CCMA STUDY TEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE 2025
When measuring an infant from head to heel. What exam position should you
place the infant in? -
Answer-Supine position
What type of patient would you report to the provider if they had a low apical
pulse? -
Answer-Infants 6 weeks who has a heart of 80/min
What statement do you provide to patients to be in compliance HIPPA? -
Answer-Confidentiality statement
What information do you need to provide to the patient when wearing a Holter
monitor about marker? -
Answer-When you have symptoms
What information is acceptable to provide to the patient in the waiting room? -
Answer-Educational material
What technique would be used when passing a scalpel to the provider during a
sterile procedure? -
Answer-Blade down, handle first
A patient being post-op status post left mastectomy. What information should you
make sure is on the chart from hospital? -
Answer-Pathology
What is the hormone detected in pregnancy test? -
Answer-Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)
What is used in cryosurgery? -
Answer-Liquid nitrogen
What is the universal claim for submitted outpatient billing? -
Answer-CMS 1500
When reviewing a patient's chart after a visit. Where would you look in the chart
to review medication dosage and instructions for the patient? -
Answer-Plan of care
Where should you refer a non- ambulatory for, assistance with workplace
accommodations? -
Answer-American w/ Disability Act
You have obtained the following vital signs from an adult patient: temperature
37.2 C (99. 0 F), heart rate 106/min, BP 89/50 mm Hg and respiratory rate of
,18/min. What should document regarding the vital signs? -
Answer-Tachycardia, Hypotension, Afebrile, Normal Respiration
What position should you place a patient for a pap smear? -
Answer-Lithotomy Position
, A urgent referral has been submitted to the insurance company. How long should
the authorization process take? -
Answer-Immediately over the phone
Your gloved hands come in contact with the patient's blood during a procedure.
What action should you take? -
Answer-Dispose of in a biohazard container
A patient has COPD and requires an abdominal exam. What position should you
place the patient in to manage his/her respiratory status? -
Answer-Semi-Fowler
When working in an ambulatory care center with several other workers. Who is
legally responsible for the medical assistants actions? -
Answer-Dr./Nurse Practitioner
What should you recognize as a goal of patient- centered care? -
Answer-Patient & care giver relationship
What is a risk factor for developing cirrhosis? -
Answer-Alcoholism
When setting a tray for a sterile procedure. How many inches are required to
maintain a sterile field? -
Answer-1 inch
What is a closed wound caused by blunt trauma that results in swelling,
ecchymosis, and pain? -
Answer-Contusion
What device would you use to measure a patient's range of motion? -
Answer-Goniometers
What criteria is used to determine BMI? -
Answer-Height & Weight
What foods should you instruct a patient to refrain from eating prior to testing for
fecal occult blood? -
Answer-Red/Rare Meat
What is a cause for a urine specimen to be rejected? -
Answer-Temperature
What items are employers required to provide based on OSHA's Bloodborne
Pathogens standards for all employees? -
Answer-PPE
UPDATE 2025
When measuring an infant from head to heel. What exam position should you
place the infant in? -
Answer-Supine position
What type of patient would you report to the provider if they had a low apical
pulse? -
Answer-Infants 6 weeks who has a heart of 80/min
What statement do you provide to patients to be in compliance HIPPA? -
Answer-Confidentiality statement
What information do you need to provide to the patient when wearing a Holter
monitor about marker? -
Answer-When you have symptoms
What information is acceptable to provide to the patient in the waiting room? -
Answer-Educational material
What technique would be used when passing a scalpel to the provider during a
sterile procedure? -
Answer-Blade down, handle first
A patient being post-op status post left mastectomy. What information should you
make sure is on the chart from hospital? -
Answer-Pathology
What is the hormone detected in pregnancy test? -
Answer-Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)
What is used in cryosurgery? -
Answer-Liquid nitrogen
What is the universal claim for submitted outpatient billing? -
Answer-CMS 1500
When reviewing a patient's chart after a visit. Where would you look in the chart
to review medication dosage and instructions for the patient? -
Answer-Plan of care
Where should you refer a non- ambulatory for, assistance with workplace
accommodations? -
Answer-American w/ Disability Act
You have obtained the following vital signs from an adult patient: temperature
37.2 C (99. 0 F), heart rate 106/min, BP 89/50 mm Hg and respiratory rate of
,18/min. What should document regarding the vital signs? -
Answer-Tachycardia, Hypotension, Afebrile, Normal Respiration
What position should you place a patient for a pap smear? -
Answer-Lithotomy Position
, A urgent referral has been submitted to the insurance company. How long should
the authorization process take? -
Answer-Immediately over the phone
Your gloved hands come in contact with the patient's blood during a procedure.
What action should you take? -
Answer-Dispose of in a biohazard container
A patient has COPD and requires an abdominal exam. What position should you
place the patient in to manage his/her respiratory status? -
Answer-Semi-Fowler
When working in an ambulatory care center with several other workers. Who is
legally responsible for the medical assistants actions? -
Answer-Dr./Nurse Practitioner
What should you recognize as a goal of patient- centered care? -
Answer-Patient & care giver relationship
What is a risk factor for developing cirrhosis? -
Answer-Alcoholism
When setting a tray for a sterile procedure. How many inches are required to
maintain a sterile field? -
Answer-1 inch
What is a closed wound caused by blunt trauma that results in swelling,
ecchymosis, and pain? -
Answer-Contusion
What device would you use to measure a patient's range of motion? -
Answer-Goniometers
What criteria is used to determine BMI? -
Answer-Height & Weight
What foods should you instruct a patient to refrain from eating prior to testing for
fecal occult blood? -
Answer-Red/Rare Meat
What is a cause for a urine specimen to be rejected? -
Answer-Temperature
What items are employers required to provide based on OSHA's Bloodborne
Pathogens standards for all employees? -
Answer-PPE
