NHA CCMA Exam Questions and Answers
2026 | Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Study Guide
Which of the following is the preferred site for intramuscular injections in adults? -
correct answer--- Ventrogluteal
A patient experiences sudden chest pain, diaphoresis, and shortness of breath.
Which of the following conditions should the medical assistant suspect first? -
correct answer--- Myocardial infarction
A medical assistant is performing a venipuncture and the patient begins to feel
faint. Which of the following actions should the assistant take first? - correct
answer--- Remove the tourniquet and needle
Which of the following laboratory values indicates hyperglycemia? - correct
answer--- Fasting blood glucose of 130 mg/dL
A medical assistant is administering an intradermal injection for a tuberculosis skin
test. Which of the following needle angles is correct? - correct answer--- 10 to 15
degrees
Which of the following medications is a bronchodilator used for asthma? - correct
answer--- Albuterol
A patient presents with a blood pressure of 88/58 mm Hg, confusion, and cold
clammy skin. Which of the following conditions is most likely? - correct answer--
- Shock
, Which of the following EKG leads provides the best view of the inferior wall of
the heart? - correct answer--- Lead II
A medical assistant is processing a urine specimen that requires refrigeration. How
long can the specimen remain at room temperature before it becomes invalid? -
correct answer--- 1 hour
Which of the following is an appropriate site for a capillary puncture on an adult? -
correct answer--- Ring finger
A patient with a history of penicillin allergy should avoid which of the following
antibiotics? - correct answer--- Amoxicillin
Which of the following actions is the most important for preventing the spread of
Clostridium difficile? - correct answer--- Hand hygiene with soap and water
A medical assistant is performing a 12-lead EKG. Where should the V4 electrode
be placed? - correct answer--- Fifth intercostal space, midclavicular line
Which of the following is a contraindication for applying a heating pad? - correct
answer--- Active bleeding
A patient reports severe abdominal pain that started in the periumbilical area and
migrated to the right lower quadrant. Which condition does this suggest? - correct
answer--- Appendicitis
Which of the following is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for one-
rescuer adult CPR? - correct answer--- 30:2
A medical assistant is preparing to perform a wound culture. Which of the
following swabs should be used? - correct answer--- Sterile cotton swab
2026 | Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Study Guide
Which of the following is the preferred site for intramuscular injections in adults? -
correct answer--- Ventrogluteal
A patient experiences sudden chest pain, diaphoresis, and shortness of breath.
Which of the following conditions should the medical assistant suspect first? -
correct answer--- Myocardial infarction
A medical assistant is performing a venipuncture and the patient begins to feel
faint. Which of the following actions should the assistant take first? - correct
answer--- Remove the tourniquet and needle
Which of the following laboratory values indicates hyperglycemia? - correct
answer--- Fasting blood glucose of 130 mg/dL
A medical assistant is administering an intradermal injection for a tuberculosis skin
test. Which of the following needle angles is correct? - correct answer--- 10 to 15
degrees
Which of the following medications is a bronchodilator used for asthma? - correct
answer--- Albuterol
A patient presents with a blood pressure of 88/58 mm Hg, confusion, and cold
clammy skin. Which of the following conditions is most likely? - correct answer--
- Shock
, Which of the following EKG leads provides the best view of the inferior wall of
the heart? - correct answer--- Lead II
A medical assistant is processing a urine specimen that requires refrigeration. How
long can the specimen remain at room temperature before it becomes invalid? -
correct answer--- 1 hour
Which of the following is an appropriate site for a capillary puncture on an adult? -
correct answer--- Ring finger
A patient with a history of penicillin allergy should avoid which of the following
antibiotics? - correct answer--- Amoxicillin
Which of the following actions is the most important for preventing the spread of
Clostridium difficile? - correct answer--- Hand hygiene with soap and water
A medical assistant is performing a 12-lead EKG. Where should the V4 electrode
be placed? - correct answer--- Fifth intercostal space, midclavicular line
Which of the following is a contraindication for applying a heating pad? - correct
answer--- Active bleeding
A patient reports severe abdominal pain that started in the periumbilical area and
migrated to the right lower quadrant. Which condition does this suggest? - correct
answer--- Appendicitis
Which of the following is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for one-
rescuer adult CPR? - correct answer--- 30:2
A medical assistant is preparing to perform a wound culture. Which of the
following swabs should be used? - correct answer--- Sterile cotton swab
