MEDICAL ASSISTANT ACTUAL EXAM
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ edema.
Answer: collection of fluid in tissue space where it is not normally found
◍ pari-.
Answer: all
◍ homeostasis.
Answer: inside state relation of how body regulates itself
◍ 1 second.
Answer: 5 large squares
◍ red top.
Answer: serum glucose, electrolytes
◍ brachial artery.
Answer: the major artery of the upper arm
◍ ear irigation.
Answer: pull up and back
◍ removal of denutres.
Answer: top then bottom
◍ specimens must be places.
Answer: in a leak proof container
◍ -orna.
Answer: tumor
◍ wave scheduling.
, Answer: all patients to be seen in an hour scheduled to arrive at the
beginning of the hour and are then seen in the order of their arrival
◍ second degree heart block type 2.
Answer: dropped beat twice
◍ puncture in finger stick.
Answer: perpendicular to fingerprint lineswipe 1st drop of blood
◍ depolarization.
Answer: process of moving sodium from inside of cell to outside and
potassium from outside to inside
◍ OSHA, the joint commission, and the clinical lab improvement amendments
(CLIA).
Answer: guides to decrease risk of injury at medical facilities
◍ sorting and filing.
Answer: items should be added to the medical record face up with he top
edge to the left and the most recent data on the top
◍ cystic fibrosis.
Answer: mucous secretions that accumulate in the lungs and organs
◍ hemolysis.
Answer: breaking of blood cells
◍ carotid oulse.
Answer: neck
◍ ischemia.
Answer: lack of oxygen
◍ sequential compression device.
Answer: prevents clots
◍ Phenylketonuria PKU.
Answer: buildup of phenylketones caused by a decreased metabolism of
phenylalanine
,◍ pulmonary artery.
Answer: only artery that carries oxygenated blood
◍ wave deflection.
Answer: positive-a wave that exists above the isoelectric line.negative-a
wave that exists below the isoelectric linedetermine T wave symmetry- T
wave that is symmetrical with respect to Y axisP wave symmetry-P wave
that is symmetrical to Y axisamplitude of wave- lowest and highest point on
wave. count number of small boxes
◍ urine specimens.
Answer: refridgerate urine and process within 1 hour of collection
◍ blood culture process.
Answer: apply tourniquet, find vein, then removeclean with alcohol clean
with providing iodineapply tourniquetinsert 15-30 degreesremove tourniquet
before 1 minuteinvert tubes
◍ informed consent.
Answer: dr form
◍ OSHA.
Answer: occupational safety and health administration
◍ POMR.
Answer: problem oriented medical recordsdatabase, problem, treatment,
progress
◍ hearing test.
Answer: tympanometry
◍ quality control.
Answer: condition of quality
◍ What is the purpose of accreditation for medical assisting programs?.
Answer: To ensure that a school or program meets established criteria set
forth by an accrediting body.
, ◍ vital signs.
Answer: provides diagnostic information for the physicianblood pressure,
temperature, pulse, and respirations
◍ letter closing.
Answer: complementary closing, written signature and signature line
◍ bronchodilators.
Answer: a substance that dilates the bronchi in the lungs decreasing
resistance in the respiratory airways
◍ objective clinical evidence.
Answer: section contains information like physical exam, lab results, and
radiological information
◍ respiration procedure.
Answer: 1. do not tell patient2.count number of times chest rises 30
sec3.multiply by 2
◍ Tachycardia.
Answer: 100+ BMP heart rate
◍ which of the following would be a normal adult temperature.
Answer: 37C(98.6F or 37C)
◍ OSHA blood borne pathogen standard.
Answer: protect healthcare professionals exposure to orangisms that can
cause disease in humans HIV HBV HCV
◍ ST segment.
Answer: represents the early phase of the ventricular depolarization.
(ischemia)
◍ SPS.
Answer: yellow tubes to draw microorganisms
◍ What is a Patient Navigator?.
Answer: A professional who helps patients with their healthcare needs and
facilitates communication between patients and providers.
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ edema.
Answer: collection of fluid in tissue space where it is not normally found
◍ pari-.
Answer: all
◍ homeostasis.
Answer: inside state relation of how body regulates itself
◍ 1 second.
Answer: 5 large squares
◍ red top.
Answer: serum glucose, electrolytes
◍ brachial artery.
Answer: the major artery of the upper arm
◍ ear irigation.
Answer: pull up and back
◍ removal of denutres.
Answer: top then bottom
◍ specimens must be places.
Answer: in a leak proof container
◍ -orna.
Answer: tumor
◍ wave scheduling.
, Answer: all patients to be seen in an hour scheduled to arrive at the
beginning of the hour and are then seen in the order of their arrival
◍ second degree heart block type 2.
Answer: dropped beat twice
◍ puncture in finger stick.
Answer: perpendicular to fingerprint lineswipe 1st drop of blood
◍ depolarization.
Answer: process of moving sodium from inside of cell to outside and
potassium from outside to inside
◍ OSHA, the joint commission, and the clinical lab improvement amendments
(CLIA).
Answer: guides to decrease risk of injury at medical facilities
◍ sorting and filing.
Answer: items should be added to the medical record face up with he top
edge to the left and the most recent data on the top
◍ cystic fibrosis.
Answer: mucous secretions that accumulate in the lungs and organs
◍ hemolysis.
Answer: breaking of blood cells
◍ carotid oulse.
Answer: neck
◍ ischemia.
Answer: lack of oxygen
◍ sequential compression device.
Answer: prevents clots
◍ Phenylketonuria PKU.
Answer: buildup of phenylketones caused by a decreased metabolism of
phenylalanine
,◍ pulmonary artery.
Answer: only artery that carries oxygenated blood
◍ wave deflection.
Answer: positive-a wave that exists above the isoelectric line.negative-a
wave that exists below the isoelectric linedetermine T wave symmetry- T
wave that is symmetrical with respect to Y axisP wave symmetry-P wave
that is symmetrical to Y axisamplitude of wave- lowest and highest point on
wave. count number of small boxes
◍ urine specimens.
Answer: refridgerate urine and process within 1 hour of collection
◍ blood culture process.
Answer: apply tourniquet, find vein, then removeclean with alcohol clean
with providing iodineapply tourniquetinsert 15-30 degreesremove tourniquet
before 1 minuteinvert tubes
◍ informed consent.
Answer: dr form
◍ OSHA.
Answer: occupational safety and health administration
◍ POMR.
Answer: problem oriented medical recordsdatabase, problem, treatment,
progress
◍ hearing test.
Answer: tympanometry
◍ quality control.
Answer: condition of quality
◍ What is the purpose of accreditation for medical assisting programs?.
Answer: To ensure that a school or program meets established criteria set
forth by an accrediting body.
, ◍ vital signs.
Answer: provides diagnostic information for the physicianblood pressure,
temperature, pulse, and respirations
◍ letter closing.
Answer: complementary closing, written signature and signature line
◍ bronchodilators.
Answer: a substance that dilates the bronchi in the lungs decreasing
resistance in the respiratory airways
◍ objective clinical evidence.
Answer: section contains information like physical exam, lab results, and
radiological information
◍ respiration procedure.
Answer: 1. do not tell patient2.count number of times chest rises 30
sec3.multiply by 2
◍ Tachycardia.
Answer: 100+ BMP heart rate
◍ which of the following would be a normal adult temperature.
Answer: 37C(98.6F or 37C)
◍ OSHA blood borne pathogen standard.
Answer: protect healthcare professionals exposure to orangisms that can
cause disease in humans HIV HBV HCV
◍ ST segment.
Answer: represents the early phase of the ventricular depolarization.
(ischemia)
◍ SPS.
Answer: yellow tubes to draw microorganisms
◍ What is a Patient Navigator?.
Answer: A professional who helps patients with their healthcare needs and
facilitates communication between patients and providers.
