CMA AAMA PRACTICE EXAM SCRIPT 2026
COMPLETE ANSWERS VERIFIED
◉ Which of the following instructions is most important for a
patient who has just had an arm cast applied?
A. Sprinkle powder in the cast if itching is present.
Powder should not be applied inside of cast.
B. Trim the cast if any sharp edges are present.
This should only be done with the permission of the physician.
C. Rest the arm at waist level.
D. Observe the fingers for changes in color/temperature. Answer:
Observe the fingers for changes in color/temperature.
◉ Which of the following is a measurement of the percentage of
erythrocytes in a volume of whole blood?
A. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
B. Blood cell differential
C. Red blood cell morphology
D. Hematocrit. Answer: Hematocrit
◉ Which of the following best describes a condition resulting in a
sudden discharge of electrical activity in the brain?
,A. Alzheimer's disease
B. Herpes zoster
C. Bell's palsy
E. Epilepsy. Answer: Epilepsy
◉ Which of the following conditions is consistent with a bacteriuria
and pyuria in a clean-catch urine specimen?
A. A kidney stone
B. A urinary tract infection
C. Renal cell carcinoma
D. Renal tubular degradation. Answer: A urinary tract infection
◉ Which of the following would describe the correct term when an
insurance claim is submitted with an invalid procedure code?
A. Denied
B. Paid
C. Rejected
D. Appealed. Answer: Rejected
◉ Which of the following is an electrolyte that has an important
influence on the muscle activity of the heart?
A. Amylase
,B. Phosphorus
C. Potassium
D. Chloride. Answer: Potassium
◉ The physician orders 75 mg of medication to be given
intramuscularly. The medication is available in 50mg/mL vials.
Which of the following is the correct dose to be administered?
A. 1.75 mL
B. 1.5 mL
C. 0.5 mL
D. 0.75 mL. Answer: 1.5mL
◉ Which of the following is a test that measures the concentration of
dissolved substances in urine?
A. Protein
B. Turbidity
C. Urobilinogen
D. Specific gravity. Answer: Specific gravity
◉ Which of the following best describes information gained as a
result of the physician-patient relationship?
A. Respondeat superior
B. Informed consent
, C. Professional liability
D. Confidential communication. Answer: Confidential
communication
◉ Which of the following substances would be the best choice for
soaking a bandage that is adhered to a wound?
A. Betadine solution
B. Acetone
C. Alcohol
D. Normal saline. Answer: Normal saline
◉ Which of the following is the most appropriate initial action by
the medical assistant when answering a telephone call from a
patient who is angry about treatment received in the office?
A. Respond to the patient by using defensive language.
B. Immediately transfer the patient's call to the office manager.
C. Listen as the patient explains the problem.
D. Ask the physician to speak to the patient.. Answer: Listen as the
patient explains the problem
◉ An Advance Beneficiary Notice is required in which of the
following cases?
A. A Medicaid-eligible patient who is pregnant but does not yet have
coverage
COMPLETE ANSWERS VERIFIED
◉ Which of the following instructions is most important for a
patient who has just had an arm cast applied?
A. Sprinkle powder in the cast if itching is present.
Powder should not be applied inside of cast.
B. Trim the cast if any sharp edges are present.
This should only be done with the permission of the physician.
C. Rest the arm at waist level.
D. Observe the fingers for changes in color/temperature. Answer:
Observe the fingers for changes in color/temperature.
◉ Which of the following is a measurement of the percentage of
erythrocytes in a volume of whole blood?
A. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
B. Blood cell differential
C. Red blood cell morphology
D. Hematocrit. Answer: Hematocrit
◉ Which of the following best describes a condition resulting in a
sudden discharge of electrical activity in the brain?
,A. Alzheimer's disease
B. Herpes zoster
C. Bell's palsy
E. Epilepsy. Answer: Epilepsy
◉ Which of the following conditions is consistent with a bacteriuria
and pyuria in a clean-catch urine specimen?
A. A kidney stone
B. A urinary tract infection
C. Renal cell carcinoma
D. Renal tubular degradation. Answer: A urinary tract infection
◉ Which of the following would describe the correct term when an
insurance claim is submitted with an invalid procedure code?
A. Denied
B. Paid
C. Rejected
D. Appealed. Answer: Rejected
◉ Which of the following is an electrolyte that has an important
influence on the muscle activity of the heart?
A. Amylase
,B. Phosphorus
C. Potassium
D. Chloride. Answer: Potassium
◉ The physician orders 75 mg of medication to be given
intramuscularly. The medication is available in 50mg/mL vials.
Which of the following is the correct dose to be administered?
A. 1.75 mL
B. 1.5 mL
C. 0.5 mL
D. 0.75 mL. Answer: 1.5mL
◉ Which of the following is a test that measures the concentration of
dissolved substances in urine?
A. Protein
B. Turbidity
C. Urobilinogen
D. Specific gravity. Answer: Specific gravity
◉ Which of the following best describes information gained as a
result of the physician-patient relationship?
A. Respondeat superior
B. Informed consent
, C. Professional liability
D. Confidential communication. Answer: Confidential
communication
◉ Which of the following substances would be the best choice for
soaking a bandage that is adhered to a wound?
A. Betadine solution
B. Acetone
C. Alcohol
D. Normal saline. Answer: Normal saline
◉ Which of the following is the most appropriate initial action by
the medical assistant when answering a telephone call from a
patient who is angry about treatment received in the office?
A. Respond to the patient by using defensive language.
B. Immediately transfer the patient's call to the office manager.
C. Listen as the patient explains the problem.
D. Ask the physician to speak to the patient.. Answer: Listen as the
patient explains the problem
◉ An Advance Beneficiary Notice is required in which of the
following cases?
A. A Medicaid-eligible patient who is pregnant but does not yet have
coverage
