CCMA Certification Study Guide
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What should a CCMA document after performing a procedure?
✔✔The time, procedure performed, patient response, and any complications.
What is the correct way to measure an infant’s length?
✔✔Lay the infant supine and use a flat measuring surface.
How should a CCMA store vaccines?
✔✔At recommended temperatures with continuous monitoring.
What is the purpose of OSHA training in a medical office?
✔✔To protect employees from workplace hazards.
What is the correct approach if a patient expresses fear about a procedure?
✔✔Acknowledge the concern and provide clear explanations.
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,How should a CCMA obtain a clean-catch midstream urine specimen?
✔✔Instruct the patient to cleanse, void slightly, then collect midstream.
What is the correct action for a critical lab value?
✔✔Report it immediately to the provider.
What is the proper order of draw when collecting blood specimens?
✔✔Yellow, light blue, red, green, lavender, gray.
What should a CCMA do if a patient becomes dizzy during a venipuncture?
✔✔Stop the procedure, assist the patient to a safe position, and monitor vital signs.
What is the correct angle for inserting a needle during a venipuncture?
✔✔15 to 30 degrees.
What action should a CCMA take before administering a medication?
✔✔Check the medication three times for accuracy.
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,What should be done if a patient refuses a procedure?
✔✔Respect the refusal, document it, and notify the provider.
What is the recommended cleaning solution for blood spills?
✔✔A 1:10 bleach solution.
What is the first step when applying a sterile glove?
✔✔Pick up the glove by the inside cuff.
What is the correct site for an intradermal injection?
✔✔The anterior forearm.
How should a CCMA position a patient for a rectal temperature?
✔✔In the Sims’ position.
What should a CCMA do when taking orthostatic vital signs?
✔✔Measure vitals lying, sitting, and standing with timing intervals.
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, How should a CCMA handle a urine specimen for culture?
✔✔Refrigerate or process within one hour.
What is the primary purpose of the chain of custody?
✔✔To ensure specimen integrity for legal or forensic testing.
What must a CCMA do before performing an EKG?
✔✔Ensure the skin is clean, dry, and free of oils.
What is the correct placement for the V4 EKG lead?
✔✔Fifth intercostal space, midclavicular line.
What should a CCMA do if a patient’s blood pressure cuff is too small?
✔✔Use a larger cuff to avoid falsely elevated readings.
What action is needed if a patient’s pulse is irregular?
✔✔Count the pulse for a full 60 seconds.
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Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What should a CCMA document after performing a procedure?
✔✔The time, procedure performed, patient response, and any complications.
What is the correct way to measure an infant’s length?
✔✔Lay the infant supine and use a flat measuring surface.
How should a CCMA store vaccines?
✔✔At recommended temperatures with continuous monitoring.
What is the purpose of OSHA training in a medical office?
✔✔To protect employees from workplace hazards.
What is the correct approach if a patient expresses fear about a procedure?
✔✔Acknowledge the concern and provide clear explanations.
1
,How should a CCMA obtain a clean-catch midstream urine specimen?
✔✔Instruct the patient to cleanse, void slightly, then collect midstream.
What is the correct action for a critical lab value?
✔✔Report it immediately to the provider.
What is the proper order of draw when collecting blood specimens?
✔✔Yellow, light blue, red, green, lavender, gray.
What should a CCMA do if a patient becomes dizzy during a venipuncture?
✔✔Stop the procedure, assist the patient to a safe position, and monitor vital signs.
What is the correct angle for inserting a needle during a venipuncture?
✔✔15 to 30 degrees.
What action should a CCMA take before administering a medication?
✔✔Check the medication three times for accuracy.
2
,What should be done if a patient refuses a procedure?
✔✔Respect the refusal, document it, and notify the provider.
What is the recommended cleaning solution for blood spills?
✔✔A 1:10 bleach solution.
What is the first step when applying a sterile glove?
✔✔Pick up the glove by the inside cuff.
What is the correct site for an intradermal injection?
✔✔The anterior forearm.
How should a CCMA position a patient for a rectal temperature?
✔✔In the Sims’ position.
What should a CCMA do when taking orthostatic vital signs?
✔✔Measure vitals lying, sitting, and standing with timing intervals.
3
, How should a CCMA handle a urine specimen for culture?
✔✔Refrigerate or process within one hour.
What is the primary purpose of the chain of custody?
✔✔To ensure specimen integrity for legal or forensic testing.
What must a CCMA do before performing an EKG?
✔✔Ensure the skin is clean, dry, and free of oils.
What is the correct placement for the V4 EKG lead?
✔✔Fifth intercostal space, midclavicular line.
What should a CCMA do if a patient’s blood pressure cuff is too small?
✔✔Use a larger cuff to avoid falsely elevated readings.
What action is needed if a patient’s pulse is irregular?
✔✔Count the pulse for a full 60 seconds.
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