CCMA Exam Prep Accelerator – Verified
NHA Questions + Detailed Rationales (2026
Edition)
What is the proper position for a patient who is
receive a rectal temperature measurement? -
Precise Answer ✔✔Sims'
A patient has been diagnosed with COPD. Upon
observation, her skin shows signs of being
cyanotic and is cold to the touch. Which of the
following vial signs would be expected to be out
of range? - Precise Answer ✔✔Respirations
Which artery is routinely used in performing a
manual blood pressure? - Precise Answer
✔✔Brachial
,What is the appropriate angle when
administering a subcutaneous injection? -
Precise Answer ✔✔45 degrees
What is the substance that is removed when
performing ear irrigation? - Precise Answer
✔✔Cerumen
What is the appropriate part of the eye at which
to aim the solution when beginning to perform
an eye irrigation? - Precise Answer ✔✔Inner
canthus
A patient measures 5 feet, 8 inches. What is her
height in centimeters? - Precise Answer ✔✔173
cm
,What would be a normal adult temperature
reading? - Precise Answer ✔✔37 degrees C
What would the blood pressure reading indicate
if the patient is in hypertensive crisis? - Precise
Answer ✔✔Systole of 190
What would be the correct device to perform a
Pulmonary Function Test? - Precise Answer
✔✔Spirometer
Acromial process - Precise Answer ✔✔The
outermost point of the spine of the shoulder
blade
Anthropometric measurements - Precise Answer
✔✔Set of techniques for determining an
individual's body fat composition by measuring
, and recording dimensions of the body such as
height and weight
Aorta - Precise Answer ✔✔The main trunk of
the systemic arteries
Antecubital fossa - Precise Answer ✔✔The
triangular cavity on the anterior section of the
arm opposite the elbow
Aseptic - Precise Answer ✔✔Free from
pathogenic micro-organisms
Autoclave - Precise Answer ✔✔An instrument
that sterilizes equipment and supplies by high
pressure saturated steam
NHA Questions + Detailed Rationales (2026
Edition)
What is the proper position for a patient who is
receive a rectal temperature measurement? -
Precise Answer ✔✔Sims'
A patient has been diagnosed with COPD. Upon
observation, her skin shows signs of being
cyanotic and is cold to the touch. Which of the
following vial signs would be expected to be out
of range? - Precise Answer ✔✔Respirations
Which artery is routinely used in performing a
manual blood pressure? - Precise Answer
✔✔Brachial
,What is the appropriate angle when
administering a subcutaneous injection? -
Precise Answer ✔✔45 degrees
What is the substance that is removed when
performing ear irrigation? - Precise Answer
✔✔Cerumen
What is the appropriate part of the eye at which
to aim the solution when beginning to perform
an eye irrigation? - Precise Answer ✔✔Inner
canthus
A patient measures 5 feet, 8 inches. What is her
height in centimeters? - Precise Answer ✔✔173
cm
,What would be a normal adult temperature
reading? - Precise Answer ✔✔37 degrees C
What would the blood pressure reading indicate
if the patient is in hypertensive crisis? - Precise
Answer ✔✔Systole of 190
What would be the correct device to perform a
Pulmonary Function Test? - Precise Answer
✔✔Spirometer
Acromial process - Precise Answer ✔✔The
outermost point of the spine of the shoulder
blade
Anthropometric measurements - Precise Answer
✔✔Set of techniques for determining an
individual's body fat composition by measuring
, and recording dimensions of the body such as
height and weight
Aorta - Precise Answer ✔✔The main trunk of
the systemic arteries
Antecubital fossa - Precise Answer ✔✔The
triangular cavity on the anterior section of the
arm opposite the elbow
Aseptic - Precise Answer ✔✔Free from
pathogenic micro-organisms
Autoclave - Precise Answer ✔✔An instrument
that sterilizes equipment and supplies by high
pressure saturated steam
