AMCA CMAC PRACTICE EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. A medical assistant fails to notify a patient that the physician is retiring and closing the
practice. This could lead to a legal charge of:
A. Negligence
B. Battery
C. Defamation
D. Abandonment
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Abandonment occurs when a healthcare provider terminates a
professional relationship with a patient without reasonable notice or providing a qualified
replacement.
2. Which anatomical plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions?
A. Sagittal
B. Frontal
C. Transverse
,D. Midsagittal
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The transverse plane, also known as the horizontal plane,
divides the body into top (superior) and bottom (inferior) sections.
3. When performing a venipuncture, which tube should be drawn first according to the CLSI
order of draw?
A. Blood Culture bottles
B. Lavender (EDTA)
C. Light Blue (Sodium Citrate)
D. Red (Serum)
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Blood culture bottles are always drawn first to prevent
contamination from non-sterile stoppers or additives from other tubes.
4. What is the primary purpose of CPT codes in a medical office?
A. To classify diseases and conditions
B. To document procedures and services provided
C. To track medical supplies used
D. To identify the patient’s insurance provider
, Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes are used to
document specific medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures and services.
5. Which of the following is the standard temperature and pressure for autoclave
sterilization?
A. 212°F and 10 psi
B. 250°F and 15 psi
C. 300°F and 20 psi
D. 121°F and 5 psi
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The standard settings for most autoclaves to achieve
sterilization are 250 degrees Fahrenheit at 15 pounds per square inch for a specified time.
6. According to AHA guidelines, a blood pressure reading of 135/85 mmHg is classified as:
A. Normal
B. Stage 1 Hypertension
C. Elevated
D. Stage 2 Hypertension
Answer: B
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. A medical assistant fails to notify a patient that the physician is retiring and closing the
practice. This could lead to a legal charge of:
A. Negligence
B. Battery
C. Defamation
D. Abandonment
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Abandonment occurs when a healthcare provider terminates a
professional relationship with a patient without reasonable notice or providing a qualified
replacement.
2. Which anatomical plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions?
A. Sagittal
B. Frontal
C. Transverse
,D. Midsagittal
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The transverse plane, also known as the horizontal plane,
divides the body into top (superior) and bottom (inferior) sections.
3. When performing a venipuncture, which tube should be drawn first according to the CLSI
order of draw?
A. Blood Culture bottles
B. Lavender (EDTA)
C. Light Blue (Sodium Citrate)
D. Red (Serum)
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Blood culture bottles are always drawn first to prevent
contamination from non-sterile stoppers or additives from other tubes.
4. What is the primary purpose of CPT codes in a medical office?
A. To classify diseases and conditions
B. To document procedures and services provided
C. To track medical supplies used
D. To identify the patient’s insurance provider
, Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes are used to
document specific medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures and services.
5. Which of the following is the standard temperature and pressure for autoclave
sterilization?
A. 212°F and 10 psi
B. 250°F and 15 psi
C. 300°F and 20 psi
D. 121°F and 5 psi
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The standard settings for most autoclaves to achieve
sterilization are 250 degrees Fahrenheit at 15 pounds per square inch for a specified time.
6. According to AHA guidelines, a blood pressure reading of 135/85 mmHg is classified as:
A. Normal
B. Stage 1 Hypertension
C. Elevated
D. Stage 2 Hypertension
Answer: B
