CMA Exam 3
- 1.
Which of the following medications should be included on a crash cart?
- A.
Fluocinonide (Lidex)
- B.
Furosemide (Lasix)
- C.
Pantoprazole (Protonix)
- D.
Pravastatin (Pravachol)
- E.
Promazine (Prozine)
Correct Answer
B. Furosemide (Lasix) -
- 2.
After delivering a shock with the AED, the medical assistant should
- A.
Check the patient’s pulse.
- B.
Immediately resume chest compressions cycled with rescue breathing.
- C.
Give 30 chest compressions and deliver another shock.
- D.
Turn off the AED.
- E.
Deliver a series of abdominal thrusts.
Correct Answer
B. Immediately resume chest compressions cycled with rescue breathing. -
- 3.
An AED is used to treat which of the following?
- A.
CVA
- B.
Diabetic coma
- C.
Seizures
- D.
Heart arrhythmias
- E.
Stroke
Correct Answer
D. Heart arrhythmias -
- 4.
The medical assistant is protected from liability during an emergency situation for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
- A.
Reasonable care is given to the patient.
- B.
The patient agrees to treatment.
- C.
The medical assistant does not go beyond his or her skill level.
- D.
He or she stays with the injured person until someone who has the same or more skill takes over.
- E.
Acts in good faith.
Correct Answer
B. The patient agrees to treatment. -
- 5.
The medical assistant is caring for a child with a painful, blistered burn on the arm from a hot liquid. The medical assistant should
- A.
Cool it with cold water as quickly as possible and continue cooling until the pain is relieved.
- B.
Quickly pop each blister, then apply cold water until the pain is relieved.
- C.
Apply triple antibiotic ointment to the burn and cover it with an adhesive bandage.
- D.
Apply ice directly to the burn and keep it there until the pain is relieved.
- E.
Apply direct pressure with an absorbent pad.
Correct Answer
D. Apply ice directly to the burn and keep it there until the pain is relieved. -
- 6.
According to basic cardiac life support procedures, which of the following describes appropriate rescue breathing for an adult patient?
- A.
One breath every three seconds
- B.
One breath every five seconds
- C.
Two breaths every three seconds
- D.
Two breaths every five seconds
- E.
One breath every two seconds
Correct Answer
B. One breath every five seconds -
- 7.
To control bleeding or hemorrhaging, the medical assistant should initially
- A.
Apply heat over the wound.
- B.
Apply ice over the wound.
- C.
Apply direct pressure.
- D.
Apply a tourniquet above the injury.
- E.
Immobilize the body part.
Correct Answer
C. Apply direct pressure. -
- 8.
Which burn destroys the epidermis and dermis, including the nerve endings?
- A.
Third-degree
- B.
First-degree
- C.
Second-degree
- D.
Minor
- E.
Acid burn
Correct Answer
A. Third-degree -
- 9.
A strain is a
- A.
Fracture.
- B.
Ligament injury.
- C.
Broken blood vessel.
- D.
Muscle injury.
- E.
Cartilage injury.
Correct Answer
D. Muscle injury. -
- 10.
Which of the following should be assessed first when rendering first aid?
- A.
Pulse
- B.
Capillary action
- C.
Pain or injury to limbs
- D.
Emotional state
- E.
Airway
Correct Answer
E. Airway -
- 11.
All of the following are common causes of breathing emergencies EXCEPT
- A.
Choking.
- B.
Obstruction.
- C.
Strains.
- D.
Asthma.
- E.
Allergic reaction.
Correct Answer
C. Strains. -
- 12.
According to the rule of nines, the amount of body surface represented by the head and neck is
- A.
1%
- B.
4.5%.
- C.
9%.
- D.
18%.
- E.
36%.
Correct Answer
C. 9%. -
- 13.
Shock is caused by
- A.
A tear in a ligament.
- B.
A lack of blood flow and oxygen to body tissues.
- C.
A heart attack.
- D.
A stroke.
- E.
Epistaxis.
Correct Answer
B. A lack of blood flow and oxygen to body tissues. -
- 14.
What is a seizure?
- A.
A type of myocardial infarction
- B.
A syncope
- C.
An involuntary muscle contraction/ relaxation
- D.
A hemorrhage
- E.
An abrasion
Correct Answer
C. An involuntary muscle contraction/ relaxation -
- 15.
Insulin shock causes
- A.
Hyperkalemia.
- B.
Severe hypoglycemia.
- C.
Severe hyperglycemia.
- D.
Hypokalemia.
- E.
Syncope.
Correct Answer
B. Severe hypoglycemia. -
- 16.
When using an autoclave, which of the following is the minimum temperature necessary to sterilize medical instruments?
- A.
120° F (48.9° C)
- B.
180° F (82.2° C)
- C.
225° F (107.2° C)
- D.
250° F (121.1° C)
- E.
280° F (137.7° C)
Correct Answer
D. 250° F (121.1° C) -
- 17.
Which of the following is one of the agencies that regulates the disposal of infectious waste outside the workplace?
- A.
Association for Professionals in Infection Control
- B.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- C.
Environmental Protection Agency
- D.
Exposure Control Plan
- E.
Department of Health and Human Services
Correct Answer
C. Environmental Protection Agency -
- 18.
Which of the following terms describes complete destruction of all microorganisms?
- A.
Antiseptic
- B.
Aseptic
- C.
Disinfection
- D.
Sanitization
- E.
Sterilization
Correct Answer
E. Sterilization -
- 19.
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
- A.
Toxic effect.
- B.
Idiosyncratic effect.
- C.
Tolerance.
- D.
Vasoconstrictor.
- E.
Potentiation.
Correct Answer
C. Tolerance. -
- 20.
Which of the following agencies is responsible for enforcing the Controlled Substance Act?
- A.
American Medical Association
- B.
Drug Enforcement Administration
- C.
Food and Drug Administration
- D.
Federal Trade Commission
- E.
Physician’s Desk Reference
Correct Answer
B. Drug Enforcement Administration -
- 21.
Which of the following is a drug used to lessen or prevent the effects of a disease?
- A.
Curative
- B.
Prophylactic
- C.
Replacement
- D.
Therapeutic
- E.
Supplemental
Correct Answer
B. Prophylactic -
- 22.
Which of the following food types is the best protein source?
- A.
Meats
- B.
Raw vegetables
- C.
Citrus
- D.
Oils
- E.
Butter
Correct Answer
A. Meats -
- 23.
Which of the following is the best source of calcium and vitamin D?
- A.
Meats and nuts
- B.
Raw vegetables
- C.
Citrus fruits
- D.
Dairy products
- E.
Oils
Correct Answer
D. Dairy products -
- 24.
Which type of pathogen survives in the absence of oxygen?
- A.
Spores
- B.
Aerobes
- C.
Anaerobes
- D.
Vectors
- E.
Fomites
Correct Answer
C. Anaerobes -
- 25.
Which of the following is an effective disinfectant used in the medical office to destroy blood-borne pathogens?
- A.
Alcohol
- B.
Bleach
- C.
Chlorhexidine gluconate
- D.
Formaldehyde
- E.
Phenol
Correct Answer
B. Bleach -
- 26.
Which of the following is an example of a standard precaution for infection control?
- A.
Disinfecting the examination table after each patient
- B.
Emptying the garbage can weekly
- C.
Recapping used needles with the two-hand method
- D.
Wearing heavy gloves to remove instruments from the autoclave
- E.
Wearing two sets of gloves when cleaning surgical instruments
Correct Answer
A. Disinfecting the examination table after each patient -
- 27.
Which of the following describes a drug that is not protected by a trademark but is registered by the Food and Drug Administration?
- A.
Controlled
- B.
Generic
- C.
Research
- D.
Over-the-counter
- E.
Trademark
Correct Answer
B. Generic -
- 28.
A physician prescribes amoxicillin 500 mg capsules po qid for 10 days. How many capsules should be dispensed?
- A.
10
- B.
20
- C.
30
- D.
40
- E.
50
Correct Answer
D. 40 -
- 29.
A drug from which of the following classes is used for a heart condition?
- A.
Antacids
- B.
Antiarrhythmic
- C.
Anesthetics
- D.
Antibiotics
- E.
Analgesics
Correct Answer
B. Antiarrhythmic -
- 30.
The food guide pyramid suggests that patients plan a balanced diet by doing all of the following EXCEPT
- A.
Eating more fruits.
- B.
Eating nuts.
- C.
Eating more carbohydrates.
- D.
Eating whole grain foods.
- E.
Eating more vegetables.
Correct Answer
C. Eating more carbohydrates. -
- 31.
Which of the following is an example of a fatsoluble vitamin?
- A.
Vitamin B
- B.
Vitamin C
- C.
Vitamin B6
- D.
Vitamin E
- E.
Vitamin B12
Correct Answer
D. Vitamin E -
- 32.
Which of the following terms means “all of the factors required for infectious disease to spread”?
- A.
Chain of infection
- B.
Droplet transmission
- C.
Infection control
- D.
Inflammatory response
- E.
Nosocomal infection
Correct Answer
A. Chain of infection -
- 33.
Which of the following is the first line of defense in the practice of medical asepsis?
- A.
Cleaning the examination table
- B.
Sanitizing the patient’s skin
- C.
Sterilizing instruments
- D.
Washing hands
- E.
Wearing gloves
Correct Answer
D. Washing hands -
- 34.
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?
- A.
Gloves
- B.
Goggles
- C.
Gown
- D.
Mask
- E.
Laboratory coat
Correct Answer
D. Mask -
- 35.
Substances that prevent or inhibit the growth of a fungus are known as
- A.
Antiseptics.
- B.
Disinfectants.
- C.
Germicides.
- D.
Fungicides.
- E.
Analgesics.
Correct Answer
D. Fungicides. -
- 36.
A drug that is given sublingually is
- A.
Injected into the deltoid muscle.
- B.
Placed under the tongue.
- C.
Administered buccally.
- D.
Injected into the muscle.
- E.
Injected under the intradermal layer of the skin.
Correct Answer
B. Placed under the tongue. -
- 37.
High-protein diets are often used
- A.
Before surgery.
- B.
When an infection is present.
- C.
With hypothermia.
- D.
With hyperthermia.
- E.
To treat hypertension, or high blood pressure.
Correct Answer
A. Before surgery. -
- 38.
The recommended amount of water to ingest daily is
- A.
Two eight-ounce glasses.
- B.
Eight eight-ounce glasses.
- C.
Six eight-ounce glasses.
- D.
Four eight-ounce glasses.
- E.
Ten eight-ounce glasses.
Correct Answer
B. Eight eight-ounce glasses. -
- 39.
Biohazardous waste must be collected in impermeable polyethylene bags that are which color?
- A.
Black
- B.
Blue
- C.
Green
- D.
Red
- E.
Yellow
Correct Answer
D. Red -
- 40.
Which of the following body parts is considered the lower limit of a sterile surgical field?
- A.
Ankles
- B.
Knees
- C.
Shoulders
- D.
Waist
- E.
Neck
Correct Answer
D. Waist -
- 41.
Gloves, gowns, and face shields or masks, are examples of
- A.
Asepsis.
- B.
Personal protective equipment.
- C.
Engineering controls.
- D.
Sterilization.
- E.
Decontamination.
Correct Answer
B. Personal protective equipment. -
- 42.
Which of the following types of infection has a quick onset and a short duration, similar to the common cold?
- A.
Chronic infection
- B.
Acute infection
- C.
Latent infection
- D.
Purulent infection
- E.
Congenital infection
Correct Answer
B. Acute infection -
- 43.
Which of the following are liquid at room temperature and may help reduce blood cholesterol?
- A.
Saturated fats
- B.
Lipids
- C.
Unsaturated fats
- D.
Fatty acids
- E.
Amino acids
Correct Answer
C. Unsaturated fats -
- 44.
Where is the most common intramuscular injection site for infants less than seven months old?
- A.
Deltoid
- B.
Gluteus maximus
- C.
Vastus lateralis
- D.
Epidermis
- E.
Dorsogluteal
Correct Answer
C. Vastus lateralis -
- 45.
What is the subscription part of a prescription?
- A.
Directions for the patient
- B.
Refill information
- C.
Directions for the pharmacist
- D.
Information that is included on the medication label
- E.
The DEA number
Correct Answer
C. Directions for the pharmacist -
- 46.
A VIS is
- A.
A form to request a DEA number.
- B.
A form used to document vaccinations.
- C.
A form that explains the safety and efficacy of the vaccine and adverse reactions caused by the vaccine.
- D.
A form that tells the patient the immunization schedule.
- E.
A form used to request controlled substances from the pharmacy.
Correct Answer
C. A form that explains the safety and efficacy of the vaccine and adverse reactions caused by the vaccine. -
- 47.
In which of the following parts of the patient interview should the medical assistant ask the patient about drug allergies?
- A.
Chief complaint
- B.
Family history
- C.
Past medical history
- D.
Present illness
- E.
Social history
Correct Answer
C. Past medical history -
- 48.
Which of the following positions is more comfortable for a patient who has dyspnea?
- A.
Dorsal recumbent
- B.
Lithotomy
- C.
Trendelenburg
- D.
Semi-Fowler
- E.
Supine
Correct Answer
D. Semi-Fowler -
- 49.
A newborn’s pulse is most accurately measured at which of the following sites?
- A.
Behind the knee
- B.
Inside the forearm
- C.
Over the apex of the heart
- D.
Side of the neck
- E.
Side of the wrist
Correct Answer
C. Over the apex of the heart -
- 50.
The dorsalis pedis pulse is detected in which of the following areas of the body?
- A.
Back of the knee
- B.
Inner aspect of the elbow
- C.
Neck
- D.
Thumb side of the wrist
- E.
Top of the foot
Correct Answer
E. Top of the foot -
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