MISS K CCMA 200 PRACTICE QUESTIONS – 2025 CERTIFIED
CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT EXAM PREP WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS COVERING MOST TESTED QUESTIONS
THE MISS K CCMA PRACTICE QUESTIONS SET PROVIDES TARGETED PREPARATION FOR THE
CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT (CCMA) EXAM. THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES A VARIETY OF
PRACTICE QUESTIONS THAT REFLECT THE ACTUAL EXAM FORMAT, COVERING BOTH
ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLINICAL COMPETENCIES. DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN CORE KNOWLEDGE
AND BOOST CONFIDENCE, THIS SET IS IDEAL FOR 2025 EXAM CANDIDATES SEEKING THOROUGH
REVIEW AND PRACTICE.
How many primary digits does a CPT code insist of ?
A. Two digits
B. Four digits
C. Five digits
D. Seven digits - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Five digits
An MA has given a patient an injection and the patient begins developing an itchy rash with pink
lesions. Which of the following terms should the assistant use when documenting this occurrence?
A. Anaphylaxis
B. Rhinitis
C. Urticaria
D. Erythema - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Urticaria
A patient who has a body mass index (BMI) of 23 should be categorized as?
A. Obese
B. Underweight
C. Normal weight
D. Overweight - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Normal weight
Which of the following can be used for an orthopedic exam?
A. Goniometer
B. Hemostat
,C. Retractor
D. Tonometer - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Goniometer
How should you communicate with a patient who has moderate hearing loss and reading lips?
A. Use hand gestures
B. Speak loudly
C. Speak slowly
D. Overenunciate words - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Use hand gestures
Which of the following action should you take when preparing a patient for a procedure to have a
mole excised?
A. Administer the anesthetic to the patient
B. Don sterile gloves and gown
C. Cleanse the site with surgical soap an antiseptic
D. Open a sterile pack and lay instruments on the counter - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Cleanse the
site with surgical soap an antiseptic
When measuring the circumference of an infant's head, which of the following action/steps should
you take?
A. Position the infant prone on the examination table
B. Place the measuring tape so it covers he infants. ear
C. Place the zero mark of the measuring tape against the infants forehead
D. Mark the measuring tape and record the measurement after the visit. - CORRECT ANSWER-C.
Place the zero mark of the measuring tape against the infants forehead
Which of the following is an appropriate way to confirm a patient's identify?
A. Ask the patient to state and spell their full name and provide their date of birth
B. Ask the patient for their providers name
C. Ask the patient to state their age and address
D. Ask the patient to verify their examination room number - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Ask the
patient to state and spell their full name and provide their date of birth
,When you need to remove all microorganisms from an instrument, which of the following methods
should you use?
A. Disinfection
B. Sanitization
C. Sterilization
D. Ultrasonic - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Sterilization
Which of the following action should occur before a patient signs an informed consent form?
A. The medical assistant should explain the procedures to the patient
B. The medical assistant should describe the risks of the procedures to the patient
C. The provider should review alternative procedures with the patient
D. The provider should review the patients insurance coverage for the procedure - CORRECT
ANSWER-C. The provider should review alternative procedures with the patient
When educating an older patient, which of the following ensures the patient is understanding?
A. Speak louder to the patient
B. Stand beside the patient
C. Have additional medical staff present to explain information
D. Have the patient repeat information - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Have the patient repeat
information
Which of the following conditions refer to the curvature of the thoracic spine?
A. Lordosis
B. Subluxation
C. Kyphosis
D. Scoliosis - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Kyphosis
Which of the following form indicates when a patient needs a referral and/or follow up
appointments?
A. Encounter form
B. CMS-1500 claim form
, C. OSHA form 301
D. Informed consent - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Encounter form
A patient requests a female provider due to religious convictions, but there isn't one available.
Which of the following is an appropriate response?
A. Decline treatment of the patient
B. Assist the patient in locating a provider to accommodate the patients needs
C. Reassure the patient that the male provider will be respectful
D. Instruct the patient to visit an emergency room - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Assist the patient in
locating a provider to accommodate the patients needs
When performing a finger stick, which of the following should happen first?
A. Cleanse the site with an antiseptic wipe
B. Select the appropriate part of the third or fourth finger.
C. Position the blade of the lancet across the lines of the fingertip
D. Confirm the correct identity to the patient - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Confirm the correct
identity to the patient
Which of the following is a proper statement when a patient is irate about a claim denial?
A. "Thats not your fault. Your insurance company has several rules about what they cover and don't
cover."
B. "I don't take care of those matters. You'll have to call our billing department."
C. "That kind of thing eventually happens to everyone. If the balance isn't that large, it's better to
just pay it than try to fight with them."
D. "Let's see if there is something we can do at our end. I'll ask our claims specialist to review the
claim." - CORRECT ANSWER-D. "Let's see if there is something we can do at our end. I'll ask our
claims specialist to review the claim."
Oxycodone is which type of medication?
A. Oxycodone is a schedule 1 controlled substance and has a low potential for abuse
B. Oxycodone is a schedule V controlled substance and has a high potential for abuse
C. Oxycodone is a schedule IV controlled substance and has a low potential for abuse
CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT EXAM PREP WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS COVERING MOST TESTED QUESTIONS
THE MISS K CCMA PRACTICE QUESTIONS SET PROVIDES TARGETED PREPARATION FOR THE
CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT (CCMA) EXAM. THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES A VARIETY OF
PRACTICE QUESTIONS THAT REFLECT THE ACTUAL EXAM FORMAT, COVERING BOTH
ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLINICAL COMPETENCIES. DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN CORE KNOWLEDGE
AND BOOST CONFIDENCE, THIS SET IS IDEAL FOR 2025 EXAM CANDIDATES SEEKING THOROUGH
REVIEW AND PRACTICE.
How many primary digits does a CPT code insist of ?
A. Two digits
B. Four digits
C. Five digits
D. Seven digits - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Five digits
An MA has given a patient an injection and the patient begins developing an itchy rash with pink
lesions. Which of the following terms should the assistant use when documenting this occurrence?
A. Anaphylaxis
B. Rhinitis
C. Urticaria
D. Erythema - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Urticaria
A patient who has a body mass index (BMI) of 23 should be categorized as?
A. Obese
B. Underweight
C. Normal weight
D. Overweight - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Normal weight
Which of the following can be used for an orthopedic exam?
A. Goniometer
B. Hemostat
,C. Retractor
D. Tonometer - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Goniometer
How should you communicate with a patient who has moderate hearing loss and reading lips?
A. Use hand gestures
B. Speak loudly
C. Speak slowly
D. Overenunciate words - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Use hand gestures
Which of the following action should you take when preparing a patient for a procedure to have a
mole excised?
A. Administer the anesthetic to the patient
B. Don sterile gloves and gown
C. Cleanse the site with surgical soap an antiseptic
D. Open a sterile pack and lay instruments on the counter - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Cleanse the
site with surgical soap an antiseptic
When measuring the circumference of an infant's head, which of the following action/steps should
you take?
A. Position the infant prone on the examination table
B. Place the measuring tape so it covers he infants. ear
C. Place the zero mark of the measuring tape against the infants forehead
D. Mark the measuring tape and record the measurement after the visit. - CORRECT ANSWER-C.
Place the zero mark of the measuring tape against the infants forehead
Which of the following is an appropriate way to confirm a patient's identify?
A. Ask the patient to state and spell their full name and provide their date of birth
B. Ask the patient for their providers name
C. Ask the patient to state their age and address
D. Ask the patient to verify their examination room number - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Ask the
patient to state and spell their full name and provide their date of birth
,When you need to remove all microorganisms from an instrument, which of the following methods
should you use?
A. Disinfection
B. Sanitization
C. Sterilization
D. Ultrasonic - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Sterilization
Which of the following action should occur before a patient signs an informed consent form?
A. The medical assistant should explain the procedures to the patient
B. The medical assistant should describe the risks of the procedures to the patient
C. The provider should review alternative procedures with the patient
D. The provider should review the patients insurance coverage for the procedure - CORRECT
ANSWER-C. The provider should review alternative procedures with the patient
When educating an older patient, which of the following ensures the patient is understanding?
A. Speak louder to the patient
B. Stand beside the patient
C. Have additional medical staff present to explain information
D. Have the patient repeat information - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Have the patient repeat
information
Which of the following conditions refer to the curvature of the thoracic spine?
A. Lordosis
B. Subluxation
C. Kyphosis
D. Scoliosis - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Kyphosis
Which of the following form indicates when a patient needs a referral and/or follow up
appointments?
A. Encounter form
B. CMS-1500 claim form
, C. OSHA form 301
D. Informed consent - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Encounter form
A patient requests a female provider due to religious convictions, but there isn't one available.
Which of the following is an appropriate response?
A. Decline treatment of the patient
B. Assist the patient in locating a provider to accommodate the patients needs
C. Reassure the patient that the male provider will be respectful
D. Instruct the patient to visit an emergency room - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Assist the patient in
locating a provider to accommodate the patients needs
When performing a finger stick, which of the following should happen first?
A. Cleanse the site with an antiseptic wipe
B. Select the appropriate part of the third or fourth finger.
C. Position the blade of the lancet across the lines of the fingertip
D. Confirm the correct identity to the patient - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Confirm the correct
identity to the patient
Which of the following is a proper statement when a patient is irate about a claim denial?
A. "Thats not your fault. Your insurance company has several rules about what they cover and don't
cover."
B. "I don't take care of those matters. You'll have to call our billing department."
C. "That kind of thing eventually happens to everyone. If the balance isn't that large, it's better to
just pay it than try to fight with them."
D. "Let's see if there is something we can do at our end. I'll ask our claims specialist to review the
claim." - CORRECT ANSWER-D. "Let's see if there is something we can do at our end. I'll ask our
claims specialist to review the claim."
Oxycodone is which type of medication?
A. Oxycodone is a schedule 1 controlled substance and has a low potential for abuse
B. Oxycodone is a schedule V controlled substance and has a high potential for abuse
C. Oxycodone is a schedule IV controlled substance and has a low potential for abuse
