CCMA 2026 NHA Practice Exam Final
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Question 1
A medical assistant is preparing a patient for a venipuncture. Which action
should the assistant take first?
A. Apply the tourniquet
B. Cleanse the site
C. Verify the patient’s identity
D. Insert the needle
Answer: C. Verify the patient’s identity
Rationale: Correct patient identification is the first step in preventing medical
errors.
Question 2
Which pulse site is commonly used during CPR on an adult?
A. Radial
B. Apical
,C. Carotid
D. Brachial
Answer: C. Carotid
Rationale: The carotid pulse is easiest to palpate during emergencies.
Question 3
A medical assistant is administering an intramuscular injection to an adult.
Which site is preferred?
A. Deltoid
B. Abdomen
C. Forearm
D. Dorsal hand
Answer: A. Deltoid
Rationale: The deltoid muscle is a common IM injection site for adults.
Question 4
Which blood pressure reading indicates hypertension?
A. 110/70 mm Hg
B. 118/76 mm Hg
C. 142/92 mm Hg
D. 100/60 mm Hg
,Answer: C. 142/92 mm Hg
Rationale: Blood pressure readings above 140/90 mm Hg indicate
hypertension.
Question 5
A medical assistant should dispose of a used needle in which container?
A. Biohazard bag
B. Regular trash can
C. Sharps container
D. Linen hamper
Answer: C. Sharps container
Rationale: Sharps containers prevent accidental needle-stick injuries.
Question 6
Which laboratory test measures average blood glucose levels over the past 3
months?
A. CBC
B. HbA1c
C. Lipid panel
D. BMP
Answer: B. HbA1c
, Rationale: HbA1c reflects long-term glucose control.
Question 7
A patient reports chest pain and shortness of breath. Which action should the
medical assistant take first?
A. Schedule a follow-up visit
B. Notify the provider immediately
C. Document findings later
D. Offer water to the patient
Answer: B. Notify the provider immediately
Rationale: Chest pain may indicate a medical emergency.
Question 8
Which term describes inflammation of the liver?
A. Nephritis
B. Gastritis
C. Hepatitis
D. Arthritis
Answer: C. Hepatitis
Rationale: Hepatitis refers to liver inflammation.
Update Questions and Answers
[Verified Answers] Plus Rationales
Question 1
A medical assistant is preparing a patient for a venipuncture. Which action
should the assistant take first?
A. Apply the tourniquet
B. Cleanse the site
C. Verify the patient’s identity
D. Insert the needle
Answer: C. Verify the patient’s identity
Rationale: Correct patient identification is the first step in preventing medical
errors.
Question 2
Which pulse site is commonly used during CPR on an adult?
A. Radial
B. Apical
,C. Carotid
D. Brachial
Answer: C. Carotid
Rationale: The carotid pulse is easiest to palpate during emergencies.
Question 3
A medical assistant is administering an intramuscular injection to an adult.
Which site is preferred?
A. Deltoid
B. Abdomen
C. Forearm
D. Dorsal hand
Answer: A. Deltoid
Rationale: The deltoid muscle is a common IM injection site for adults.
Question 4
Which blood pressure reading indicates hypertension?
A. 110/70 mm Hg
B. 118/76 mm Hg
C. 142/92 mm Hg
D. 100/60 mm Hg
,Answer: C. 142/92 mm Hg
Rationale: Blood pressure readings above 140/90 mm Hg indicate
hypertension.
Question 5
A medical assistant should dispose of a used needle in which container?
A. Biohazard bag
B. Regular trash can
C. Sharps container
D. Linen hamper
Answer: C. Sharps container
Rationale: Sharps containers prevent accidental needle-stick injuries.
Question 6
Which laboratory test measures average blood glucose levels over the past 3
months?
A. CBC
B. HbA1c
C. Lipid panel
D. BMP
Answer: B. HbA1c
, Rationale: HbA1c reflects long-term glucose control.
Question 7
A patient reports chest pain and shortness of breath. Which action should the
medical assistant take first?
A. Schedule a follow-up visit
B. Notify the provider immediately
C. Document findings later
D. Offer water to the patient
Answer: B. Notify the provider immediately
Rationale: Chest pain may indicate a medical emergency.
Question 8
Which term describes inflammation of the liver?
A. Nephritis
B. Gastritis
C. Hepatitis
D. Arthritis
Answer: C. Hepatitis
Rationale: Hepatitis refers to liver inflammation.
