MedCerts CMA/CCMA Practice Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
Which is a fixed amount collected at the time of the medical
service? -
correct answer ✅Copayment
Which of the following is the difference between the systolic and
diastolic blood pressure? -
correct answer ✅Pulse Pressure
What is a checks and balance system for the Clinical Medical
Assistant when the physician prescribes administration of a
medication for a patient being seen in the office? -
correct answer ✅Seven Rights
If the patient's chart indicates "Rx", what does this represent? -
correct answer ✅Prescription
When performing an ECG, how many sensors and leads are applied
and how many leads are recorded? -
correct answer ✅10 applied, 12 recorded
,MedCerts CMA/CCMA Practice Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
Which of the following potentially infectious materials require
special handling? -
correct answer ✅All of the above - Wound drainage, Liquid blood,
Unknown body fluid
What method might be used to contact the payer due to a denied
insurance claim with evidence it should have been paid? -
correct answer ✅Appeal
The physician indicated that the patient should take the medication
bid. How often should the medical assistant educate the patient to
take the medication? -
correct answer ✅Twice a day
Patient education after applying a Halter monitor includes which of
the following information? -
correct answer ✅Use the diary to record activities and symptoms
Upon venipuncture attempt, a hematoma begins to form. Which
next steps should the medical assistant take? -
correct answer ✅Discontinue the procedure and apply pressure
and ice
,MedCerts CMA/CCMA Practice Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
What is the liquid portion of blood called? -
correct answer ✅Plasma
If the medical assistant's eyes are exposed to an infectious material,
which of the following should be performed immediately? -
correct answer ✅Use the eyewash station for 15 minutes
In which of these circumstances may you refuse to give medical
treatment to a person with HIV/AIDS? -
correct answer ✅None of the above - If the person is a user of
intravenous narcotics, If the person refuses antiretroviral drugs, If
the person is still sexually active
What degree burn affects only the epidermis? -
correct answer ✅First degree
What organs are part of the gastrointestinal system? -
correct answer ✅All of the above - Stomach and intestines,
Gallbladder and live, Pancreas
, MedCerts CMA/CCMA Practice Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
Which of the following represents therapeutic communication with
a patient who is in a wheelchair and who arrives visibly upset? -
correct answer ✅Face the patient at eye level
Which of the following steps should be completed first when the
physician provides instructions to the medical assistant to refer the
patient to a specialist? -
correct answer ✅Complete patient referral form
What does the "C" represent in the CHEDDAR method of progress
notes? -
correct answer ✅Chief complaint
Which blood pressure may lead to a potential diagnosis of
hypertension by the provider in an adult patient? -
correct answer ✅140/90
Which healthcare provider is legally responsible for obtaining
consent when the patient is having surgery? -
correct answer ✅Physician
Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
Which is a fixed amount collected at the time of the medical
service? -
correct answer ✅Copayment
Which of the following is the difference between the systolic and
diastolic blood pressure? -
correct answer ✅Pulse Pressure
What is a checks and balance system for the Clinical Medical
Assistant when the physician prescribes administration of a
medication for a patient being seen in the office? -
correct answer ✅Seven Rights
If the patient's chart indicates "Rx", what does this represent? -
correct answer ✅Prescription
When performing an ECG, how many sensors and leads are applied
and how many leads are recorded? -
correct answer ✅10 applied, 12 recorded
,MedCerts CMA/CCMA Practice Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
Which of the following potentially infectious materials require
special handling? -
correct answer ✅All of the above - Wound drainage, Liquid blood,
Unknown body fluid
What method might be used to contact the payer due to a denied
insurance claim with evidence it should have been paid? -
correct answer ✅Appeal
The physician indicated that the patient should take the medication
bid. How often should the medical assistant educate the patient to
take the medication? -
correct answer ✅Twice a day
Patient education after applying a Halter monitor includes which of
the following information? -
correct answer ✅Use the diary to record activities and symptoms
Upon venipuncture attempt, a hematoma begins to form. Which
next steps should the medical assistant take? -
correct answer ✅Discontinue the procedure and apply pressure
and ice
,MedCerts CMA/CCMA Practice Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
What is the liquid portion of blood called? -
correct answer ✅Plasma
If the medical assistant's eyes are exposed to an infectious material,
which of the following should be performed immediately? -
correct answer ✅Use the eyewash station for 15 minutes
In which of these circumstances may you refuse to give medical
treatment to a person with HIV/AIDS? -
correct answer ✅None of the above - If the person is a user of
intravenous narcotics, If the person refuses antiretroviral drugs, If
the person is still sexually active
What degree burn affects only the epidermis? -
correct answer ✅First degree
What organs are part of the gastrointestinal system? -
correct answer ✅All of the above - Stomach and intestines,
Gallbladder and live, Pancreas
, MedCerts CMA/CCMA Practice Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
Which of the following represents therapeutic communication with
a patient who is in a wheelchair and who arrives visibly upset? -
correct answer ✅Face the patient at eye level
Which of the following steps should be completed first when the
physician provides instructions to the medical assistant to refer the
patient to a specialist? -
correct answer ✅Complete patient referral form
What does the "C" represent in the CHEDDAR method of progress
notes? -
correct answer ✅Chief complaint
Which blood pressure may lead to a potential diagnosis of
hypertension by the provider in an adult patient? -
correct answer ✅140/90
Which healthcare provider is legally responsible for obtaining
consent when the patient is having surgery? -
correct answer ✅Physician
