AAMA CMA Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (1–10)

Question 1

What is located at the lower right quadrant of the abdomen?

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Appendix.. The appendix is attached to the large intestine. It is in the lower right quadrant. Pain in the lower abdomen can be caused by an appendicitis.

Question 2

Which of the following explains the "assessment" portion of the SOAP method?

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Describes the provider's impression and ultimate diagnosis after reviewing all data.. The SOAP method stands for the following: S - Subjective data (Patient's view of his signs and symptoms.) O - Objective data (Provider's exam and diagnostic testing.) A - Assessment (Describes the provider's impression and ultimate diagnosis after reviewing all data.) P - Plan (Plan of action.).

Question 3

What is a localized collection of pus in part of the body, which is surrounded by an inflamed area?

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Abscess.. An abscess is a localized collection of pus surrounded by infected tissue. It is most typically caused by bacteria.

Question 4

When washing your hands between procedures or duties, if using soap and water you should take at least________?

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60 seconds. In order to ensure your hands are thoroughly clean you should wash them for at least a minute when using soap and water. All parts of the hand should be thoroughly cleaned and rinsed in cold water, dried with a single use towel and you should not touch the faucet with your clean hands when finished.

Question 5

Which of the following is an accurate statement about plasma?

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Plasma is a straw-colored liquid that makes up 55 percent of the total blood volume.. Plasma is composed of 91 percent water and 9 percent plasma proteins. Leukocytes are clear and colorless cells that contain a nucleus to protect the body from infections. Platelets are small clear cells that help with clotting.Erythrocytes are cells that transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues.

Question 6

Which of these is the most common and effective place to read a pulse?

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Radial artery. The pulse is usually measured from the radial artery, on the side of the wrist nearest the thumb. However, if there are reasons preventing taking a reading from here (for example if the patient has both wrists in casts) there are other points from which the pulse may be taken.

Question 7

Which cells transport oxygen in the blood?

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Erythrocytes.. Erythrocytes are red blood cells. They have no nucleus and carry oxygen. Red blood cells have hemoglobin that the oxygen bonds to.

Question 8

The point at which an impulse is transmitted from one neuron to another is:

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Synapse. The synapse would be considered the point at which an impulse is transmitted from one neuron to another.

This is a small gap that exists between the neurons. The nerve center is where there is a group of nerves connected to each other. The neuron consists of projections referred to as axons and dendrites. The dendrite works by bringing information to the neuron. The axons take information away from the neuron. At the terminal plate is where an impulse travels from the neuron to the muscle.

Question 9

Which of the following is the center of the brain that controls fear, aggression and anxiety?

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Amygdala. The amygdala is the center of the brain that controls reflexes and emotions such as anxiety, aggression, and fear. The thalamus controls pain perception and relays sensory information. The cortex plays a role in consciousness and the hippocampus deals with the autonomic nervous system, memory, and other emotions.

Question 10

Patient details should be updated as necessary every________?

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Time the patient visits. Best practice in recordkeeping is to check with the patient every time they visit the office that all their personal details (address, telephone number, email, next of kin etc.) are up-to-date. This should minimize the chance of important information going astray.

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