CCMA Practice Test – Clinical Patient Care Part 11 (2026 Updated)

1. A 67-year-old male patient presents to the clinic complaining of dizziness when standing up from a seated position. He reports feeling “lightheaded” for the past three days, particularly in the morning. His medical history includes hypertension managed with lisinopril 20 mg daily and type 2 diabetes. You obtain his vital signs while he is seated: blood pressure 138/86 mmHg, pulse 78 bpm, respirations 16/min, temperature 98.4°F, and SpO2 97% on room air. According to proper orthostatic vital signs protocol, what should you do NEXT to assess for orthostatic hypotension?

2. You are working in a busy family practice clinic when a 45-year-old female patient arrives with a productive cough, fever of 101.2°F, and reports feeling “achy all over” for the past 24 hours. She mentions her coworker was diagnosed with influenza yesterday. The patient is visibly coughing into her hands and touching the reception desk, chairs, and door handles. You need to escort her to an examination room while protecting yourself, other patients, and staff from potential transmission. Which sequence of actions demonstrates the MOST appropriate infection control response?

3. A 52-year-old female patient has been ordered for fasting blood glucose, comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), complete blood count (CBC), and PT/INR coagulation studies. She is a difficult stick with small, fragile veins and appears dehydrated. You successfully perform venipuncture using a butterfly needle and evacuated tube system. In what order should you fill the collection tubes to ensure specimen integrity and prevent cross-contamination of additives?