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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA AAMA) practice questions

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  1. 201.Which of the following describes the process of asepsis that aims to reduce the number of microorganisms to a safe level, but does not eliminate all spores?Safety and Infection Control
  2. 202.A medical assistant is instructed to clean a non-critical item, such as a blood pressure cuff, before reuse. Which level of asepsis is generally sufficient for this type of item?Safety and Infection Control
  3. 203.A medical assistant is preparing to clean a patient's wound. Which of the following solutions is considered an antiseptic and is safe for use on living tissue?Safety and Infection Control
  4. 204.A medical assistant is observing a colleague preparing a sterile tray. The colleague accidentally touches the sterile field with their bare hand. What is the immediate and most appropriate action the medical assistant should take?Safety and Infection Control
  5. 205.A medical assistant is preparing to administer an injection. After drawing up the medication, they notice a small air bubble in the syringe. Which of the following is the most appropriate action?Safety and Infection Control
  6. 206.A medical assistant accidentally punctures their skin with a contaminated needle. According to OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, what is the immediate first action they should take?Safety and Infection Control
  7. 207.A medical assistant is preparing to sterilize instruments using an autoclave. Which of the following is the most critical factor in ensuring effective sterilization?Safety and Infection Control
  8. 208.A medical assistant is preparing to dispose of a contaminated bandage from a patient's wound. According to OSHA regulations, which of the following is the correct disposal method for this type of waste?Safety and Infection Control
  9. 209.A medical assistant is performing a routine cleaning of clinical surfaces. Which of the following actions best demonstrates adherence to proper infection control principles?Safety and Infection Control
  10. 210.A medical assistant is preparing a patient for a surgical procedure that requires the removal of hair from the surgical site. Which of the following methods is considered best practice to minimize the risk of surgical site infection?Safety and Infection Control
  11. 211.A medical assistant is preparing to clean an examination room after a patient encounter. Which of the following solutions is generally recommended for routine disinfection of non-porous surfaces in a medical clinic?Safety and Infection Control
  12. 212.A medical assistant is preparing to open a sterile package for a minor surgical procedure. Which of the following actions demonstrates proper sterile technique?Safety and Infection Control
  13. 213.A medical assistant is cleaning an examination room after a patient with suspected norovirus. Which of the following types of personal protective equipment (PPE) is most appropriate to wear during the cleaning process?Safety and Infection Control
  14. 214.Which of the following is the primary purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?Safety and Infection Control
  15. 215.A medical assistant is preparing to clean a spill of body fluids that may contain bloodborne pathogens. Which of the following solutions is recommended by OSHA for disinfecting surfaces contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious materials?Safety and Infection Control
  16. 216.A medical assistant is preparing to clean a contaminated examination room after a patient encounter. Which of the following is the most appropriate order of donning Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for this task?Safety and Infection Control
  17. 217.A medical assistant is performing a venipuncture. To prevent cross-contamination between patients, which of the following is the most critical action to perform immediately after removing gloves and before interacting with the next patient?Safety and Infection Control
  18. 218.A medical assistant is tasked with sterilizing heat-sensitive instruments that cannot withstand the high temperatures of an autoclave. Which of the following sterilization methods would be most appropriate for these instruments?Safety and Infection Control
  19. 219.A medical assistant is preparing a room for a patient who has been identified as having active pulmonary tuberculosis. Which of the following precautions should the medical assistant anticipate needing for this patient?Safety and Infection Control
  20. 220.A patient presents for a follow-up visit regarding their diabetes management. The physician performs a detailed history, a detailed examination, and moderate complexity medical decision making. In addition to the E/M service, the physician also provides a flu vaccination during the same visit. Which of the following is the correct CPT coding strategy for this encounter?Administrative: Billing, Coding and Scheduling
  21. 221.A medical assistant receives a phone call from an insurance company requesting detailed information about a patient's recent visit, including diagnosis and treatment plan. The patient has not signed an authorization for this specific disclosure. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take?Communication and Legal/Ethical
  22. 222.A medical assistant is preparing to submit a claim for a patient who underwent a colonoscopy. The patient's insurance plan requires a referral from their primary care provider (PCP) for specialist visits and certain procedures. What is the most appropriate action the medical assistant should take to ensure the claim is processed correctly?Administrative: Billing, Coding and Scheduling
  23. 223.A medical assistant is preparing to perform a venipuncture on a patient. The patient states, "I'm really nervous about needles." Which of the following therapeutic communication techniques should the medical assistant use to acknowledge the patient's feelings?Communication and Legal/Ethical
  24. 224.A medical assistant is reviewing a claim for a patient diagnosed with 'Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy.' According to ICD-10-CM coding guidelines, which of the following is the correct coding sequence for this patient's condition?Administrative: Billing, Coding and Scheduling