Taking the
CACMA (California Certified Medical Assistant) exam? This unofficial book of practice questions is designed to help you succeed.
Inside, you'll find 300 multiple-choice questions, organized by the nine content areas of the exam. Answers are provided at the end of each section along with explanations to enhance your understanding.
The questions are divided into the nine content areas of the exam:
A. Scrubbing patient charts
B. Checking-in patients
C. Rooming patients
D. Collecting patient vitals
E. Performing point-of-care orders
F. Administering medications/vaccines
G. Discharging patients
H. Responding to codes/emergencies
I. Managing communication
SAMPLE QUESTIONS To give you a preview, here are seven sample questions from the book:
1) SCRUBBING PATIENT CHARTS Where in a SOAP note does the doctor propose a treatment plan?
a. Subjective
b. Objective
c. Assessment
d. Plan
2) CHECKING-IN PATIENTS Which federal law requires emergency departments to stabilize and treat anyone, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay?
a. Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA)
b. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
c. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
d. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)
3) ROOMING PATIENTS Which of these is a sign that a patient is stressed?
a. Willingness to do as you ask
b. Crying
c. Constricted pupils
d. Eye contact
4) COLLECTING PATIENT VITALS What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
a. Hyperalbuminemia
b. Hyperglycemia
c. Hyperplasia
d. Hypertension
5) PERFORMING POINT OF CARE ORDERS Which vein should be tried first when choosing a draw site?
a. Basilic
b. Cephalic
c. Median antibrachial
d. Median cubital
6) ADMINISTERING MEDICATIONS/VACCINES Levothyroxine is the treatment for which disorder?
a. Hypertension
b. Hyperthyroidism
c. Hypotension
d. Hypothyroidism
7) DISCHARGING PATIENTS After a blood draw, patients should avoid:
a. driving
b. eating a large meal
c. heavy lifting
d. lying down
Answers 1) d. Plan The plan section of a SOAP note is where the practitioner documents the treatment plan for the patient. This section typically includes the proposed treatment and may also include medication options, discharge instructions, follow-up instructions, and referrals.
2) a. Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act requires hospital emergency departments to examine and treat anyone seeking treatment for a medical condition regardless of citi
