NHA CCMA Exam - Frequently Missed
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A provider orders a peak flow measurement. What instruction should the CCMA give the patient
before they begin the test?
✔✔Take a deep breath, seal lips tightly around the mouthpiece, and blow out as hard and fast as
possible.
A CCMA removes sutures and notices slight wound dehiscence. What should they do next?
✔✔Stop the procedure and notify the provider immediately.
A patient reports episodes of fainting while standing. What position should the CCMA place
them in?
✔✔Supine with legs elevated.
A CCMA must perform a fingerstick on a patient with poor peripheral circulation. What is the
best action?
✔✔Warm the patient’s hand before puncture.
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,A patient is scheduled for a fasting blood glucose test. What instruction should the CCMA
provide?
✔✔Do not eat or drink anything except water for 8–12 hours before the test.
While preparing an intradermal injection, the CCMA notices a small air bubble. What should be
done?
✔✔Do not expel the bubble; intradermal injections require a tiny air pocket.
A CCMA is assisting with a Pap test. What sample collection instruction is important?
✔✔Ensure the patient avoids intercourse, douching, or vaginal medications for 24 hours prior.
A patient presents with shortness of breath and cyanosis. What is the CCMA’s priority?
✔✔Activate emergency response and provide oxygen per protocol.
A CCMA performing an EKG sees wandering baseline. What is the most common cause?
✔✔Poor electrode adhesion due to skin oils or movement.
A urine specimen for culture must be collected. What instruction is essential?
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, ✔✔Use a midstream clean-catch technique.
A patient refuses a treatment due to cultural beliefs. What must the CCMA do?
✔✔Respect the refusal and notify the provider.
A CCMA must ensure chain of custody. What is required?
✔✔Maintain continuous documentation of specimen handling from collection to testing.
A patient reports dizziness after phlebotomy. What is the appropriate first action?
✔✔Have the patient sit or lie down immediately.
A CCMA prepares to administer a medication but the dose seems unusually high. What should
they do?
✔✔Hold the medication and verify the order with the provider.
A patient with a hearing impairment arrives for an appointment. What communication method
should the CCMA use?
✔✔Face the patient directly and speak clearly at a normal pace.
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Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A provider orders a peak flow measurement. What instruction should the CCMA give the patient
before they begin the test?
✔✔Take a deep breath, seal lips tightly around the mouthpiece, and blow out as hard and fast as
possible.
A CCMA removes sutures and notices slight wound dehiscence. What should they do next?
✔✔Stop the procedure and notify the provider immediately.
A patient reports episodes of fainting while standing. What position should the CCMA place
them in?
✔✔Supine with legs elevated.
A CCMA must perform a fingerstick on a patient with poor peripheral circulation. What is the
best action?
✔✔Warm the patient’s hand before puncture.
1
,A patient is scheduled for a fasting blood glucose test. What instruction should the CCMA
provide?
✔✔Do not eat or drink anything except water for 8–12 hours before the test.
While preparing an intradermal injection, the CCMA notices a small air bubble. What should be
done?
✔✔Do not expel the bubble; intradermal injections require a tiny air pocket.
A CCMA is assisting with a Pap test. What sample collection instruction is important?
✔✔Ensure the patient avoids intercourse, douching, or vaginal medications for 24 hours prior.
A patient presents with shortness of breath and cyanosis. What is the CCMA’s priority?
✔✔Activate emergency response and provide oxygen per protocol.
A CCMA performing an EKG sees wandering baseline. What is the most common cause?
✔✔Poor electrode adhesion due to skin oils or movement.
A urine specimen for culture must be collected. What instruction is essential?
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, ✔✔Use a midstream clean-catch technique.
A patient refuses a treatment due to cultural beliefs. What must the CCMA do?
✔✔Respect the refusal and notify the provider.
A CCMA must ensure chain of custody. What is required?
✔✔Maintain continuous documentation of specimen handling from collection to testing.
A patient reports dizziness after phlebotomy. What is the appropriate first action?
✔✔Have the patient sit or lie down immediately.
A CCMA prepares to administer a medication but the dose seems unusually high. What should
they do?
✔✔Hold the medication and verify the order with the provider.
A patient with a hearing impairment arrives for an appointment. What communication method
should the CCMA use?
✔✔Face the patient directly and speak clearly at a normal pace.
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