Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Version 4
Practice exam for Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Exams under Medical and Dental School Certification Exams (Licensing Exams). 5 sample questions.
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Question 1
A medical assistant forgets to label a nasopharyngeal swab before sending it for testing. Which type of error is this?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Labeling occurs **before** analysis begins; therefore the mistake belongs to the **pre-analytical phase** (specimen collection & identification).
Rationale: Labeling occurs **before** analysis begins; therefore the mistake belongs to the **pre-analytical phase** (specimen collection & identification).
Question 2
Which body area should be used to take a temperature with a temporal-artery thermometer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Temporal-artery thermometers scan the **forehead** along the superficial temporal arteryâ€â€the site the device is calibrated to measure.
Rationale: Temporal-artery thermometers scan the **forehead** along the superficial temporal arteryâ€â€the site the device is calibrated to measure.
Question 3
The schedule shows 'NS' for several yesterday appointments. What does 'NS' mean?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In office scheduling shorthand **NS = No-Show**â€â€the patient did not arrive for the appointment.
Rationale: In office scheduling shorthand **NS = No-Show**â€â€the patient did not arrive for the appointment.
Question 4
During a first virtual visit the patient cannot hear the provider. What should the MA advise?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: If audio output is inaudible, the first step is to verify that the patient’s **speakers/headphones** are un-muted and functional.
Rationale: If audio output is inaudible, the first step is to verify that the patient’s **speakers/headphones** are un-muted and functional.
Question 5
Recognizing similarities & differences among patients describes...
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: **Diversity** is the broad term for recognizing and valuing human differences (age, race, beliefs, etc.) among patients.
Rationale: **Diversity** is the broad term for recognizing and valuing human differences (age, race, beliefs, etc.) among patients.