NHA CCMA Practice Exam 2026 | Certified Clinical
Medical Assistant | Exam Prep | Graded A+
1. Describe how quality control contributes to patient safety in medical testing.
Quality control does not impact patient safety.
Quality control is primarily concerned with reducing testing costs.
Quality control is only necessary for laboratory tests, not for patient
interactions.
Quality control helps to identify errors in testing processes, ensuring
that patients receive accurate diagnoses and appropriate
treatments.
2. Which of the following is an objective observation?
Skin rash
Headache
Nausea
Feeling sad
3. Convert 104o Fahrenheit to degree Celsius (oC):
40o Centigrade
10o Centigrade
20o Centigrade
50o Centigrade
4. Describe the role of an otolaryngologist in patient care.
, An otolaryngologist diagnoses and treats conditions related to the
ear, nose, and throat, providing specialized care for patients with
these disorders.
An otolaryngologist is responsible for managing diabetes and
endocrine disorders.
An otolaryngologist focuses on treating skin conditions and allergies.
An otolaryngologist primarily performs surgeries on the heart and
lungs.
5. If an ECG machine is set to print at 50 mm/sec, how would this affect the
interpretation of the heart's rhythm?
It would compress the rhythm, making intervals appear shorter.
It would have no effect on the interpretation of the rhythm.
It would expand the rhythm, making intervals appear longer.
It would only affect the color of the ECG printout.
6. What is the significance of Korotkoff sounds in medical practice?
They are sounds related to digestive processes.
They are sounds produced by the heart during a heartbeat.
They are sounds used to determine blood pressure.
They are sounds associated with lung function.
7. The exogenous risk factors for colorectal cancer are:
High consumption of meat (especially red meat) and animal fats
High caloric intake
Alcohol and tobacco smoking
, Low physical activity
All of the above
8. Which of the following is an example of a CLIA-Waived test?
Skin Biopsy
Microscopic identity of bacteria
Urinalysis
Colonoscopy
9. If a surgical procedure was performed and a bleach solution was used for
disinfection, what should be done to ensure safety for the next patient?
Cover the area with a cloth until the next patient arrives.
Use a different disinfectant for each patient.
Wipe the surface with water immediately after disinfection.
Allow the bleach solution to dry completely before the next patient
enters.
10. What is typically found in an appointment schedule for medical assisting?
Medical history and treatment plans
Patient names and appointment times
Lab results and follow-up instructions
Billing information and insurance details
11. Which of the following statements is true?
The right heart sends deoxygenated blood to the lungs
, The left heart sends oxygenated blood to the lungs
The left heart sends deoxygenated blood to the lungs
The right heart sends oxygenated blood to the body
12. To perform a surgical prep, you should
begin outside the incision site and scrub to the incision site, using a
new prep sponge each time
begin at the incision site and prep out peripherally, using a new
prep sponge each time you go back to the incision site
begin at the incision site and prep out peripherally, using the same
sponge to go back to the incision site
begin outside the incision site
13. Describe the significance of skin turgor assessment in patient care.
Skin turgor assessment is primarily used to check for allergies.
Skin turgor assessment helps determine a patient's hydration level,
which is crucial for overall health.
Skin turgor assessment measures the elasticity of the skin for
cosmetic purposes.
Skin turgor assessment is used to diagnose skin diseases.
14. The maximum allowable angle for venipuncture is
10 degrees
30 degrees
90 degrees
45 degrees
Medical Assistant | Exam Prep | Graded A+
1. Describe how quality control contributes to patient safety in medical testing.
Quality control does not impact patient safety.
Quality control is primarily concerned with reducing testing costs.
Quality control is only necessary for laboratory tests, not for patient
interactions.
Quality control helps to identify errors in testing processes, ensuring
that patients receive accurate diagnoses and appropriate
treatments.
2. Which of the following is an objective observation?
Skin rash
Headache
Nausea
Feeling sad
3. Convert 104o Fahrenheit to degree Celsius (oC):
40o Centigrade
10o Centigrade
20o Centigrade
50o Centigrade
4. Describe the role of an otolaryngologist in patient care.
, An otolaryngologist diagnoses and treats conditions related to the
ear, nose, and throat, providing specialized care for patients with
these disorders.
An otolaryngologist is responsible for managing diabetes and
endocrine disorders.
An otolaryngologist focuses on treating skin conditions and allergies.
An otolaryngologist primarily performs surgeries on the heart and
lungs.
5. If an ECG machine is set to print at 50 mm/sec, how would this affect the
interpretation of the heart's rhythm?
It would compress the rhythm, making intervals appear shorter.
It would have no effect on the interpretation of the rhythm.
It would expand the rhythm, making intervals appear longer.
It would only affect the color of the ECG printout.
6. What is the significance of Korotkoff sounds in medical practice?
They are sounds related to digestive processes.
They are sounds produced by the heart during a heartbeat.
They are sounds used to determine blood pressure.
They are sounds associated with lung function.
7. The exogenous risk factors for colorectal cancer are:
High consumption of meat (especially red meat) and animal fats
High caloric intake
Alcohol and tobacco smoking
, Low physical activity
All of the above
8. Which of the following is an example of a CLIA-Waived test?
Skin Biopsy
Microscopic identity of bacteria
Urinalysis
Colonoscopy
9. If a surgical procedure was performed and a bleach solution was used for
disinfection, what should be done to ensure safety for the next patient?
Cover the area with a cloth until the next patient arrives.
Use a different disinfectant for each patient.
Wipe the surface with water immediately after disinfection.
Allow the bleach solution to dry completely before the next patient
enters.
10. What is typically found in an appointment schedule for medical assisting?
Medical history and treatment plans
Patient names and appointment times
Lab results and follow-up instructions
Billing information and insurance details
11. Which of the following statements is true?
The right heart sends deoxygenated blood to the lungs
, The left heart sends oxygenated blood to the lungs
The left heart sends deoxygenated blood to the lungs
The right heart sends oxygenated blood to the body
12. To perform a surgical prep, you should
begin outside the incision site and scrub to the incision site, using a
new prep sponge each time
begin at the incision site and prep out peripherally, using a new
prep sponge each time you go back to the incision site
begin at the incision site and prep out peripherally, using the same
sponge to go back to the incision site
begin outside the incision site
13. Describe the significance of skin turgor assessment in patient care.
Skin turgor assessment is primarily used to check for allergies.
Skin turgor assessment helps determine a patient's hydration level,
which is crucial for overall health.
Skin turgor assessment measures the elasticity of the skin for
cosmetic purposes.
Skin turgor assessment is used to diagnose skin diseases.
14. The maximum allowable angle for venipuncture is
10 degrees
30 degrees
90 degrees
45 degrees
