CCMA Study Guide 2026

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📋 CCMA Exam Format at a Glance

150

Questions

180 min

Time Limit

65%

Passing Score

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📚 CCMA Topics to Study (45)

Laboratory Procedures · 7 cards Laboratory Procedures · 7 cards Laboratory Procedures · 7 cards Administrative Duties · 6 cards Administrative Duties · 6 cards Anatomy and Physiology Basics · 6 cards Anatomy and Physiology Basics · 6 cards Anatomy and Physiology Basics · 6 cards Patient Intake and Vitals · 6 cards Pharmacology and Injections · 6 cards Phlebotomy and Specimen Collection · 6 cards Clinical Duties · 6 cards Clinical Duties · 6 cards EKG Administration · 6 cards EKG Administration · 6 cards Infection Control and Sterilization · 6 cards Infection Control and Sterilization · 6 cards Infection Control and Sterilization · 6 cards Medical Billing and Coding Basics · 6 cards Medical Billing and Coding Basics · 6 cards Medical Law and Ethics · 6 cards Medical Law and Ethics · 6 cards Medical Terminology · 6 cards Medical Terminology · 6 cards Patient Care · 6 cards Patient Care · 6 cards Patient Intake and Vitals · 6 cards Patient Intake and Vitals · 6 cards Pharmacology and Injections · 6 cards Pharmacology and Injections · 6 cards

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✍️ Sample CCMA Questions & Answers

1. A patient's BMI is calculated as 31. According to standard classifications, this patient is considered:

✓ Obese

A BMI of 30 or above is classified as obese according to CDC/WHO standards. A BMI between 25 and 29.9 is overweight.

2. A patient who signs a release of information form is exercising which legal right?

✓ Right to authorize disclosure of their PHI

A release of information form is the mechanism by which a patient authorizes the disclosure of their protected health information to a specified third party.

3. The prefix 'brady-' means which of the following?

✓ Slow

The prefix 'brady-' is derived from Greek and means slow. It is commonly used in terms like 'bradycardia,' which refers to a slower than normal heart rate.

4. Which suffix means 'surgical removal of'?

✓ -ectomy

The suffix '-ectomy' means surgical excision or removal of a body part or organ.

5. Under a microscope, which urine sediment finding is most associated with a urinary tract infection (UTI)?

✓ White blood cell (WBC) clumps and bacteria

The presence of WBC clumps (pyuria) and bacteria in urine sediment is a classic finding in urinary tract infections, indicating an inflammatory response to bacterial invasion.

6. Which of the following is the correct order of steps when performing a urine dipstick test?

✓ Dip strip in urine, remove and blot edge, wait required time, compare to color chart

The correct procedure is to dip the strip, remove and blot the edge to prevent color mixing, wait the time specified by the manufacturer, then compare results to the color chart.

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Laboratory Procedures · 7 questions Laboratory Procedures · 7 questions Laboratory Procedures · 7 questions Infection Control and Sterilization · 6 questions Phlebotomy and Specimen Collection · 6 questions Pharmacology and Injections · 6 questions Medical Terminology · 6 questions Patient Care · 6 questions Administrative Duties · 6 questions Phlebotomy Procedures · 6 questions

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