Medical Assistant Practice Test
Preparing for the NHA CCMA exam? Our free medical assistant practice test gives you 100 original multiple-choice questions with detailed explanations for every answer, covering clinical patient care, anatomy and physiology, administrative assisting, patient communication, and medical law and ethics.
Medical Assistant Practice Test: Exam Overview
- Exam format
- 180 multiple-choice questions (150 scored + 30 pretest)
- Practice questions
- 100 practice questions
- Time limit
- 3 hours
- Passing score
- Pass/fail — scaled score of 390 out of 500 required to pass
Key facts: Medical Assistant Practice Test
- Exam format: 180 multiple-choice questions (150 scored + 30 pretest)
- Time limit: 3 hours
- Passing score: Pass/fail — scaled score of 390 out of 500 required to pass
- This practice test: 100 free original multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations — no signup required.
Practice by topic
How to use this medical assistant practice test
Work through the questions topic by topic, or take them all at once for a full review. Every question includes a detailed explanation — read it even when you answer correctly, because understanding why an answer is right is what sticks on exam day. Use the Reset button in the score bar to retake the test and track your improvement.
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Medical Assistant Practice Test FAQs
How many questions are on the NHA CCMA exam?
The CCMA exam has 180 multiple-choice questions — 150 scored plus 30 unscored pretest items. You have 3 hours to complete the exam, which is administered at PSI testing centers or via live remote proctoring.
What score do I need to pass the CCMA exam?
NHA uses a scaled scoring system from 200 to 500, and you need a 390 to pass. There is no fixed percentage — your raw score is converted to the scaled score. Results are reported as pass or fail.
What is the difference between a medical assistant and a nurse?
Medical assistants work under provider supervision in clinics and outpatient settings, handling both clinical tasks (vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy) and administrative duties (scheduling, billing). Nurses have a broader, independent scope of practice including assessment, care planning, and (for RNs) delegation — tasks a medical assistant may not perform.
How should I study for the CCMA test?
Focus on the largest domain — clinical patient care — plus anatomy, pharmacology basics, and medical law/ethics, which are heavily tested. Take full practice tests like this one, read every explanation, and drill your weakest areas, especially scope-of-practice and HIPAA questions.