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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 medical terminology, procedures, patient care, and pharmacology. the questions are designed to test knowledge and understanding of key concepts relevant to the field of medical assisting. This resource is valuable for students preparing for the cma exam and those seeking to enhance their medical assisting knowledge.

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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Exam
Actual Questions and A+ Verified Answers
1. What is the name for a terminated patient
file? Ans>> closed file
2. Which of the following characterizes part of the process of administering
insulin? Ans>> Avoid massaging the injection site
3. Which of the following can be a sign of lung
cancer? Ans>> Hemoptysis
4. What is considered a normal respiratory rate for
adults? Ans>> 12 to 20 breaths per minute
5. Which of the following tasks may be performed by a medical
assistant? Ans>> su- ture removal
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Actual Questions and A+ Verified Answers

  1. What is the name for a terminated patient file? Ans>> closed file
  2. Which of the following characterizes part of the process of administering insulin? Ans>> Avoid massaging the injection site
  3. Which of the following can be a sign of lung cancer? Ans>> Hemoptysis
  4. What is considered a normal respiratory rate for adults? Ans>> 12 to 20 breaths per minute
  5. Which of the following tasks may be performed by a medical assistant? Ans>> su- ture removal
  1. What color tube should be used for CBC collection? Ans>> lavender
  2. What is the term for loss of bone mass? Ans>> osteoporosis
  3. What is the term for rotation of the hand and forearm to face down or backwards? Ans>> pronation
  4. What type of fracture is caused by a twisting type of injury? Ans>> spiral
  5. A subcutaneous injection is usually administered at a 45-degree angle. Ans>> T
  6. Which of the following is considered a normal blood pressure for an adult? Ans>> 115/
  1. What should be assessed first upon finding a patient unresponsive? Ans>> air- way
  2. Which of the following can cause chronic hypertension? Ans>> cronic kidney disease
  3. A patient is having a reaction to a medication. The physician wants to administer corrective drugs by the route that ensures the most rapid effect. Which route would they choose? Ans>> IV
  4. Which of the following is an acute condition? Ans>> street throat
  5. _effects occur when a drug is absorbed into the bloodstream. Ans>> systemic
  6. What is the medical term for a drooping upper eyelid? Ans>> ptosis
  7. Hepatitis G is a dangerous infection for pregnant women. Ans>> F
  1. Abnormal metabolism of causes gout? Ans>> uric acid
  1. Ascites can be seen in patients who have chronic kidney disease. Ans>> T
  2. What protein should patients with Celiac Disease be counseled to avoid?- Ans>> gluten
  3. This was first used to treat pain Ans>> poppy plant
  4. Which is a symptom of HTN Ans>> epistaxis, angina, vertigo
  5. what method is used to discover a bruit Ans>> auscultation
  6. patient position used to check heart sounds Ans>> fowlers
  7. patient position used for a gynecology exam Ans>> lithotomy
  8. patient position used with severe hypotension Ans>> trendelenberg
  9. what tool is used to check the eyes Ans>> opthalmoscope
  10. what tool is used to check the ears Ans>> otoscope
  11. hormone detected in a pregnancy test Ans>> hcg
  12. which tube has clot activator Ans>> red
  1. which tube color used to test PT Ans>> light blue
  2. when there is 3 or more Premature Ventricular Contractions on an EKG tracing Ans>> ventiricular tachycardia
  3. giving sugar to a patient in a diabetic coma will cause them to Ans>> get worse
  4. an ekg obtained with patient wearing a 24 hour monitor Ans>> holter
  5. the heart is located Ans>> in the center of the chest and slightly left of breastbone
  6. Gold top additive Ans>> sst
  7. Gray top used for Ans>> FASTING BLOOD SUGAR
  8. preferred specimen for pregnancy testing Ans>> fisrt morning
  1. thumb forceps are used for what Ans>> holds tissue
  2. which sutures are strongest Ans>> steel
  3. Insision Ans>> smooth cut
  4. puncture Ans>> sharp pointed instrument
  5. which iv doesn't need to be reported Ans>> patient wants to move exteremity
  6. not a problem of a cast Ans>> pinkness in warm in toes and fingers
  7. poralisis on one side of body Ans>> hemiplegia
  8. artificial opening into small intestine to remove waste Ans>> iliostomy
  9. opening into large intestine Ans>> colostomy
  10. urine centrifuge amount Ans>> 10ml
  11. profuse exertion of sweat Ans>> diaphoresis
  12. PT is what color Ans>> light blue
  13. Mri scans all but what

Ans>> bone

  1. iv pyelogram examines what Ans>> urinary tract
  2. cardiac abnormality with three pvc is called Ans>> tachycardia
  3. reliable throat cultures must contain Ans>> throat and tonsils
  4. symptom of lung cancer Ans>> adomotysis, hemolytis
  5. which provides moist heat Ans>> sitz bath
  6. how to move paralyzed patient Ans>> towards non paralyzed site
  7. trauma to a muscle Ans>> strain
  8. signal from av node is picked up by Ans>> bundle branches
  9. leading cause of death Ans>> heart disease
  10. sub q injection is administered at what angle Ans>> 45
  11. medical assistant can offer advice Ans>> F
  12. diverticulitis should avoid Ans>> seeds or
  1. Most common site to take infants body temp Ans>> temporal artery
  1. difference in apical and radial pulse Ans>> pulse deficit
  2. normal ratio of respirations to pulse Ans>> 1 Ans>> 4
  3. 66in to feet Ans>> 5'
  4. paralysis to the lower limbs Ans>> paraplegia
  5. Gray top used for Ans>> fasting blood sugar
  6. blood bank department will test for Ans>> antibody screening
  7. on the RX, the name and dosage of medication is know as Ans>> inscription
  8. transdermal medication enters the body Ans>> through the skin
  9. parenteral routes include all except Ans>> oral
  10. an adverse reaction is a/an Ans>> undesirable affect
  11. which medication is an anticoagulant Ans>> Coumadin
  12. ibuprofen is a/an Ans>> anti-
  1. what is the order of a progress note Ans>> subjective, objective, assessment, plan
  2. the money a patient must pay at each visit is the Ans>> copayment
  3. a urinalysis can detect the amount of in the body Ans>> leukocytes
  4. a person with diabetes is at risk for Ans>> retinopathy
  5. using an electronic thermometer, what color would you use for a rectal temp Correct Ans>> red
  6. booking multiple patients with similar problems is called Ans>> clus- ter
  7. to a file means to permanently remove a file no longer in use Ans>> archive
  8. what type of insurance pays a physician a set monthly fee for each patient Ans>> capitation
  9. what type of form is used for diagnostic codes and procedural codes Ans>> - claim form
  10. means confirming a patients benefits with their insurance provider Ans>> veri- fication
  11. in order to process an insurance payment you will need the Ans>> SSN
  12. what influences the way a person may interpret communication

Ans>> interper- sonal variables

  1. a component of the "patient-centered medical home" model includes Ans>> - comprehensive care
  2. pediatric patients may feel more comfortable if they are Ans>> allowed to safely hold and examine medical equipment
  3. describe what thumb forceps look like Ans>> non-locking and hinged at one end

Ans>> capitation

  1. when communicating with an interpreter you must face who Ans>> the patient
  2. required attribute of a patient centered medical home Ans>> comprehensive care
  3. who regulates procedures medicl assistants may perform Ans>> federal, state, local, government, office policies
  4. patients right to make decisions about their own care Ans>> patient bill of rights
  5. patient lies flat on bak Ans>> supine
  6. patient lies on stomach Ans>> prone
  7. deep injection site ofr adults Ans>> ventrogluteal
  8. symptoms of hypertension Ans>> angina, vertigo, epistaxis