CCMA Practice Test

What system should a medical assistant use to remind patients of their annual appointments?

What steps should a medical assistant take if the quality control testing on urine dipstick tests fails to produce the required results according to the package insert?

What are the criteria used to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI)?

What weighing methods should a medical assistant consider for a patient who has balance issues?

What are the correct instructions for a patient using a Holter monitor with an event marker?

What resources should a medical assistant consult if they have a question about the accreditation standards for the office where they work?

What is the proper procedure for a medical assistant to follow when performing ear irrigation?

What is the correct injection routes for administering insulin?

What supplies should a medical assistant prepare for a physical examination of a patient with a sore throat?

What type of passive-aggressive behavior is the medical assistant displaying when they pretend to be busy rather than speak to a coworker with whom they have a conflict?

What steps should a medical assistant take before obtaining an EKG trace?

Which claim form is currently used universally for outpatient medical billing?

What should a medical assistant do if they obtain an elevated blood pressure reading from a visibly upset patient?

What should a medical assistant consider when determining whether to use the heel-stick or finger-stick method for capillary collection on a child?

What information should the medical assistant document in the patient’s chart after performing an influenza vaccination as ordered by the provider?

What would be considered an acceptable response from the patient to confirm they are in the basal state?

What information should a medical assistant provide to patients to comply with HIPAA?

What are the steps a medical assistant should take when removing sutures?

What information should a medical assistant gather for a patient with a managed care plan who requires surgery?

What is osteomalacia and how should a medical assistant identify it?

What is the classification of Escherichia coli?

How should a medical assistant handle a situation where the partner of a patient comes into the office and demands information about the patient’s visit without an Authorization to Release Health Information on file?

What items are required for the medical assistant to properly sterilize instruments using the autoclave?

Which of the following terms refers to a microorganism’s capability of thriving in the absence of oxygen?

Which of the following symptoms is commonly linked to infectious mononucleosis?

Using a temporal artery thermometer, where on the patient’s body should a medical assistant obtain the temperature?

When a patient’s hemoglobin A1c level is elevated, which allied health professional should a patient expect to be referred to?

During a patient interview, which of the following signs may indicate a potential substance abuse that a medical assistant should recognize?

The act of providing the patient with the necessary information regarding the method, risks, and potential outcomes of a procedure is known as

If the patient has a PPO insurance plan and wants to see a cardiologist, which of the following forms should a medical assistant use to make this request?

Which chart is used to test color vision?

What are the steps that a medical assistant should take in the process of conducting ear irrigation for an adult patient?

What is the classification of drugs used to lower body temperature?

What is the name of the position in which the patient is lying on his left side with his left leg slightly bent and his left arm behind his back?

What scheduling method is a medical assistant using if they schedule three patients to arrive at the same time for each hour of the day and see them in the order they arrive?

What actions should a medical assistant take when following standard precautions?

In which of the following clinical scenarios is it necessary for a medical assistant to wear sterile gloves?

When providing medication administration in the ear instruction to a patient, what should a medical assistant include in their teaching?

When a medical assistant obtains prior authorization for services for a patient from the insurance, which of the following will be provided as confirmation?

Which of the following health conditions are associated with an increased risk due to smoking?

When a medical assistant obtains prior authorization for services for a patient from the insurance, which of the following will be provided as confirmation?

Which of the following regulations apply to sending orders for Schedule II prescriptions?

When performing a capillary puncture on a patient who is 10 months old, what steps should a medical assistant take?

A patient frequently arrives late for appointments at the doctor’s office. What should a medical assistant do?

What steps should a medical assistant take when washing their hands?

On an EKG tracing, which of the following is the first upward wave seen directly after the P wave?

Which of the following patient’s apical pulse rate falls outside of the expected reference range that should be reported to the provider

Which of the following supplements is recommended for osteoporosis patients?

What steps should a medical assistant take before the provider begins the cast application on a patient?

What is the weight of the child in kilograms for the correct dosage calculation for an intramuscular injection for a child who weighs 50 lb?

Which of the following examination techniques is used to identify malformations and skin irritations on a patient’s body?

Which of the following techniques for measuring a patient’s temperature increases the chance of coming into contact with bloodborne pathogens?

When measuring the head circumference of an infant, where should the tape measure be positioned for accuracy?

Which of the following should be reported to the safety team to ensure the medical office is equipped to handle a fire emergency?

Which of the following steps should a medical assistant take to ensure proper handling of a urine drug screen obtained from a patient following a work-related accident?

What are the appropriate steps for a medical assistant to take when transferring a patient from a wheelchair to an examination table without assistance?

Which of the following actions should a medical assistant carry out when doing a capillary puncture?

Which of the following procedures necessitates the use of gloves according to the medical assistant’s protocol?

What are the different ways syphilis can be transmitted?

A new parent wants to know if his child must have certain vaccinations. The medical assistant should send the parent to which of the following organizations?

Which stage in the cycle of infection occurs after an infectious agent has successfully entered a host?

What are the correct practices for maintaining aseptic technique?

When preparing a patient for Holter monitoring, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to ensure proper electrode placement?

A medical assistant is setting up a surgical tray for a procedure. What is the minimum distance from the edges of the sterile field that should be considered contaminated?

In order to exude a welcoming demeanor during telephone communications, which of the following techniques should a medical assistant employ?

What is the initial step a medical assistant should take upon entering the laboratory where a patient is already seated?

How would a medical assistant correctly document the administration of 2 drops of ear medication to the patient’s left ear at 3:00 pm?

A patient with a throbbing headache and a family history of migraines is being treated by a medical assistant. The assistant should record this information in the patient’s chart as which of the following?

Which of the following is a result of the hemostasis?

What steps should a medical assistant take when assisting with obtaining a specimen for a Papanicolaou test?

What should a medical assistant do if the adhesive on the EKG electrodes appear to be ineffective while preparing a patient for the procedure?

Which of the following equipment should a medical assistant prepare in the examination room for a patient reporting ear pain and nausea?

Which of the following planes divides the body into superior and inferior portions?

When does the timing for a glucose tolerance test start?

What solution should a medical assistant use for surgical skin preparation?

What is the name of the examination technique where a provider taps a patient’s body with fingers or a small hammer during a physical examination?

Which of the following actions maintains the sterile field of the tray when setting up for a minor procedure?

Which of the following documents should a medical assistant provide information about to a patient expressing a desire to donate their organs for scientific study in the event of their death?

When searching in the alphabetical index for diagnostic codes, which of the following parts of the diagnostic statement should a medical assistant use?

To whom should a medical assistant provide the negative pregnancy test results for a 15-year-old patient?

When considering a site for an intramuscular injection in an infant, which of the following would be appropriate?

To which of the following resources should a medical assistant refer a patient for additional statistical information following a CABG surgery, as instructed by the provider?

Which of the following is required for the removal of postoperative sutures?

Which of the following steps should a medical assistant take in preparation for obtaining a weight measurement from a patient?

Which of the following factors are associated with an increased risk for developing Crohn’s disease?

Which of the following should a medical assistant do while speaking with an adult patient?

Which of the following substances can cause contact dermatitis?

When communicating with a patient who speaks a different language, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take?

Which of the following statements made by the patient indicate an understanding of the ESR test that was described by the provider?

Which of the following is part of a medical assistant’s job when it comes to patient education?

A medical assistant is checking a patient out at the reception desk after her scheduled appointment. Which of the following documents should the assistant check to confirm when the provider would like to have the patient return to the clinic?

Which of the following should a medical assistant do first if patient’s blood stains assistant’s uniform ?

Which of the following information is needed to complete a CMS-1500 form?a

Which of the following terms refers to the practice of billing for a higher level of service than was actually provided?

For a spirometry test, in which position should a medical assistant position the patient?

Which of the following methods is used by a medical assistant to apply medication topically?

A medical assistant suspects that a pediatric patient is being abused. What actions should the assistant take?

A medical assistant is submitting an urgent referral request to an insurance company for authorization. How long will the authorization process take?

Which of the following office protocols are compliant with OSHA regulations?

What should a medical assistant do to adhere to chain-of-custody guidelines for urine drug testing?

According to OSHA, how frequently must a facility review and update its exposure control plan?

A medical assistant obtains a blood glucose reading from a patient who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. For which of the following values should the assistant notify the provider immediately?

Which of the following laboratory procedures demands that a medical assistant adhere to the chain of custody rules?

A medical assistant obtains a pulse rate of 105/min from a patient who is a marathon runner. What information has to be entered by the assistant into the patient’s health record?

A medical assistant should recognize that which of the following can result from stress due to financial trouble?

In the event of a splash exposure to the eyes from a patient’s body fluids, how long should a medical assistant flush their eyes at an eyewash station?

A patient undergoing a cardiac stress test reports to the medical assistant that they are experiencing perspiration. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take next?

An older adult patient with partial-thickness burns and scar tissue on the right arm and a full-arm cast on the left arm is to undergo a venipuncture. Where should the medical assistant perform the venipuncture?

A parent contacts a medical assistant and reports that their child has ingested a cleaning solution. What should the medical assistant instruct the parent to do next?

During a screening for depression, which of the following symptoms is a common manifestation?

A medical assistant is caring for a patient with tuberculosis. Which of the following transmission routes should the assistant take precautions against?

In patients with liver dysfunction, which of the following pharmacokinetic processes is primarily affected?

Which of the following diseases is associated with complications such as poor wound healing, amputations, blindness, and kidney failure?

A medical assistant has just placed a Holter monitor on a patient. Which of the following information should the assistant include in the patient’s instruction about the monitor?

A medical assistant is assisting a provider with a cervical biopsy. Which of the following information is required on the specimen label?

A patient scheduled for a 6-month follow-up for diabetes mellitus. Which of the following information should the medical assistant include in the patient’s medical record for comprehensive care?

A medical assistant is conducting a body fat measurement on a patient. Which of the following areas should the assistant use to obtain an accurate measurement?

If a patient chooses not to have life-sustaining treatment, which of the following advance directives should the medical assistant document in the patient’s chart?

Which of the following methods of billing sends bills to patients on a regular basis throughout the month?

When scheduling an outpatient surgical procedure, which of the following tasks is the responsibility of a medical assistant?

A medical assistant is providing additional information to a patient about a 24-hr Holter monitor test. Which of the following should the assistant include in the teaching?

Which of the following actions should a medical assistant identify as a patient transition of care?

Who is responsible for obtaining laboratory test results from an external facility?

When should approval for a skin procedure requested by a patient with a health maintenance organization insurance plan be granted?

What signs should a medical assistant recognize as indicating anaphylaxis during an initial examination?

What instrument should a medical assistant use when determining a patient’s range of motion?

What size of needle should a medical assistant choose for an intradermal injection?

What does the abbreviation “NS” represent on the office schedule from the previous day?

In which of the following organelles is most of a cell’s DNA found?

How should a medical assistant record a patient’s kidney stone in the patient’s chart?

A patient tells the medical assistant that he had excessive sweating, redness in his limbs, ringing in his ears, and feeling lightheaded during the last time he had blood drawn. What should the medical assistant identify as the biggest risk for the patient when performing a venipuncture?

Which of the following is a legal document that designates someone to make medical decisions for a patient if they are unable to?

When passing a scalpel to the provider during a sterile procedure, which of the following methods should a medical assistant use?

When trying to access the laboratory results of a patient from an external source, which of the following resources should a medical assistant use?

When the flow of blood that is rich in oxygen is limited to a certain part of the body, it is known as:

A medical assistant is preparing to place lower-limb electrodes on a patient who has a left above-the-knee amputation. In this situation, which of the following actions should the assistant take when placing the lower-limb electrodes?

While preparing a tray for a minor procedure, a medical assistant observes a colleague crossing over the sterile field to retrieve something. The appropriate action for the assistant to take would be:

When providing additional education to a patient regarding a new medication treatment plan, which of the following results should a medical assistant anticipate?

When administering eye drops to a patient, which of the following parts of the eye should the medical assistant target?

After assisting the provider in performing an in-office cyst removal procedure, which of the following items should the medical assistant provide to the patient before they leave?

A medical assistant is measuring the blood pressure of an adult patient. For which of the following readings should the assistant notify the provider?