CERTIFICATION TEST CMA Exam
Questions Complete Latest 2025/2026
with Correct Answers and Rationales
GRADED A+
What should the cma do to secure all operations in the EHR?
<Ans> back up information in a storage device, make a duplicate copy of all files and place them on the
office server.
Qiz Per OSHA guidelines to minimize exposure of the spread of organisms, how should lab specimens be
sent to the lab?
<Ans> In an approved bag that is labeled with a red biohazard symbol.
Qiz Temperature orally is 98.6 which is it expected to be when taken axillary?
<Ans> 97.6
Qiz The correct needle insertion angle for intramuscular injection is?
<Ans> 90 degrees
,Qiz Laboratory duties for a cma include?
<Ans> performing CLIA-waived test
Qiz When measuring infant client from heel to head place the patient in this position.
<Ans> supine
Qiz The following vital signs from an adult Pt: BP 110/70mm hg, temperature 100.9 f, pulse rate
106/min, respiratory rate 22/min the correct summery is?
<Ans> bp stable and respirations slightly increased. Pt is febrile and heart rate is tachycardia.
Qiz Mumps and Rubella immunization to be administered subcutaneously to a 5 year old, what site and
degrees of angel should this be given?
<Ans> deltoid(upper arm) at 45 degree angle
Qiz Surgical puncture for removal of fluid to evaluate a fetus is?
<Ans> Amniocentesis
Qiz A Pt who has accumulation serous fluid and gas in the pericardium, to which specialist should the
cma refer the Pt?
,<Ans> cardiologist
Qiz MA is administering 5ml of medication, this dose is equal to?
<Ans> 1 tsp
Qiz The MA notices red dots developing under the Pt skin at the tourniquet site and removes the
tourniquet immediately, the condition is called?
<Ans> petechiae
Qiz A Pt has a prescription for a CBC, CMP, PT AND INR, the MA should draw what tube first?
<Ans> Light blue-PT AND INR are coagulation tests so of this list of tests they are first
Qiz A Pt is returning a 24 hr urine specimen, how will you know if he was compliant with the 24 hr urine
test instruction?
<Ans> That they discarded the first void and that they kept the specimen refrigerated.
Qiz A provider is preparing to administer a medication by patch, the routes that are used is?
<Ans> transdermal
Qiz An 80 year old man who has a history of Parkinson's disease is scheduled for a routine EKG, what
artifacts most likely will be present on the EKG due to this condition?
, <Ans> somatic tremor-trembling
Qiz A flu vaccination was ordered by the provider and performed on the Pt what information should the
MA write in the chart upon completion of the procedure?
<Ans> expiration date and lot number
Qiz On which areas should a MA apply a figure eight bandage?
<Ans> ankle
Qiz A MA is confirming that a Pt is in the basal state prior to a procedure, what question would you ask
the Pt?
<Ans> when was the last time you exercised or drank anything BUT water?
Qiz Which devices require a high-level disinfectant?
<Ans> sigmoidoscope (because it goes into the sigmoid colon)
Qiz A MA is caring for a Pt who is scheduled for a sigmoidoscopy. What is the correct position for this
procedure?
<Ans> sims position
Questions Complete Latest 2025/2026
with Correct Answers and Rationales
GRADED A+
What should the cma do to secure all operations in the EHR?
<Ans> back up information in a storage device, make a duplicate copy of all files and place them on the
office server.
Qiz Per OSHA guidelines to minimize exposure of the spread of organisms, how should lab specimens be
sent to the lab?
<Ans> In an approved bag that is labeled with a red biohazard symbol.
Qiz Temperature orally is 98.6 which is it expected to be when taken axillary?
<Ans> 97.6
Qiz The correct needle insertion angle for intramuscular injection is?
<Ans> 90 degrees
,Qiz Laboratory duties for a cma include?
<Ans> performing CLIA-waived test
Qiz When measuring infant client from heel to head place the patient in this position.
<Ans> supine
Qiz The following vital signs from an adult Pt: BP 110/70mm hg, temperature 100.9 f, pulse rate
106/min, respiratory rate 22/min the correct summery is?
<Ans> bp stable and respirations slightly increased. Pt is febrile and heart rate is tachycardia.
Qiz Mumps and Rubella immunization to be administered subcutaneously to a 5 year old, what site and
degrees of angel should this be given?
<Ans> deltoid(upper arm) at 45 degree angle
Qiz Surgical puncture for removal of fluid to evaluate a fetus is?
<Ans> Amniocentesis
Qiz A Pt who has accumulation serous fluid and gas in the pericardium, to which specialist should the
cma refer the Pt?
,<Ans> cardiologist
Qiz MA is administering 5ml of medication, this dose is equal to?
<Ans> 1 tsp
Qiz The MA notices red dots developing under the Pt skin at the tourniquet site and removes the
tourniquet immediately, the condition is called?
<Ans> petechiae
Qiz A Pt has a prescription for a CBC, CMP, PT AND INR, the MA should draw what tube first?
<Ans> Light blue-PT AND INR are coagulation tests so of this list of tests they are first
Qiz A Pt is returning a 24 hr urine specimen, how will you know if he was compliant with the 24 hr urine
test instruction?
<Ans> That they discarded the first void and that they kept the specimen refrigerated.
Qiz A provider is preparing to administer a medication by patch, the routes that are used is?
<Ans> transdermal
Qiz An 80 year old man who has a history of Parkinson's disease is scheduled for a routine EKG, what
artifacts most likely will be present on the EKG due to this condition?
, <Ans> somatic tremor-trembling
Qiz A flu vaccination was ordered by the provider and performed on the Pt what information should the
MA write in the chart upon completion of the procedure?
<Ans> expiration date and lot number
Qiz On which areas should a MA apply a figure eight bandage?
<Ans> ankle
Qiz A MA is confirming that a Pt is in the basal state prior to a procedure, what question would you ask
the Pt?
<Ans> when was the last time you exercised or drank anything BUT water?
Qiz Which devices require a high-level disinfectant?
<Ans> sigmoidoscope (because it goes into the sigmoid colon)
Qiz A MA is caring for a Pt who is scheduled for a sigmoidoscopy. What is the correct position for this
procedure?
<Ans> sims position
