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style — scenario-based, single best answer, with a rationale that explains the reasoning.
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How close are these to the real CCMA?
The CCMA is 180 questions (150 scored, 30 unscored) over 3 hours, weighted heavily toward
Clinical Patient Care (56%) — vitals, phlebotomy, EKG, injections, and infection control.
The samples below reflect that.
Sample CCMA questions
- Following blood culture bottles, which tube is collected next in the order of draw?
- A. Lavender (EDTA)
- B. Light blue (sodium citrate)
- C. Red (no additive)
- D. Gray (fluoride)
Answer: B. The order of draw is blood cultures first, then the light-blue
(coagulation) tube, then serum tubes, then additive tubes. Drawing out of order can cause additive
carryover and inaccurate results. - Where is the V1 electrode placed for a 12-lead EKG?
- A. Fourth intercostal space, right sternal border
- B. Fourth intercostal space, left sternal border
- C. Fifth intercostal space, midclavicular line
- D. Left midaxillary line
Answer: A. V1 sits at the fourth intercostal space at the right sternal border;
V2 is the mirror position on the left. Correct placement is essential for an accurate tracing. - What is the correct angle for an intramuscular (IM) injection?
- A. 15 degrees
- B. 45 degrees
- C. 90 degrees
- D. 10 degrees
Answer: C. IM injections are given at 90 degrees; subcutaneous at 45 degrees,
and intradermal at 10–15 degrees. Angle and site selection prevent complications. - What is the single most effective measure to prevent the spread of infection?
- A. Wearing gloves at all times
- B. Hand hygiene
- C. Wearing a gown
- D. Disinfecting the waiting room daily
Answer: B. Hand hygiene is the single most effective infection-control measure.
Gloves and gowns supplement it but do not replace it. - A normal resting heart rate for a healthy adult is:
- A. 40–60 bpm
- B. 60–100 bpm
- C. 100–120 bpm
- D. 120–140 bpm
Answer: B. A normal adult resting heart rate is 60–100 beats per minute.
Recognizing normal vital-sign ranges is core CCMA knowledge.
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Sources & references
The exam facts on this page are drawn from official certifying-body materials, reviewed 2026-06-18 by the DrCertifications exam-prep team (10+ years in exam preparation and publishing).