, What should a CCMA do if a patient’s blood pressure cuff is too small?
✔✔Obtain a properly sized cuff to ensure accuracy.
What is the correct action when performing CPR alone on an adult?
✔✔Begin chest compressions immediately at a rate of 100–120 per minute.
What should a CCMA do when obtaining a waist circumference measurement?
✔✔Place the tape measure at the level of the iliac crest.
What is the correct response if a patient’s blood pressure is dangerously high?
✔✔Notify the provider immediately.
What should a CCMA do when performing EKG lead placement on a patient with a hairy chest?
✔✔Clip hair at electrode sites to improve contact.
What is the correct action if an EKG tracing shows wandering baseline?
✔✔Recheck electrode placement and ensure skin is properly prepped.
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