CCMA Practice Test 4

Our fourth CCMA Practice Test is designed to help you prepare for the NHA CCMA exam. This mock test contains another 30 multiple-choice questions from various sections. Take this practice test and analyze your score to identify knowledge gaps.


1. The midsagittal plane divides the body into which of these components?

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2. If a patient presents with hematuria and flank pain, which of these conditions might be suspected?

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3. COPD is a disease state that refers to which two conditions?

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4. Which of these hormones is secreted by the thyroid gland?

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5. A physician prescribes 500 mg of medication for a patient. The medication is available in 125 mg tablets. How many tablets should the patient take to achieve the prescribed dose?

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6. Which of the following is a common form of oral medication that is designed to dissolve slowly and provide a steady release of the drug?

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7. What does the acronym PHI stand for in the context of healthcare?

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8. Within a team-based care (TBC) model, what is the primary role of the medical assistant when working with a multidisciplinary team?

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9. What is the golden rule of chart documentation?

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10. Food travels through the body in which of these sequences?

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11. A new patient is calling to schedule an appointment. What information is the least important to collect?

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12. A patient receiving a Mantoux TST is being tested for exposure to which type of microorganism?

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13. What type of growth is commonly the precursor to colorectal cancer?

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14. Which of the following terms refers to the process of chewing?

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15. Which healthcare professional is classified as an advanced practice practitioner?

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16. A patient reports a penicillin allergy and is prescribed amoxicillin for a bacterial infection. As a CCMA, what should be your immediate action?

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17. What type of scheduling is typically found in an urgent care setting?

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18. Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system in regulating immune function?

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19. Someone is calling in with regard to a 25-year old patient that has been seen in your clinic. To whom can you disclose information?

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20. Which of the following is the medical term for the condition commonly known as "acid reflux"?

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21. The transverse plane divides the body into which sections?

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22. Which part of a bacterium influences the color it takes during a gram stain procedure?

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23. If your company has fewer than 12 employees, posting your privacy practices in the office is optional.

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24. If a patient is described as "edentulous," what does this indicate?

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25. A patient has not been seen in 4 years. How would their medical file be classified?

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26. When reviewing insurance documents, what does the acronym EOB represent?

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27. The trigeminal nerve is responsible for all of these functions except:

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28. While reviewing the schedule, you see the 10:15 appointment listed as: "NP in for S/R was NS." What does this indicate?

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29. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs)?

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30. Which of the following regulatory standards is specifically designed for clinical laboratory testing on human samples?

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