Certified Medical Assistant National
Credential Review Practice Test 1-200
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What items are included in standard PPE?
✔✔Gloves, masks, gowns, and eye protection.
What is the function of the autonomic nervous system?
✔✔To control involuntary body functions like heart rate, digestion, and respiration.
What is triage?
✔✔The process of determining the urgency of a patient’s condition to prioritize care.
What is the purpose of sterilization in healthcare?
✔✔To destroy all microorganisms, including spores, on instruments or surfaces.
What is the most effective method of sterilization?
✔✔Steam autoclaving under pressure.
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,What is the proper way to identify a patient before a procedure?
✔✔Ask the patient to state their full name and date of birth and compare to the medical record.
What is the role of empathy in patient care?
✔✔To understand and share the feelings of the patient, fostering trust and comfort.
What is the main purpose of continuing education for CMAs?
✔✔To maintain certification and stay current with medical knowledge and skills.
What should a CMA do if they make an error in documentation?
✔✔Draw a single line through the error, write “error,” initial it, and enter the correct
information.
What is the main goal of a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)?
✔✔To assist healthcare providers in both clinical and administrative duties to ensure efficient
and safe patient care.
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,What organization offers the Certified Medical Assistant credential?
✔✔The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
What does the abbreviation CMA stand for?
✔✔Certified Medical Assistant.
What are the main responsibilities of a CMA in a medical office?
✔✔Performing administrative tasks, clinical procedures, and patient education under provider
supervision.
What is the first step in proper hand hygiene?
✔✔Wet hands with clean running water before applying soap.
What is the proper duration for handwashing with soap and water?
✔✔At least 20 seconds.
What is the best way to prevent healthcare-associated infections?
✔✔Proper hand hygiene before and after every patient contact.
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, Why is patient confidentiality important?
✔✔It protects the patient’s privacy and complies with federal laws like HIPAA.
What does HIPAA stand for?
✔✔Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
What should a CMA do if they witness a breach of patient confidentiality?
✔✔Report it immediately to a supervisor or compliance officer.
What is the purpose of infection control practices?
✔✔To prevent the spread of infectious diseases in healthcare settings.
What is the term for microorganisms that cause disease?
✔✔Pathogens.
What is the proper way to dispose of a used needle?
✔✔Immediately place it in a puncture-resistant sharps container without recapping.
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Credential Review Practice Test 1-200
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What items are included in standard PPE?
✔✔Gloves, masks, gowns, and eye protection.
What is the function of the autonomic nervous system?
✔✔To control involuntary body functions like heart rate, digestion, and respiration.
What is triage?
✔✔The process of determining the urgency of a patient’s condition to prioritize care.
What is the purpose of sterilization in healthcare?
✔✔To destroy all microorganisms, including spores, on instruments or surfaces.
What is the most effective method of sterilization?
✔✔Steam autoclaving under pressure.
1
,What is the proper way to identify a patient before a procedure?
✔✔Ask the patient to state their full name and date of birth and compare to the medical record.
What is the role of empathy in patient care?
✔✔To understand and share the feelings of the patient, fostering trust and comfort.
What is the main purpose of continuing education for CMAs?
✔✔To maintain certification and stay current with medical knowledge and skills.
What should a CMA do if they make an error in documentation?
✔✔Draw a single line through the error, write “error,” initial it, and enter the correct
information.
What is the main goal of a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)?
✔✔To assist healthcare providers in both clinical and administrative duties to ensure efficient
and safe patient care.
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,What organization offers the Certified Medical Assistant credential?
✔✔The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
What does the abbreviation CMA stand for?
✔✔Certified Medical Assistant.
What are the main responsibilities of a CMA in a medical office?
✔✔Performing administrative tasks, clinical procedures, and patient education under provider
supervision.
What is the first step in proper hand hygiene?
✔✔Wet hands with clean running water before applying soap.
What is the proper duration for handwashing with soap and water?
✔✔At least 20 seconds.
What is the best way to prevent healthcare-associated infections?
✔✔Proper hand hygiene before and after every patient contact.
3
, Why is patient confidentiality important?
✔✔It protects the patient’s privacy and complies with federal laws like HIPAA.
What does HIPAA stand for?
✔✔Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
What should a CMA do if they witness a breach of patient confidentiality?
✔✔Report it immediately to a supervisor or compliance officer.
What is the purpose of infection control practices?
✔✔To prevent the spread of infectious diseases in healthcare settings.
What is the term for microorganisms that cause disease?
✔✔Pathogens.
What is the proper way to dispose of a used needle?
✔✔Immediately place it in a puncture-resistant sharps container without recapping.
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