CCMA Practice Test Questions and Answers 2025.
A medical assistant is adding information to a patient's computerized problem-oriented medical record
(POMR). Into which of the following sections of the POMR should the assistant enter the pt's health
history and lab results? - answer-database
The provider should enter these on every problem recorded on the problem list. The notes should be
entered chronologically and should include the CC, treatment, and responses treatment. - answer-
progress note
A medical assistant at a facility receives a call from a pt who is requesting the total cost of a surgical
procedure. Which is an appropriate response by the assistant? - answer-provide the pt with an
estimated cost for the procedure.
A medical assistant is to use the Snellen chart to test an adult pt's visual acuity. The assistant should
instruct the pt to stand which of the following distances away? - answer-20 ft; the assistant should have
pt's who are 6 years of age or older stand 6.1 m (20 ft) away from the Snellen chart.
For pt's 5 years of age or younger how far away from the Snellen chart should they be? - answer-10 ft
away
How far away should the MA position a pt for the Jaeger near vision acuity exam? - answer-14 inches
How far away should the assistant position a pt for the Ishihara color vision exam? - answer-30 inches
When preparing a pt for Holter monitoring, what action should the MA take? - answer-Vigorously dry
the pt's skin prior to electrode placement with dry gauze
A medical assistant is measuring the vital signs of an adult pt, which BP reading is considered stage 2
hypertension? - answer-150/95 mm Hg; stage 2 hypertension is indicated by a systolic pressure greater
than 140 mm Hg or a diastolic pressure of greater than 90 mm HG.
, CCMA Practice Test Questions and Answers 2025.
A BP reading of 135/80 mm Hg indicates which stage of hypertension? - answer-stage 1
A MA is talking with an older adult pt who sustained a foot fracture in a fall. She reports managing most
tasks at home well but has difficulty navigating with her crutches and is currently homebound. To which
of the following resources should the assistant refer the pt? - answer-Meals on wheels ; designed to
support adults who are considered homebound.
American Red Cross - answer-provides services in emergency and disaster situations.
A MA is making a new sign-in sheet for the pt's who have appointments that day. which of the following
information should the sign-in sheet include? - answer-Provider's name; to make sure the pt receives
proper care in a timely manner
What can be caused by coming into contact with coal and wood dust which causes damage to the alveoli
in the lungs? - answer-Emphysema
A MA is preparing a pt for a physical examination and is helping the pt into the dorsal recumbent
position. The assistant should identify that this position is described by which of the following? - answer-
lying face up, with the legs bent and feet flat on the table
sitting upright with the table at a 90 degree angle - answer-fowlers position
sitting semi-upright with the table at a 45 degree angle - answer-semi-fowler
A pt is entitled to which of the following medical records? - answer-list of medications with diagnosis
what is considered a normal BMI? - answer-18.5 to 24.9
Nystygmus - answer-constant involuntary movement of the yes in a circular, ventricular or horizontal
pattern. It can be caused by brain injury or by the adverse effects of medications.
A medical assistant is adding information to a patient's computerized problem-oriented medical record
(POMR). Into which of the following sections of the POMR should the assistant enter the pt's health
history and lab results? - answer-database
The provider should enter these on every problem recorded on the problem list. The notes should be
entered chronologically and should include the CC, treatment, and responses treatment. - answer-
progress note
A medical assistant at a facility receives a call from a pt who is requesting the total cost of a surgical
procedure. Which is an appropriate response by the assistant? - answer-provide the pt with an
estimated cost for the procedure.
A medical assistant is to use the Snellen chart to test an adult pt's visual acuity. The assistant should
instruct the pt to stand which of the following distances away? - answer-20 ft; the assistant should have
pt's who are 6 years of age or older stand 6.1 m (20 ft) away from the Snellen chart.
For pt's 5 years of age or younger how far away from the Snellen chart should they be? - answer-10 ft
away
How far away should the MA position a pt for the Jaeger near vision acuity exam? - answer-14 inches
How far away should the assistant position a pt for the Ishihara color vision exam? - answer-30 inches
When preparing a pt for Holter monitoring, what action should the MA take? - answer-Vigorously dry
the pt's skin prior to electrode placement with dry gauze
A medical assistant is measuring the vital signs of an adult pt, which BP reading is considered stage 2
hypertension? - answer-150/95 mm Hg; stage 2 hypertension is indicated by a systolic pressure greater
than 140 mm Hg or a diastolic pressure of greater than 90 mm HG.
, CCMA Practice Test Questions and Answers 2025.
A BP reading of 135/80 mm Hg indicates which stage of hypertension? - answer-stage 1
A MA is talking with an older adult pt who sustained a foot fracture in a fall. She reports managing most
tasks at home well but has difficulty navigating with her crutches and is currently homebound. To which
of the following resources should the assistant refer the pt? - answer-Meals on wheels ; designed to
support adults who are considered homebound.
American Red Cross - answer-provides services in emergency and disaster situations.
A MA is making a new sign-in sheet for the pt's who have appointments that day. which of the following
information should the sign-in sheet include? - answer-Provider's name; to make sure the pt receives
proper care in a timely manner
What can be caused by coming into contact with coal and wood dust which causes damage to the alveoli
in the lungs? - answer-Emphysema
A MA is preparing a pt for a physical examination and is helping the pt into the dorsal recumbent
position. The assistant should identify that this position is described by which of the following? - answer-
lying face up, with the legs bent and feet flat on the table
sitting upright with the table at a 90 degree angle - answer-fowlers position
sitting semi-upright with the table at a 45 degree angle - answer-semi-fowler
A pt is entitled to which of the following medical records? - answer-list of medications with diagnosis
what is considered a normal BMI? - answer-18.5 to 24.9
Nystygmus - answer-constant involuntary movement of the yes in a circular, ventricular or horizontal
pattern. It can be caused by brain injury or by the adverse effects of medications.
