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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) What is the name of a resting metabolic state after a 12-hour fast?
  1. Absorptive
    The absorptive state is when the body is digesting food after a meal.
  2. Basal
    The basal state is the state of the body early in the morning, at least twelve hours after the last meal. This is the base state of the body during which fasting blood work is drawn.
  3. Postprandial
    Postprandial means "after a meal".
  4. Starvation
    The starvation state occurs around 48 hours into fasting.
2) What does intercostal mean?
  1. Between blood vessels
  2. Between the ribs
    Intercostal means between the ribs. The word is from inter (meaning "between") and costal (meaning "ribs").
  3. The rib cage
  4. Within a joint space
3) What is the medical term for the bones of the fingers?
  1. Carpals
    The carpals are the wrist bones.
  2. Patellas
    The patellas are the kneecaps.
  3. Phalanges
    The phalanges are the finger bones and toe bones.
  4. Tarsals
    The tarsals are the ankle bones.
4) What is the medical term for the shoulder blade?
  1. Clavicle
  2. Patella
  3. Scapula
    The shoulder is made up of three bones: the scapula (shoulder blade), clavicle (collarbone) and humerus (upper arm bone).
  4. Sternum
5) What is an iatrogenic illness?
  1. An illness caused by medical treatment
    Iatrogenic illnesses are caused by medical treatments. This includes medication side effects, surgery complications, and treatment errors.
  2. An illness that only occurs in old age
  3. An illness triggered by stress
  4. An illness without obvious symptoms
6) What are the viscera?
  1. The basic respiratory units of the lungs
  2. The blood vessels under the surface of the eye
  3. The body's internal organs
    The viscera are the internal organs of the body, especially the organs in the chest (such as the heart, liver, and intestines).
  4. The protective covering that surrounds the eye
7) What is the name of the saclike membrane surrounding the heart?
  1. Bundle of His
  2. Interatrial septum
  3. Pericardium
    The pericardium is the saclike membrane that surrounds and protects the heart. It contains fluid that lubricates the heart's movements, reducing friction as the heart beats.
  4. Ventricle
8) Which protein forms a mesh that holds blood clots in place?
  1. Fibrin
    Fibrin is a fibrous protein involved in blood clotting. When a blood vessel is injured, fibrin forms long strands that bind to platelets, forming a clot.
  2. Globulin
  3. Hemoglobin
  4. Thrombin
9) What is the term for an immature red blood cell?
  1. Monoblast
  2. Reticulocyte
    Reticulocytes are immature red blood cells in the bone marrow or the bloodstream.
  3. Segmented neutrophil
  4. Thrombocyte
10) How would you describe a woman who has had 3 miscarriages and 2 live births?
  1. Grav 2, para 3
  2. Grav 3, para 2
  3. Grav 5, para 2
    Gravida means pregnancies (including miscarriages) and para means live births.
  4. Grav 5, para 3
11) What is the term for the muscular wave-like movement that transports food through the digestive system?
  1. Emulsification
  2. Mastication
  3. Peristalsis
    Peristalsis is the wave-like muscular contractions that move food through the digestive system. These contractions occur in the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine, propelling food forward and breaking it down for absorption.
  4. Regurgitation
12) What is the name for the hair-like tail region of a sperm?
  1. Cilia
  2. Fimbriae
  3. Flagellum
    The flagellum is the tail-like structure on a sperm cell that helps it swim toward the egg for fertilization.
  4. Sperm head
13) Which suffix do names of enzymes end with?
  1. -ase
    Most enzymes end with the suffix -ase. For example, peroxidase is an enzyme that breaks down peroxides, lipase is an enzyme that breaks down lipids, and maltase is an enzyme that breaks down maltose.
  2. -cyte
  3. -osis
  4. -phage
14) Which prefix means skin?
  1. Derm-
    The prefix derm- refers to the skin, as seen in terms like dermatitis (inflammation of the skin) and hypodermic injection (injecting a substance under the skin).
  2. Ichthyo-
  3. Pachyo-
  4. Ped-
15) What does the prefix entero- mean?
  1. Entire
  2. Inside
  3. Intestine
    The prefix entero- refers to the intestine. For example, enteropathy is a disease of the intestine, and dysentery is an intestinal infection.
  4. Stomach
16) What does the prefix cyto- mean?
  1. Cell
    The prefix cyto- means "cell". Examples are cytotoxic (harmful to cells) and cytoplasm (the liquid inside cells).
  2. Color
  3. Movement
  4. Nucleus
17) Which suffix means "resembling"?
  1. -eal
  2. -lith
  3. -oid
    The suffix -oid means "resembling" or "like". For example, neuroid means "resembling a nerve" and osteoid means "resembling bone".
  4. -osis
18) Which prefix means "false"?
  1. Pneumo-
    Pneumo- means "lung". For example, pneumonia is lung inflammation.
  2. Poly-
    Poly- means "much", "many", or "a lot". For example, polyuria means excessive urination.
  3. Pseudo-
    Pseudo- means "false". For example, pseudohyperkalemia is a falsely high potassium level.
  4. Trans-
    Trans- means "across" or "through". For example, transdermal means administering a medicine through the skin.
19) What does the prefix xero- mean?
  1. Dry
    Xero- means "dry". For example, xeroderma means dry skin and xerostomia means a dry mouth.
  2. Scaly
  3. Thick
  4. Yellow
20) What does the suffix -poiesis mean?
  1. Dilation
  2. Falling
  3. Production
    The suffix -poiesis means "production". For example, erythropoiesis is the production of red blood cells, and thrombopoiesis is the production of platelets.
  4. Softening

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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.