CMAC PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS!!
A clinical medical assistant saw a patient collapse in the waiting room. After assessing the
patient it was determined that the patient has a pacemaker and that an AED was needed.
How far away from the pacemaker should the AED electrodes be placed ?
One Inch Away
A clinical medical assistant is setting up an appointment for a patient procedure. Which of
the following would be a reason to call the insurance company ?
To obtain a preauthorization for the procedure
What is the best way to explain to a patient how to perform a self-breast examination at
home ?
Use three fingers with a firm touch, moving fingers in a circular motion
What is the name of a scheduling technique where two patient come in at the beginning of
each hour, and the others are scheduled every 10-20 minutes ?
Modified waved scheduling
After administering 2 ml of Roceptin to a patient with a severe case of shingles, which of
the following is the correct information for documentation ?
Patient was observed for 5 minutes for allergic reaction
A patient calls and states that their surgical incision is infected. What question is most
important for the CMA to ask when triaging the call ?
,If the incision site is warm and red
What is used to clean a patients skin in preparation for a minor surgery ?
Antiseptic
What approaches are considered for a patient who does not speak english ?
Request a professional medical translator
What information is needed when measuring a patient for crutches ?
Patient's Height
The study of the biology of microscopic organisms is called
Microbiology
Failure to exercise appropriate care of a patient is:
Negligence
A hospital-acquired infection is known as:
nosocomial
A patient came into laboratory GTT, they said they had a cup of coffee, what should you do
Explain the test requires fasting for 8-12 hours and reschedule appointment
Clinical medical assistants should answer phone within how many rings
3
How often should a patient's medical record be reviewed to ensure accuracy and
completeness
, Bi-annually
A female patients needs to provide a clean-catch urine specimen. What point during
urination should specimen be collected ?
During mid-stream
A physician has asked for you to type a formal letter for them. Which closing would be
incorrect
Best of Luck
In what state is the body when adequate rest and no food for at least 12 hours
Basal State
What form of sterilization is most often used in medical office
Autoclaving
Which medical service may require preauthorization from a patients insurance ?
Outpatient services and MRI
If a tourniquet is needed, what is the recommended amount of time to hold it ?
Less than one minute
Which of the following should be used when performing phlebotomy on an elderly patient
?
Butterfly needle
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS!!
A clinical medical assistant saw a patient collapse in the waiting room. After assessing the
patient it was determined that the patient has a pacemaker and that an AED was needed.
How far away from the pacemaker should the AED electrodes be placed ?
One Inch Away
A clinical medical assistant is setting up an appointment for a patient procedure. Which of
the following would be a reason to call the insurance company ?
To obtain a preauthorization for the procedure
What is the best way to explain to a patient how to perform a self-breast examination at
home ?
Use three fingers with a firm touch, moving fingers in a circular motion
What is the name of a scheduling technique where two patient come in at the beginning of
each hour, and the others are scheduled every 10-20 minutes ?
Modified waved scheduling
After administering 2 ml of Roceptin to a patient with a severe case of shingles, which of
the following is the correct information for documentation ?
Patient was observed for 5 minutes for allergic reaction
A patient calls and states that their surgical incision is infected. What question is most
important for the CMA to ask when triaging the call ?
,If the incision site is warm and red
What is used to clean a patients skin in preparation for a minor surgery ?
Antiseptic
What approaches are considered for a patient who does not speak english ?
Request a professional medical translator
What information is needed when measuring a patient for crutches ?
Patient's Height
The study of the biology of microscopic organisms is called
Microbiology
Failure to exercise appropriate care of a patient is:
Negligence
A hospital-acquired infection is known as:
nosocomial
A patient came into laboratory GTT, they said they had a cup of coffee, what should you do
Explain the test requires fasting for 8-12 hours and reschedule appointment
Clinical medical assistants should answer phone within how many rings
3
How often should a patient's medical record be reviewed to ensure accuracy and
completeness
, Bi-annually
A female patients needs to provide a clean-catch urine specimen. What point during
urination should specimen be collected ?
During mid-stream
A physician has asked for you to type a formal letter for them. Which closing would be
incorrect
Best of Luck
In what state is the body when adequate rest and no food for at least 12 hours
Basal State
What form of sterilization is most often used in medical office
Autoclaving
Which medical service may require preauthorization from a patients insurance ?
Outpatient services and MRI
If a tourniquet is needed, what is the recommended amount of time to hold it ?
Less than one minute
Which of the following should be used when performing phlebotomy on an elderly patient
?
Butterfly needle
