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CCMA PRACTICE TEST (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) |
GUARANTEED PASS A+ UPDATED 2026-2027
CCMA Practice Test
Patient Care & Clinical Skills (Q1–20)
1. Before drawing blood, the CCMA should always:
A) Wash hands and put on gloves
B) Ask the patient to leave
C) Skip hand hygiene if wearing gloves
D) Start without checking the patient’s ID
Answer: A – Proper hand hygiene prevents infection.
2. The correct order of draw for venipuncture using vacuum tubes is:
A) Red, green, lavender
B) Yellow, light blue, red, green, lavender
C) Light blue, red, green, lavender
D) Lavender, green, red
Answer: C – Prevents cross-contamination of additives.
3. Which is the most accurate method to confirm a patient’s identity?
A) Ask their name only
B) Check the wristband and ask full name and date of birth
C) Ask the nurse
D) Check room number
Answer: B – Use two identifiers per safety protocols.
4. The normal adult pulse rate is:
A) 40–60 bpm
B) 60–100 bpm
C) 100–120 bpm
D) 120–140 bpm
Answer: B
5. Hypoglycemia symptoms include all EXCEPT:
A) Sweating
B) Confusion
C) Shakiness
D) Hypertension
Answer: D – Low blood sugar does not cause high blood pressure.
6. Which site is preferred for intramuscular injections in adults?
A) Deltoid or ventrogluteal
B) Dorsogluteal only
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C) Forearm
D) Abdomen
Answer: A
7. Proper handwashing duration recommended by CDC:
A) 5 seconds
B) 10 seconds
C) 20 seconds
D) 1 minute
Answer: C
8. Which PPE is required for airborne precautions?
A) Gloves only
B) Gown only
C) N95 respirator
D) Surgical mask
Answer: C
9. The correct position for a rectal temperature measurement:
A) Supine
B) Prone
C) Sims’ position
D) Trendelenburg
Answer: C
10. The term “tachypnea” means:
A) Slow breathing
B) Rapid breathing
C) Irregular heartbeat
D) Low blood pressure
Answer: B
11. Normal adult respiratory rate:
A) 10–20 breaths/min
B) 20–30 breaths/min
C) 8–12 breaths/min
D) 25–35 breaths/min
Answer: A
12. Sphygmomanometer cuff should cover:
A) 50% of arm length
B) 80% of arm circumference
C) 50% of arm circumference
D) Entire arm
Answer: B
13. Gloves must be worn when:
A) Contact with blood or body fluids is possible
B) Talking to a patient
C) Performing paperwork
D) Using computer
Answer: A
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14. Most accurate site for taking core body temperature:
A) Oral
B) Tympanic or rectal
C) Axillary
D) Forehead
Answer: B
15. When a patient faints during a procedure, the CCMA should:
A) Leave the patient alone
B) Position the patient supine and elevate legs, call for help
C) Sit them upright
D) Force them to walk
Answer: B
16. Standard precautions include all EXCEPT:
A) Hand hygiene
B) PPE
C) Respiratory hygiene
D) Using same equipment without cleaning
Answer: D
17. What is the first step in performing CPR on an adult?
A) Check pulse
B) Call 911 and assess responsiveness
C) Start compressions immediately
D) Give 2 rescue breaths first
Answer: B
18. An example of nonverbal communication:
A) Speaking slowly
B) Hand gestures
C) Reading instructions aloud
D) Using a stethoscope
Answer: B
19. The best practice for transferring a patient safely:
A) Pull patient by arm
B) Use gait belt and proper body mechanics
C) Let patient move independently without support
D) Use only verbal instructions
Answer: B
20. Which statement describes anaphylaxis:
A) Mild rash
B) Severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction
C) Headache only
D) Nausea only
Answer: B
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Medical Office Procedures & Administrative Skills (Q21–35)
21. HIPAA regulations protect:
A) Patient privacy and health information
B) Nurse licensing
C) Equipment sterilization
D) Billing only
Answer: A
22. When scheduling a patient, the CCMA should consider:
A) Provider availability
B) Patient needs
C) Time needed for the procedure
D) All of the above
Answer: D
23. The meaning of “referral” in a medical office:
A) Patient is referred to another provider for specialty care
B) Patient cancels appointment
C) Billing process
D) None of the above
Answer: A
24. Which is NOT part of medical documentation:
A) Patient complaints
B) Provider observations
C) Social media posts
D) Vital signs
Answer: C
25. Which is correct for filing a patient record:
A) Alphabetically by last name or numerically by chart number
B) By birthday only
C) Random order
D) By room number
Answer: A
26. Infection control policy in a medical office includes:
A) Sterilizing equipment
B) Proper hand hygiene
C) Disposal of sharps in puncture-proof containers
D) All of the above
Answer: D
27. The CCMA’s role in billing and coding:
A) Assign correct CPT/ICD-10 codes
B) Prescribe medications
C) Diagnose diseases
D) Perform surgery
Answer: A
28. Telemedicine visits require:
A) Same HIPAA compliance as in-person visits
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CCMA PRACTICE TEST (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) |
GUARANTEED PASS A+ UPDATED 2026-2027
CCMA Practice Test
Patient Care & Clinical Skills (Q1–20)
1. Before drawing blood, the CCMA should always:
A) Wash hands and put on gloves
B) Ask the patient to leave
C) Skip hand hygiene if wearing gloves
D) Start without checking the patient’s ID
Answer: A – Proper hand hygiene prevents infection.
2. The correct order of draw for venipuncture using vacuum tubes is:
A) Red, green, lavender
B) Yellow, light blue, red, green, lavender
C) Light blue, red, green, lavender
D) Lavender, green, red
Answer: C – Prevents cross-contamination of additives.
3. Which is the most accurate method to confirm a patient’s identity?
A) Ask their name only
B) Check the wristband and ask full name and date of birth
C) Ask the nurse
D) Check room number
Answer: B – Use two identifiers per safety protocols.
4. The normal adult pulse rate is:
A) 40–60 bpm
B) 60–100 bpm
C) 100–120 bpm
D) 120–140 bpm
Answer: B
5. Hypoglycemia symptoms include all EXCEPT:
A) Sweating
B) Confusion
C) Shakiness
D) Hypertension
Answer: D – Low blood sugar does not cause high blood pressure.
6. Which site is preferred for intramuscular injections in adults?
A) Deltoid or ventrogluteal
B) Dorsogluteal only
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C) Forearm
D) Abdomen
Answer: A
7. Proper handwashing duration recommended by CDC:
A) 5 seconds
B) 10 seconds
C) 20 seconds
D) 1 minute
Answer: C
8. Which PPE is required for airborne precautions?
A) Gloves only
B) Gown only
C) N95 respirator
D) Surgical mask
Answer: C
9. The correct position for a rectal temperature measurement:
A) Supine
B) Prone
C) Sims’ position
D) Trendelenburg
Answer: C
10. The term “tachypnea” means:
A) Slow breathing
B) Rapid breathing
C) Irregular heartbeat
D) Low blood pressure
Answer: B
11. Normal adult respiratory rate:
A) 10–20 breaths/min
B) 20–30 breaths/min
C) 8–12 breaths/min
D) 25–35 breaths/min
Answer: A
12. Sphygmomanometer cuff should cover:
A) 50% of arm length
B) 80% of arm circumference
C) 50% of arm circumference
D) Entire arm
Answer: B
13. Gloves must be worn when:
A) Contact with blood or body fluids is possible
B) Talking to a patient
C) Performing paperwork
D) Using computer
Answer: A
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14. Most accurate site for taking core body temperature:
A) Oral
B) Tympanic or rectal
C) Axillary
D) Forehead
Answer: B
15. When a patient faints during a procedure, the CCMA should:
A) Leave the patient alone
B) Position the patient supine and elevate legs, call for help
C) Sit them upright
D) Force them to walk
Answer: B
16. Standard precautions include all EXCEPT:
A) Hand hygiene
B) PPE
C) Respiratory hygiene
D) Using same equipment without cleaning
Answer: D
17. What is the first step in performing CPR on an adult?
A) Check pulse
B) Call 911 and assess responsiveness
C) Start compressions immediately
D) Give 2 rescue breaths first
Answer: B
18. An example of nonverbal communication:
A) Speaking slowly
B) Hand gestures
C) Reading instructions aloud
D) Using a stethoscope
Answer: B
19. The best practice for transferring a patient safely:
A) Pull patient by arm
B) Use gait belt and proper body mechanics
C) Let patient move independently without support
D) Use only verbal instructions
Answer: B
20. Which statement describes anaphylaxis:
A) Mild rash
B) Severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction
C) Headache only
D) Nausea only
Answer: B
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Medical Office Procedures & Administrative Skills (Q21–35)
21. HIPAA regulations protect:
A) Patient privacy and health information
B) Nurse licensing
C) Equipment sterilization
D) Billing only
Answer: A
22. When scheduling a patient, the CCMA should consider:
A) Provider availability
B) Patient needs
C) Time needed for the procedure
D) All of the above
Answer: D
23. The meaning of “referral” in a medical office:
A) Patient is referred to another provider for specialty care
B) Patient cancels appointment
C) Billing process
D) None of the above
Answer: A
24. Which is NOT part of medical documentation:
A) Patient complaints
B) Provider observations
C) Social media posts
D) Vital signs
Answer: C
25. Which is correct for filing a patient record:
A) Alphabetically by last name or numerically by chart number
B) By birthday only
C) Random order
D) By room number
Answer: A
26. Infection control policy in a medical office includes:
A) Sterilizing equipment
B) Proper hand hygiene
C) Disposal of sharps in puncture-proof containers
D) All of the above
Answer: D
27. The CCMA’s role in billing and coding:
A) Assign correct CPT/ICD-10 codes
B) Prescribe medications
C) Diagnose diseases
D) Perform surgery
Answer: A
28. Telemedicine visits require:
A) Same HIPAA compliance as in-person visits
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