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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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sig- moidoscopy and will be self administering anxenema at home. the assistant should explain that medicaion will be in which form? Ans>> solution
prescribe? Ans>> zoipi- dem
for each dose? Ans>> 10 mL
scribed ondansetrom and it's in which of the following med classes
Ans>> antiemetic
this med has specific requirements because it's classified in which of the following of controlled substances? Ans>> schedule 2
use? Ans>> intradermal
tablespoons? Ans>> 2 tbsp
medication? Ans>> check expiration date
of? Ans>> right time
coagulation? Ans>> calcium
fiber? Ans>> apples
Ans>> the amount of each nutrient is expressed in weight per serving and as a percentage of the daily value
Ans>> regulate body temperature
eating Ans>> self induced vomiting
eat Ans>> cream cheese
Ans>> eat carbs and fats so body won't burn protein as fat
label? Ans>> serving size
take? Ans>> vita- min d
grains should the assistant include Ans>> prevent constipation
nervosa Ans>> pro- truding bones
wat Ans>> oranges
nervosa Ans>> laxative use
labels Ans>> cholesterol
d Ans>> fish
you do? Ans>> face at eye level
fsvojf Ans>> intimacy v isolation
haplen Ans>> suspiciousness
are? Ans>> copying a geometric design
task for this age group Ans>> having a sense of self worth
evaluation? Ans>> patient keeps asking the same question
should be a sign? Ans>> rapid respirations
stage of grief? Ans>> give education about the disease
baby what defense mechanism is the child using Ans>> regressikn
of guilt blame or responsibility Ans>> projection
grief? Ans>> bargain- ing
stage? Ans>> identity vs role confusion
asks to perform a task in which area Ans>> registration
more" is which defense mechanism? Ans>> compensation
endocrine? Ans>> thymus
endocrine Ans>> pancreas
cells Ans>> cardiovascular
lobes Ans>> thyroid
Ans>> instruct pt of information about a MRI
density Ans>> osteoporosis
the di- aphragm Ans>> hiatal hernia
patient is at risk for developing what? Ans>> gout
CAD? Ans>> smoking
sustained Ans>> ankle sprain
infection can result in? Ans>> pandemic
media in diagnostic imaging Ans>> highlights inner body
CHF Ans>> chronic hypertension
CVA Ans>> sleep apnea
Ans>> colorectal cancer
vaccine Ans>> smallpox
fever and headaches Ans>> polio
body's inability to produce sufficient insulin Ans>> diabetes mellitus
infestation of? Ans>> head lice
transmitted? Ans>> contact
specific functions? Ans>> mitochondrion
division Ans>> centriole
assistant expect from the provider
Ans>> receive a tetanus booster if your last one was administered 5 years ago
history Ans>> chief complaint
the day Ans>> re- stock medical supplies
pulse Ans>> radial
position? Ans>> prone
receive care Ans>> a patient who has epitaxis and is taking warfarin
indicate? Ans>> CVA
Ans>> clean a spill in the hallway
take to ensure proper cleansing of the area Ans>> wipe the center of the wound with an antiseptic swab
child Ans>> head circumference
an eye installation Ans>> use gloves
Ans>> remove each suture after cutting next to the knot
should the MA do Ans>> place a sterile container on the field and pour a small amount of solution into the container
assistant do to remove the suture Ans>> remove each suture after cutting next to the knot
if the provider requests itroglycerin Ans>> place medication under patients tongue
actions should the assistant take to ensure sterilization Ans>> organize the packages loosely without touching the walls of the autoclave
use in accordance with OSHA guidelines for handling biohazard waste Ans>> we bought chemicals with their names and dad at before disposal
correct Ans>> hand sanitizer should be applied to dry hands
surgical instruments what action should they take Ans>> wear utility gloves while sanitizing
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
clinic which should the medical assistant take Ans>> assist the patient into an examination room
endoscope Ans>> - hung vertically
the following actions should the assistant take Ans>> flush his eyes at an eyewash station for 15 minutes
medical assistant use as a disinfectant Ans>> 1 Ans>> 10
spend scrubbing his hands with soap and water Ans>> 20 seconds
aseptic guidelines when administering injections Ans>> Wipe the injection site with an alcohol pad
speculum Ans>> auto- clave
container Ans>> in the exam room
technique Ans>> suturing
urine specimen Ans>> specific gravity 1.
should the assistant document in the patient's record Ans>> 20/30-1 both eyes
should the assistant do Ans>> Bring the reagents in devices to room temperature
specimen Ans>> after collect- ing a specimen
pieces of information should be included on both requisition form in the specimen label Ans>> date of birth
of the following should be assistant take Ans>> notify the provider immediately if the patient demonstrate signs of anaphylaxis