CCMA Practice Test 5 | Free Medical Assistant Test Prep (2026)

This free practice test will help candidates studying for CCMA certification. It contains 30 multiple-choice questions from all sections. Take this CCMA practice exam and analyze your score. You’ll see your score and answers when you answer the last question and submit this test.

1. What is the purpose of the abbreviation “NPO” in a medical setting?

No prescription ordered

Normal patient observation

Non-profit organization

Nothing by oral

2. What form is used to submit claims to Medicare and Medicaid?

ICD-10

UB-04

CMS-1500

HCPCS Level II

3. What is the primary purpose of using a patient intake form?

To collect insurance information and payment details

To document the patient’s medical history and current health status

To schedule follow-up appointments

To provide general health education materials

4. Which muscle is responsible for flexing the forearm at the elbow?

Deltoid

Biceps brachii

Pectoralis major

Ulna

5. What is the most appropriate action for a clinical medical assistant to take when a patient arrives late for an appointment?

Immediately reschedule the patient for another day

Refuse to see the patient due to the late arrival

Check if the physician can still see the patient and reschedule if necessary

Allow the patient to see the physician at the originally scheduled time

6. Which of the following sites is used for an adult intramuscular injection?

Deltoid muscle

Dorsogluteal muscle

Abdomen

Vastus lateralis

7. Which of the following is an abnormal respiratory sound?

Apnea

Acidosis

Spasm

Wheezing

8. Colorectal cancer often begins as what type of growth?

Polyp

Diverticulum

Fissure

Ulcer

9. What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?

To pump blood throughout the body

To regulate body temperature

To maintain fluid balance and immune defence

To transport oxygen to cells

10. Which of the following is a common symptom of a myocardial infarction?

High blood pressure

Severe headache

Chest pain or discomfort

Muscle cramps

11. The prefix “hypo-” in medical terminology refers to:

Above or over

Around or surrounding

Below or under

Within or inside

12. What is the proper sequence of steps when removing personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Gloves, mask, gown

Mask, gloves, gown

Gown, mask, gloves

Gloves, gown, mask

13. What term describes the ability of myocardial cells to contract when stimulated?

Contractility

Conductivity

Automaticity

Excitability

14. The sinoatrial (SA) node is located in which part of the heart?

Right ventricle

Right atrium

Left atrium

Left ventricle

15. A physician asks a CCMA to ensure a patient understands a procedure. What is the CCMA’s role in patient education?

Perform the procedure independently

Describe risks and benefits of the procedure

Obtain informed consent

Explain aftercare instructions and clarify questions

16. What is the correct angle for inserting a needle during an intradermal injection?

90 degrees

75 degrees

45 degrees

15 degrees

17. What is the primary purpose of a hematocrit test?

Measure blood glucose levels

Evaluate red blood cell volume

Detect urinary infections

Assess kidney function

18. In which position is a patient lying flat on their abdomen?

Dorsal position

Fowler’s position

Prone position

Lithotomy position

19. Which instrument does a physician use to examine the interior structures of a patient’s eye?

Otoscope

Speculum

Ophthalmoscope

Stethoscope

20. In emergency medical care, what does the acronym “ABC” stand for?

Activate the body’s cells

Assess blood circulation

Administer basic CPR

Airway, breathing, circulation

21. Which of the following is the best way to ensure patient confidentiality?

Avoid speaking to other staff members about patients

Store all patient files in open areas for easy access

Use patient names in public areas only when necessary

Lock computers when not in use

22. Which of the following is an example of a diuretic medication?

Lasix

Prednisone

Insulin

Penicillin

23. Which of the following structures is responsible for the exchange of gases between the blood and the lungs?

Bronchioles

Trachea

Alveoli

Pleura

24. A patient experiencing symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and chest pain may require which diagnostic test?

Spirometry

Pulse oximetry

Glucose tolerance test

EKG

25. Which body system regulates hormones?

Cardiovascular system

Nervous system

Endocrine system

Digestive system

26. What type of blood sample is typically collected for glucose monitoring?

Arterial blood

Venous blood

Plasma sample

Capillary blood

27. Which organ is primarily responsible for detoxifying the blood?

Kidneys

Liver

Spleen

Pancreas

28. What is the function of the alveoli in the respiratory system?

Trap dust particle

Protect against infections

Warm and moisten air

Exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide

29. When preparing a sterile field for a procedure, how far around the field is considered contaminated?

1 inch

2 inch

3 inch

4 inch

30. In the event of a fire in the medical office, what should the medical assistant do first?

Attempt to put out the fire using a fire extinguisher

Lock all doors and windows to prevent smoke from entering

Call the fire department after trying to extinguish the fire

Evacuate patients and staff according to the office’s emergency plan

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