NHA CCMA Certification Sample Questions

The NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certification Sample Question Set on this page is designed to familiarize you with the actual NHA CCMA exam format and question types. These sample questions help you understand how questions are structured and what to expect on test day. While they provide a useful starting point, they represent only a limited preview of the real exam experience.

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NHA CCMA Sample Questions:

01. A maintenance log for sterilization equipment shows inconsistent temperature readings. Why is this concerning?
a) It eliminates need for monitoring
b) It may compromise sterilization effectiveness
c) It improves drying time
d) It reduces documentation workload

02. A patient develops an infection after a procedure. Investigation reveals sterile technique was not followed. Which legal concept is most applicable?
a) Battery
b) Defamation
c) Negligence
d) Assault

03. A patient performs a peak flow test with results significantly lower than baseline. What does this most likely indicate?
a) Worsening airway obstruction
b) Normal variation
c) Improved lung function
d) Equipment malfunction only

04. A requisition form is missing a diagnostic code. Why is this significant?
a) It prevents labeling
b) It affects specimen color
c) It improves turnaround time
d) It may delay processing and reimbursement

05. During suture removal, the wound edges appear red with purulent drainage. What is the most appropriate action?
a) Continue removing sutures as ordered
b) Ignore findings and document normal
c) Apply sterile dressing and notify provider
d) Clean with alcohol and discharge patient

06. After a minor surgical procedure, a patient reports increasing swelling, warmth, and throbbing pain at the incision site 24 hours later. What should the assistant advise?
a) Ignore since mild swelling is expected
b) Apply heat and wait
c) Remove sutures immediately
d) Notify the provider for possible infection evaluation

07. A patient expresses dissatisfaction with the provider and requests immediate transfer of care. What is the most appropriate administrative communication?
a) Provide information about transfer process respectfully
b) Discourage transfer
c) Ignore complaint
d) Refuse request

08. A patient with shingles has lesions localized to one dermatome and is immunocompetent. Which precaution is required?
a) Airborne and contact
b) Airborne only
c) Standard precautions only if lesions are covered
d) Contact only

09. A medical assistant prepares to draw blood from a patient with no known infectious disease. Which precaution is required?
a) Airborne precautions
b) Standard precautions
c) Contact precautions only
d) Droplet precautions

10. A 55-year-old patient with hypertension and hyperlipidemia has not had a colonoscopy and is unsure about recommended screening intervals. What is the most appropriate action?
a) Educate the patient on age-appropriate colorectal cancer screening and notify the provider
b) Advise patient that screening is optional
c) Document refusal without discussion
d) Schedule colonoscopy without provider order

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