Study Strategies & Test Tips
Why is it important to do practice tests regularly before the CCMA exam?
What is "to reinforce knowledge, build confidence, and identify weak areas"?
What is the most basic method of reducing microorganisms?
What is "sanitizing"?
Why is site rotation important when giving injections?
What is "to prevent scar tissue and ensure effective absorption"?
When should documentation of a procedure occur?
What is "immediately after the procedure"?
What does the root word "myo" refer to?
What is "muscle"?
What study technique involves reviewing incorrect answer choices to help find the correct one?
What is "process of elimination"?
What cleaning process kills most but not all harmful microorganisms?
What is "disinfecting"?
What is the correct technique for mixing medication before drawing it?
What is "roll the bottle between your hands"?
What’s the difference between ICD-10 and CPT codes?
What is "ICD-10 codes are for diagnoses; CPT codes are for procedures"?
What does informed consent mean in patient care?
What is "the patient understands and agrees to a procedure voluntarily"?
What is one benefit of joining medical assistant groups on social media?
What is "access to shared resources, peer support, and study tips"?
What is the only method that completely eliminates all microorganisms?
What is "sterilization"?
What color lead is used for V1 in EKG lead placement?
What is "red"?
What is the minimum passing score for the CCMA exam?
What is "390 out of 500"?
What term describes pale skin due to low blood flow during a procedure?
What is "pallor"?
Why should you focus on your weak areas during your study sessions?
What is "to improve understanding where you're most likely to lose points"?
What should be done first if a chemical splashes in someone’s eye?
What is "flush with water immediately"?
What is the correct angle for administering a subcutaneous injection like Heparin?
What is "30 degrees"?
What is the purpose of CPT modifiers?
What is "to provide additional detail or clarify a procedure code"?
What is the correct patient position for a rectal exam?
What is "Sims’ position"?
What should you do with hard questions on the CCMA exam to save time?
What is "flag them and return after answering the easier ones first"?
What document provides emergency handling instructions for hazardous materials?
What is "Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)"?
What body part is used to draw blood from infants under 12 months old?
What is "the heel"?
Which type of CCMA questions are more common: clinical or administrative?
What is "clinical"?
What type of burn requires a non-adherent dressing for healing?
What is "partial thickness burn"?