CCMA EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
VERIFIED ANSWERS
A medical assistant is discussing the purpose of an opiate medication with a patient
who has a new prescription. Please identify the purpose of this medication as
which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>to treat pain; opioids are
known as pain relievers.
which of the following dosage forms can be absorbed to slowly create a constant,
time relapsed systemic effect? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Transdermal Patches;
Drugs are delivered by transdermal patches, which stick to the skin. They deliver a
predefined amount of medication that is absorbed into the bloodstream through the
skin.
When performing a distance visual examination, the medical assistant should have
the patience stand how far from the vision chart? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>20
feet; 20/20 vision (hint)
What is the proper angle of needle insertion for performing a venipuncture using
the evacuated tube method with a multi-sample needle? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>10 degrees to 15 degrees; angles differ to the method
which of the following outcomes should a medical assistant expect from
reinforcing teaching about a new medication treatment plan with a patient? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>patient compliance; In medicine, patient compliance
describes the degree to which a patient correctly follows medical advice. Most
commonly, it refers to medication or drug compliance.
which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when sanitizing
instruments using aseptic technique? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Use a metal
brush to remove debris from the instruments
A patient comes into the providers office and reports intimate partner abuse. Which
of the following actions should the medical assistant take to assist this patient? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Provide a list of relevant community organizations
which of the following actions is correct when performing a capillary puncture? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>wipe away the 1st few drops of blood after puncturing
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, The use of antihistamine to relieve allergies is an example of which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>indication; In medicine, an indication is a
valid reason to use a certain test, medication, procedure, or surgery.
Which of the following planes divides the body into superior and inferior portions?
- CORRECT ANSWER>>>>transverse; Axial Plane (Transverse Plane) - A
horizontal plane; divides the body or any of its parts into upper and lower parts.
When a medical assistant is taking a patient's blood pressure, which of the
following Korotkoff sounds represent the systolic blood pressure? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>tapping
Wall obtaining of history from a patient who is receiving chemotherapy, a medical
assistant learns that the patient is experiencing increased hair loss. The medical
assistant should document the adverse effect as which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>alopecia; hair loss
A decrease in blood calcium normally stimulates the release of which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>parathyroid hormone
A patient's blood stains medical assistant's uniform. which of the following should
the medical assistant do first? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>finish the procedure
A medical assistant is speaking with a patient in the reception area who is verbally
angry about having to wait for her appointment. Which of the following actions
should the assistant take? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>invite the patient into a
private area of the clinic to speak
Which of the following conditions would be a cause for specimen rejection for a
routine urinalysis? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Urine specimen volume is 6 ml or
urine specimen temperature is 23°C (73.4°F)
in the sequence of the electrical simulation of the heart, which of the following
parts of the conduction system is stimulated next after the sinoatrial node? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>atrioventricular node (AV node located at the base of
the right atrium)
The medical assistant should recognize which of the following as a goal of patient
education? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>It allows patients to take an active role in
their medical care.
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VERIFIED ANSWERS
A medical assistant is discussing the purpose of an opiate medication with a patient
who has a new prescription. Please identify the purpose of this medication as
which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>to treat pain; opioids are
known as pain relievers.
which of the following dosage forms can be absorbed to slowly create a constant,
time relapsed systemic effect? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Transdermal Patches;
Drugs are delivered by transdermal patches, which stick to the skin. They deliver a
predefined amount of medication that is absorbed into the bloodstream through the
skin.
When performing a distance visual examination, the medical assistant should have
the patience stand how far from the vision chart? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>20
feet; 20/20 vision (hint)
What is the proper angle of needle insertion for performing a venipuncture using
the evacuated tube method with a multi-sample needle? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>10 degrees to 15 degrees; angles differ to the method
which of the following outcomes should a medical assistant expect from
reinforcing teaching about a new medication treatment plan with a patient? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>patient compliance; In medicine, patient compliance
describes the degree to which a patient correctly follows medical advice. Most
commonly, it refers to medication or drug compliance.
which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when sanitizing
instruments using aseptic technique? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Use a metal
brush to remove debris from the instruments
A patient comes into the providers office and reports intimate partner abuse. Which
of the following actions should the medical assistant take to assist this patient? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Provide a list of relevant community organizations
which of the following actions is correct when performing a capillary puncture? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>wipe away the 1st few drops of blood after puncturing
1
, The use of antihistamine to relieve allergies is an example of which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>indication; In medicine, an indication is a
valid reason to use a certain test, medication, procedure, or surgery.
Which of the following planes divides the body into superior and inferior portions?
- CORRECT ANSWER>>>>transverse; Axial Plane (Transverse Plane) - A
horizontal plane; divides the body or any of its parts into upper and lower parts.
When a medical assistant is taking a patient's blood pressure, which of the
following Korotkoff sounds represent the systolic blood pressure? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>tapping
Wall obtaining of history from a patient who is receiving chemotherapy, a medical
assistant learns that the patient is experiencing increased hair loss. The medical
assistant should document the adverse effect as which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>alopecia; hair loss
A decrease in blood calcium normally stimulates the release of which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>parathyroid hormone
A patient's blood stains medical assistant's uniform. which of the following should
the medical assistant do first? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>finish the procedure
A medical assistant is speaking with a patient in the reception area who is verbally
angry about having to wait for her appointment. Which of the following actions
should the assistant take? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>invite the patient into a
private area of the clinic to speak
Which of the following conditions would be a cause for specimen rejection for a
routine urinalysis? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Urine specimen volume is 6 ml or
urine specimen temperature is 23°C (73.4°F)
in the sequence of the electrical simulation of the heart, which of the following
parts of the conduction system is stimulated next after the sinoatrial node? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>atrioventricular node (AV node located at the base of
the right atrium)
The medical assistant should recognize which of the following as a goal of patient
education? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>It allows patients to take an active role in
their medical care.
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