CCMA FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
1. A medical assistant is providing instructions to a patient about how to take an
extended-release medication orally. Which of the following patient statements indicates
a need for further teaching?
A. "I can crush or chew the pill if it is too hard for me to swallow."
B. "I should drink plenty of water when taking the extended-release pill."
C. "Extended-release pills provide a consistent amount of medication for my body to
use over a period of time."
D. "I should take my pill at the same time each day.": A. "I can crush or chew the pill if it is too
hard for me to swallow."
2. A medical assistant is preparing to obtain a patient's vital signs. Which of the following
patient information should the assistant verify prior to obtaining the patient's vital
signs?
A. Date of birth
B. Social Security number
C. Phone number
D. Insurance ID: A. Date of birth
3. When removing sutures, why is it important for a medical assistant to place the
removed sutures on a gauze pad?
,A. To present to the provider for pathology evaluation.
B. To maintain the sterility of the sutures
C. To help select the procedure code for billing purposes
,D. To determine the number of sutures removed: D. To determine the number of sutures
removed
4. A medical assistant is examining the skin on a patient's forearm where the patient
reports developing a rash. The assistant notes multiple solid elevations that are less
than 0.5 cm (0.2 in) in diameter. Which of the following terms should the assistant use
to document their observations in the patient's med- ical record?
A. Papules
B. Macules.
C. Vesicles
D. Pustules: A. Papules
5. Which of the following body systems work together to control and maintain
homeostasis?
A. Endocrine and nervous systems
B. Respiratory and muscular systems
C. Cardiovascular and lymphatic systems
D. Integumentary and skeletal systems: A. Endocrine and nervous systems
6. Which of the following actions by a medical assistant is an example of disease
prevention coaching?
A. Providing instructions about effective hand washing
, B. Providing hands-on instruction about how to check a blood glucose level at home
C. Providing a patient with information about colon cancer screenings
1. A medical assistant is providing instructions to a patient about how to take an
extended-release medication orally. Which of the following patient statements indicates
a need for further teaching?
A. "I can crush or chew the pill if it is too hard for me to swallow."
B. "I should drink plenty of water when taking the extended-release pill."
C. "Extended-release pills provide a consistent amount of medication for my body to
use over a period of time."
D. "I should take my pill at the same time each day.": A. "I can crush or chew the pill if it is too
hard for me to swallow."
2. A medical assistant is preparing to obtain a patient's vital signs. Which of the following
patient information should the assistant verify prior to obtaining the patient's vital
signs?
A. Date of birth
B. Social Security number
C. Phone number
D. Insurance ID: A. Date of birth
3. When removing sutures, why is it important for a medical assistant to place the
removed sutures on a gauze pad?
,A. To present to the provider for pathology evaluation.
B. To maintain the sterility of the sutures
C. To help select the procedure code for billing purposes
,D. To determine the number of sutures removed: D. To determine the number of sutures
removed
4. A medical assistant is examining the skin on a patient's forearm where the patient
reports developing a rash. The assistant notes multiple solid elevations that are less
than 0.5 cm (0.2 in) in diameter. Which of the following terms should the assistant use
to document their observations in the patient's med- ical record?
A. Papules
B. Macules.
C. Vesicles
D. Pustules: A. Papules
5. Which of the following body systems work together to control and maintain
homeostasis?
A. Endocrine and nervous systems
B. Respiratory and muscular systems
C. Cardiovascular and lymphatic systems
D. Integumentary and skeletal systems: A. Endocrine and nervous systems
6. Which of the following actions by a medical assistant is an example of disease
prevention coaching?
A. Providing instructions about effective hand washing
, B. Providing hands-on instruction about how to check a blood glucose level at home
C. Providing a patient with information about colon cancer screenings
