Certified Medical Assistant (CMA & AAMA)
CMA Exam 2025–2026 Accurate Real Exam
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Which of the following is the most common blood disorder that may result from a variety
of causes?
a.Leukemia
b.Thrombocytopenia
c.Anemia
d.Polycythemia - answer>>>C
The concept "Universal precautions" refers to:
a.using the same precautions as everyone else.
b.assuming all human blood may carry bloodborne pathogens.
c.using gloves every time you make any contact with a patient.
d.assuming all human blood and some body fluids may carry infectious or bloodborne
pathogens. - answer>>>D
When performing a sedimentation rate, the Wintrobe or Westergren tube is filled to the
level marked:
a.0mm.
b.10mm.
c.20mm.
d.50mm. - answer>>>A
The major components of a routine urinalysis are:
a.chemical, visual, and culture.
,b.physical, chemical, and microscopic.
c.visual, analytic, and microscopic.
d.physical, analytical, and chemical. - answer>>>B
Which of the following sutures does not require removal from the body?
a.Nylon
b.Silk
c.Gut
d.Cotton - answer>>>C
What is a fenestrated sterile drape?
a.A drape used to cover the sterile tray after it is set up.
b.A drape that is placed over the patient, with the opening over the area where the
surgical procedure will be performed.
c.A drape that has anesthetic medication.
d.A drape that is used to dress a wound. - answer>>>B
Most instruments are classified according to their function, which instrument is classified
as a dilating/probing instrument?
a.Scalpel
b.Speculum
c.Forceps
d.Hemostat - answer>>>B
When caring and handling surgical instruments which of the following can prolong the life
span and ensure proper function of the instrument?
a.Sharp instruments can be mixed with other instruments
b.Rinse blood and body secretions off after allowing it to dry on the instrument
,c.Prevent instruments from being piled and getting entangled with one another
d.Using instruments in a way other than their intended purpose does not affect their life
span - answer>>>C
For minor surgical procedures, acceptable skin cleansing agents include all of the
following EXCEPT:
a.iodophor.
b.acetone.
c.4% chlorhexidine gluconate.
d.povidone-iodine. - answer>>>B
Patient education for minor burn care involves all of the following EXCEPT:
a.gentle cleansing of the wound with bactericidal solution (i.e., povidone-iodine solution).
b.covering the wound with an antibiotic ointment (silver sulfadiazine).
c.eating a low-calorie, low- protein diet to promote healing.
d.paying attention for fever, malaise, inflammation, swelling, increased pain, odor, and
draining from the burn area. - answer>>>C
Instructing patients in the collection of a clean-catch, midstream urine specimen is
especially important in order to avoid contamination. Which of the following is incorrect
in patient education?
a.Cleanse each side of the urinary meatus with a front-to-back motion from the pubic to
the anus
b.On the second motion, cleanse directly across the meatus, back-to-front, using another
antiseptic wipe
c.Allow the initial flow of urine to pass into the toilet flushing the opening of the urethra
d.Fill the container halfway - answer>>>B
All of the following information must be given to the patient in order for them to have
received informed consent EXCEPT:
, a.nature and purpose of the recommended procedures.
b.an explanation of risks involved in the procedure.
c.alternative treatments or procedures.
d.reasons to delay the procedure. - answer>>>D
In order to help patients learn and retain information the medical assistant can do all of
the following EXCEPT:
a.keep it short and be specific.
b.use terms that the patient can understand.
c.focus on the 'why.'
d.repeat and reinforce important information. - answer>>>C
Educating female patients on signs and symptoms of a myocardial infarction includes all
of the following EXCEPT:
a.back pain or aching and throbbing in the biceps or forearms.
b.shortness of breath (SOB).
c.feeling of lightness or feeling famished in the mediastinum.
d.dizziness (vertigo) - unexplained lightheadedness or syncopal episodes. - answer>>>C
When educating your patient, which of the following is not recommended for the
prevention of deep vein thrombosis?
a.Avoid compression stockings
b.If anticoagulants have been prescribed, eat foods high in vitamin K in small amounts
c.Avoid sitting still for long periods
d.Walk around several times during the day or move the legs frequently - answer>>>C
Patient education for preventing Lyme disease includes all of the following EXCEPT:
CMA Exam 2025–2026 Accurate Real Exam
Questions and Verified Correct Answers JUST
RELEASED
Which of the following is the most common blood disorder that may result from a variety
of causes?
a.Leukemia
b.Thrombocytopenia
c.Anemia
d.Polycythemia - answer>>>C
The concept "Universal precautions" refers to:
a.using the same precautions as everyone else.
b.assuming all human blood may carry bloodborne pathogens.
c.using gloves every time you make any contact with a patient.
d.assuming all human blood and some body fluids may carry infectious or bloodborne
pathogens. - answer>>>D
When performing a sedimentation rate, the Wintrobe or Westergren tube is filled to the
level marked:
a.0mm.
b.10mm.
c.20mm.
d.50mm. - answer>>>A
The major components of a routine urinalysis are:
a.chemical, visual, and culture.
,b.physical, chemical, and microscopic.
c.visual, analytic, and microscopic.
d.physical, analytical, and chemical. - answer>>>B
Which of the following sutures does not require removal from the body?
a.Nylon
b.Silk
c.Gut
d.Cotton - answer>>>C
What is a fenestrated sterile drape?
a.A drape used to cover the sterile tray after it is set up.
b.A drape that is placed over the patient, with the opening over the area where the
surgical procedure will be performed.
c.A drape that has anesthetic medication.
d.A drape that is used to dress a wound. - answer>>>B
Most instruments are classified according to their function, which instrument is classified
as a dilating/probing instrument?
a.Scalpel
b.Speculum
c.Forceps
d.Hemostat - answer>>>B
When caring and handling surgical instruments which of the following can prolong the life
span and ensure proper function of the instrument?
a.Sharp instruments can be mixed with other instruments
b.Rinse blood and body secretions off after allowing it to dry on the instrument
,c.Prevent instruments from being piled and getting entangled with one another
d.Using instruments in a way other than their intended purpose does not affect their life
span - answer>>>C
For minor surgical procedures, acceptable skin cleansing agents include all of the
following EXCEPT:
a.iodophor.
b.acetone.
c.4% chlorhexidine gluconate.
d.povidone-iodine. - answer>>>B
Patient education for minor burn care involves all of the following EXCEPT:
a.gentle cleansing of the wound with bactericidal solution (i.e., povidone-iodine solution).
b.covering the wound with an antibiotic ointment (silver sulfadiazine).
c.eating a low-calorie, low- protein diet to promote healing.
d.paying attention for fever, malaise, inflammation, swelling, increased pain, odor, and
draining from the burn area. - answer>>>C
Instructing patients in the collection of a clean-catch, midstream urine specimen is
especially important in order to avoid contamination. Which of the following is incorrect
in patient education?
a.Cleanse each side of the urinary meatus with a front-to-back motion from the pubic to
the anus
b.On the second motion, cleanse directly across the meatus, back-to-front, using another
antiseptic wipe
c.Allow the initial flow of urine to pass into the toilet flushing the opening of the urethra
d.Fill the container halfway - answer>>>B
All of the following information must be given to the patient in order for them to have
received informed consent EXCEPT:
, a.nature and purpose of the recommended procedures.
b.an explanation of risks involved in the procedure.
c.alternative treatments or procedures.
d.reasons to delay the procedure. - answer>>>D
In order to help patients learn and retain information the medical assistant can do all of
the following EXCEPT:
a.keep it short and be specific.
b.use terms that the patient can understand.
c.focus on the 'why.'
d.repeat and reinforce important information. - answer>>>C
Educating female patients on signs and symptoms of a myocardial infarction includes all
of the following EXCEPT:
a.back pain or aching and throbbing in the biceps or forearms.
b.shortness of breath (SOB).
c.feeling of lightness or feeling famished in the mediastinum.
d.dizziness (vertigo) - unexplained lightheadedness or syncopal episodes. - answer>>>C
When educating your patient, which of the following is not recommended for the
prevention of deep vein thrombosis?
a.Avoid compression stockings
b.If anticoagulants have been prescribed, eat foods high in vitamin K in small amounts
c.Avoid sitting still for long periods
d.Walk around several times during the day or move the legs frequently - answer>>>C
Patient education for preventing Lyme disease includes all of the following EXCEPT:
