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

A valuable set of practice questions and answers for the certified medical assistant (cma) exam. it covers a wide range of topics relevant to medical assisting, including anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and clinical procedures. the questions are presented in a multiple-choice format, allowing for self-assessment and identification of areas needing further study. This resource is ideal for students preparing for the cma exam or those seeking to enhance their knowledge of medical assisting.

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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Exam Test
Actual 200 Questions and Verified Answers A+ Graded
1. A patient with a rapid pulse had
bradycardia Ans>> False
2. Water-soluble vitamins are A, D, E, and
K Ans>> False
3. Carbon dioxide is a waste product of
metabolism Ans>> True
4. Some states consider it legal for medical assistants to diagnose a
condition and prescribe treatment
Ans>> False
5. It is illegal for a patient to be denied a copy of his chart if he is unable to pay
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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Exam Test

Actual 200 Questions and Verified Answers A+ Graded

1. A patient with a rapid pulse had

bradycardia Ans>> False

2. Water-soluble vitamins are A, D, E, and

K Ans>> False

3. Carbon dioxide is a waste product of

metabolism Ans>> True

4. Some states consider it legal for medical assistants to diagnose a

condition and prescribe treatment Ans>> False

5. It is illegal for a patient to be denied a copy of his chart if he is unable to pay

the

fee to obtain it Ans>> True

6. A physician cannot be held responsible for the actions of

employees Ans>> False

7. A substance used to impart color to tissue or cells in order to study and

identify microscopic organisms is called a stain Ans>> True

8. Another name for a heart attack is a myocardial

infarction Ans>> True

9. A properly collected sputum specimen should contain both mucus coughed

up from the respiratory tract and saliva Ans>> False

10. The most reliable and timely method of transporting microbiologic speci-

mens is pickup by the laboratory Ans>> True

17. The law requires all employers to withhold money from

employees' net earnings to pay federal, state, and local income taxes Ans>> False

18. Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins are examples of

compounds Ans>> True

19. The optimal temperature to promote growth of bacteria in a culture medium

in 37*C Ans>> True

20. Bacteria that stain purple are gram

positive Ans>> True

21. The dorsal cavity is located in the front of the

body Ans>> False

22. Neoplasm's are 'new growths' and are cancerous or non-

cancerous Ans>> True

23. The ventricles have one-way valves at their entrances and exits so

that blood goes in the proper direction as the heart pumps Ans>> True

24. A living will is intended to help families of terminally ill patients deal

with the inevitable outcome and limit unnecessary medical costs Ans>> True

25. A co-payment is a fixed percentage of covered charges after the

deductible is met Ans>> False

26. All medical practices have to cover workers' compensation

cases Ans>> False

27. The study of all factors that cause disease is known as

Etiology Ans>> True

28. A check from an insurance company includes payment for only one

pa- tient Ans>> False

29. Calcium in milk can diminish the absorption of some

antibiotics Ans>> True

30. Compounded interest is paid on the initial investment and on the interest

earned on the investment Ans>> True

31. An employer must pay FUTA tax if employees' wages total more that $

in any quarter Ans>> True

32. Vesting means that you have a legal right to all money in your

account Ans>> True

33. Trichinella spiralis is a roundworm that enters the body in infected

meat eaten raw or undercooked Ans>> True

34. In a medical practice, accounts receivable describes the money in your

account Ans>> False

35. A customary fee is the fee a doctor charges for a service or

procedure Ans>> - False

36. The physician usually authorizes several people to handle the purchasing of

46. The medical term for headache

Ans>> Cephalalgia

47. A word meaning fever

is Ans>> Pyrexia

48. Low blood sugar is

Ans>> Hypoglycemia

49. Variola is

Ans>> Smallpox

50. The word part which means

joint is Ans>> Arthro

51. Excessive tissue formation is referred

to as Ans>> Hyperplasia

52. One who studies cells is referred to

as a Ans>> Cytologist

Ans>> malpractice

64. An employee who is considered to be acting on the doctor's behalf

while performing professional tasks is Ans>> respondent superior

65. A physician reports a case of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

(AIDS) to the state. This is called Ans>> physician's public duty

66. The age of majority in most

jurisdictions is Ans>> 18 years

67. The study of values or principles governing personal relationships,

includ- ing autonomy, justice, and conduct is called Ans>> ethics

68. When performing a microscopic, the evaluation of each element present

in the urinary sediment is based upon the Ans>> average number found in 10 fields

69. when doing a red cell count, the factor by which the cells

counted are multiplied is Ans>> 10,

70. when focusing the microscope, one should begin with which

objective? Ans>> - 10x

71. The macroscopic examination of urine

consists of Ans>> observing the color and character

72. The appropriate gauge need to use when performing phlebotomy of veins

in the forearm is Ans>> 20 or 21 gauge

73. When using a standard white blood cell pipette for determining a white

blood cell count, the total number of cells counted is multiplied by Ans>> 50

74. the most common bacteriology

stain is Ans>> gram stain

75. The most common positions for chest x-rays

are Ans>> PA and lateral

76. Gram staining is done to determine

Ans>> whether a bacteria is gram positive or gram negative

87. The term strata means

Ans>> several layers

88. Neurons that carry impulses toward the brain or spinal

cord are Ans>> afferent neurons

89. A large molecule which is the main constituent of chromosomes is

referred to as Ans>> deoxyriboneucleic acid (DNA)

90. Red blood cells appear red due to the

presence of Ans>> oxyhemoglobin

91. the heartbeat is normally regulated by

the Ans>> sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves

92. the median or sagittal plane divides the

body Ans>> into left and right

93. A patient in the prone position is

lying Ans>> face down

94. a patient in the supine position is

lying Ans>> flat on their back with palms and face up

95. Proximal

Ans>> is the opposite of distal

96. the body is divided into front and back by which of the following planes?-

Ans>> Coronal

97. The opposite of ventral

is Ans>> dorsal

98. the opposite of distal

is Ans>> proximal

Ans>> 206

100. The longest bone in the body

is Ans>> femur

101. Tissues are composed

of Ans>> cells

102. the valve located on the right side of the

heart is Ans>> tricuspid valve

103. Canals in the inner ear that affect

equilibrium are Ans>> semicircular canals

104. The area between the lungs that contain the heart, trachea,

esophagus, and thymus gland is called Ans>> mediastinum

105. The surgical breaking of bones is

called Ans>> osteoclasia

106. Pain over the course of a

nerve is Ans>> neuralgia

107. What is an example of plant-derived

drugs? Ans>> digitoxin and quinine

108. What is an example of a drug derived from animal

substances? Ans>> thyroid hormone and insulin

109. What drug is derived from a mineral

source Ans>> potassium chloride

110. the abbreviation used to indicate that a medication should be given four

times a day is Ans>> qid

111. the abbreviation for EVERY HOUR

is Ans>> Q.H.

112. What is the process of converting a drug from its dose form, such as a

tablet or capsule, into a form the body can use? Ans>> distribution

113. The process by which drug molecules are transformed into simpler prod-

ucts is called Ans>> metabolism

114. What is considered a drug's official name

126. What is the abbreviation for

microgram Ans>> mcg.

127. When performing a finger puncture the first drop of blood

should be Ans>> - wiped away

128. The packed red blood cell volume is

determined by Ans>> performing a hemat- ocrit test

129. when doing a differential white blood cell count, the total number of cells

counted is Ans>> 100

130. the time the film is allowed to remain in the fix

solution is Ans>> twice as long as the developing time

131. the most common place to take a pulse is at

the Ans>> radial artery

132. When applying a cast the

paster Ans>> is applied over a stockinette

133. if a carotid pulse was taken, it was taken

at the Ans>> neck

134. Palpation is done by

Ans>> feeling a part with the hand

135. A patient is bleeding heavily from a wound on the forearm, you

should Ans>> - apply direct pressure

136. The normal pulse rate for children from one to seven years of

age is Ans>> 80 to 120

137. The normal pulse rate for children over the age of

seven is Ans>> 80 to 90

138. The normal pulse rate for

adults is Ans>> 60 to 80

139. The process of measuring as done in chest expansion is

called Ans>> mensu- ration

140. The medication for injections should be verified at

least Ans>> three times

141. The appropriate way to dispose of a syringe and needle after giving an