Question 1
A patient says she had a left mastectomy with lymph nodes removed. Which arm is used for her blood draw?
Prepare for the CMA (AAMA) or CCMA exam one area at a time.
Find your weakest area in a free 15-minute practice test, fix it with a short lesson, then sit a full practice exam in your exam's format.
The only interactive course with a tutor that finds your weak spots and fixes them.
One payment in US dollars. Full refund within 14 days, for any reason.
Two exams, one course
Pick the exam you are sitting. The format, your full practice exam, the pace of timed sets and your study plan follow it.
Your exam
- Questions
- 180 (150 scored, 30 pretest)
- Time
- 3 hours
- Score
- 200 to 500, pass at 390
- Pace
- About 60 seconds a question
| CCMA test plan | Scored items |
|---|---|
| Foundational Knowledge and Basic Science; Anatomy and Physiology | 23 |
| Patient Intake and Vitals | 14 |
| General Patient Care | 28 |
| Infection Control and Safety | 15 |
| Point of Care Testing and Laboratory Procedures; Phlebotomy; EKG and Cardiovascular Testing | 27 |
| Patient Care Coordination and Education; Communication and Customer Service | 24 |
| Medical Law and Ethics | 7 |
| Administrative Assisting | 12 |
Eight areas, both outlines
Every question sits in one of eight areas that map onto both exams’ outlines.
Terminology, anatomy and pharmacology
Word parts and abbreviations, body systems, drug classes, schedules and nutrition.
23 CCMA scored items
Patient intake and vital signs
Vital signs and normal ranges, interviewing, charting, history and screenings.
14 CCMA scored items
Exams, procedures, medications and emergencies
Exam positions, procedures, wound care, injections, dosage math and office emergencies.
28 CCMA scored items
Infection control and safety
The chain of infection, hand hygiene, PPE, sterilization, OSHA and sharps safety.
15 CCMA scored items
Lab tests, phlebotomy and EKG
Venipuncture and the order of draw, waived tests, urine and swab specimens, and the 12-lead EKG.
27 CCMA scored items
Communication and patient education
Therapeutic communication, the phone, interpreters, patient teaching and referrals.
24 CCMA scored items
Law and ethics
HIPAA and releases, consent, scope of practice, liability and mandatory reporting.
7 CCMA scored items
Scheduling, records, billing and coding
Scheduling, registration, the health record, CPT, ICD-10-CM, insurance and patient balances.
12 CCMA scored items
Start with a free 15-minute practice test
15 questions across all eight areas, no signup. You get your score by area, a short lesson on the weakest one and a study plan for your exam.
Try a few questions
Question 2
The provider orders 500 mg of a drug by mouth. The tablets on hand are 250 mg each. How many tablets are given?
Question 3
A caller says he has crushing chest pain and is sweating heavily. What should the medical assistant do?
Question 4
A patient is given a pair of crutches in the office. Which code set is typically used to report the crutches?
In the course
- 20 interactive lessons
- 267 practice questions
- 2 full practice exams, one in each exam’s format
Guides
Medical Assistant Genius Pro
US$39one payment
- 20 interactive lessons
- 267 practice questions
- 2 full practice exams, one in each exam's format
Full refund within 14 days. Ask within 14 days of paying, for any reason. Our refund promise still applies after you start the course. The note under the pay button is about the separate legal right to cancel. Terms
By paying you agree to our Terms. Email us within 14 days for a full refund.
Take the free practice test firstApple Pay, Google Pay or card. Charged in USD.
One payment. No sales tax is added. Access until October 31, 2027.
Questions? support@unigenius.co.uk