NHA CCMA Certification Exam 2026 | Clinical Medical
Assistant Q&A Bundle
1. What is the correct handwashing duration recommended in clinical settings?
A. 5 seconds
B. 10 seconds
C. 20 seconds
D. 60 seconds
Answer: C. 20 seconds
Rationale: Proper hand hygiene requires at least 20 seconds of scrubbing to effectively
remove pathogens.
2. Which vital sign is most affected by fever?
A. Blood pressure
B. Pulse
C. Height
D. Oxygen saturation
Answer: B. Pulse
Rationale: Fever increases metabolic rate, leading to an increased heart rate (tachycardia).
3. The normal adult respiratory rate is:
A. 8–10 breaths/min
B. 12–20 breaths/min
C. 20–30 breaths/min
D. 30–40 breaths/min
Answer: B. 12–20 breaths/min
Rationale: This is the standard resting respiratory range for healthy adults.
4. What is the first step in CPR?
A. Give rescue breaths
B. Start chest compressions
C. Check scene safety
,D. Call family member
Answer: C. Check scene safety
Rationale: Ensuring safety prevents harm to both patient and rescuer.
5. Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?
A. Veins
B. Capillaries
C. Arteries
D. Venules
Answer: C. Arteries
Rationale: Arteries transport oxygen-rich blood from the heart to tissues (except pulmonary
artery).
6. The normal fasting blood glucose range is:
A. 40–60 mg/dL
B. 70–99 mg/dL
C. 120–150 mg/dL
D. 160–200 mg/dL
Answer: B. 70–99 mg/dL
Rationale: This is the standard normal fasting glucose level.
7. Which of the following is a HIPAA violation?
A. Sharing patient data with authorized staff
B. Discussing patient info in private office
C. Posting patient details on social media
D. Updating medical records
Answer: C. Posting patient details on social media
Rationale: Patient confidentiality must never be breached publicly.
8. Which is a symptom (not a sign)?
A. Rash
B. Fever
, C. Pain
D. Swelling
Answer: C. Pain
Rationale: Symptoms are subjective and reported by the patient.
9. The correct angle for intramuscular (IM) injection is:
A. 15°
B. 30°
C. 45°
D. 90°
Answer: D. 90°
Rationale: IM injections require deep muscle penetration at a 90° angle.
10. What is asepsis?
A. Presence of infection
B. Absence of pathogens
C. High fever
D. Low immunity
Answer: B. Absence of pathogens
Rationale: Asepsis refers to a sterile, infection-free environment.
11. Which organ produces insulin?
A. Liver
B. Pancreas
C. Kidney
D. Stomach
Answer: B. Pancreas
Rationale: Beta cells in the pancreas secrete insulin.
12. Normal blood pressure for adults is approximately:
A. 90/60 mmHg
B. 120/80 mmHg
Assistant Q&A Bundle
1. What is the correct handwashing duration recommended in clinical settings?
A. 5 seconds
B. 10 seconds
C. 20 seconds
D. 60 seconds
Answer: C. 20 seconds
Rationale: Proper hand hygiene requires at least 20 seconds of scrubbing to effectively
remove pathogens.
2. Which vital sign is most affected by fever?
A. Blood pressure
B. Pulse
C. Height
D. Oxygen saturation
Answer: B. Pulse
Rationale: Fever increases metabolic rate, leading to an increased heart rate (tachycardia).
3. The normal adult respiratory rate is:
A. 8–10 breaths/min
B. 12–20 breaths/min
C. 20–30 breaths/min
D. 30–40 breaths/min
Answer: B. 12–20 breaths/min
Rationale: This is the standard resting respiratory range for healthy adults.
4. What is the first step in CPR?
A. Give rescue breaths
B. Start chest compressions
C. Check scene safety
,D. Call family member
Answer: C. Check scene safety
Rationale: Ensuring safety prevents harm to both patient and rescuer.
5. Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?
A. Veins
B. Capillaries
C. Arteries
D. Venules
Answer: C. Arteries
Rationale: Arteries transport oxygen-rich blood from the heart to tissues (except pulmonary
artery).
6. The normal fasting blood glucose range is:
A. 40–60 mg/dL
B. 70–99 mg/dL
C. 120–150 mg/dL
D. 160–200 mg/dL
Answer: B. 70–99 mg/dL
Rationale: This is the standard normal fasting glucose level.
7. Which of the following is a HIPAA violation?
A. Sharing patient data with authorized staff
B. Discussing patient info in private office
C. Posting patient details on social media
D. Updating medical records
Answer: C. Posting patient details on social media
Rationale: Patient confidentiality must never be breached publicly.
8. Which is a symptom (not a sign)?
A. Rash
B. Fever
, C. Pain
D. Swelling
Answer: C. Pain
Rationale: Symptoms are subjective and reported by the patient.
9. The correct angle for intramuscular (IM) injection is:
A. 15°
B. 30°
C. 45°
D. 90°
Answer: D. 90°
Rationale: IM injections require deep muscle penetration at a 90° angle.
10. What is asepsis?
A. Presence of infection
B. Absence of pathogens
C. High fever
D. Low immunity
Answer: B. Absence of pathogens
Rationale: Asepsis refers to a sterile, infection-free environment.
11. Which organ produces insulin?
A. Liver
B. Pancreas
C. Kidney
D. Stomach
Answer: B. Pancreas
Rationale: Beta cells in the pancreas secrete insulin.
12. Normal blood pressure for adults is approximately:
A. 90/60 mmHg
B. 120/80 mmHg
