CMA AAMA PRACTICE COMPREHENSIVE TEST
2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS
◉ Which of the following types of examinations would be performed
to hear a heart murmur?
A. Inspection
B. Percussion
C. Mensuration
D. Auscultation. Answer: Auscultation
◉ Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix "ab"?
A. Away from
B. Within
C. Outside
D. Before or forward. Answer: Away from
◉ Which of the following terms refers to a disease process that has
no defined course and is of unknown origin?
A. Biologic
B. Diastolic
C. Etiologic
D. Idiopathic. Answer: Idiopathic
,◉ The medical assistant is preparing an 18-year-old male of average
size for a routine physical. Which of the following results will most
likely require further follow-up by the physician?
A. Resting O2 saturation of 98%
B. Temperature 36.9 C (98.4 F)
C. Blood pressure 140/92 mm Hg
D. Hemoglobin 14.4 g/dl. Answer: Blood pressure 140/92 mm Hg
◉ The medical assistant collects a patient's urine specimen to be
sent out for culture. It is very important to have the following on the
label: Patient name and date of birth; provider name and the initials
of who collected the specimen. What additional information is
needed for proper labeling?
A. Patient phone number
B. Length of time specimen was refrigerated.
C. Total volume collected
D. Date and time collected. Answer: Date and time collected
◉ Which of the following surgical procedures is performed as a
method to prevent conception?
A. Conization
B. Tubal ligation
C. Dilatation and curettage
,D. Episiotomy. Answer: Tubal ligation
◉ Which of the following is an appropriate action for improving
cross-cultural communication with patients?
A. Holding strong opinions and judgements regarding how people
should dress in an appropriate manner.
B. Using medical terms along with pictures or diagrams from a
current medical text book to assist communication.
C. Being aware that hand gestures may convey different meanings.
D. Creating a fast-paced atmosphere so that the patient can complete
the visit quickly.. Answer: Being aware that hand gestures may
convey different meanings.
◉ Which of the following arteries is most often used for assessing
the pulse on a conscious patient?
A. Dorsalis pedis
B. Femoral
C. Brachial
D. Radial. Answer: Radial
◉ Which of the following is another term for "adipose"?
A. Skin
B. Lymph
, C. Fat
D. Tendon. Answer: Fat
◉ Which of the following terms is used to describe a medical
assistant who supports standards of ethical care and speaks up for
patient rights?
A. Advocate
B. Defendant
C. Arbitrator
D. Plaintiff. Answer: Advocate
◉ A popliteal area keloid describes which of the following
conditions?
A. Mass on the shoulder
B. Polyp on the lower back
C. Scar tissue on the back of the knee
D. Wart on the plantar surface of the foot. Answer: Scar tissue on the
back of the knee
◉ Of the following terms, which is a plane that divides the anterior
portion of the body from the posterior portion?
A. Sagittal
B. Median
2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS
◉ Which of the following types of examinations would be performed
to hear a heart murmur?
A. Inspection
B. Percussion
C. Mensuration
D. Auscultation. Answer: Auscultation
◉ Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix "ab"?
A. Away from
B. Within
C. Outside
D. Before or forward. Answer: Away from
◉ Which of the following terms refers to a disease process that has
no defined course and is of unknown origin?
A. Biologic
B. Diastolic
C. Etiologic
D. Idiopathic. Answer: Idiopathic
,◉ The medical assistant is preparing an 18-year-old male of average
size for a routine physical. Which of the following results will most
likely require further follow-up by the physician?
A. Resting O2 saturation of 98%
B. Temperature 36.9 C (98.4 F)
C. Blood pressure 140/92 mm Hg
D. Hemoglobin 14.4 g/dl. Answer: Blood pressure 140/92 mm Hg
◉ The medical assistant collects a patient's urine specimen to be
sent out for culture. It is very important to have the following on the
label: Patient name and date of birth; provider name and the initials
of who collected the specimen. What additional information is
needed for proper labeling?
A. Patient phone number
B. Length of time specimen was refrigerated.
C. Total volume collected
D. Date and time collected. Answer: Date and time collected
◉ Which of the following surgical procedures is performed as a
method to prevent conception?
A. Conization
B. Tubal ligation
C. Dilatation and curettage
,D. Episiotomy. Answer: Tubal ligation
◉ Which of the following is an appropriate action for improving
cross-cultural communication with patients?
A. Holding strong opinions and judgements regarding how people
should dress in an appropriate manner.
B. Using medical terms along with pictures or diagrams from a
current medical text book to assist communication.
C. Being aware that hand gestures may convey different meanings.
D. Creating a fast-paced atmosphere so that the patient can complete
the visit quickly.. Answer: Being aware that hand gestures may
convey different meanings.
◉ Which of the following arteries is most often used for assessing
the pulse on a conscious patient?
A. Dorsalis pedis
B. Femoral
C. Brachial
D. Radial. Answer: Radial
◉ Which of the following is another term for "adipose"?
A. Skin
B. Lymph
, C. Fat
D. Tendon. Answer: Fat
◉ Which of the following terms is used to describe a medical
assistant who supports standards of ethical care and speaks up for
patient rights?
A. Advocate
B. Defendant
C. Arbitrator
D. Plaintiff. Answer: Advocate
◉ A popliteal area keloid describes which of the following
conditions?
A. Mass on the shoulder
B. Polyp on the lower back
C. Scar tissue on the back of the knee
D. Wart on the plantar surface of the foot. Answer: Scar tissue on the
back of the knee
◉ Of the following terms, which is a plane that divides the anterior
portion of the body from the posterior portion?
A. Sagittal
B. Median
