AMT RMA PRACTICE EXAM 4TH ATTEMPT 2025/2026) COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (DETAILED & ELABORATED) ACTUAL EXAM
2026 TEST!!
What nervous system disorder involves the facial muscles being paralyzed?
a.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
b.
Bell's palsy
c.
Epilepsy
d.
Meningitis
Correct answer: Bell's palsy
Bell's Palsy is a disorder in which facial muscles are very weak or totally paralyzed. This
condition may result from damage to the cranial nerve VII (facial nerve).
Reference: Booth K., Whicker L., Wyman T. Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical
Procedures with Anatomy and Physiology (6th ed.). McGraw Hill; 2019. Pg. 611.
When gastric contents leak into the abdominal cavity from perforation of the stomach,
bowel, intestine, gallbladder, or appendix it is called
Question 2Answer
a.
duodenal ulcer.
b.
peritonitis.
c.
pyelonephritis.
d.
vomiting.
Correct answer: peritonitis.
Organs of the abdominopelvic cavity are protected by a membrane covering called the
peritoneum. Peritonitis is the inflammation of the peritoneum that is caused by contents from the
stomach, bowel, intestine, gallbladder, or appendix.
Reference: Jones S., Cavanagh A. Medical Language Accelerated. McGraw Hill, 2020. Pg. 268
and 286.
, 2
Presbycusis is
Question 3Answer
a.
changes in the middle ear.
b.
inflammation of the ear.
c.
the condition of impacted cerumen.
d.
the hearing loss associated with aging.
Correct answer: the hearing loss associated with aging.
There are common diseases and disorders specific to the ears. There are factors such as being
exposed to loud noises, infections, injury, certain medications, and certain diseases that cause
Presbycusis.
Reference: Booth K., Whicker L., Wyman T. Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical
Procedures with Anatomy and Physiology (5th ed.). McGraw Hill; 2014. Pg. 681.
An abnormal scar formation is a
Question 4Answer
a.
angioma.
b.
keloid.
c.
melanoma.
d.
nevus.
Correct answer: keloid.
A keloid is an overgrowth of scar tissue.
Reference: Booth K., Whicker L., Wyman T. Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical
Procedures with Anatomy and Physiology (6th ed.). McGraw Hill; 2019. Pg. 494.
What is the structure in the kidney that filters blood, removes waste products, and forms
urine?
Question 5Answer
, 3
a.
Bladder
b.
Glomerulus
c.
Kidney
d.
Nephron
Correct answer: Nephron
Nephrons are made of a renal corpuscle and a renal tubule. There are about one million nephrons
that remove waste products and form urine.
Reference: Booth K., Whicker L., Wyman T. Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical
Procedures with Anatomy and Physiology (5th ed.). McGraw Hill; 2014. Pgs. 612-613.
All medication orders, progress notes, consultation reports, operative reports, and clinical
orders are subject to
Question 6Answer
a.
every practice can determine what abbreviations are used.
b.
the "Do Not Use" List of abbreviations created by JCAHO.
c.
the release of records to family members who ask for a copy.
d.
the right to change as needed without authorization.
Correct answer: the "Do Not Use" List of abbreviations created by JCAHO.
The JCAHO developed an official "Do Not Use" list of abbreviations. They also list
abbreviations that are under consideration for exclusion. Keep abbreviations to a minimum and
only use standard abbreviations.
Reference: Jones S., Cavanagh A. The Medical Language Accelerated (2nd ed.). McGraw-Hill;
2020. Pg. 586-587.
The outer ear includes the
Question 7Answer
a.
, 4
cochlea.
b.
ear canal.
c.
eardrum.
d.
eustachian tube.
Correct answer: ear canal.
The ear is divided up into three parts: the external ear, middle ear, and inner ear. The external
auditory canal is most commonly called the ear canal.
Reference: Booth K., Whicker L., Wyman T. Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical
Procedures with Anatomy and Physiology (5th ed.). McGraw Hill; 2014. Pg. 678.
A hernia develops when
Question 8Answer
a.
an organ pushes through the wall.
b.
bloating increases significantly.
c.
there is pressure in the alimentary tract.
d.
ulceration of the lining of the bowel occurs.
Correct answer: an organ pushes through the wall.
A hernia develops when a portion of the stomach protrudes into the chest cavity. There are other
types of hernias. Hernias occur when an organ pushes through the wall.
Reference: Booth K., Whicker L., Wyman T. Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical
Procedures with Anatomy and Physiology (6th ed.). McGraw Hill; 2019. Pgs. 660-661.
What does exercise do to promote wellness?
Question 9Answer
a.
Controls weight, promotes heart health, improves mood, and boosts energy
b.
Exercise causes joint weakness, joint pain, and muscle strain for everyone
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (DETAILED & ELABORATED) ACTUAL EXAM
2026 TEST!!
What nervous system disorder involves the facial muscles being paralyzed?
a.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
b.
Bell's palsy
c.
Epilepsy
d.
Meningitis
Correct answer: Bell's palsy
Bell's Palsy is a disorder in which facial muscles are very weak or totally paralyzed. This
condition may result from damage to the cranial nerve VII (facial nerve).
Reference: Booth K., Whicker L., Wyman T. Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical
Procedures with Anatomy and Physiology (6th ed.). McGraw Hill; 2019. Pg. 611.
When gastric contents leak into the abdominal cavity from perforation of the stomach,
bowel, intestine, gallbladder, or appendix it is called
Question 2Answer
a.
duodenal ulcer.
b.
peritonitis.
c.
pyelonephritis.
d.
vomiting.
Correct answer: peritonitis.
Organs of the abdominopelvic cavity are protected by a membrane covering called the
peritoneum. Peritonitis is the inflammation of the peritoneum that is caused by contents from the
stomach, bowel, intestine, gallbladder, or appendix.
Reference: Jones S., Cavanagh A. Medical Language Accelerated. McGraw Hill, 2020. Pg. 268
and 286.
, 2
Presbycusis is
Question 3Answer
a.
changes in the middle ear.
b.
inflammation of the ear.
c.
the condition of impacted cerumen.
d.
the hearing loss associated with aging.
Correct answer: the hearing loss associated with aging.
There are common diseases and disorders specific to the ears. There are factors such as being
exposed to loud noises, infections, injury, certain medications, and certain diseases that cause
Presbycusis.
Reference: Booth K., Whicker L., Wyman T. Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical
Procedures with Anatomy and Physiology (5th ed.). McGraw Hill; 2014. Pg. 681.
An abnormal scar formation is a
Question 4Answer
a.
angioma.
b.
keloid.
c.
melanoma.
d.
nevus.
Correct answer: keloid.
A keloid is an overgrowth of scar tissue.
Reference: Booth K., Whicker L., Wyman T. Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical
Procedures with Anatomy and Physiology (6th ed.). McGraw Hill; 2019. Pg. 494.
What is the structure in the kidney that filters blood, removes waste products, and forms
urine?
Question 5Answer
, 3
a.
Bladder
b.
Glomerulus
c.
Kidney
d.
Nephron
Correct answer: Nephron
Nephrons are made of a renal corpuscle and a renal tubule. There are about one million nephrons
that remove waste products and form urine.
Reference: Booth K., Whicker L., Wyman T. Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical
Procedures with Anatomy and Physiology (5th ed.). McGraw Hill; 2014. Pgs. 612-613.
All medication orders, progress notes, consultation reports, operative reports, and clinical
orders are subject to
Question 6Answer
a.
every practice can determine what abbreviations are used.
b.
the "Do Not Use" List of abbreviations created by JCAHO.
c.
the release of records to family members who ask for a copy.
d.
the right to change as needed without authorization.
Correct answer: the "Do Not Use" List of abbreviations created by JCAHO.
The JCAHO developed an official "Do Not Use" list of abbreviations. They also list
abbreviations that are under consideration for exclusion. Keep abbreviations to a minimum and
only use standard abbreviations.
Reference: Jones S., Cavanagh A. The Medical Language Accelerated (2nd ed.). McGraw-Hill;
2020. Pg. 586-587.
The outer ear includes the
Question 7Answer
a.
, 4
cochlea.
b.
ear canal.
c.
eardrum.
d.
eustachian tube.
Correct answer: ear canal.
The ear is divided up into three parts: the external ear, middle ear, and inner ear. The external
auditory canal is most commonly called the ear canal.
Reference: Booth K., Whicker L., Wyman T. Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical
Procedures with Anatomy and Physiology (5th ed.). McGraw Hill; 2014. Pg. 678.
A hernia develops when
Question 8Answer
a.
an organ pushes through the wall.
b.
bloating increases significantly.
c.
there is pressure in the alimentary tract.
d.
ulceration of the lining of the bowel occurs.
Correct answer: an organ pushes through the wall.
A hernia develops when a portion of the stomach protrudes into the chest cavity. There are other
types of hernias. Hernias occur when an organ pushes through the wall.
Reference: Booth K., Whicker L., Wyman T. Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical
Procedures with Anatomy and Physiology (6th ed.). McGraw Hill; 2019. Pgs. 660-661.
What does exercise do to promote wellness?
Question 9Answer
a.
Controls weight, promotes heart health, improves mood, and boosts energy
b.
Exercise causes joint weakness, joint pain, and muscle strain for everyone
