NHA CCMA Exam Review Questions
and Answers | Latest Version |
2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
How should a CCMA position a patient for a pelvic exam?
✔✔Lithotomy position.
What is the correct response if a patient faints in the exam room?
✔✔Lay the patient flat and elevate their legs.
How should a CCMA measure a patient’s apical pulse?
✔✔Place the stethoscope at the fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line.
What is the proper action when a patient brings in outside lab results?
✔✔Scan or file them into the patient’s medical record.
How should a CCMA store controlled substances?
✔✔In a locked cabinet with restricted access.
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,What should the CCMA do if a patient has difficulty hearing instructions?
✔✔Speak clearly, face the patient, and use simple phrases.
What is the correct action when performing eye irrigation?
✔✔Irrigate from the inner canthus to the outer canthus.
How should a CCMA prepare a site for venipuncture?
✔✔Clean with an alcohol wipe using circular motions.
What is the appropriate action when a patient reports dizziness after standing?
✔✔Assist the patient to sit or lie down and monitor closely.
What is the correct action if a specimen label is missing or incorrect?
✔✔Discard the sample and recollect following proper labeling procedures.
What should the CCMA do when taking a patient’s medical history?
✔✔Ask open-ended questions and document accurately.
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,What is the proper method for removing PPE?
✔✔Remove gloves first, then gown, then mask last.
What should the CCMA do if a patient complains of medication side effects?
✔✔Document the symptoms and notify the provider immediately.
What is the first action a CCMA should take when preparing a patient for a blood pressure
measurement?
✔✔Ensure the patient is seated with feet flat on the floor and arm supported.
What should a CCMA do if a patient reports new severe chest pain in the waiting room?
✔✔Notify the provider immediately and activate emergency protocols.
What is the correct method for cleaning a wound before dressing it?
✔✔Clean from the center outward in circular motions.
How should a CCMA identify a patient before any procedure?
✔✔Ask the patient to state their full name and date of birth.
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, What is the best location for obtaining a radial pulse?
✔✔On the thumb-side of the wrist.
What should a CCMA do if a patient refuses a treatment or procedure?
✔✔Document the refusal and inform the provider promptly.
What position should a patient be placed in for a rectal temperature?
✔✔Sim’s position.
What is the correct action if a CCMA receives a critical lab result?
✔✔Report it to the provider immediately.
How should a CCMA store vaccines in a medical refrigerator?
✔✔According to manufacturer instructions and away from the freezer vents.
What is the proper action when a patient experiences syncope during venipuncture?
✔✔Stop the procedure and assist the patient to a safe position.
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and Answers | Latest Version |
2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
How should a CCMA position a patient for a pelvic exam?
✔✔Lithotomy position.
What is the correct response if a patient faints in the exam room?
✔✔Lay the patient flat and elevate their legs.
How should a CCMA measure a patient’s apical pulse?
✔✔Place the stethoscope at the fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line.
What is the proper action when a patient brings in outside lab results?
✔✔Scan or file them into the patient’s medical record.
How should a CCMA store controlled substances?
✔✔In a locked cabinet with restricted access.
1
,What should the CCMA do if a patient has difficulty hearing instructions?
✔✔Speak clearly, face the patient, and use simple phrases.
What is the correct action when performing eye irrigation?
✔✔Irrigate from the inner canthus to the outer canthus.
How should a CCMA prepare a site for venipuncture?
✔✔Clean with an alcohol wipe using circular motions.
What is the appropriate action when a patient reports dizziness after standing?
✔✔Assist the patient to sit or lie down and monitor closely.
What is the correct action if a specimen label is missing or incorrect?
✔✔Discard the sample and recollect following proper labeling procedures.
What should the CCMA do when taking a patient’s medical history?
✔✔Ask open-ended questions and document accurately.
2
,What is the proper method for removing PPE?
✔✔Remove gloves first, then gown, then mask last.
What should the CCMA do if a patient complains of medication side effects?
✔✔Document the symptoms and notify the provider immediately.
What is the first action a CCMA should take when preparing a patient for a blood pressure
measurement?
✔✔Ensure the patient is seated with feet flat on the floor and arm supported.
What should a CCMA do if a patient reports new severe chest pain in the waiting room?
✔✔Notify the provider immediately and activate emergency protocols.
What is the correct method for cleaning a wound before dressing it?
✔✔Clean from the center outward in circular motions.
How should a CCMA identify a patient before any procedure?
✔✔Ask the patient to state their full name and date of birth.
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, What is the best location for obtaining a radial pulse?
✔✔On the thumb-side of the wrist.
What should a CCMA do if a patient refuses a treatment or procedure?
✔✔Document the refusal and inform the provider promptly.
What position should a patient be placed in for a rectal temperature?
✔✔Sim’s position.
What is the correct action if a CCMA receives a critical lab result?
✔✔Report it to the provider immediately.
How should a CCMA store vaccines in a medical refrigerator?
✔✔According to manufacturer instructions and away from the freezer vents.
What is the proper action when a patient experiences syncope during venipuncture?
✔✔Stop the procedure and assist the patient to a safe position.
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