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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Exam Questions and Answers, Exams of Nursing

A comprehensive set of questions and answers for the certified medical assistant (cma) exam. it covers a wide range of topics, including medication administration, patient care, medical terminology, and basic medical procedures. the questions are designed to test knowledge and understanding of key concepts relevant to the cma role, making it a valuable study resource for aspiring medical assistants.

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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Exam
Actual Questions And A+ Verified Answers
1. a medical assistant is caring for a patient who is scheduled for a flexible
sig- moidoscopy and will be self administering anxenema at home. the
assistant should explain that medicaion will be in which form?
Ans>> solution
2. patient reports difficulty breathing. what should assistant
prescribe? Ans>> zoipi- dem
3. prrscription is called for 10 mf of diazepam how many mL are required
for each dose?
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Actual Questions And A+ Verified Answers

1. a medical assistant is caring for a patient who is scheduled for a flexible

sig- moidoscopy and will be self administering anxenema at home. the assistant should explain that medicaion will be in which form? Ans>> solution

2. patient reports difficulty breathing. what should assistant

prescribe? Ans>> zoipi- dem

3. prrscription is called for 10 mf of diazepam how many mL are required

for each dose? Ans>> 10 mL

4. If the patient has breast cancer assistant should identify the provider pre-

scribed ondansetrom and it's in which of the following med classes

Ans>> antiemetic

5. a med assistant transcribing a prescription. assistant should identify that

this med has specific requirements because it's classified in which of the following of controlled substances? Ans>> schedule 2

6. for a mantoux test what route do you

use? Ans>> intradermal

7. 30 mL of liquid calculates to how many

tablespoons? Ans>> 2 tbsp

8. what is part of verifying the right

medication? Ans>> check expiration date

9. MA asks when PT last ate. that is a form

of? Ans>> right time

16. what's wssential for blood

coagulation? Ans>> calcium

17. what's a source of

fiber? Ans>> apples

18. how do you explain food labels?

Ans>> the amount of each nutrient is expressed in weight per serving and as a percentage of the daily value

19. importance of water intake

Ans>> regulate body temperature

20. differentiates bulimia nervosa from binge

eating Ans>> self induced vomiting

21. lactose intolerant don't

eat Ans>> cream cheese

22. high protein diet foods

Ans>> eat carbs and fats so body won't burn protein as fat

23. what should the patient check on food

label? Ans>> serving size

24. for bone loss and calcium regulation what vitamin should you

take? Ans>> vita- min d

25. a MA is teaching about the major food groups which information about

grains should the assistant include Ans>> prevent constipation

26. preparing a pt for an examination which is a sign of anorexia

nervosa Ans>> pro- truding bones

27. increasing intake of vitamin a what should they

wat Ans>> oranges

28. signs of bulimia

nervosa Ans>> laxative use

29. how to interpret food labels. what does the fda require to be in food

labels Ans>> cholesterol

30. source of vitamin

d Ans>> fish

31. someone arrives in a wheelchair very upset what do

you do? Ans>> face at eye level

32. patient is angry because he cannot commit what is he

fsvojf Ans>> intimacy v isolation

33. a lack of achievement at age 1 what can

haplen Ans>> suspiciousness

34. mini mental state exams

are? Ans>> copying a geometric design

35. an older person has "too much time on their hands" what developmental

task for this age group Ans>> having a sense of self worth

36. a patient who walks with difficulty bc of nerve damage enters a clinic what

37. what suggests that someone needs a mental status

evaluation? Ans>> patient keeps asking the same question

38. a patient is having serious problems at work and cannot focus. what

should be a sign? Ans>> rapid respirations

39. a patient says she's way too young to have cancer what helps during this

stage of grief? Ans>> give education about the disease

40. an adult says their child hasn't sucked their thumb since she was a

baby what defense mechanism is the child using Ans>> regressikn

41. which defense mechanism is characterized by a patients externalization

of guilt blame or responsibility Ans>> projection

42. a pt blaming herself for someone's death is which stage of

grief? Ans>> bargain- ing

43. adolescence experiences which

stage? Ans>> identity vs role confusion

44. examiner asks patient to repeat three objects. in doing so the examiner

asks to perform a task in which area Ans>> registration

45. "i haven't been as careful about salt and fat but i've been exercising

more" is which defense mechanism? Ans>> compensation

46. which is both immune and

endocrine? Ans>> thymus

47. which is digestive and

endocrine Ans>> pancreas

48. which is respiratory to transport waste from body's

cells Ans>> cardiovascular

49. which is located below the larynx and has two

lobes Ans>> thyroid

62. what is MA primary role in a MRI

Ans>> instruct pt of information about a MRI

63. which is defined as bone loss

density Ans>> osteoporosis

64. which is characterized by the top stomach protruding through

the di- aphragm Ans>> hiatal hernia

65. a patient whose dietary choices have resulted in elevated uris levels. the

patient is at risk for developing what? Ans>> gout

66. which puts a patient at high risk for

CAD? Ans>> smoking

67. which of the following injuries is the patient likely to have

sustained Ans>> ankle sprain

68. a MA should recognize that worldwide rapidly spreading novel

infection can result in? Ans>> pandemic

69. a MA should recognize that which is the clinical purpose of contract

media in diagnostic imaging Ans>> highlights inner body

70. which of the following is a risk for

CHF Ans>> chronic hypertension

71. which puts a patient at high risk of experiencing

CVA Ans>> sleep apnea

72. low fiber high fat diet is a risk for which disease

Ans>> colorectal cancer

73. which caused a historical pandemic that led to first

vaccine Ans>> smallpox

74. which disease had weakness and paralysis of muscles

fever and headaches Ans>> polio

75. which disease affects 9% of the population and is characterized by the

body's inability to produce sufficient insulin Ans>> diabetes mellitus

76. what is pediculus humanus capitis

infestation of? Ans>> head lice

77. How is molloscum contagiosum

transmitted? Ans>> contact

78. what provides the body with the energy the cells need to perform

specific functions? Ans>> mitochondrion

79. which component plays a part in cell

division Ans>> centriole

assistant expect from the provider

Ans>> receive a tetanus booster if your last one was administered 5 years ago

92. which is a component of patient medical

history Ans>> chief complaint

93. what should MA do after closing the clinical area at the end of

the day Ans>> re- stock medical supplies

94. which artery should the assistant use to palpate the patients

pulse Ans>> radial

95. in a dorsal cavity exam the patient should be in what

position? Ans>> prone

96. which is top priority and should immediately

receive care Ans>> a patient who has epitaxis and is taking warfarin

97. a slight dropping of the mouth can

indicate? Ans>> CVA

98. which action should a MA take to prevent pt accidents in a clinical setting-

Ans>> clean a spill in the hallway

99. when performing basic wound care what steps should the assistant

take to ensure proper cleansing of the area Ans>> wipe the center of the wound with an antiseptic swab

100. which is an anthropometric measurement that a MA should collect from a

child Ans>> head circumference

101. if a pt has conjunctivitis what should the MA do when performing

an eye installation Ans>> use gloves

Ans>> remove each suture after cutting next to the knot

103. if a provider requests sterile solution during a procedure what

should the MA do Ans>> place a sterile container on the field and pour a small amount of solution into the container

104. a MA is performing a suture removal on a patient. what should the

assistant do to remove the suture Ans>> remove each suture after cutting next to the knot

105. a patient in a clinic is experiencing a MI what should the MA do

if the provider requests itroglycerin Ans>> place medication under patients tongue

106. loading prepackaged hemostats into an autoclave which of the following

actions should the assistant take to ensure sterilization Ans>> organize the packages loosely without touching the walls of the autoclave

107. which of the following disposal method should a medical assistant

use in accordance with OSHA guidelines for handling biohazard waste Ans>> we bought chemicals with their names and dad at before disposal

108. which statement about alcohol-based sanitizer is

correct Ans>> hand sanitizer should be applied to dry hands

109. when a MA is washing infectious degrees off several Sharp

surgical instruments what action should they take Ans>> wear utility gloves while sanitizing

110. A medical assistant is cleaning a room following a surgical procedure

which of the following should be assistant take to ensure proper biohazardous waste handling of used pads Ans>> place gauze in red polyethylene bag

hygiene Ans>> remove artificial nails

112. A patient who is coughing and sneezing enters the reception area at a

clinic which should the medical assistant take Ans>> assist the patient into an examination room

113. which method should be used when storing a disinfected

endoscope Ans>> - hung vertically

114. A medical assistant receives a splash of urine specimen in his eye which of

the following actions should the assistant take Ans>> flush his eyes at an eyewash station for 15 minutes

115. which of the following concentrations of bleach solution should a

medical assistant use as a disinfectant Ans>> 1 Ans>> 10

116. what is the minimum link of the time in medical assistant should

spend scrubbing his hands with soap and water Ans>> 20 seconds

117. which of the following steps should a medical assistant take to follow

aseptic guidelines when administering injections Ans>> Wipe the injection site with an alcohol pad

118. which technique should you use for a sterilized vagina

speculum Ans>> auto- clave

119. where should a medical assistant place a sharps

container Ans>> in the exam room

120. which requires to use aseptic

technique Ans>> suturing

121. which values is outside of the expected reference range for a

urine specimen Ans>> specific gravity 1.

122. in patient is able to read 20/30 line with both eyes but Mrs. one letter what

should the assistant document in the patient's record Ans>> 20/30-1 both eyes

123. A medical assistant is preparing to perform a rapid strep test what

should the assistant do Ans>> Bring the reagents in devices to room temperature

124. when is it appropriate for the assistant to label the

specimen Ans>> after collect- ing a specimen

125. A medical assistant is performing a venipuncture which of the following

pieces of information should be included on both requisition form in the specimen label Ans>> date of birth

126. A medical assistant is performing an allergy skin test on a patient which

of the following should be assistant take Ans>> notify the provider immediately if the patient demonstrate signs of anaphylaxis

127. what should the assistant give a patient during a clean catch urine specimen