AMCA Certification Test Medical Assisting Exam Questions and Answers 2026

5) MSDS information includes:
A. Table of chemical elements
B. Product manufacturing conditions
C. General and emergency information
D. Information on competitor products

6) The physician prescribes a buccal medication. The medical assistant should instruct the patient to:
A. Place the medication between the lower teeth and cheek
B. Chew the medication and swallow it
C. Place the medication under the tongue
D. Dissolve the medication in water and drink it

7) Which of the following is the best specimen to test for levels of iron in the blood?
A. The one collected in a tube that contains sodium citrate
B. The one collected in a microcuvette
C. The one collected in the tube that contains EDTA
D. The one collected in a tube with no additive

8) All pathogens are:
A. Microorganisms that live in soil
B. Microbes that can cause disease
C. Communicable microorganisms
D. Normal bacteria found on skin

9) Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature and a ____________ number?
A. FDA
B. DEA
C.EPA
D.CDC

10) When using a No. 10 envelope, where should the address be placed?
A. 10 lines down from the top and 4 inches from the left edge of the envelope
B. 14 lines down from the top and 2 inches from the left edge of the envelope
C. 10 lines down from the top and 2 inches from the left edge of the envelope
D. 14 lines down from the top and 4 inches from the left edge of the envelope

11) What drug prevents the action of another drug or chemical?
A. Trade
B. Narcotic
C. Synergist
D. Antagonist

12) Co-insurance is calculated based on a:
A. A capitation rate
B. Percentage of charge
C. A fixed charge for each visit
D. Number of policy holders in the plan

13) Muscles that act on the knee joint exhibit two actions:
A. Adduction and lateral rotation
B. Medical rotation and extension
C. Adduction and Abduction
D. Flexion and extension

14) A structure that is composed of two or more tissue types is called a/an:
A. System
B. Organism
C. Organ
D. Cell

15) Cellular respiration is a function of the:
A. Cell membrane
B. Mitochondria
C. Golgi apparatus
D. Nucleus

16) Somatic tremor is the result of:
A. Muscle movement
B. Loose sensors
C. Unequal amounts of electrolytes
D. Improper standardization of the instrument

17) The smallest structural unit of the nervous system is the:
A. Spinal cord
B. Neurofibrils
C. Neuron
D. Supine

18) A patient came into the doctor's office with chest pain and shortness of breath. which position is the best to help him breathe better?
A. Lithotomy
B. Prone
C. Fowler's
D. Supine

19) The primary function of the nervous system is:
A. To protect deep organs
B. To cleanse the blood of pathogens
C. To detect changes in the internal and external environment and respond appropriately
D. To provide body support and levers for muscle action

20) Mr. Smith is suffering from an enlargement of the bones in the entire skull as well as in the hands and fee, in addition to thickening of the skin. Which of the following conditions is Mr. Smith suffering from?
A. Addison's
B. Cushing's
C. Acromegaly
D. Cretinism

21) The functional unit of the kidney is the:
A. Nephron
B. Ureter
C. Urethra
D. Bladder

22) Which of the following types of gloves can be decontaminated and reused if they show no signs of deterioration after use?
A. Disposable
B. Utility
C. Sterile
D. Examination

23) After obtaining an ECG tracing, a Medical Assistant would be expected to?
A. Check the patient with a pulse oximeter to verify accuracy of the ECG tracing
B. Evaluate the patient's medication list for cardiac altering drugs
C. Instruct the patient on the tracing results and cardiac prognosis
D. Observe the tracing for quality and decide if another tracing may be required

24) There are two types of civil actions healthcare providers for injuries resulting from health care, The first one is lack of informed consent and the second one is:
A. Violation of standard of care
B. Trial and Post trial
C. Violation of confidentiality
D. Violation of continued care plan

25) Dr. Jones and Dr. Brown decide to share a practice. Together, they share patients, expenses, profits and assets. Which type of medical practice is this?
A. Group practice
B. Clinic
C. Partnership
D. Sole proprietorship

26)What is the appropriate test used for heparin therapy?
A. POCT
B. APPT
C. H&H
D. SST

27) A provider withdraws from the care of a patient without reasonable notice of discharge is considered:
A. Abandonment
B. Malpractice
C. Negligence
D. Slander

28) Which agency regulates the Controlled Substances Act?
A. IRS
B. DEA
C. SWAT
D. OSHA

29) Defamation through spoken statements is known as:
A. Libel
B. Sympathy
C. Empathy
D. Slander

30) Insulin syringes are calibrated in:
A. Milliliters
B. Units
C. Cubic centimeters
D. Minims

31) Which of the following is not true regarding HIPPA laws?
A. Patients can make informed choices regarding how their personal health information is used
B. Few boundaries are set on the use and release of health records
C. Patients have more control over their medical records
D. Violators are held accountable if patient privacy rights are compromised

32) To determine our ventricular pulse, the EKG technician would:
A. Calculate the ST repolarization segments
B. Calculate the spacing between the P waves
C. Calculate the spacing between the ventricular repolarization T waves
D. Calculate the spacing between the QRS complexes

33) PHI stands for:
A. Protected health information
B. Private health instructions
C. Private health information
D. Protected health instructions

34) Which situation would a Medical Assistant's signature be required?
A. After the chief complaint is documented
B. After the patient gives a medical history account
C. On an informed consent document
D. When a patient gives implied consent

35) The Privacy Rule gives patients the right to:
A. Access their medical record
B. Access their ex-spouses record
C. Sue the doctor
D. Refuse treatment

36) A patient has an oral temperature of 100.8 F. The medical term for this is:
A. Pyrexia
B. Pyuria
C. Hyperpyrexia
D. Purulent

37) A routine hand wash procedure uses plain soap to remove soil and transient bacteria. Hand antisepsis requires the use of:
A. Scrub brushes
B. Antimicrobial soap
C. Gel- based creams after the routine hand wash
D. Medicated towels for drying clean hands.

38) Which of the following precautions require special air handling and ventilation?
A. Contact precautions
B. Standard precautions
C. Airborne precautions
D. Droplet precautions

39) Which of the following is correct regarding contact transmissions>
A. It involves the transfer of pathogens by food and water.
B. It involves contaminated instruments, needles, or contaminated hands that are not washed.
C. It involves transmission of pathogens that remain suspended in air for a long period of time.
D. It refers to the transfer of pathogens by mosquitoes, flies, and rats