Free AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Practice Question

A medical assistant is preparing to administer a PPD test to a patient to screen for tuberculosis. 24-72 hours after injection, the patient returns for an evaluation. Which of the following is the BEST method to assess for a positive reaction?

  • Assessing the redness of the injection site

  • Performing venipuncture to analyze blood response

  • Measuring the diameter of the induration area in millimeters with a ruler

  • Conducting a capillary blood test

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AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) / 
Clinical Competency
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