NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Exam 2026 |
Full-Length Practice Exam
1. A nightshift worker at a battery factory is seriously injured by a faulty
piece of equipment. Which government agency is charged with
investigating recordable injuries such as this?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Injury Prevention
Program
Health Resources and Services Administration
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Labor Department
2. Describe how somatic tremors can impact the interpretation of an EKG
tracing.
Somatic tremors have no effect on EKG readings as they are
unrelated to heart function.
Somatic tremors only affect the heart rate but not the EKG
tracing.
Somatic tremors create jittery patterns on an EKG tracing,
making it difficult to accurately assess the heart's electrical
activity.
Somatic tremors enhance the clarity of the EKG tracing, allowing
for better diagnosis.
3. If a patient presents with a wandering baseline during an EKG, what
steps should a medical assistant take to troubleshoot the issue?
Check the patient's skin for sweat or lotion and ensure the
electrode wires are not under tension.
Replace the EKG machine with a new one.
, Increase the sensitivity of the EKG machine and change the
paper.
Reposition the patient and adjust the room temperature.
4. What are the names of the two types of atrioventricular valves in the
heart?
Tricuspid and mitral
Bicuspid and tricuspid
Mitral and aortic
Aortic and pulmonary
5. Describe the primary purpose of OSHA in relation to workplace safety.
OSHA's primary purpose is to provide medical insurance to
workers.
OSHA's primary purpose is to oversee employee training
programs.
OSHA's primary purpose is to regulate employee salaries.
OSHA's primary purpose is to ensure safe and healthy working
conditions for employees.
6. Which of the following actions is recommended if first aid is given to a
shock victim?
Keep the victim lying down
Give fluids to the victim in order to keep them hydrated
Elevate the victim's head so that it is higher than the trunk of the
body
Place cold packs around the victim to slow his or her metabolism
down.
,7. Transdermal patches are used to deliver medication to the body
through the skin. What is one advantage of using transdermal patches?
They are non-invasive.
They provide a sustained release of medication over time.
All of the above.
They avoid first-pass metabolism.
8. Describe the significance of the angle at which a subcutaneous injection
is administered.
The angle determines the speed at which the medication is
absorbed.
The angle is irrelevant as long as the needle is inserted.
The angle is only important for intravenous injections.
The angle ensures that the medication is delivered into the
subcutaneous tissue rather than into the muscle or
bloodstream.
9. What is the definition of ischemia?
Decreased blood flow to tissue
Increased blood flow to tissue
Complete blockage of blood flow
Normal blood flow to tissue
10. What phase of the heart cycle does systole represent?
Contraction phase
Filling phase
Relaxation phase
, Resting phase
11. Describe the characteristics that define a susceptible host in the context
of infection control.
A susceptible host has a strong immune system that can fight off
infections.
A susceptible host is an individual who has already recovered
from an infection.
A susceptible host is characterized by having weakened
immune defenses, making them more vulnerable to infections.
A susceptible host is someone who actively spreads infections to
others.
12. What is the primary role of erythrocytes in the human body?
Fighting infections
Transporting nutrients
Carrying oxygen
Clotting blood
13. Describe the condition referred to as anuria and its potential
implications for patient health.
Anuria is the excessive production of urine, often seen in
diabetes.
Anuria is a condition characterized by frequent urination,
typically due to high fluid intake.
Anuria is the absence of urine production, which can indicate
severe kidney dysfunction or dehydration.
Anuria refers to painful urination, commonly associated with
urinary tract infections.
Full-Length Practice Exam
1. A nightshift worker at a battery factory is seriously injured by a faulty
piece of equipment. Which government agency is charged with
investigating recordable injuries such as this?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Injury Prevention
Program
Health Resources and Services Administration
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Labor Department
2. Describe how somatic tremors can impact the interpretation of an EKG
tracing.
Somatic tremors have no effect on EKG readings as they are
unrelated to heart function.
Somatic tremors only affect the heart rate but not the EKG
tracing.
Somatic tremors create jittery patterns on an EKG tracing,
making it difficult to accurately assess the heart's electrical
activity.
Somatic tremors enhance the clarity of the EKG tracing, allowing
for better diagnosis.
3. If a patient presents with a wandering baseline during an EKG, what
steps should a medical assistant take to troubleshoot the issue?
Check the patient's skin for sweat or lotion and ensure the
electrode wires are not under tension.
Replace the EKG machine with a new one.
, Increase the sensitivity of the EKG machine and change the
paper.
Reposition the patient and adjust the room temperature.
4. What are the names of the two types of atrioventricular valves in the
heart?
Tricuspid and mitral
Bicuspid and tricuspid
Mitral and aortic
Aortic and pulmonary
5. Describe the primary purpose of OSHA in relation to workplace safety.
OSHA's primary purpose is to provide medical insurance to
workers.
OSHA's primary purpose is to oversee employee training
programs.
OSHA's primary purpose is to regulate employee salaries.
OSHA's primary purpose is to ensure safe and healthy working
conditions for employees.
6. Which of the following actions is recommended if first aid is given to a
shock victim?
Keep the victim lying down
Give fluids to the victim in order to keep them hydrated
Elevate the victim's head so that it is higher than the trunk of the
body
Place cold packs around the victim to slow his or her metabolism
down.
,7. Transdermal patches are used to deliver medication to the body
through the skin. What is one advantage of using transdermal patches?
They are non-invasive.
They provide a sustained release of medication over time.
All of the above.
They avoid first-pass metabolism.
8. Describe the significance of the angle at which a subcutaneous injection
is administered.
The angle determines the speed at which the medication is
absorbed.
The angle is irrelevant as long as the needle is inserted.
The angle is only important for intravenous injections.
The angle ensures that the medication is delivered into the
subcutaneous tissue rather than into the muscle or
bloodstream.
9. What is the definition of ischemia?
Decreased blood flow to tissue
Increased blood flow to tissue
Complete blockage of blood flow
Normal blood flow to tissue
10. What phase of the heart cycle does systole represent?
Contraction phase
Filling phase
Relaxation phase
, Resting phase
11. Describe the characteristics that define a susceptible host in the context
of infection control.
A susceptible host has a strong immune system that can fight off
infections.
A susceptible host is an individual who has already recovered
from an infection.
A susceptible host is characterized by having weakened
immune defenses, making them more vulnerable to infections.
A susceptible host is someone who actively spreads infections to
others.
12. What is the primary role of erythrocytes in the human body?
Fighting infections
Transporting nutrients
Carrying oxygen
Clotting blood
13. Describe the condition referred to as anuria and its potential
implications for patient health.
Anuria is the excessive production of urine, often seen in
diabetes.
Anuria is a condition characterized by frequent urination,
typically due to high fluid intake.
Anuria is the absence of urine production, which can indicate
severe kidney dysfunction or dehydration.
Anuria refers to painful urination, commonly associated with
urinary tract infections.
