Free AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Practice Question

Which of the following is the primary purpose of performing ear irrigation in a clinical setting?

  • To prevent ear infections by administering medication.

  • To test the patient's hearing ability.

  • To reduce inflammation in the external auditory meatus.

  • To remove impacted cerumen or foreign bodies from the ear canal.

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AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) / 
Clinical Competency
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