CCMA Study Guide 2026

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CCMA exam key facts

The NHA CCMA exam time limit is 3 hours. Source
The NHA CCMA exam requires a scaled score of 390 or higher to pass, on a scale of 200 to 500. Source
NHA candidates who fail must wait 30 days between attempts, get three attempts, and then wait one year before trying again. Source
An NHA CCMA certification expires two years after it is issued unless renewed. Source

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📋 CCMA Exam Format at a Glance

150

Questions

180 min

Time Limit

65.00%

Passing Score

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📚 CCMA Topics to Study (121)

CCMA Practice Test: Video 1 Answers (25 Questions) · 25 cards CCMA Practice Test: Video 1 Answers (25 Questions) · 25 cards Administrative Duties · 7 cards Administrative Duties · 7 cards Clinical Duties · 7 cards Clinical Duties · 7 cards EKG Administration · 7 cards Emergency Management and First Aid · 7 cards Emergency Management and First Aid · 7 cards Emergency Management and First Aid · 7 cards Emergency Management and First Aid · 7 cards Infection Control and Sterilization · 7 cards Infection Control and Sterilization · 7 cards Laboratory Procedures · 7 cards Laboratory Procedures · 7 cards Laboratory Procedures · 7 cards Laboratory Procedures · 7 cards Medical Billing and Coding Basics · 7 cards Medical Law and Ethics · 7 cards Medical Law and Ethics · 7 cards Patient Care · 7 cards Pharmacology and Injections · 7 cards Pharmacology and Injections · 7 cards Pharmacology and Medications · 7 cards Phlebotomy and Specimen Collection · 7 cards Phlebotomy and Specimen Collection · 7 cards Phlebotomy Procedures · 7 cards Phlebotomy Procedures · 7 cards Administrative Duties · 6 cards Administrative Duties · 6 cards

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✍️ Sample CCMA Questions & Answers

1. Which staining method is used to visualize the presence of acid-fast organisms such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis?

✓ Ziehl-Neelsen stain

The Ziehl-Neelsen (acid-fast) stain uses carbol fuchsin that binds to mycolic acid in the cell walls of acid-fast bacteria like Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

2. When documenting an EKG procedure, which information is MOST critical to record in the patient's chart?

✓ Date, time, patient's name, lead placement verification, and any symptoms reported

Accurate documentation must include the date, time, patient identifier, confirmation of correct lead placement, and any symptoms the patient experienced during the recording.

3. When splinting a suspected fracture of the forearm, what should the splint immobilize?

✓ The joints above and below the injury

Immobilizing the joints above and below the fracture keeps the broken bone ends from moving.

4. 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.

5. A medical assistant receives a subpoena for a patient's medical records. The CORRECT action is to:

✓ Notify the physician and practice administrator before releasing any records

The physician and practice administrator must be notified so legal counsel can review the subpoena and ensure proper protocols are followed.

6. When performing a urine dipstick urinalysis, a result of 3+ protein is noted. This finding is MOST associated with which condition?

✓ Renal dysfunction or nephrotic syndrome

Significant proteinuria (3+) is a hallmark indicator of glomerular or renal disease such as nephrotic syndrome.

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CCMA Practice Test: Video 1 Answers (25 Questions) · 25 questions CCMA Practice Test: Video 1 Answers (25 Questions) · 25 questions Administrative Duties · 7 questions Clinical Duties · 7 questions Pharmacology and Injections · 7 questions Pharmacology and Injections · 7 questions Phlebotomy Procedures · 7 questions Phlebotomy Procedures · 7 questions Phlebotomy and Specimen Collection · 7 questions Phlebotomy and Specimen Collection · 7 questions

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