CMA drill: Patient intake and vital signs

10 questions · Untimed · Explanation after each question

Vital signs, medical terminology, interviewing, documentation, screenings, patient teaching and nutrition. Part of Clinical Competency in AAMA’s outline (I.A).

Line drawing of a patient intake station with an upright scale and height rod, a wall blood pressure unit, a thermometer, a pulse oximeter and a clipboard on a small desk

Before you start

Every question has five answer choices, like AAMA’s own sample questions, and one best answer. Each comes with an explanation, and calculation questions show each step.
Check each answer to see the explanation before moving on. Checked answers cannot be changed.

Original independent practice. Every question is written for practice from the published content outlines. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), its Certifying Board, or American Medical Technologists (AMT).