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This practice test contains 300 practice questions covering the four sections of the AMT RMA exam:

  1. Anatomy and Physiology
  2. Administrative Medical Assisting
  3. Clinical Procedural Tasks
  4. Clinical Patient Interaction

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Section 1: Anatomy and Physiology

1) Which letter is pointing to the median cubital vein?
  1. a
    The median cubital vein is labelled "a" in the image. It is located inside the elbow. It is the first choice for venipuncture due to its size and accessibility. The vein labelled "b" is the basilic vein. It is found on the medial (pinky side) aspect of the arm. The vein labelled "c" is the cephalic vein. This vein runs along the lateral (thumb side) aspect of the arm. The vein labelled "d" is the median antebrachial vein. It runs along the center of the forearm. The image below shows the labelled veins.
  2. b
  3. c
  4. d
2) Which type of health record is maintained by the patient?
  1. EHR
    Healthcare providers manage electronic health records (EHRs).
  2. EMR
  3. EPR
  4. PHR
    Patients own and maintain personal health records (PHR).
3) Which term means "before eating"?
  1. Antenatal
  2. Postpartum
  3. Postprandial
    Postprandial means "after eating".
  4. Preprandial
    Preprandial means "before eating". For example, a preprandial plasma glucose level is a glucose level before a meal.
4) Which condition results in a lack of pigment in the skin?
  1. Albinism
    The absence of pigment in the skin is called albinism. People with albinism have pale skin, hair, and eyes. Albinism is caused by low or absent levels of melanin, a pigment that colors skin, hair, and eyes.
  2. Dermatitis
  3. Melanism
  4. Xanthoderma
5) Which word means "under a fingernail"?
  1. Epidermis
  2. Hypoglossal
  3. Subcutaneous
  4. Subungual
    The term "subungual" is used to describe something that is located beneath a fingernail or toenail. The prefix "sub-" means under, and "ungual" relates to the nails.
6) What type of bone is light and porous?
  1. Cancellous
    The term for light, porous bone is "cancellous bone", also known as "trabecular bone," or "spongy bone". It makes up 20% of bone mass in the body and is characterized by its spongy, porous, honeycomb-like structure. The other 80% of bone mass is called "compact bone" or "hard bone". It is denser and stronger than cancellous bone.
  2. Compact
  3. Cortical
  4. Subchondral
7) What is the gap between two neurons called?
  1. Axon
  2. Dendrite
  3. Synapse
    The gap between two neurons is called a synapse.
  4. Ventricle
8) What is the medical term for paralysis of the arms and legs?
  1. Hemiparesis
    Hemiparesis is weakness or the inability to move on one side of the body.
  2. Hemiplegia
    Hemiplegia is weakness or stiffness in one side of the body.
  3. Paraplegia
    Paraplegia is the paralysis of the lower half of the body.
  4. Quadriplegia
    Quadriplegia is paralysis of the arms and legs. Quad means "four" and refers to the four limbs of the body (two arms and two legs).
9) Which prefix means the liver?
  1. Adeno-
  2. Gastro-
  3. Hepato-
    The prefix hepato- refers to the liver. For example, hepatitis means "liver inflammation".
  4. Nephro-
10) Which prefix means "muscle"?
  1. Masto-
    Masto- means "breast". For example, a mastectomy is surgery to remove a breast.
  2. Meso-
    Meso- means "middle". For example, mesocardia is a condition where the heart is in the center of the chest, instead of the left.
  3. Myco-
    Myco- means "fungus".
  4. Myo-
    Myo- means "muscle". It is used in words such as myocardium (the heart's muscular tissue) and myositis (muscle inflammation).
11) What does the prefix oligo- mean?
  1. Before
  2. Few
    Oligo- is a prefix meaning "few" or "a low amount of". Examples of words with oligo- are oliguria (low urine production) and oligospermia (low sperm count).
  3. Many
  4. Under
12) A patient's test results say "BMI: 27.8". What does BMI stand for?
  1. Biomagnetic image
  2. Body mass index
    BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is a measure of body fat based on height and weight. A BMI of 27.8 indicates that the patient is overweight.
  3. Bone and muscle integrity
  4. Brain-muscle interface
13) What is an injury where ligaments stretch too far or tear?
  1. Compression
  2. Sprain
    A sprain is when ligaments (bands of tissue that hold bones together at the joints) stretch too far or tear.
  3. Strain
    Strain is when a muscle or tendon (tissue that attaches muscle to bone) is stretched too far.
  4. Subluxation
    Subluxation is a partial dislocation within the body, typically in a joint.
14) What is a fistula?
  1. A knot of old scar tissue
  2. A vein that has become distended and engorged
  3. An abnormal connection between two parts of the body
    A fistula is an abnormal connection between two spaces in the body. This can be blood vessels, intestines, or organs. Fistulas are usually caused by injury or surgery.
  4. An infection of the large intestine
15) What is otitis?
  1. An abnormal discharge from the nose
  2. An eye infection
  3. Ear inflammation
    Otitis means inflammation of the ear. The prefix ot- menas "ear" and the suffix -itis means "inflammation".
  4. Inflammation of the sinuses
16) What medical term means "vomiting blood"?
  1. Hematemesis
    Hematemesis means "vomiting blood". It comes from hemato- meaning "blood" and -emesis meaning "vomiting".
  2. Hematopoiesis
    Hematopoiesis is the production of blood cells.
  3. Hematuria
    Hematuria means blood in the urine.
  4. Hemorrhage
    Hemorrhage is heavy or uncontrollable bleeding.
17) Which term refers to the replacement of normal parenchymal tissue with connective tissue?
  1. Alopecia
  2. Fibrosis
    Fibrosis is the replacement of normal parenchymal tissue with thicker, stiffer connective tissue. It often occurs due to injury or inflammation.
  3. Mucositis
  4. Myelosuppression
18) Which disease is the abnormal growth of bone, usually due to chronic kidney disease?
  1. Myelopoiesis
    Myelopoiesis is the production of bone marrow and bone marrow cells.
  2. Osteoclasis
    Osteoclasis is the surgical breaking of a bone to correct a deformity.
  3. Osteodystrophy
    Osteodystrophy is an abnormal change in the growth and formation of bone. It is often due to kidney disease.
  4. Osteoplasty
    Osteoplasty is the surgical repair of bone.
19) What is the term for excessive development of mammary tissue in males?
  1. Galactorrhea
  2. Gynecomastia
    Gynecomastia is the swelling of the breast tissue in men or boys. The word gynecomastia is from gynec (meaning "woman") and mastos (meaning "breast").
  3. Homeostasis
  4. Hypogonadism
20) Which term means enlargement of the thyroid gland?
  1. Euthyroid
  2. Goiter
    A goiter is the enlargement of the thyroid gland.
  3. Hypergonadism
  4. Hypophyseal enlargement

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About the AMT RMA exam

What is the AMT RMA exam?

The AMT RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) certification exam is set by the American Medical Technologists (AMT). Passing the exam proves to employers that you have the knowledge to work as a medical assistant.

Eligibility for the AMT RMA exam

To take the AMT RMA exam, you must fulfill one of the following requirements:

  1. Graduated from an accredited Medical Assisting program in the past 4 years
  2. Completed a medical assisting work-study/training program within the last 4 years
  3. Employed as a medical assistant for at least 3 years in the past 7 years
  4. Graduated or scheduled to graduate from a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces
  5. Currently teaching in an accredited medical assisting program and have at least five years full-time teaching experience in a medical assisting discipline

How do I apply to take the AMT RMA exam?

The easiest way to apply to take the AMT RMA exam is online. Go to the AMT website (americanmedtech.org), and under Certification, click Take the exam. The exam fee is $150.

Once you've applied for the exam, allow 1 to 2 weeks for the AMT to process your application. Once the AMT has approved your application, you'll have one year to take your exam. You can schedule the exam on the AMT website.

Taking the exam

There are three ways to take the AMT RMA exam:

  • at school
  • at a testing center
  • at home

When you apply for the exam, you can choose which option you prefer. Read on for details about each option.

1) Taking the exam at school

If your school offers the AMT RMA exam, your instructor will provide information about taking the exam.

2) Taking the exam at a testing center

You can take the AMT RPT exam at a Pearson VUE testing center. There are hundreds of testing centers across the United States. You can select the time, date, and test center location that best suits you.

On the exam day, make sure to arrive 30 minutes before the exam starts because you'll need time to check in and show your ID. If you arrive late, you may be refused entry by the exam proctor.

You'll need to bring two valid forms of ID with you. Your first ID must have your photo and can include:

  • driver’s license
  • passport
  • military identification
  • state identification card
Your second ID needs only your name and signature. You'll be taken to a computer where you'll do the exam. No food or drink is allowed in the exam room. There will be no breaks.

3) Taking the exam at home

If you're taking the exam at home, then you'll need a quiet room and a computer. On the exam day, the OnVUE application will first use your webcam to take photos of you, your government-issued ID, and your testing environment. A proctor will then review your photos. If your photos pass the review, you will begin your exam. A proctor will monitor you via webcam and microphone throughout your exam.

Do I need a calculator?

Calculators aren't allowed in the AMT RMA exam and are not necessary. Any calculations will be easy enough to do by hand.

How do I get my results?

You'll get your result immediately after finishing the exam. The computer will tell you if you passed or failed.

Passing the exam

To pass the AMT RMA exam, you must score 70 out of 100 points. Note that easy questions are worth fewer points and hard questions are worth more points, so getting 70 points doesn't necessarily mean you have to answer 70% of the questions correctly.

You may be reassured to know that the AMT RMA exam has a high pass rate: in 2022, 72% of candidates passed. So as long as you prepare well, you should have no difficulty passing the exam.

Upon passing the exam, AMT will certify you as a Registered Medical Assistant. You'll receive a membership certificate and membership card.

To keep your AMT certification, you'll have to participate in the AMT's Certification Continuation Program, which will require you to document continuing education activities every three years.

What if I fail the exam?

If you fail the exam, you can try again after 45 days. To retake the exam, contact AMT at 847-823-5169 or complete the Examination Retake Form and email it to AMT. You'll also need to pay a retesting fee of $110.

You can take the exam up to four times. This means if you fail on the fourth attempt, you can't take it again.

What if I need to cancel my exam?

You can cancel your exam free of charge provided you do so at least 24 hours before the exam is due to start. To cancel an exam, contact Pearson Vue.

What if I need to reschedule the exam?

You can reschedule your exam online at the Pearson Vue website. Rescheduling an exam is free provided you do so at least 24 hours in advance. Otherwise, you will have to pay a retesting fee.

Structure of the AMT RMA exam

The exam is 2 hours long and has 210 four-choice multiple-choice questions. There are no breaks.

The AMT RMA exam is divided into four Work Areas:

  1. Anatomy and Physiology
  2. Administrative Medical Assisting
  3. Clinical Procedural Tasks
  4. Clinical Patient Interaction
The next few pages will go over the content of each Work Area.

1. Anatomy and Physiology

The first Work Area of the AMT RMA exam, Anatomy and Physiology, is worth 20.9% of the exam and has 44 questions. It will test your knowledge of:

  • Body systems
    • Systems such as the skeletal system, muscular system, endocrine system, etc.
    • Diseases
    • Wellness and nutrition
  • Medical terminology

2. Administrative Medical Assisting

The second Work Area of the AMT RMA exam, Administrative Medical Assisting, is worth 26.7% of the exam and has 56 questions. It will test your knowledge of:

  • Insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Coding
  • Financial bookkeeping
    • Patient billing
  • Receptionist/secretarial/clerical duties
    • Maintaining patient records
    • Triage
    • Appointment scheduling
    • Supplies management
    • Computers (hardware, software, patient record software, and security)
    • Office safety
  • Medical law and ethics
  • Human relations

3. Clinical Procedural Tasks

The third Work Area of the AMT RMA exam, Clinical Procedural Tasks, is worth 18.6% of the exam and has 39 questions. It will test your knowledge of:

  • Asepsis
    • Modes of transmission of infectious pathogens
    • OSHA as relating to infectious pathogens
    • Universal precautions
    • PPE
  • Sterilization
    • Disinfection (cleaning)
    • Methods of sterilization, including the autoclave
  • Instruments
  • Laboratory procedures
    • Lab safety
    • Lab equipment, inc. blood collection systems, microscope, analyzer equipment, centrifuge, incubator, and sterilizer
    • Safety data sheets
    • Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988
    • Quality control
  • Minor surgery

4. Clinical Patient Interaction

The final Work Area of the AMT RMA exam, Clinical Patient Interaction, is worth 33.8% of the exam and has 71 questions. It will test your knowledge of:

  • Patient education
  • Vital signs and measurements
  • Physical examinations
  • Clinical pharmacology
  • Therapeutic modalities (physiotherapy, heat packs, etc.)
  • Laboratory procedures
    • Common lab tests
    • Collection and handling of urine, blood, throat swabs, etc.
    • Waived tests (urinalysis, microhematocrit, blood glucose, etc.)
    • Preparing specimen slides for evaluation
    • Preparing culture plates for incubation
    • Normal and abnormal values for tests
  • Electrocardiography
  • First aid

Suggested reading materials

The following study materials are recommended for the AMT RMA exam:

  • Bonewit-West K. Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants. Elsevier.
  • Booth K., Whicker L., Wyman T. Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Procedures with Anatomy and Physiology. McGraw Hill.
  • Jones S., Cavanagh A. The Medical Language Accelerated. McGraw-Hill.
  • Keir L., Wise B., Krebs. Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies. Thomson Learning, Inc.
  • Lindh W., Pooler M., Tamparo C., Dahl B., Morris J., Rein A. Comprehensive Medical Assisting, Administrative and Clinical Competencies. Delmar Cengage Learning.
  • Moini J. Medical Assisting Review: Passing the CMA, RMA and CCMA Exams. McGraw-Hill.
  • Niedzwiecki B., Pepper J., Weaver A. The Medical Assistant An Applied Learning Approach. Kinns.
  • Zakus S. Clinical Skills for Medical Assistants. Elsevier.