CMA Skill Practice! Practice Test Questions for the Certified Medical Assistant Test

Getting Started

What is on the CMA

Practice Test Questions Set 1

Answer Key

Practice Test 2

Answer Key

Conclusion

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Getting Started

Congratulations!

By deciding to take the Certified Medical Assistant Exam (CMA, you have taken the first step toward a great future! Of course, there is no point in taking this important examination unless you intend to do your very best in order to earn the highest grade you possibly can. That means getting yourself organized and discovering the best approaches, methods and strategies to master the material. Yes, that will require real effort and dedication on your part but if you are willing to focus your energy and devote the study time necessary, before you know it you will be opening that letter of acceptance for the job of your dreams.

What is on the CMA

The CMA has six sections: Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, Communication Skills, Fundamental Writing Skills, Legal Issues and Legislation, and Insurance.

Part I – Medical Terminology

This section covers medical root, stems, prefixes and suffixes, common surgical procedures, diagnostic procedures and medical specialties.

Part II – Anatomy and Physiology

This section covers the functions, conditions and common diseases and issues with the different body systems.

Part III - Medical Legal and Ethical Issues and Legislation

This section covers medical legal issues, and important workplace and medical related legislation, including, Occupational Safety & Health (OSHA), Food & Drug Admin (FDA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Part IV - Communication and Patient Education

This section covers basic communication skills such as, body language, listening skills, identifying needs, open and closed questions, active listening.

Part IV – Common Writing Skills

This section covers sentence structure, grammar and punctuation.

Part V – Insurance, Records and Bookkeeping

This section covers common office practice, accounting and bookkeeping, types of insurance and insurance codes.

Practice Test Questions Set 1

The questions below are not the same as you will find on the CMA - that would be too easy! And nobody knows what the questions will be and they change all the time. Below are general questions that cover the same subject areas as the CMA. So, while the format and exact wording of the questions may differ slightly, and change from year to year, if you can answer the questions below, you will have no problem with the CMA.

For the best results, take these Practice Test Questions as if it were the real exam. Set aside time when you will not be disturbed, and a location that is quiet and free of distractions. Read the instructions carefully, read each question carefully, and answer to the best of your ability.

Use the bubble answer sheets provided. When you have completed the Practice Questions, check your answer against the Answer Key and read the explanation provided.

Do not attempt more than one set of practice test questions in one day. After completing the first practice test, wait two or three days before attempting the second set of questions.

Part I - Medical Terminology

1. Which, if any, of the following statements is false?

a. Appendicitis is inflammation of the vermiform appendix.

b. An appendectomy is a surgical procedure to remove that organ.

c. Appendicitis may be acute, subacute, or chronic.

d. Cathartics or enemas should be administered to prepare the patient for surgery.

2. A/an _______________ is a procedure in which both the _______ ______ and some of the surrounding tissue are excised to eliminate cancer or to treat _________ or a/an ________________.

a. A radical prostatectomy is a procedure in which both the prostate gland and some of the surrounding tissue are excised to eliminate cancer or to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia or an enlarged prostate.

b. A modified prostatectomy is a procedure in which both the prostate gland and some of the surrounding tissue are excised to eliminate cancer or to treat incontinence or an enlarged prostate.

c. A radical vasectomy is a procedure in which both the prostate gland and some of the surrounding tissue are excised to eliminate cancer or to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia or an enlarged prostate.

d. A hysterectomy is a procedure in which both the prostate gland and some of the surrounding tissue are excised to eliminate cancer or to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia or an enlarged prostate.

3. The ____________ is a pear-shaped sac located near the right lobe of the liver that holds _______; a/an _________ is surgery to remove that organ.

a. The pancreas is a pear-shaped sac located near the right lobe of the liver that holds bile; a/an pancreatectomy is surgery to remove that organ.

b. The appendix is a pear-shaped sac located near the right lobe of the liver that holds bile; a/an cholecystectomy is surgery to remove that organ.

c. The gall bladder is a pear-shaped sac located near the right lobe of the liver that holds bile; a/an appendectomy is surgery to remove that organ.

d. The gall bladder is a pear-shaped sac located near the right lobe of the liver that holds bile; a/an cholecystectomy is surgery to remove that organ.

4. In cases of bladder stones or the removal of other tissue from the bladder, a/an __________ is performed by the insertion of a thin, lighted instrument through the urethra and into the bladder.

a. Cystoscopy

b. Arthroscopy

c. Laparoscopy

d. Appendectomy

5. A/an ____________ allows a physician to examine the surfaces of the joints and surrounding tissues to diagnose joint complications, repair injuries, remove foreign bodies or monitor disease.

a. Laminectomy

b. Dilation

c. Biopsy

d. Arthroscopy

6. _______________ is the most frequently performed surgery for the treatment of spinal stenosis; the procedure relieves pressure on the spinal cord caused by age-related changes in the spine.

a. Carpal tunnel surgery

b. Arthroscopy

c. Decompressive laminectomy

d. Lumbar puncture

7. Alternatives for the treatment of breast cancer include either ______ or _____________ _______ or a __________ followed by radiation treatment.

a. Alternatives for the treatment of breast cancer include either simple or modified complete mastectomy or a lumpectomy followed by radiation treatment.

b. Alternatives for the treatment of breast cancer include either simple or complete mastectomy or a lumpectomy followed by radiation treatment.

c. Alternatives for the treatment of breast cancer include either simple or radical mastectomy or a biopsy followed by radiation treatment.

d. Alternatives for the treatment of breast cancer include either simple or modified radical lumpectomy or a mastectomy followed by radiation treatment.

8. Which, if any, of the following statements about bypass surgery is true?

a. Bypass surgery is frequently performed the patient is experiencing angina.

b. It is also done in cases of coronary artery disease when plaque has built up in the arteries.

c. Bypass surgery provide an alternate route for blood flow if a vital artery has become obstructed.

d. All of the above are true.

9. __________________ are a group of tests that are performed together to detect, evaluate, and monitor disease or damage. This procedure determines levels of albumin and bilirubin, among others.

a. A standard liver panel

b. A complete blood count

c. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis

d. Biopsy

10. A/an ______________________________ refers to the test usually used to screen for HIV infection.

a. A standard liver panel

b. Cisternography

c. Electroencephalography

d. Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA.

11. Which, of any, of the following statements about ultrasound scanning is false?

a. Ultrasound imaging uses high-frequency sound