CMA Exam 3

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    Gloves, gowns, and face shields or masks, are examples of

    • Asepsis.
    • Personal protective equipment.
    • Engineering controls.
    • Sterilization.
    • Decontamination.
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  • 2. 

    Biohazardous waste must be collected in impermeable polyethylene bags that are which color?

    • Black

    • Blue

    • Green

    • Red

    • Yellow

    Correct Answer
    A. Red
  • 3. 

    A drug that is given sublingually is

    • Injected into the deltoid muscle.

    • Placed under the tongue.

    • Administered buccally.

    • Injected into the muscle.

    • Injected under the intradermal layer of the skin.

    Correct Answer
    A. Placed under the tongue.
  • 4. 

    Which of the following is the documentation that is gathered regarding a patient’s address and insurance information?

    • Chief complaint

    • Demographics

    • Family history

    • Medical history

    • Medications

    Correct Answer
    A. Demographics
  • 5. 

    A positive result on a human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) test in a 23-year-old woman most likely indicates which of the following conditions?

    • Anemia

    • Appendicitis

    • Diabetes mellitus

    • Hepatitis

    • Pregnancy

    Correct Answer
    A. Pregnancy
  • 6. 

    All of the following are common causes of breathing emergencies EXCEPT

    • Choking.

    • Obstruction.

    • Strains.

    • Asthma.

    • Allergic reaction.

    Correct Answer
    A. Strains.
  • 7. 

    To control bleeding or hemorrhaging, the medical assistant should initially

    • Apply heat over the wound.

    • Apply ice over the wound.

    • Apply direct pressure.

    • Apply a tourniquet above the injury.

    • Immobilize the body part.

    Correct Answer
    A. Apply direct pressure.
  • 8. 

    Which of the following is an example of a standard precaution for infection control?

    • Disinfecting the examination table after each patient

    • Emptying the garbage can weekly

    • Recapping used needles with the two-hand method

    • Wearing heavy gloves to remove instruments from the autoclave

    • Wearing two sets of gloves when cleaning surgical instruments

    Correct Answer
    A. Disinfecting the examination table after each patient
  • 9. 

    Which of the following food types is the best protein source?

    • Meats

    • Raw vegetables

    • Citrus

    • Oils

    • Butter

    Correct Answer
    A. Meats
  • 10. 

    The medical assistant is to obtain the history of a patient who is suspected to have active tuberculosis. For protection, which of the following articles is essential for the medical assistant to wear before entering the room?

    • Gloves

    • Goggles

    • Gown

    • Mask

    • Laboratory coat

    Correct Answer
    A. Mask
  • 11. 

    Which of the following is the best source of calcium and vitamin D?

    • Meats and nuts

    • Raw vegetables

    • Citrus fruits

    • Dairy products

    • Oils

    Correct Answer
    A. Dairy products
  • 12. 

    Shock is caused by

    • A tear in a ligament.

    • A lack of blood flow and oxygen to body tissues.

    • A heart attack.

    • A stroke.

    • Epistaxis.

    Correct Answer
    A. A lack of blood flow and oxygen to body tissues.
  • 13. 

    When a patient has taken a drug for an extended period of time, the desired effect may lessen or will not occur at all. This is called

    • Toxic effect.

    • Idiosyncratic effect.

    • Tolerance.

    • Vasoconstrictor.

    • Potentiation.

    Correct Answer
    A. Tolerance.
  • 14. 

    A drug from which of the following classes is used for a heart condition?

    • Antacids

    • Antiarrhythmic

    • Anesthetics

    • Antibiotics

    • Analgesics

    Correct Answer
    A. Antiarrhythmic
  • 15. 

    Which of the following procedures measures the amount of air moving into and out of the lungs?

    • Bronchoscopy

    • Intubation

    • Spirometry

    • Thoracentesis

    • Nebulizer

    Correct Answer
    A. Spirometry
  • 16. 

    The food guide pyramid suggests that patients plan a balanced diet by doing all of the following EXCEPT

    • Eating more fruits.

    • Eating nuts.

    • Eating more carbohydrates.

    • Eating whole grain foods.

    • Eating more vegetables.

    Correct Answer
    A. Eating more carbohydrates.
  • 17. 

    Which of the following is an instrument used to inspect the inner structures of the eye?

    • Audiometer

    • Ophthalmoscope

    • Otoscope

    • Stethoscope

    • Tympanometer

    Correct Answer
    A. Ophthalmoscope
  • 18. 

    Which of the following is the first line of defense in the practice of medical asepsis?

    • Cleaning the examination table

    • Sanitizing the patient’s skin

    • Sterilizing instruments

    • Washing hands

    • Wearing gloves

    Correct Answer
    A. Washing hands
  • 19. 

    The dorsalis pedis pulse is detected in which of the following areas of the body?

    • Back of the knee

    • Inner aspect of the elbow

    • Neck

    • Thumb side of the wrist

    • Top of the foot

    Correct Answer
    A. Top of the foot
  • 20. 

    What is a seizure?

    • A type of myocardial infarction

    • A syncope

    • An involuntary muscle contraction/ relaxation

    • A hemorrhage

    • An abrasion

    Correct Answer
    A. An involuntary muscle contraction/ relaxation
  • 21. 

    Which of the following types of infection has a quick onset and a short duration, similar to the common cold?

    • Chronic infection

    • Acute infection

    • Latent infection

    • Purulent infection

    • Congenital infection

    Correct Answer
    A. Acute infection
  • 22. 

    Which of the following terms describes complete destruction of all microorganisms?

    • Antiseptic

    • Aseptic

    • Disinfection

    • Sanitization

    • Sterilization

    Correct Answer
    A. Sterilization
  • 23. 

    Which of the following parts of a microscope holds the slide?

    • Condenser

    • Diaphragm

    • Eyepiece

    • Objective

    • Stage

    Correct Answer
    A. Stage
  • 24. 

    Substances that prevent or inhibit the growth of a fungus are known as

    • Antiseptics.

    • Disinfectants.

    • Germicides.

    • Fungicides.

    • Analgesics.

    Correct Answer
    A. Fungicides.
  • 25. 

    The usual sequence of the general physical examination involves moving

    • From the head toward the feet.

    • From the center of the body.

    • From the area where there is a complaint.

    • From the trunk outward to the limb.

    • From the feet toward the head.

    Correct Answer
    A. From the head toward the feet.
  • 26. 

    A physician prescribes amoxicillin 500 mg capsules po qid for 10 days. How many capsules should be dispensed?

    • 10

    • 20

    • 30

    • 40

    • 50

    Correct Answer
    A. 40
  • 27. 

    Which of the following is the name for the blood pressure value when the heart is contracting?

    • Mean arterial pressure

    • Systolic pressure

    • Diastolic pressure

    • Pulse pressure

    • High heart tension

    Correct Answer
    A. Systolic pressure
  • 28. 

    Which of the following agencies is responsible for enforcing the Controlled Substance Act?

    • American Medical Association

    • Drug Enforcement Administration

    • Food and Drug Administration

    • Federal Trade Commission

    • Physician’s Desk Reference

    Correct Answer
    A. Drug Enforcement Administration
  • 29. 

    Which of the following is an effective disinfectant used in the medical office to destroy blood-borne pathogens?

    • Alcohol

    • Bleach

    • Chlorhexidine gluconate

    • Formaldehyde

    • Phenol

    Correct Answer
    A. Bleach
  • 30. 

    Which of the following refers to a combination of activities designed to ensure reliable and valid test results?

    • Infection control

    • Safety education

    • Quality control

    • Standard precautions

    • Sensitivity training

    Correct Answer
    A. Quality control
  • 31. 

    An AED is used to treat which of the following?

    • CVA

    • Diabetic coma

    • Seizures

    • Heart arrhythmias

    • Stroke

    Correct Answer
    A. Heart arrhythmias
  • 32. 

    In which of the following parts of the patient interview should the medical assistant ask the patient about drug allergies?

    • Chief complaint

    • Family history

    • Past medical history

    • Present illness

    • Social history

    Correct Answer
    A. Past medical history
  • 33. 

    A patient who has orthostatic hypotension should be helped from the supine position to the sitting position to prevent which of the following?

    • Defecation

    • Incontinence

    • Syncope

    • Pyrexia

    • Colic

    Correct Answer
    A. Syncope
  • 34. 

    Which of the following organisms causes yeast infection?

    • Aspergillus

    • Candida

    • Escherichia

    • Staphylococcus

    • Streptococcus

    Correct Answer
    A. Candida
  • 35. 

    Which burn destroys the epidermis and dermis, including the nerve endings?

    • Third-degree

    • First-degree

    • Second-degree

    • Minor

    • Acid burn

    Correct Answer
    A. Third-degree
  • 36. 

    A strain is a

    • Fracture.

    • Ligament injury.

    • Broken blood vessel.

    • Muscle injury.

    • Cartilage injury.

    Correct Answer
    A. Muscle injury.
  • 37. 

    Which of the following terms means “all of the factors required for infectious disease to spread”?

    • Chain of infection

    • Droplet transmission

    • Infection control

    • Inflammatory response

    • Nosocomal infection

    Correct Answer
    A. Chain of infection
  • 38. 

    The recommended amount of water to ingest daily is

    • Two eight-ounce glasses.

    • Eight eight-ounce glasses.

    • Six eight-ounce glasses.

    • Four eight-ounce glasses.

    • Ten eight-ounce glasses.

    Correct Answer
    A. Eight eight-ounce glasses.
  • 39. 

    A VIS is

    • A form to request a DEA number.

    • A form used to document vaccinations.

    • A form that explains the safety and efficacy of the vaccine and adverse reactions caused by the vaccine.

    • A form that tells the patient the immunization schedule.

    • A form used to request controlled substances from the pharmacy.

    Correct Answer
    A. A form that explains the safety and efficacy of the vaccine and adverse reactions caused by the vaccine.
  • 40. 

    A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has difficulty breathing. What term indicates this condition?

    • Bradypnea

    • Tachypnea

    • Eupnea

    • Apnea

    • Dyspnea

    Correct Answer
    A. Dyspnea
  • 41. 

    Spore test monitoring in an autoclave is used to determine

    • Whether an autoclave has an air leak.

    • Whether the instruments were cleaned properly before sterilization.

    • Whether the instruments were wrapped properly.

    • Whether the autoclave is sterilizing instruments properly.

    • The sterility of the autoclave itself.

    Correct Answer
    A. Whether the autoclave is sterilizing instruments properly.
  • 42. 

    Which of the following positions is more comfortable for a patient who has dyspnea?

    • Dorsal recumbent

    • Lithotomy

    • Trendelenburg

    • Semi-Fowler

    • Supine

    Correct Answer
    A. Semi-Fowler
  • 43. 

    Where is the most common intramuscular injection site for infants less than seven months old?

    • Deltoid

    • Gluteus maximus

    • Vastus lateralis

    • Epidermis

    • Dorsogluteal

    Correct Answer
    A. Vastus lateralis
  • 44. 

    Which of the following serum levels can be measured to assess a patient’s kidney function?

    • Amylase

    • Blood urea nitrogen

    • Cholesterol

    • Glucose

    • Hemoglobin

    Correct Answer
    A. Blood urea nitrogen
  • 45. 

    Measurement of which of the following is the most effective method to monitor a patient who takes warfarin (Coumadin)?

    • Bleeding time

    • Clotting time

    • Partial thromboplastin time (PTT)

    • Prothrombin time (PT)

    • Lipid profile

    Correct Answer
    A. Prothrombin time (PT)
  • 46. 

    Which type of pathogen survives in the absence of oxygen?

    • Spores

    • Aerobes

    • Anaerobes

    • Vectors

    • Fomites

    Correct Answer
    A. Anaerobes
  • 47. 

    Which of the following would allow the medical assistant to document a firm, moveable abdominal mass?

    • Auscultation

    • Mensuration

    • Palpation

    • Manipulation

    • Observation

    Correct Answer
    A. Palpation
  • 48. 

    An infant with a rectal temperature of 103.6° F would have an oral temperature of

    • 100.6° F.

    • 105.6° F.

    • 101.6° F.

    • 102.6° F.

    • 98.6° F.

    Correct Answer
    A. 102.6° F.
  • 49. 

    Which of the following body parts is considered the lower limit of a sterile surgical field?

    • Ankles

    • Knees

    • Shoulders

    • Waist

    • Neck

    Correct Answer
    A. Waist

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