CMA State Exam (Practice Questions)
2025 with Answers
"ab" means . . . - ANSWER-away from
What should be the first action of the medical assistant if a patient sitting on the
exam table feels faint? - ANSWER-Assist the patient to a supine position
What best describes the arranging of a 12 page document into 10 different copies
for a medical staff meeting? - ANSWER-Collating
What leukocytes increase allergic reaction? - ANSWER-Eosinophils
Suffix of destruction - ANSWER--lysis
What requires both action and documentation? - ANSWER-Patient telephones
asking schedule II prescription to be refilled and granted
Correct format for inside address? - ANSWER-William Brown, M.D.
Warfarin is what kinds of med? - ANSWER-Anticoagulant
What will occur in children with aspirin for viral infection? - ANSWER-Reye's
syndrome
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,What is in the CPT reference book? - ANSWER-Codes for reporting physician
services
Surgical procedure to prevent contreception? - ANSWER-Tubal ligation
Substances for cauterizing small oral lesions? - ANSWER-Silver nitrate
Sets requirements for licensure of physicians? - ANSWER-Medical Practice Act
Description of a ticker file? - ANSWER-A chronologic reminder system
Primary function of oxytocin? - ANSWER-Causes uterine contractions
What term and definition are matched correctly? - ANSWER-Leukocytes -
increase of WBC number
What finding is most likely in someone with herpes labialis? - ANSWER-Fever
blisters
Protect privacy of patient when sending a fax? - ANSWER-Confidentiality cover
page
According to CPT rules, new pt. not received personal info in how many years? -
ANSWER-3 years
What lab test should be brought to immediate attention of the physician? -
ANSWER-Fasting glucose 40mg/di
A keratoplasty is an operation on which of the following body parts? - ANSWER-
Cornea
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, Which of the following is a lab test that can be used to measure the inflammatory
response in the body? - ANSWER-C-reactive protein (CRP)
Suffix for "hardening"? - ANSWER--sclerosis
State laws vary regarding responsibilities of the physician in reporting conditions.
However, all states require the reporting of which of the following? - ANSWER-
Deaths due to violence
Which of the following best describes the care of instruments when performing
chemical disinfection? - ANSWER-Dry instruments prior to placing the chemical
solution
Checks received on account should be stamped for endorsement at which of the
following times? - ANSWER-Immediately
Of the following groups, which would typically have the highest blood pressure
reading? - ANSWER-Elderly obese women
Which of the following is the cranial nerve primarily involved in blindness? -
ANSWER-Optic
Which of the following is a diagnostic procedure in which there is internal
visualization of the urinary bladder? - ANSWER-Cystoscopy
For an examination and inspection of the spine, which of the following positions
best describes how the medical assistant will place the patient on the examination
table? - ANSWER-Prone
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2025 with Answers
"ab" means . . . - ANSWER-away from
What should be the first action of the medical assistant if a patient sitting on the
exam table feels faint? - ANSWER-Assist the patient to a supine position
What best describes the arranging of a 12 page document into 10 different copies
for a medical staff meeting? - ANSWER-Collating
What leukocytes increase allergic reaction? - ANSWER-Eosinophils
Suffix of destruction - ANSWER--lysis
What requires both action and documentation? - ANSWER-Patient telephones
asking schedule II prescription to be refilled and granted
Correct format for inside address? - ANSWER-William Brown, M.D.
Warfarin is what kinds of med? - ANSWER-Anticoagulant
What will occur in children with aspirin for viral infection? - ANSWER-Reye's
syndrome
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,What is in the CPT reference book? - ANSWER-Codes for reporting physician
services
Surgical procedure to prevent contreception? - ANSWER-Tubal ligation
Substances for cauterizing small oral lesions? - ANSWER-Silver nitrate
Sets requirements for licensure of physicians? - ANSWER-Medical Practice Act
Description of a ticker file? - ANSWER-A chronologic reminder system
Primary function of oxytocin? - ANSWER-Causes uterine contractions
What term and definition are matched correctly? - ANSWER-Leukocytes -
increase of WBC number
What finding is most likely in someone with herpes labialis? - ANSWER-Fever
blisters
Protect privacy of patient when sending a fax? - ANSWER-Confidentiality cover
page
According to CPT rules, new pt. not received personal info in how many years? -
ANSWER-3 years
What lab test should be brought to immediate attention of the physician? -
ANSWER-Fasting glucose 40mg/di
A keratoplasty is an operation on which of the following body parts? - ANSWER-
Cornea
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, Which of the following is a lab test that can be used to measure the inflammatory
response in the body? - ANSWER-C-reactive protein (CRP)
Suffix for "hardening"? - ANSWER--sclerosis
State laws vary regarding responsibilities of the physician in reporting conditions.
However, all states require the reporting of which of the following? - ANSWER-
Deaths due to violence
Which of the following best describes the care of instruments when performing
chemical disinfection? - ANSWER-Dry instruments prior to placing the chemical
solution
Checks received on account should be stamped for endorsement at which of the
following times? - ANSWER-Immediately
Of the following groups, which would typically have the highest blood pressure
reading? - ANSWER-Elderly obese women
Which of the following is the cranial nerve primarily involved in blindness? -
ANSWER-Optic
Which of the following is a diagnostic procedure in which there is internal
visualization of the urinary bladder? - ANSWER-Cystoscopy
For an examination and inspection of the spine, which of the following positions
best describes how the medical assistant will place the patient on the examination
table? - ANSWER-Prone
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