NHA CCMA 2026 Study Guide and Practice Questions and Answers – Complete Exam Prep

NHA CCMA 2025 study guide and Practice Questions
and Answers
1. What is the normal body temperature in Fahrenheit?
A. 97.6°F
B. 98.6°F
C. 99.6°F
D. 100.4°F
Answer: B
Rationale: The normal adult body temperature is 98.6°F.



2. What is the normal body temperature in Celsius?
A. 36°C
B. 36.5°C
C. 37°C
D. 38°C
Answer: C
Rationale: The normal adult body temperature is 37°C.



3. How do you convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?
A. (°C x 9/5) + 32
B. (°C x 5/9) + 32
C. (°C x 9/5) - 32
D. (°C + 32) x 9/5
Answer: A
Rationale: Conversion formula is °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32.



4. How do you convert Fahrenheit to Celsius?
A. (°F x 5/9) + 32
B. (°F - 32) x 5/9
C. (°F - 32) x 9/5
D. (°F + 32) x 5/9
Answer: B
Rationale: Conversion formula is °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9.



5. Systole is the ____ number on BP and occurs when the heart ____:
A. Top; contracts


, .

B. Bottom; contracts
C. Top; relaxes
D. Bottom; relaxes
Answer: A
Rationale: Systolic pressure is the top number and reflects ventricular contraction.



6. Diastole is the ____ number on BP and occurs when the heart ____:
A. Top; contracts
B. Bottom; relaxes
C. Top; relaxes
D. Bottom; contracts
Answer: B
Rationale: Diastolic pressure is the bottom number and reflects heart relaxation.



7. What is considered normal adult blood pressure?
A. Below 120/80
B. 120–139/80–89
C. 140–159/90–99
D. 160+/100+
Answer: A
Rationale: Normal adult BP is below 120/80 mmHg.



8. Pre-hypertension is defined as:
A. Below 120/80
B. 120–139/80–89
C. 140–159/90–99
D. 160+/100+
Answer: B
Rationale: Pre-hypertension ranges from 120–139 systolic and/or 80–89 diastolic.



9. Stage 1 hypertension is:
A. Below 120/80
B. 120–139/80–89
C. 140–159/90–99
D. 160+/100+
Answer: C
Rationale: Stage 1 hypertension ranges from 140–159 systolic and/or 90–99 diastolic.



10. Stage 2 hypertension is:
A. Below 120/80
B. 120–139/80–89
C. 140–159/90–99
D. 160+/100+
Answer: D
Rationale: Stage 2 hypertension is 160+/100+ mmHg.