Module 12 Quiz – Applied Mathematics for Medical Assistants

By Nancy Kimmel, MSN, FNP / May 12, 2026

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1. Question

A CCMA is reviewing a report that mentions “leukocytes.” What is being referred to?

Red blood cells
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White blood cells
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Platelets
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Nerve cells
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Question 2 of 15

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A physician’s report indicates a fracture in the ‘coronal plane’ of the skull. What does this describe?

A fracture dividing the skull into top and bottom halves.
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A fracture running from front to back along the middle.
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A fracture dividing the skull into front and back halves.
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A fracture at the base of the skull.
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Question 3 of 15

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Which of the following is the correct formula to convert a temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit?

°F = (°C – 32) × 9/5
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°F = (°C × 9/5) + 32
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°F = (°C + 32) × 5/9
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°F = (°C × 5/9) + 32
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Question 4 of 15

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A doctor orders 250 mL of an antibiotic to be infused over 90 minutes. The drop factor is 10 gtt/mL. What is the flow rate in gtt/min?

28 gtt/min
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32 gtt/min
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35 gtt/min
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40 gtt/min
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Question 5 of 15

5. Question

The provider at a small, rural clinic prefers to have a steady stream of patients throughout the day but also wants some flexibility to accommodate walk-ins. Which scheduling method would be the best fit for this clinic?

Time-Specified Scheduling
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Wave Scheduling
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Modified Wave Scheduling
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Open Booking
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Question 6 of 15

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A patient is trying to lose weight and asks the CCMA for advice on reading food labels. Which of the following should the CCMA tell the patient to look for?

Foods that are high in sodium and sugar.
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Foods that are low in fiber and protein.
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Foods that are high in saturated and trans fats.
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Foods that are low in calories, fat, and sodium, and high in fiber.
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Question 7 of 15

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A patient weighing 110 lbs needs a medication dosed at 2 mg/kg. How many kilograms does the patient weigh?

45 kg
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50 kg
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55 kg
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60 kg
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Question 8 of 15

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A provider writes an order to infuse 1200 mL of a solution over 10 hours. The drop factor is 15 gtt/mL. Which of the following is the correct flow rate?

25 gtt/min
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30 gtt/min
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35 gtt/min
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40 gtt/min
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Question 9 of 15

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A physician on the team is known for being consistently late, which causes the MA to fall behind on their schedule. The MA feels frustrated. Which professional trait is most critical for the MA to demonstrate in this situation?

Punctuality
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Respectful Communication
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Clinical Competence
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Scope of Practice Adherence
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Question 10 of 15

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Which of the following is a key administrative duty of a CCMA, as opposed to a clinical duty?

Giving an injection
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Documenting patient history in the EMR
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Performing an EKG
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Assisting in a minor surgical procedure
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Question 11 of 15

11. Question

The memory anchor “SCREEN” is a tool to remember the components of a wellness visit. What does the ‘R’ in SCREEN stand for?

Referrals
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Risk Assessment
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Routine Check-up
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Question 12 of 15

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Which of the following best defines medication adherence?

The patient's ability to afford their prescribed medications.
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The extent to which a patient takes their medication as prescribed by their provider.
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The act of a provider prescribing the most effective medication.
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A patient's satisfaction with their treatment plan.
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Question 13 of 15

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A patient falls in the waiting room and appears to be uninjured. After the patient has been checked by a provider, what is the next step for the medical assistant?

Nothing, since the patient was not injured.
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Tell the other patients in the waiting room what happened.
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Document the incident according to the facility's policy.
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Scold the patient for not being more careful.
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Question 14 of 15

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A patient with a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is prescribed an anticoagulant. They tell the CCMA they often forget to take it on the weekends. Why is this particularly dangerous?

It can cause the patient to develop a resistance to the medication.
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It can lead to an increased risk of bleeding when they resume the medication.
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It can result in subtherapeutic levels of the medication, increasing the risk of clot formation.
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It will cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.
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Question 15 of 15

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A patient is prescribed a medication to be taken “b.i.d.”. What does this abbreviation mean?

Three times a day
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Twice a day
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Four times a day
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As needed
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