NHA CCMA Mock Exam 2026 | Trusted Questions &
Answers
1. _____________ is the obligation to be fair.
Justice
Fidelity
Nonmaleficence
Veracity
2. What is the primary reason for allowing alcohol to dry before administering
an injection?
Sterilize needle
Reduce pain
Improve absorption
Prevent contamination
3. The nurse is educating new staff on ethical practice. Which of the following
statements by the staff indicates an understanding of professional
boundaries?
"I can share my experiences on social media as long as I do not use
my client's names or personal information."
"If the situation arose, I could date a former client without question."
"I should try to avoid caring for clients if there is a pre-existing
outside relationship."
"Freely sharing my personal experiences with clients will increase
rapport and trust."
,4. Truthfulness means?
Nonmaleficence
Justice
Veracity
Integrity
5. What is the primary purpose of ensuring the correct route in medication
administration?
Correct time
Correct patient
Correct method
Correct dose
6. In a scenario where a medical assistant is exposed to a patient with a
contagious disease, what role does PPE play in this situation?
PPE serves as a barrier to prevent transmission of the disease.
PPE is used to improve the assistant's comfort during the procedure.
PPE is not necessary if the assistant is vaccinated.
PPE is only required if the patient shows symptoms.
7. What is the ideal characteristic of patient education according to best
practices?
Technical and complex
Brief and rushed
Provider-centered
, Clear and age appropriate
8. Assault may be defined as:
The threat of physical harm
Physical molestation
B and C
Negligence
9. In a situation where two patients require the same medical resource, how
does the principle of justice guide the decision-making process?
It mandates that resources be distributed based solely on the patient's
ability to pay.
It allows the healthcare provider to prioritize one patient over another
based on personal judgment.
It requires that all patients receive the same treatment regardless of
their individual needs.
It ensures that both patients are treated fairly and equitably in the
allocation of resources.
10. Which vein is most commonly used for venipuncture due to its accessibility?
Dorsal hand
Median cubital
Basilic
Cephalic
11. In a scenario where a medical assistant has just come into contact with a
patient who has a contagious illness, what should they do regarding
, handwashing?
They should use hand sanitizer instead of washing hands.
They should wash their hands for at least 20 seconds to ensure
proper hygiene.
They should not wash their hands if they are wearing gloves.
They can wash their hands for 5 seconds as it is sufficient.
12. What is the primary mode of transmission for MRSA?
Contact
Droplets
Airborne
Vectors
13. Which test is specifically used to measure average blood glucose levels
over the past three months?
BMP
PT
A1C
CBC
14. What does the abbreviation (PO) stand for?
With meals
Everyday
By mouth
As needed
Answers
1. _____________ is the obligation to be fair.
Justice
Fidelity
Nonmaleficence
Veracity
2. What is the primary reason for allowing alcohol to dry before administering
an injection?
Sterilize needle
Reduce pain
Improve absorption
Prevent contamination
3. The nurse is educating new staff on ethical practice. Which of the following
statements by the staff indicates an understanding of professional
boundaries?
"I can share my experiences on social media as long as I do not use
my client's names or personal information."
"If the situation arose, I could date a former client without question."
"I should try to avoid caring for clients if there is a pre-existing
outside relationship."
"Freely sharing my personal experiences with clients will increase
rapport and trust."
,4. Truthfulness means?
Nonmaleficence
Justice
Veracity
Integrity
5. What is the primary purpose of ensuring the correct route in medication
administration?
Correct time
Correct patient
Correct method
Correct dose
6. In a scenario where a medical assistant is exposed to a patient with a
contagious disease, what role does PPE play in this situation?
PPE serves as a barrier to prevent transmission of the disease.
PPE is used to improve the assistant's comfort during the procedure.
PPE is not necessary if the assistant is vaccinated.
PPE is only required if the patient shows symptoms.
7. What is the ideal characteristic of patient education according to best
practices?
Technical and complex
Brief and rushed
Provider-centered
, Clear and age appropriate
8. Assault may be defined as:
The threat of physical harm
Physical molestation
B and C
Negligence
9. In a situation where two patients require the same medical resource, how
does the principle of justice guide the decision-making process?
It mandates that resources be distributed based solely on the patient's
ability to pay.
It allows the healthcare provider to prioritize one patient over another
based on personal judgment.
It requires that all patients receive the same treatment regardless of
their individual needs.
It ensures that both patients are treated fairly and equitably in the
allocation of resources.
10. Which vein is most commonly used for venipuncture due to its accessibility?
Dorsal hand
Median cubital
Basilic
Cephalic
11. In a scenario where a medical assistant has just come into contact with a
patient who has a contagious illness, what should they do regarding
, handwashing?
They should use hand sanitizer instead of washing hands.
They should wash their hands for at least 20 seconds to ensure
proper hygiene.
They should not wash their hands if they are wearing gloves.
They can wash their hands for 5 seconds as it is sufficient.
12. What is the primary mode of transmission for MRSA?
Contact
Droplets
Airborne
Vectors
13. Which test is specifically used to measure average blood glucose levels
over the past three months?
BMP
PT
A1C
CBC
14. What does the abbreviation (PO) stand for?
With meals
Everyday
By mouth
As needed
