CCMA Test Questions
1. What is a medical assistant's main role in a clinic setting?
A. Room patients
B. Check patients' vitals
C. Document current medications
D. All of the above: All of the above
Medical assistants do everything from greeting the patient when they first walk into the
office, to running insurance, to taking patients' vitals, to scheduling a follow-up for the
patient. Medical assistants are the bread and butter of the practice.
2. What is a normal blood pressure for an adult patient?
A. 160/60
B. 120/60
C. 120/90
D. 110/100: 120/60
An adult patient's blood pressure is considered normal if their systolic (top number)
pressure is 120 or less and their diastolic (bottom number) pressure is 80 or less.
3. What does SOB stand for in a clinical note?
A. Stiffness of back
B. Swelling of brain
C. Shortness of breath
D. None of the above: Shortness of breath
Physicians will use "SOB" to indicate a patient not utilizing full capability of their lungs.
(Example: "Patient arrived in ER 1330 showing SOB")
4. Which of the following methods is used in giving a patient medication
through their veins?
A. Sublingual
B. Oral
C. Intravenous
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D. Intramuscular: Intravenous
In the term "intravenous," intra- pertains to taking place within, while -venous pertains to
a vein or veins.
5. Which of the following positions is most used for examining and/or palpating
the abdomen?
Prone position
A.
B. Lithotomy position
C. Fowler's position
D. Supine position: Supine position
Supine position is laying flat on the back with all extremities relaxed on the bed.
6. An elderly male patient arrives at the clinic for test results from his provider.
After receiving news that his cancer is back and he is no longer in remission,
the provider asks you to come in and explain the next steps in his care. How
do you proceed in the room with the patient?
Use medical terms to explain what is to happen next and establish credibility Sit at the
patient's level and maintain eye contact while speaking warmly to show empathy
Ask them how they feel about the news
All of the above: Sit at the patient's level and maintain eye contact while speaking warmly
to show empathy It is important to show empathy during these situations. The patient
will most likely be in shock and/or confused. This may be a good time to ask if there is
anything you can assist with or anyone he would like to call. Be someone that the patient
feels comfortable with. Always get down to the patient's level; never speak above them.
7. You receive a phone call that comes through to your office phone, but there
is a language barrier. What are the most appropriate next steps?
Speak loudly so the patient can hear
Seek assistance from an interpreter or a translation service
Ask the patient to come in for further help on their question
1. What is a medical assistant's main role in a clinic setting?
A. Room patients
B. Check patients' vitals
C. Document current medications
D. All of the above: All of the above
Medical assistants do everything from greeting the patient when they first walk into the
office, to running insurance, to taking patients' vitals, to scheduling a follow-up for the
patient. Medical assistants are the bread and butter of the practice.
2. What is a normal blood pressure for an adult patient?
A. 160/60
B. 120/60
C. 120/90
D. 110/100: 120/60
An adult patient's blood pressure is considered normal if their systolic (top number)
pressure is 120 or less and their diastolic (bottom number) pressure is 80 or less.
3. What does SOB stand for in a clinical note?
A. Stiffness of back
B. Swelling of brain
C. Shortness of breath
D. None of the above: Shortness of breath
Physicians will use "SOB" to indicate a patient not utilizing full capability of their lungs.
(Example: "Patient arrived in ER 1330 showing SOB")
4. Which of the following methods is used in giving a patient medication
through their veins?
A. Sublingual
B. Oral
C. Intravenous
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D. Intramuscular: Intravenous
In the term "intravenous," intra- pertains to taking place within, while -venous pertains to
a vein or veins.
5. Which of the following positions is most used for examining and/or palpating
the abdomen?
Prone position
A.
B. Lithotomy position
C. Fowler's position
D. Supine position: Supine position
Supine position is laying flat on the back with all extremities relaxed on the bed.
6. An elderly male patient arrives at the clinic for test results from his provider.
After receiving news that his cancer is back and he is no longer in remission,
the provider asks you to come in and explain the next steps in his care. How
do you proceed in the room with the patient?
Use medical terms to explain what is to happen next and establish credibility Sit at the
patient's level and maintain eye contact while speaking warmly to show empathy
Ask them how they feel about the news
All of the above: Sit at the patient's level and maintain eye contact while speaking warmly
to show empathy It is important to show empathy during these situations. The patient
will most likely be in shock and/or confused. This may be a good time to ask if there is
anything you can assist with or anyone he would like to call. Be someone that the patient
feels comfortable with. Always get down to the patient's level; never speak above them.
7. You receive a phone call that comes through to your office phone, but there
is a language barrier. What are the most appropriate next steps?
Speak loudly so the patient can hear
Seek assistance from an interpreter or a translation service
Ask the patient to come in for further help on their question
