(CCMA) NHA Mock Exam 1 Questions
and Answers | Latest Version |
2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which site is preferred for a subcutaneous injection in adults?
✔✔Upper arm or abdomen
What is the normal adult respiratory rate range?
✔✔12–20 breaths per minute
Which of the following is an example of a droplet precaution?
✔✔Influenza
What is the first step in performing a sterile procedure?
✔✔Wash hands and don sterile gloves.
What is the correct procedure when a patient faints during a blood draw?
✔✔Lay the patient flat, elevate legs if possible, and monitor vital signs.
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,Which of the following best describes HIPAA?
✔✔A federal law that protects patient privacy and health information.
Which vital sign is typically measured first during a patient intake?
✔✔Temperature
What is the correct angle for an intradermal injection?
✔✔15 degrees
Which action demonstrates proper hand hygiene before a patient procedure?
✔✔Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand
sanitizer.
What is the purpose of verifying a patient’s identity before administering care?
✔✔To ensure the correct patient receives the correct treatment and to prevent errors.
How should a CCMA document a patient’s refusal of treatment?
✔✔Record the refusal, note the patient’s reason, and inform the provider.
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,What should a CCMA do when a patient calls with symptoms of a contagious illness?
✔✔Provide guidance, recommend precautions, and inform the provider if necessary.
What is the correct way to measure a patient’s blood pressure?
✔✔Place the cuff on the upper arm at heart level, inflate, and use a stethoscope to listen for
Korotkoff sounds.
Which of the following is considered personal protective equipment (PPE)?
✔✔Gloves, mask, gown, and eye protection
What is the normal adult heart rate range?
✔✔60–100 beats per minute
How should a CCMA handle a patient’s lab specimen that was collected incorrectly?
✔✔Notify the provider, recollect the specimen according to protocol, and document the incident.
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, What is the proper technique for cleaning a contaminated spill?
✔✔Wear gloves, use an appropriate disinfectant, and dispose of materials safely.
Which of the following actions helps prevent cross-contamination in the clinical setting?
✔✔Changing gloves between patients and sanitizing surfaces regularly.
Which injection site is commonly used for intramuscular injections in adults?
✔✔Deltoid or ventrogluteal
What is the correct method for documenting a patient’s medication administration?
✔✔Record the date, time, medication name, dose, route, and initials immediately after
administration.
How should a CCMA handle a patient with hearing difficulties?
✔✔Use clear speech, face the patient, provide written instructions, and use an interpreter if
needed.
What is the proper procedure for collecting a clean-catch urine sample?
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and Answers | Latest Version |
2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which site is preferred for a subcutaneous injection in adults?
✔✔Upper arm or abdomen
What is the normal adult respiratory rate range?
✔✔12–20 breaths per minute
Which of the following is an example of a droplet precaution?
✔✔Influenza
What is the first step in performing a sterile procedure?
✔✔Wash hands and don sterile gloves.
What is the correct procedure when a patient faints during a blood draw?
✔✔Lay the patient flat, elevate legs if possible, and monitor vital signs.
1
,Which of the following best describes HIPAA?
✔✔A federal law that protects patient privacy and health information.
Which vital sign is typically measured first during a patient intake?
✔✔Temperature
What is the correct angle for an intradermal injection?
✔✔15 degrees
Which action demonstrates proper hand hygiene before a patient procedure?
✔✔Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand
sanitizer.
What is the purpose of verifying a patient’s identity before administering care?
✔✔To ensure the correct patient receives the correct treatment and to prevent errors.
How should a CCMA document a patient’s refusal of treatment?
✔✔Record the refusal, note the patient’s reason, and inform the provider.
2
,What should a CCMA do when a patient calls with symptoms of a contagious illness?
✔✔Provide guidance, recommend precautions, and inform the provider if necessary.
What is the correct way to measure a patient’s blood pressure?
✔✔Place the cuff on the upper arm at heart level, inflate, and use a stethoscope to listen for
Korotkoff sounds.
Which of the following is considered personal protective equipment (PPE)?
✔✔Gloves, mask, gown, and eye protection
What is the normal adult heart rate range?
✔✔60–100 beats per minute
How should a CCMA handle a patient’s lab specimen that was collected incorrectly?
✔✔Notify the provider, recollect the specimen according to protocol, and document the incident.
3
, What is the proper technique for cleaning a contaminated spill?
✔✔Wear gloves, use an appropriate disinfectant, and dispose of materials safely.
Which of the following actions helps prevent cross-contamination in the clinical setting?
✔✔Changing gloves between patients and sanitizing surfaces regularly.
Which injection site is commonly used for intramuscular injections in adults?
✔✔Deltoid or ventrogluteal
What is the correct method for documenting a patient’s medication administration?
✔✔Record the date, time, medication name, dose, route, and initials immediately after
administration.
How should a CCMA handle a patient with hearing difficulties?
✔✔Use clear speech, face the patient, provide written instructions, and use an interpreter if
needed.
What is the proper procedure for collecting a clean-catch urine sample?
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