2025/2026 CCMA EXAM NEWEST
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
ALREADY GRADED A+
Intramuscular injections
An amount up to ___ ml can be injected into the gluteal or
vastus lateralis muscles in normal size adults
3
1
5
2 Correct Answer 3
All of the following are high in dietary cholesterol EXCEPT:
Egg whites
Liver
Shellfish
Milk Correct Answer Egg whites
The most commonly abused drug in children under 18 is:
a. Alcohol b. Marijuana c. Crack d. Cocaine Correct
Answer Alcohol
Which of the following may occur when the body cannot
maintain an adequate oxygen level?
All of the above
Death
Body system failure
Organ failure
,Death of cells Correct Answer All of the above
Which of the following helps to reduce the pain of an IM
injection?
Allowing the alcohol/antiseptic to dry completely
Withdrawing the needle at the same angle as that used for
insertion
Holding the needle steady after inserting it
Inserting the needle quickly into the patient's skin
All of the above Correct Answer All of the above
The transfer of pathogens on a fine spray of moisture
droplets is known as
Inoculation
Susceptibility
Indirect transfer
Droplet infection Correct Answer Droplet infection
Which of the following is a characteristic of soluble fiber?
It makes an individual feel full longer
Good food sources include oatmeal, applies, broccoli, and
legumes
All of the above
It helps to lower blood cholesterol Correct Answer All of
the above
Which of the following is an example of an empty calorie
food?
Cake
Candy
Cookies
, Soft drinks
All of the above
Correct Answer All of the above
Carrie Engles comes to the office for an employment
physical and complains that her right ear has been itching.
Dr. Canthus examines her ears and asks Cammie
Lindner, CCMA, to perform an irrigation on Carrie's right
ear to remove cerumen. All of the following are
appropriate steps for performing an ear irrigation except
Ensuring that the tip of the syringe seals the opening of
the ear canal
Expelling air from the syringe
Placing Carrie so that her head is tilted toward her right
ear
Directing the solution toward the roof of the ear canal
Correct Answer Ensuring that the tip of the syringe seals
the opening of the ear canal
During a routine examination, the physician decides to
have an electrocardiogram (ECG) performed on the
patient. How should this be coded?
Only if the physician interprets the ECG
As a separate procedure
As a separate visit
In the code for the office visit Correct Answer As a
separate procedure
After performing the ear irrigation, the MA should relay the
following information to the patient:
You may not be able to hear well for a while.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
ALREADY GRADED A+
Intramuscular injections
An amount up to ___ ml can be injected into the gluteal or
vastus lateralis muscles in normal size adults
3
1
5
2 Correct Answer 3
All of the following are high in dietary cholesterol EXCEPT:
Egg whites
Liver
Shellfish
Milk Correct Answer Egg whites
The most commonly abused drug in children under 18 is:
a. Alcohol b. Marijuana c. Crack d. Cocaine Correct
Answer Alcohol
Which of the following may occur when the body cannot
maintain an adequate oxygen level?
All of the above
Death
Body system failure
Organ failure
,Death of cells Correct Answer All of the above
Which of the following helps to reduce the pain of an IM
injection?
Allowing the alcohol/antiseptic to dry completely
Withdrawing the needle at the same angle as that used for
insertion
Holding the needle steady after inserting it
Inserting the needle quickly into the patient's skin
All of the above Correct Answer All of the above
The transfer of pathogens on a fine spray of moisture
droplets is known as
Inoculation
Susceptibility
Indirect transfer
Droplet infection Correct Answer Droplet infection
Which of the following is a characteristic of soluble fiber?
It makes an individual feel full longer
Good food sources include oatmeal, applies, broccoli, and
legumes
All of the above
It helps to lower blood cholesterol Correct Answer All of
the above
Which of the following is an example of an empty calorie
food?
Cake
Candy
Cookies
, Soft drinks
All of the above
Correct Answer All of the above
Carrie Engles comes to the office for an employment
physical and complains that her right ear has been itching.
Dr. Canthus examines her ears and asks Cammie
Lindner, CCMA, to perform an irrigation on Carrie's right
ear to remove cerumen. All of the following are
appropriate steps for performing an ear irrigation except
Ensuring that the tip of the syringe seals the opening of
the ear canal
Expelling air from the syringe
Placing Carrie so that her head is tilted toward her right
ear
Directing the solution toward the roof of the ear canal
Correct Answer Ensuring that the tip of the syringe seals
the opening of the ear canal
During a routine examination, the physician decides to
have an electrocardiogram (ECG) performed on the
patient. How should this be coded?
Only if the physician interprets the ECG
As a separate procedure
As a separate visit
In the code for the office visit Correct Answer As a
separate procedure
After performing the ear irrigation, the MA should relay the
following information to the patient:
You may not be able to hear well for a while.
