Patient Intake & Vitals — Free CCMA Practice Test

1) Before collecting vitals, the CCMA should verify identity using:

2) Best way to clarify a listed “allergy” during intake is to ask:

3) Using a BP cuff that is too small for the arm will most likely:

4) For an accurate seated BP, which is BEST practice?

5) Korotkoff sounds: the first tapping sound heard corresponds to _____ and the disappearance of sound corresponds to _____.

6) Orthostatic hypotension is commonly defined as a drop of at least:

7) For a quick pulse check in an unresponsive adult, the preferred site is the:

8) If the pulse rhythm is regular, the CCMA may count beats for ____ and multiply by two; if irregular, count for ____ and consider apical pulse.

9) Best practice for measuring respirations is to:

10) A factor that can interfere with pulse oximetry accuracy is:

11) Which adult SpO₂ on room air is typically within normal limits?

12) Compared with oral temperature, rectal temperature is typically:

13) Convert 102.2°F to °C for documentation:

14) Convert 154 lb to kilograms (kg):

15) Convert 70 inches to centimeters (cm):

16) Calculate BMI: 80 kg, height 1.60 m. BMI = ?

17) For children under 2 years, growth should be plotted primarily on which charts?

18) Proper technique to measure infant head circumference includes placing the tape:

19) Increased cardiometabolic risk is associated with a waist circumference of at least:

20) Which statement reflects BEST practice for pain assessment during intake?

21) Prior to vitals or administering any treatment, identity verification should be performed:

22) Proper adult height measurement on a stadiometer includes which step?

23) Classify this adult BP: 128/78 mmHg (seated, appropriate cuff).

24) Which resting respiration rate is typical for a healthy adult at rest?

25) Which entry is the MOST complete vitals documentation?