FREE AAMA CMA Practice Test 2025 Official Study Guide [PDF]

Last Updated on March 10, 2025

FREE AAMA CMA Practice Test 2025 Official Study Guide [PDF]: Try our CMA Practice Test with review question answers. You can also download a printable PDF. The Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA)®—or CMA (AAMA)®—credential represents a medical assistant who has been credentialed through the Certifying Board (CB) of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).

CMA Exam Practice Test 2025

The National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) developed and administered the CMA test in agreement with the AAMA. Membership in the AAMA is not a requirement for taking the examination.

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CMA Practice Test

CMA Practice Test - Online Quiz
Total Items: 25
Time Limit: N/A

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1) All of the following are causative factors for pernicious anemia except

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2) Which of the following behaviors might be displayed by a medical assistant who is behaving unprofessionally?

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3) How many glasses of water a day should people drink on average?

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4) Vitamin B9 is also known as

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5) Which of the following fractures of the bone is common in children?

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6) 12. The most common cyanotic cardiac defect is

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7) An 18-month-old boy temporarily forgets potty training when his parents bring his newborn sister home from the hospital. This is an example of which of the following defense mechanisms?

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8) A prolapse of one section of the intestine into the lumen of another segment, causing intestinal blockage, is called

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9) An organism that obtains its nutrients from dead organic matter is called

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10) The first period of menstrual bleeding is called

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11) A dying patient refuses to eat, refuses visitors, and refuses further medical treatment. According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, this stage of dying most likely represents

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12) The prefix epi- means

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13) The Uniform Anatomical Gift Act includes the provision that

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14) Which of the following contains the central meaning of a word?

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15) In obesity, body weight exceeds normal by at least

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16) Diverticulosis occurs particularly in the

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17) An irritable and complaining patient states to you that everyone around him is negative and irritable. You recognize this defense mechanism as

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18) A physician is required to report all of the following except

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19) The goal of the 1996 AAMA Role Delineation Study was to

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20) Which of the following items is the most important for medical assistants to keep in mind during their daily work routine in medical offices?

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21) It is permissible to release private and confidential information about a patient

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22) A 74-year-old man has severe gangrene of the right foot and right lower leg. His physician recommends above-the-knee amputation to prevent further problems. The patient refuses to consider this recommendation and states that he will stop smoking so that amputation will not be necessary. Which of the following defense mechanisms is this patient demonstrating?

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23) A translucent band that is present in thick skin is called

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24) The prefix peri- means

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25) Which of the following terms means “inflammation of the inner lining and valves of the heart”?

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26) The strands of DNA in the nucleus are called

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27) Psychology is

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28) According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which of the following is a biological need?

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29) The suffix gravida refers to

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30) A crime punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than one year is known as a

Your score is

To become a CMA, the candidate must achieve a passing score on the entire examination. Each candidate receives a percentile ranking and performance score on the three areas of content covered in the test, which include Cognitive, Psychomotor, and Affective domains.

Exam Format

The CMA test is a computer-based, multiple-choice test consisting of questions that have “one best answer” from a group of five options. The test includes 200 items -180 are scored, and 20 are pre-tested. The random pre-test questions do not count toward your score.

The questions are formatted as incomplete statements or questions followed by choices that complete the statement or answer the question. Options other than the best answer may be partially correct, but you will be asked to select the best answer to each question.

Some questions require you to identify body parts or anatomical regions from an illustration or diagram. You must achieve a passing score on each section of the test to become certified CMA. You will receive an unofficial pass-or-fail result right away. Confirmation of your score will also be mailed to you within 12 weeks of your test date.

CMA Exam Content 2025

The AAMA provides a detailed content outline of the subjects covered in each section of the CMA test: general knowledge, administrative knowledge, and clinical knowledge. You should complete a thorough and general review of the content areas as they are outlined.

The test measures your comprehensive knowledge of the medical assistant subject matter and your ability to apply this knowledge in practice. For information on the CMA exam, including the most up-to-date content outlines and exam registration information, visit the AAMA website at aama-ntl.org.

CMA (AAMA) Certification Exam Content Outline

Test Eligibility and Registration

To be eligible to take the CMA exam, you must complete an application and file all required documents. You must be graduating from, or be a graduate of, an accredited medical assistant program. You may need to have a copy of your official transcripts and your graduation date. The transcript must have the seal of the registrar from your program. You must have attended a program accredited by either the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

The CMA examination packet contains pertinent policies for test registration, fee information, eligibility information, and examination locations. To request a package, contact the AAMA via phone, fax, or mail, or log on to the AAMA website.

American Association of Medical Assistants
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 1575
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 1-312-899-1500
Fax: 1-312-899-1259
Fax-on-demand (request an application): 1-312-899-6813

The CMA examination is offered throughout the year at locations throughout the United States. When you apply, you will receive instructions for making an appointment at one of the 200 nationwide testing centers closest to you.

Fees

Payment for the examination must accompany the application. At present, the fee is $125 for current and recent (within one year) graduates. Nonrecent graduates or CMAs seeking recertification must pay $250 to take the exam, but those who are AAMA members can take the test for $125.

Accepted forms of payment include credit cards, certified checks, and money orders. Registration fees are nonrefundable. However, for a $65 fee, candidates may transfer their testing eligibility period to the next 90-day testing period. Requests must be submitted in writing to the AAMA Certification Department at least 30 days prior to the end of the original testing period. Only one transfer is allowed per candidate.

If you are applying for an initial certification exam, you will not be required to submit a copy of your official transcript with the application. However, your eligibility for certification will be verified through communication with the educational institution. Applicants for recertification must submit their CMA certificates and proof of current provider-level CPR certification. Note that if information or material is missing, your application for the test will not be processed.

Recertification

The AAMA requires that the CMA credential be recertified every five years. To maintain certification, the CMA must complete a recertification examination or a continuing education requirement. CMAs may choose to recertify by taking the same exam used for initial certification. To follow this route, you must apply at least 90 days before the first day of your testing month.

Another option for recertification is to complete continuing education credits. The AAMA requires 60 continuing education credits during the prior 5 years to maintain continuous certification. The continuing education option calls for 30 hours of continuing education approved by the AAMA.

You will be expected to complete 10 hours of administrative, clinical, and general credit. In addition, 20 hours of variable credits combined from any topic area can be applied to your continuing education requirement. You will need to submit information about the programs you attended, including the program’s site, the program, the length of the program, the topic, and any proof of attendance and approval by the AAMA.

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