Texas Medical Assistant Certification
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1. What is the normal range for adult resting heart rate?
a) 40-60 bpm
b) 60-100 bpm
c) 100-120 bpm
d) 120-140 bpm
b) 60-100 bpm
The normal resting heart rate for adults typically ranges from 60 to 100
beats per minute.
2. Which of the following is the best method to prevent the spread of
infection in a medical office?
a) Wearing gloves only
b) Frequent hand washing
c) Using a mask all the time
d) Sterilizing instruments weekly
,b) Frequent hand washing
Hand hygiene is the most effective way to prevent transmission of
infectious agents.
3. The abbreviation “q.i.d.” on a prescription means:
a) Once daily
b) Twice daily
c) Three times daily
d) Four times daily
d) Four times daily
“q.i.d.” stands for “quater in die,” which means four times a day.
4. Which of the following is a symptom of hypoglycemia?
a) Frequent urination
b) Increased thirst
c) Shakiness and sweating
d) Blurred vision
c) Shakiness and sweating
Hypoglycemia causes symptoms like shakiness, sweating, confusion, and
weakness.
5. What is the first step in the chain of infection?
a) Portal of entry
b) Reservoir
c) Susceptible host
d) Infectious agent
d) Infectious agent
The chain of infection begins with the infectious agent (pathogen) that
causes disease.
, 6. Which blood pressure reading indicates hypertension?
a) 110/70 mmHg
b) 120/80 mmHg
c) 140/90 mmHg
d) 100/60 mmHg
c) 140/90 mmHg
Hypertension is generally defined as blood pressure at or above 140/90
mmHg.
7. The term “tachypnea” means:
a) Slow breathing
b) Fast breathing
c) Normal breathing
d) No breathing
b) Fast breathing
Tachypnea is abnormally rapid breathing.
8. A Medical Assistant’s scope of practice includes:
a) Diagnosing illnesses
b) Prescribing medications
c) Assisting with patient exams and procedures
d) Interpreting lab results
c) Assisting with patient exams and procedures
Medical Assistants assist providers but do not diagnose or prescribe.
9. What is the proper way to identify a patient?
a) Ask the patient’s birthdate and address
b) Check the patient’s ID band and ask their full name
c) Use the room number only
d) Ask the patient what their name is
Exam (CMA/RMA) Practice Questions
And Correct Answers (Verified Answers)
Plus Rationales 2025 Q&A | Instant
Download Pdf
1. What is the normal range for adult resting heart rate?
a) 40-60 bpm
b) 60-100 bpm
c) 100-120 bpm
d) 120-140 bpm
b) 60-100 bpm
The normal resting heart rate for adults typically ranges from 60 to 100
beats per minute.
2. Which of the following is the best method to prevent the spread of
infection in a medical office?
a) Wearing gloves only
b) Frequent hand washing
c) Using a mask all the time
d) Sterilizing instruments weekly
,b) Frequent hand washing
Hand hygiene is the most effective way to prevent transmission of
infectious agents.
3. The abbreviation “q.i.d.” on a prescription means:
a) Once daily
b) Twice daily
c) Three times daily
d) Four times daily
d) Four times daily
“q.i.d.” stands for “quater in die,” which means four times a day.
4. Which of the following is a symptom of hypoglycemia?
a) Frequent urination
b) Increased thirst
c) Shakiness and sweating
d) Blurred vision
c) Shakiness and sweating
Hypoglycemia causes symptoms like shakiness, sweating, confusion, and
weakness.
5. What is the first step in the chain of infection?
a) Portal of entry
b) Reservoir
c) Susceptible host
d) Infectious agent
d) Infectious agent
The chain of infection begins with the infectious agent (pathogen) that
causes disease.
, 6. Which blood pressure reading indicates hypertension?
a) 110/70 mmHg
b) 120/80 mmHg
c) 140/90 mmHg
d) 100/60 mmHg
c) 140/90 mmHg
Hypertension is generally defined as blood pressure at or above 140/90
mmHg.
7. The term “tachypnea” means:
a) Slow breathing
b) Fast breathing
c) Normal breathing
d) No breathing
b) Fast breathing
Tachypnea is abnormally rapid breathing.
8. A Medical Assistant’s scope of practice includes:
a) Diagnosing illnesses
b) Prescribing medications
c) Assisting with patient exams and procedures
d) Interpreting lab results
c) Assisting with patient exams and procedures
Medical Assistants assist providers but do not diagnose or prescribe.
9. What is the proper way to identify a patient?
a) Ask the patient’s birthdate and address
b) Check the patient’s ID band and ask their full name
c) Use the room number only
d) Ask the patient what their name is
