CCMA FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. A medical assistant is providing instructions to a patient about how to
take an extended-release medication orally. Which of the following patient
statements indicates a need for further teaching?
A. "I can crush or chew the pill if it is too hard for me to swallow."
B. "I should drink plenty of water when taking the extended-release pill."
C. "Extended-release pills provide a consistent amount of medication for
my body to use over a period of time."
D. "I should take my pill at the same time each day."
Answer A. "I can crush or chew the pill if it is too hard for me to swallow."
2. A medical assistant is preparing to obtain a patient's vital signs. Which
of the following patient information should the assistant verify prior to
obtaining the patient's vital signs?
A. Date of birth
B. Social Security number
C. Phone number
,D. Insurance ID
Answer A. Date of birth
3. When removing sutures, why is it important for a medical assistant to
place the removed sutures on a gauze pad?
A. To present to the provider for pathology evaluation.
B. To maintain the sterility of the sutures
C. To help select the procedure code for billing purposes
D. To determine the number of sutures removed
Answer D. To determine the number of sutures removed
4. A medical assistant is examining the skin on a patient's forearm
where the patient reports developing a rash. The assistant notes multiple
solid elevations that are less than 0.5 cm (0.2 in) in diameter. Which of
the following terms should the assistant use to document their
observations in the patient's med- ical record?
A. Papules
B. Macules.
C. Vesicles
,D. Pustules
Answer A. Papules
5. Which of the following body systems work together to control and
maintain homeostasis?
A. Endocrine and nervous systems
B. Respiratory and muscular systems
C. Cardiovascular and lymphatic systems
D. Integumentary and skeletal systems
Answer A. Endocrine and nervous systems
6. Which of the following actions by a medical assistant is an example of
disease prevention coaching?
A. Providing instructions about effective hand washing
B. Providing hands-on instruction about how to check a blood glucose
level at home
C. Providing a patient with information about colon cancer screenings
D. Providing an adolescent patient educational material about tobacco use
Answer A. Providing instructions about effective hand washing
, 7. A medical assistant needs to remove all living micro-organisms from a
con- taminated towel clamp. Which of the following methods should the
assistant use to cleanse this instrument?
A. Disinfection
B. Sanitization
C. Sterilization
D. Ultrasonic
Answer C. Sterilization
8. A medical assistant is preparing a patient for an EKG. The assistant
should wipe the area where the electrodes will be placed on the patient
with which of the following substances to remove any sweat or lotion?
A. Alcohol
B. Betadine.
C. Hydrogen peroxide
D. Witch hazel
Answer A. Alcohol
9. A medical assistant should identify that which of the following
ANSWERS
1. A medical assistant is providing instructions to a patient about how to
take an extended-release medication orally. Which of the following patient
statements indicates a need for further teaching?
A. "I can crush or chew the pill if it is too hard for me to swallow."
B. "I should drink plenty of water when taking the extended-release pill."
C. "Extended-release pills provide a consistent amount of medication for
my body to use over a period of time."
D. "I should take my pill at the same time each day."
Answer A. "I can crush or chew the pill if it is too hard for me to swallow."
2. A medical assistant is preparing to obtain a patient's vital signs. Which
of the following patient information should the assistant verify prior to
obtaining the patient's vital signs?
A. Date of birth
B. Social Security number
C. Phone number
,D. Insurance ID
Answer A. Date of birth
3. When removing sutures, why is it important for a medical assistant to
place the removed sutures on a gauze pad?
A. To present to the provider for pathology evaluation.
B. To maintain the sterility of the sutures
C. To help select the procedure code for billing purposes
D. To determine the number of sutures removed
Answer D. To determine the number of sutures removed
4. A medical assistant is examining the skin on a patient's forearm
where the patient reports developing a rash. The assistant notes multiple
solid elevations that are less than 0.5 cm (0.2 in) in diameter. Which of
the following terms should the assistant use to document their
observations in the patient's med- ical record?
A. Papules
B. Macules.
C. Vesicles
,D. Pustules
Answer A. Papules
5. Which of the following body systems work together to control and
maintain homeostasis?
A. Endocrine and nervous systems
B. Respiratory and muscular systems
C. Cardiovascular and lymphatic systems
D. Integumentary and skeletal systems
Answer A. Endocrine and nervous systems
6. Which of the following actions by a medical assistant is an example of
disease prevention coaching?
A. Providing instructions about effective hand washing
B. Providing hands-on instruction about how to check a blood glucose
level at home
C. Providing a patient with information about colon cancer screenings
D. Providing an adolescent patient educational material about tobacco use
Answer A. Providing instructions about effective hand washing
, 7. A medical assistant needs to remove all living micro-organisms from a
con- taminated towel clamp. Which of the following methods should the
assistant use to cleanse this instrument?
A. Disinfection
B. Sanitization
C. Sterilization
D. Ultrasonic
Answer C. Sterilization
8. A medical assistant is preparing a patient for an EKG. The assistant
should wipe the area where the electrodes will be placed on the patient
with which of the following substances to remove any sweat or lotion?
A. Alcohol
B. Betadine.
C. Hydrogen peroxide
D. Witch hazel
Answer A. Alcohol
9. A medical assistant should identify that which of the following
