CCMA Practice Test 6

This is our final CCMA Practice Test, which contains 30 more challenging questions. After taking this test, you’ll complete 180 questions from all the sections. Hopefully, you’re confident and ready for the Medical Assistant exam.


1. How should a CCMA respond if a patient refuses treatment?

 
 
 
 

2. What is the purpose of the ICD-10 coding system?

 
 
 
 

3. How long should surgical instruments be autoclaved to ensure sterilization?

 
 
 
 

4. What is the purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act?

 
 
 
 

5. Which of the following body systems is responsible for filtering blood, eliminating waste, and producing urine

 
 
 
 

6. What type of immunity is gained through vaccination or exposure to a disease?

 
 
 
 

7. Which of the following is an example of an anticoagulant medication?

 
 
 
 

8. What is the correct angle for inserting a needle during a venipuncture?

 
 
 
 

9. What is the first thing a CCMA should do when preparing a patient for a blood pressure measurement?

 
 
 
 

10. When assisting a physician with a Pap smear, the CCMA should:

 
 
 
 

11. Which of the following is an example of an airborne-transmitted disease?

 
 
 
 

12. Which element is essential for oxygen transport in the blood?

 
 
 
 

13. Which part of the nervous system controls involuntary actions like heart rate and digestion?

 
 
 
 

14. Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the CCMA when preparing for a patient’s examination?

 
 
 
 

15. What is the proper method to prepare a patient for a urine test?

 
 
 
 

16. Which instrument is used to measure the pressure inside the eye?

 
 
 
 

17. Which type of precaution is used for patients with tuberculosis?

 
 
 
 

18. What is the purpose of the CPT codes in medical billing?

 
 
 
 

19. What is the correct sequence of performing CPR on an adult?

 
 
 
 

20. What scheduling method prioritizes the most urgent patients first?

 
 
 
 

21. The small intestine is responsible for:

 
 
 
 

22. Which document specifies the care a patient wants if they are unable to make decisions?

 
 
 
 

23. Which type of tissue is responsible for transmitting electrical signals in the body?

 
 
 
 

24. What is the main function of the spleen?

 
 
 
 

25. What does the P wave represent on an EKG?

 
 
 
 

26. Which electrode serves as the ground in a standard 12-lead EKG?

 
 
 
 

27. Which position is commonly used for a pelvic examination?

 
 
 
 

28. Which of the following measurements are used to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI)?

 
 
 
 

29. What is the first step when applying a sterile dressing?

 
 
 
 

30. A CCMA witnesses a coworker accessing a patient’s chart without authorization. What action should the CCMA take?

 
 
 
 

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