CMAC Practice Test UPDATED Questions
and CORRECT Answers
1. A clinical medical assistant saw a patient collapse in the waiting room. After
assessing the patient, it was determined that the patient has a pacemaker and
that an AED was needed. How far away from the pacemaker should the AED
electrodes be placed?
One inch away
2. A clinical medical assistant is setting up an appointment for a patient procedure.
Which of the following would be a reason to call the insurance company?
To obtain a preauthorization for the procedure
3. What is the best way to explain to a patient how to perform a self-breast
examination at home?
Use three fingers with a firm touch, moving fingers in a circular motion
4. What is the name of a scheduling technique where two patients come in at the
beginning of each hour, and the others are scheduled every 10 - 20 minutes?
Modified waved scheduling
5. After administering 2 ml of Roceptin to a patient with a severe case of shingles,
which of the following is the correct information for documentation?
Patient was observed for 5 minutes for allergic reaction
6. A patient calls and states that their surgical incision is infected. What question is
most important for the CMA to ask when triaging the call?
If the incision site is warm and red
7. What is used to clean a patient's skin in preparation for a minor surgery?
Antiseptic
8. What approaches are considered for a patient who does not speak English?
, Request a professional medical translator
9. What information is needed when measuring a patient for crutches
Patient's height
10. A blood culture and sensitivity (C&S) test is most likely performed in which
division of the clinical lab
Microbiology
11. When a provider withdraws care without notice
Abandonment
12. Ventilator-associated pneumonia is what type of infection
Nosocomial
13. A patient came into laboratory for a GTT, they said they had a cup of coffee,
what should you do
Explain the test requires fasting for 8-12 hours and reschedule appointment
14. Clinical medical assistants should answer phone within how many rings
3
15. How often should a patient's medical record be reviewed to ensure accuracy
and completeness
Bi-annually
16. Female patient needs to provide a clean-catch urine specimen. What point
during urination should specimen be collected?
During mid-stream
17. A physician has asked for you to type a formal letter for them. Which closing
would be incorrect
Best of luck
18. In what state is the body when adequate rest and no food for at least 12 hours
and CORRECT Answers
1. A clinical medical assistant saw a patient collapse in the waiting room. After
assessing the patient, it was determined that the patient has a pacemaker and
that an AED was needed. How far away from the pacemaker should the AED
electrodes be placed?
One inch away
2. A clinical medical assistant is setting up an appointment for a patient procedure.
Which of the following would be a reason to call the insurance company?
To obtain a preauthorization for the procedure
3. What is the best way to explain to a patient how to perform a self-breast
examination at home?
Use three fingers with a firm touch, moving fingers in a circular motion
4. What is the name of a scheduling technique where two patients come in at the
beginning of each hour, and the others are scheduled every 10 - 20 minutes?
Modified waved scheduling
5. After administering 2 ml of Roceptin to a patient with a severe case of shingles,
which of the following is the correct information for documentation?
Patient was observed for 5 minutes for allergic reaction
6. A patient calls and states that their surgical incision is infected. What question is
most important for the CMA to ask when triaging the call?
If the incision site is warm and red
7. What is used to clean a patient's skin in preparation for a minor surgery?
Antiseptic
8. What approaches are considered for a patient who does not speak English?
, Request a professional medical translator
9. What information is needed when measuring a patient for crutches
Patient's height
10. A blood culture and sensitivity (C&S) test is most likely performed in which
division of the clinical lab
Microbiology
11. When a provider withdraws care without notice
Abandonment
12. Ventilator-associated pneumonia is what type of infection
Nosocomial
13. A patient came into laboratory for a GTT, they said they had a cup of coffee,
what should you do
Explain the test requires fasting for 8-12 hours and reschedule appointment
14. Clinical medical assistants should answer phone within how many rings
3
15. How often should a patient's medical record be reviewed to ensure accuracy
and completeness
Bi-annually
16. Female patient needs to provide a clean-catch urine specimen. What point
during urination should specimen be collected?
During mid-stream
17. A physician has asked for you to type a formal letter for them. Which closing
would be incorrect
Best of luck
18. In what state is the body when adequate rest and no food for at least 12 hours
