CCMA (NHA) Actual Exam Questions with
Complete Solutions. Latest 2026/2027 Summer
Update. Already Rated A+. (Original Pdf)
Question: What are the 3 essentials when performing blood draws?
Answer: 1. Test requisition review
2. Proper patient identification
3. Site choice
Question: What are the 2 essentials when performing EKG or other cardiac
monitoring?
Answer: 1. Inform patient of what is expected
2. Observe for complications
Question: What are CLIA-waived tests?
Answer: Simple tests performed with low risk of error.
Question: When performing a CLIA-waived test, what should you always do?
Answer: 1. Identify the patient
2. Wear PPE
3. Read all manufacturer directions and instructions
Question: What is a sharps container?
Answer: Puncture and leak proof and labelled with biohazard symbol for
disposal of scalpels, needles and any other sharp object.
,Question: What is a biohazard bag?
Answer: Leak proof bag for disposal of gloves, gauze and bandages.
Question: What are Standard Precautions?
Answer: ALL bodily fluids except sweat are to be considered infectious for all
patients.
Question: When should you change gloves?
Answer: When handling contaminated surfaces and in-between patients.
Question: Before putting gloves on, what should you always do?
Answer: Wash hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand
sanitizer.
Question: What does blood pressure measure?
Answer: The pressure of blood against the walls of the artery and ventricles.
Question: Why do the artery and ventricles contract?
Answer: So that blood is pushed to the aorta and pulmonary artery.
Question: What is systole?
Answer: Heart contracts.
Question: What is the first thing you do when taking any patient vital?
Answer: Tell patient what you're going to do.
, Question: If you have to manually obtain a BP, what should you palpate?
Answer: Brachial artery in antecubital region of arm.
Question: When taking BP, which arm should you use?
Answer: Generally the right unless the left has stronger pulse.
Question: What information does heart rate give the physician about the
heart?
Answer: Rhythm, volume and vessel elasticity.
Question: How long should you count to get a patient's HR?
Answer: 30 seconds (multiply by 2) or 1 minute. IF there are irregularities,
count for 1 minute.
Question: True or False: You should tell the patient when you are measuring
their respirations.
Answer: False. Do NOT tell the patient as this may cause them to change their
breathing patterns.
Question: How long should you observe a patient's respirations for?
Answer: 30 seconds (multiply by 2) or 1 minute.
Question: What is the most common site for a temperature reading?
Answer: Oral.
Complete Solutions. Latest 2026/2027 Summer
Update. Already Rated A+. (Original Pdf)
Question: What are the 3 essentials when performing blood draws?
Answer: 1. Test requisition review
2. Proper patient identification
3. Site choice
Question: What are the 2 essentials when performing EKG or other cardiac
monitoring?
Answer: 1. Inform patient of what is expected
2. Observe for complications
Question: What are CLIA-waived tests?
Answer: Simple tests performed with low risk of error.
Question: When performing a CLIA-waived test, what should you always do?
Answer: 1. Identify the patient
2. Wear PPE
3. Read all manufacturer directions and instructions
Question: What is a sharps container?
Answer: Puncture and leak proof and labelled with biohazard symbol for
disposal of scalpels, needles and any other sharp object.
,Question: What is a biohazard bag?
Answer: Leak proof bag for disposal of gloves, gauze and bandages.
Question: What are Standard Precautions?
Answer: ALL bodily fluids except sweat are to be considered infectious for all
patients.
Question: When should you change gloves?
Answer: When handling contaminated surfaces and in-between patients.
Question: Before putting gloves on, what should you always do?
Answer: Wash hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand
sanitizer.
Question: What does blood pressure measure?
Answer: The pressure of blood against the walls of the artery and ventricles.
Question: Why do the artery and ventricles contract?
Answer: So that blood is pushed to the aorta and pulmonary artery.
Question: What is systole?
Answer: Heart contracts.
Question: What is the first thing you do when taking any patient vital?
Answer: Tell patient what you're going to do.
, Question: If you have to manually obtain a BP, what should you palpate?
Answer: Brachial artery in antecubital region of arm.
Question: When taking BP, which arm should you use?
Answer: Generally the right unless the left has stronger pulse.
Question: What information does heart rate give the physician about the
heart?
Answer: Rhythm, volume and vessel elasticity.
Question: How long should you count to get a patient's HR?
Answer: 30 seconds (multiply by 2) or 1 minute. IF there are irregularities,
count for 1 minute.
Question: True or False: You should tell the patient when you are measuring
their respirations.
Answer: False. Do NOT tell the patient as this may cause them to change their
breathing patterns.
Question: How long should you observe a patient's respirations for?
Answer: 30 seconds (multiply by 2) or 1 minute.
Question: What is the most common site for a temperature reading?
Answer: Oral.
