CALAOMS ACTUAL CERTIFICATION
REVIEW PAPER 2026 IN DEPTH
QUESTIONS ALONGSIDE EXPERT CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ When obtaining a blood pressure on an adult patient, which of the
following represents correct positioning? Answer: Feet flat on floor with
back against chair
⩥ CHEDDAR Answer: chief complaint, history of present illness
examination, details, drugs and dosages, assessment, return visit
information or referral.
⩥ After assisting with a minor surgical procedure, the medical assistant
must follow which precaution when cleaning the instruments? Answer:
Wear utility gloves
⩥ Upon venipuncture attempt, a hematoma begins to form. Which next
steps should the medical assistant take? Answer: Discontinue the
procedure and apply pressure and ice
⩥ Which is an injection administered at a 90 degree angle, either
ventrogluteal, deltoid, or vastus lateralis? Answer: Intramuscular
,⩥ What is a fixed amount collected at the time of the medical service?
Answer: Copayment
⩥ 3 Major Body Planes Answer: Coronal Plane (Front) -divides body
into front and back
Transverse (Axial) Plane:
Divides body into top and bottom portions (superior-head; inferior-feat)
Sagittal Plane (Median):
Cut that divides body into left and right halves
⩥ To avoid a hemolyzed specimen, what is the maximum amount of
time the medical assistant should leave the tourniquet on the patient's
arm? Answer: One Minute
⩥ -PO-RX-SIG-PRN-BID-QD Answer: By mouth, prescription,
Provider's instructions, as needed, twice a day, everyday
⩥ Schedule 1 Drugs Answer: Highest potential for abuse, no therapeutic
use, (Heroine marijuana LSD)
⩥ Schedule II drugs Answer: - Drugs have high potential for abuse
, - Drugs have currently accepted medical uses, although there may be
serious restrictions
Ex: Methadone, Opium Extracts, Morphine, Ritalin, Oxycodone
⩥ Normal Heartrate range for a newborn: Answer: 120-160 bpm
⩥ Appointment scheduling process to block off specific times when the
physician is not in the office, holidays, and lunch breaks: Answer:
Setting up the Matrix
⩥ When a healthcare professional knowingly commits a wrongful act,
this is identified as which of the following? Answer: Malfeasance
⩥ When you ______a vein, you use your _______ finger. Answer:
Palpate...... index finger.
⩥ Intradermal Injection Answer: 10-15 degree angle-formation of a
wheel
Needle Length:
3/8-5/8
Needle Gauge:
25-27
⩥ subcutaneous injection Answer: 45-90 degree angle
REVIEW PAPER 2026 IN DEPTH
QUESTIONS ALONGSIDE EXPERT CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ When obtaining a blood pressure on an adult patient, which of the
following represents correct positioning? Answer: Feet flat on floor with
back against chair
⩥ CHEDDAR Answer: chief complaint, history of present illness
examination, details, drugs and dosages, assessment, return visit
information or referral.
⩥ After assisting with a minor surgical procedure, the medical assistant
must follow which precaution when cleaning the instruments? Answer:
Wear utility gloves
⩥ Upon venipuncture attempt, a hematoma begins to form. Which next
steps should the medical assistant take? Answer: Discontinue the
procedure and apply pressure and ice
⩥ Which is an injection administered at a 90 degree angle, either
ventrogluteal, deltoid, or vastus lateralis? Answer: Intramuscular
,⩥ What is a fixed amount collected at the time of the medical service?
Answer: Copayment
⩥ 3 Major Body Planes Answer: Coronal Plane (Front) -divides body
into front and back
Transverse (Axial) Plane:
Divides body into top and bottom portions (superior-head; inferior-feat)
Sagittal Plane (Median):
Cut that divides body into left and right halves
⩥ To avoid a hemolyzed specimen, what is the maximum amount of
time the medical assistant should leave the tourniquet on the patient's
arm? Answer: One Minute
⩥ -PO-RX-SIG-PRN-BID-QD Answer: By mouth, prescription,
Provider's instructions, as needed, twice a day, everyday
⩥ Schedule 1 Drugs Answer: Highest potential for abuse, no therapeutic
use, (Heroine marijuana LSD)
⩥ Schedule II drugs Answer: - Drugs have high potential for abuse
, - Drugs have currently accepted medical uses, although there may be
serious restrictions
Ex: Methadone, Opium Extracts, Morphine, Ritalin, Oxycodone
⩥ Normal Heartrate range for a newborn: Answer: 120-160 bpm
⩥ Appointment scheduling process to block off specific times when the
physician is not in the office, holidays, and lunch breaks: Answer:
Setting up the Matrix
⩥ When a healthcare professional knowingly commits a wrongful act,
this is identified as which of the following? Answer: Malfeasance
⩥ When you ______a vein, you use your _______ finger. Answer:
Palpate...... index finger.
⩥ Intradermal Injection Answer: 10-15 degree angle-formation of a
wheel
Needle Length:
3/8-5/8
Needle Gauge:
25-27
⩥ subcutaneous injection Answer: 45-90 degree angle
