CCMA Practice Test 1

Take this CCMA Practice Test to familiarize yourself with the questions asked in the NHA CCMA Exam. This free mock test contains 30 challenging multiple-choice questions for students seeking a career as medical assistants. You’ll see your score and answer key when you submit the last questions on this test.


1. What is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?

 
 
 
 

2. Which of the following is NOT considered a violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?

 
 
 
 

3. Which is NOT a vital sign of bodily function?

 
 
 
 

4. When performing CPR on an adult, what is the correct depth of chest compressions?

 
 
 
 

5. What does the medical abbreviation “SOB” commonly indicate?

 
 
 
 

6. Which structure acts as the heart’s natural pacemaker by initiating electrical impulses for muscle contraction?

 
 
 
 

7. Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating body temperature, sleep, and appetite?

 
 
 
 

8. Which of the following methods is used to administer medication through the skin?

 
 
 
 

9. When verifying a patient’s insurance information, which of the following is most important to check?

 
 
 
 

10. Which of the following structures is responsible for producing RBC?

 
 
 
 

11. A patient calls to reschedule their upcoming appointment due to a scheduling conflict. What should you do as a medical assistant in an administrative role?

 
 
 
 

12. Which position is typically used to examine a patient’s chest and lungs?

 
 
 
 

13. Which of the following structures is part of the respiratory system?

 
 
 
 

14. Which of the following statements describes the end-diastolic volume?

 
 
 
 

15. Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating the metabolic rate and is produced by the thyroid gland?

 
 
 
 

16. A patient is scheduled for a colonoscopy and expresses anxiety about the procedure. How should you address this concern?

 
 
 
 

17. Which of the following is NOT a patient right provided under HIPAA?

 
 
 
 

18. When assisting a physician with a minor surgical procedure, which of the following tasks is the medical assistant responsible for?

 
 
 
 

19. What is a normal blood pressure for an adult patient?

 
 
 
 

20. Which of the following methods involves administering medication directly into a patient’s veins?

 
 
 
 

21. A patient refuses a recommended procedure. What is the medical assistant’s next step?

 
 
 
 

22. A medical assistant notices a red, swollen area on the arm of a patient who has recently been administered an injection. What is the first step the assistant should take?

 
 
 
 

23. What is a medical assistant’s main role in a clinic setting?

 
 
 
 

24. A patient calls to cancel their appointment. What is the most appropriate response?

 
 
 
 

25. Which vein is most commonly used for venipuncture in adults?

 
 
 
 

26. Which of the following is an example of a medical assistant’s responsibility related to medical billing and coding?

 
 
 
 

27. Why should a patient who is in shock be positioned with the head lower than the rest of the body?

 
 
 
 

28. What is the initial negative deflection produced by ventricular depolarization?

 
 
 
 

29. Which of the following methods is most appropriate for ensuring accurate blood pressure measurement?

 
 
 
 

30. When preparing a patient for an EKG, which of the following steps is most important to ensure accurate results?

 
 
 
 

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