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CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
PRACTICE EXAM 2026/2027
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Reduction in cardiac output is known as - ANSWER-
cardiogenic shock.
Hypotension is the pressure of the blood against the arteries
and
veins.
Bioterrorism is specifically monitored by the - ANSWER-CDC.
The Drug Enforcement Administration monitors controlled
substances.
A control sample is best described as a(n)
sample with a known value.
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This is the best description. In a controlled experiment, an
experimental sample is compared against a control sample,
which is practically identical to - ANSWER-the experimental
sample except for the one aspect whose effect is being tested
(the
independent variable). The controlled sample is known.
EDTA is an anticoagulant used in collection tubes with which
color top? - ANSWER-lavender
A lavendertop
tube contains EDTA and is used for CBC, WBC
differential, and platelet counts.
The normal range for total cholesterol in adults is - ANSWER-
less than 200.
These are the normal ranges for hemoglobin (hgb).
An ASO blood test is used to detect - ANSWER-Group A
streptococci.
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A blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test is used to detect kidney
function.
The primary condition for which the patient is receiving care or
treatment is
the diagnosis.
The primary condition for which the patient is receiving care or
treatment is the diagnosis. Typically, a person with abnormal
symptoms will consult a doctor,
who will then obtain a history of the patient's illness and
examine him or her for signs of - ANSWER-disease. The doctor
will determine likely diagnoses. In many cases, he or she will
conduct
more testing to confirm or clarify the diagnosis before providing
treatment.
Which of the following is NOT a term for the description of the
illness given by the patient? - ANSWER-prognosis
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This is related to the reason(s) a patient gives for seeking
medical
care.
When establishing scheduling guidelines, which of the following
should be considered first? - ANSWER-physician preferences
The physician's preference is considered first in scheduling.
According to the rules of sourceoriented
record keeping, forms, notes, and memos should be
kept in which order? - ANSWER-. reverse chronological
Chronological order is the reverse of how the chart should be
arranged.
Checking a letter for errors prior to sending it is known as -
ANSWER-proofreading.
The medical assistant must proofread any document for errors
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
PRACTICE EXAM 2026/2027
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Reduction in cardiac output is known as - ANSWER-
cardiogenic shock.
Hypotension is the pressure of the blood against the arteries
and
veins.
Bioterrorism is specifically monitored by the - ANSWER-CDC.
The Drug Enforcement Administration monitors controlled
substances.
A control sample is best described as a(n)
sample with a known value.
,2 | Page
This is the best description. In a controlled experiment, an
experimental sample is compared against a control sample,
which is practically identical to - ANSWER-the experimental
sample except for the one aspect whose effect is being tested
(the
independent variable). The controlled sample is known.
EDTA is an anticoagulant used in collection tubes with which
color top? - ANSWER-lavender
A lavendertop
tube contains EDTA and is used for CBC, WBC
differential, and platelet counts.
The normal range for total cholesterol in adults is - ANSWER-
less than 200.
These are the normal ranges for hemoglobin (hgb).
An ASO blood test is used to detect - ANSWER-Group A
streptococci.
,3 | Page
A blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test is used to detect kidney
function.
The primary condition for which the patient is receiving care or
treatment is
the diagnosis.
The primary condition for which the patient is receiving care or
treatment is the diagnosis. Typically, a person with abnormal
symptoms will consult a doctor,
who will then obtain a history of the patient's illness and
examine him or her for signs of - ANSWER-disease. The doctor
will determine likely diagnoses. In many cases, he or she will
conduct
more testing to confirm or clarify the diagnosis before providing
treatment.
Which of the following is NOT a term for the description of the
illness given by the patient? - ANSWER-prognosis
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This is related to the reason(s) a patient gives for seeking
medical
care.
When establishing scheduling guidelines, which of the following
should be considered first? - ANSWER-physician preferences
The physician's preference is considered first in scheduling.
According to the rules of sourceoriented
record keeping, forms, notes, and memos should be
kept in which order? - ANSWER-. reverse chronological
Chronological order is the reverse of how the chart should be
arranged.
Checking a letter for errors prior to sending it is known as -
ANSWER-proofreading.
The medical assistant must proofread any document for errors
