NHA CCMA Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What is the correct way to take a patient’s vital signs?
✔✔Measure temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure accurately and record them
promptly.
Which of the following is a proper method for cleaning a blood spill?
✔✔Wear gloves, use a disinfectant, and dispose of contaminated materials in a biohazard
container.
How should a CCMA prepare a patient for a physical examination?
✔✔Explain the procedure, ensure privacy, and position the patient appropriately.
Which of the following is a correct technique for performing a capillary blood draw?
✔✔Warm the patient’s finger, clean with antiseptic, and puncture with a lancet.
What is the correct way to perform hand hygiene?
1
,✔✔Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based sanitizer.
Which of the following is the normal range for adult blood pressure?
✔✔Systolic 90–120 mmHg, Diastolic 60–80 mmHg.
How should a CCMA handle a patient who faints during a procedure?
✔✔Lower the patient to the floor, elevate legs, and call for help if necessary.
Which of the following is a correct method for measuring a patient’s height?
✔✔Have the patient stand straight without shoes, with heels together and back against the
measuring device.
What is the proper technique for oral temperature measurement?
✔✔Place the thermometer under the tongue and instruct the patient to keep lips closed until the
reading is complete.
Which of the following is a symptom of hypoglycemia?
✔✔Shakiness, sweating, and confusion.
2
,What is the correct site for a subcutaneous injection?
✔✔Outer aspect of the upper arm, abdomen, or thigh.
Which of the following is the correct angle for intramuscular injection?
✔✔90 degrees.
What is the proper procedure for documenting a medication administration?
✔✔Record the drug name, dose, route, time, and your initials immediately after administration.
How should a CCMA manage a patient who is experiencing shortness of breath?
✔✔Place the patient in a comfortable position, provide oxygen if ordered, and notify the
provider.
Which of the following best describes proper body mechanics when lifting a patient?
✔✔Bend at the knees, keep the back straight, and lift using the legs.
What is the correct method for preparing a sterile field?
3
, ✔✔Wash hands, open sterile supplies carefully, and avoid contaminating the field.
Which of the following is required for accurate patient identification?
✔✔Verify the patient’s full name and date of birth.
What is the correct way to handle a patient’s refusal of treatment?
✔✔Document the refusal, explain the risks, and inform the provider.
Which of the following is a normal adult respiratory rate?
✔✔12–20 breaths per minute.
What is the proper technique for measuring pulse?
✔✔Place fingers over the radial artery and count beats for 30–60 seconds.
Which of the following is an example of a droplet precaution?
✔✔Wearing a mask for a patient with influenza.
How should a CCMA respond to an allergic reaction during an injection?
4
Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What is the correct way to take a patient’s vital signs?
✔✔Measure temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure accurately and record them
promptly.
Which of the following is a proper method for cleaning a blood spill?
✔✔Wear gloves, use a disinfectant, and dispose of contaminated materials in a biohazard
container.
How should a CCMA prepare a patient for a physical examination?
✔✔Explain the procedure, ensure privacy, and position the patient appropriately.
Which of the following is a correct technique for performing a capillary blood draw?
✔✔Warm the patient’s finger, clean with antiseptic, and puncture with a lancet.
What is the correct way to perform hand hygiene?
1
,✔✔Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based sanitizer.
Which of the following is the normal range for adult blood pressure?
✔✔Systolic 90–120 mmHg, Diastolic 60–80 mmHg.
How should a CCMA handle a patient who faints during a procedure?
✔✔Lower the patient to the floor, elevate legs, and call for help if necessary.
Which of the following is a correct method for measuring a patient’s height?
✔✔Have the patient stand straight without shoes, with heels together and back against the
measuring device.
What is the proper technique for oral temperature measurement?
✔✔Place the thermometer under the tongue and instruct the patient to keep lips closed until the
reading is complete.
Which of the following is a symptom of hypoglycemia?
✔✔Shakiness, sweating, and confusion.
2
,What is the correct site for a subcutaneous injection?
✔✔Outer aspect of the upper arm, abdomen, or thigh.
Which of the following is the correct angle for intramuscular injection?
✔✔90 degrees.
What is the proper procedure for documenting a medication administration?
✔✔Record the drug name, dose, route, time, and your initials immediately after administration.
How should a CCMA manage a patient who is experiencing shortness of breath?
✔✔Place the patient in a comfortable position, provide oxygen if ordered, and notify the
provider.
Which of the following best describes proper body mechanics when lifting a patient?
✔✔Bend at the knees, keep the back straight, and lift using the legs.
What is the correct method for preparing a sterile field?
3
, ✔✔Wash hands, open sterile supplies carefully, and avoid contaminating the field.
Which of the following is required for accurate patient identification?
✔✔Verify the patient’s full name and date of birth.
What is the correct way to handle a patient’s refusal of treatment?
✔✔Document the refusal, explain the risks, and inform the provider.
Which of the following is a normal adult respiratory rate?
✔✔12–20 breaths per minute.
What is the proper technique for measuring pulse?
✔✔Place fingers over the radial artery and count beats for 30–60 seconds.
Which of the following is an example of a droplet precaution?
✔✔Wearing a mask for a patient with influenza.
How should a CCMA respond to an allergic reaction during an injection?
4
