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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Certification Exam Questions and Answers, Exams of Medical Sciences

A comprehensive set of questions and answers for the certified medical assistant (cma) certification exam. it covers a wide range of topics, including medical terminology, procedures, patient care, and laboratory techniques. the questions are designed to test knowledge and understanding of key concepts relevant to the field of medical assisting, making it a valuable study resource for aspiring cmas.

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Dr. Jones and Dr. Brown decide to share a practice. Together,
they share
patient expenses, profits, and assets. which type of
medical practice is this?-
Ans>> Partnership
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Which agency regulates the Controlled
Substances Act?
Ans>> DEA
3.
Defamation through spoken statements is
known as
Ans>> Slander
4.
Co-insurance is calculated
based on a
Ans>> Percentage of
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  1. Dr. Jones and Dr. Brown decide to share a practice. Together, they share patient expenses, profits, and assets. which type of medical practice is this?- Ans>> Partnership
  2. Which agency regulates the Controlled Substances Act? Ans>> DEA
  3. Defamation through spoken statements is known as Ans>> Slander
  4. Co-insurance is calculated based on a Ans>> Percentage of

Actual Questions and Verified Answers / A+ Grade

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Certification Exam

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  1. A structure that is composed of two or more tissue types is called a Ans>> Organ
  2. SOAP is an acronym that stands for Ans>> Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
  3. The patient information sheet contains Ans>> Patients personal and insurance information
  4. The patient's specimen is lipemic. This is usually an indicator that the patient is Ans>> Not fasting
  5. Which of the following tests is not a part of complete blood count? Ans>> Acti- vated Partial Thromboplastin Time
  6. A 24 hour specimen would be an example of a Ans>> Timed specimen
  1. Mrs. Morris is a 34 years old female who arrived at the emergency room with a FUO. What would be the first test the phlebotomist would draw?
  1. What is the best sample for the determination of blood pH and blood gases?

Ans>> Arterial Blood

  1. Which of the following is known as swimmers ear Ans>> otitis externa
  1. The primary pacemaker of the heart is called the Ans>> Sinoatrial node
  2. Identify the rhythm that will often produce an irregular rhythm Ans>> Sinus Dys- rhythmia
  3. A routine hand wash procedure uses plain soap to remove soil and tran- sient bacteria. Hand antisepsis requires the use of Ans>> Antimicrobial Soap
  4. The physician prescribes a buccal medication. The medical assistant should instruct the patient. Ans>> place the medication between the lower teeth and cheek
  5. Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature and number Ans>> DEA
  6. Which of the following is the best specimen to test for levels of iron in the blood Ans>> The one collected in a tube with no additive
  7. What drug prevents the action of another drug or chemical Ans>> Antagonist
  8. When using a No. 10 envelop, where should the address be placed Ans>> 14 lines down from the top and 4 inches from the left edge of the envelope
  9. Which of the following is considered a parasitic infection Ans>> Lyme disease
  10. Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of Ans>> Analgesics and antipyretics

11 / 11 department Ans>> Rheumatology

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  1. The primary function of the nervous system is Ans>> To detect changes in the internal and external environment and respond appropriately
  2. Dermol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as need for sever is what type of medica- tion order Ans>> PRN
  3. MSDS information includes Ans>> general and emergency information
  4. Without a clot activator blood clots in minutes Ans>> 30 to 60
  5. A blood culture and sensitivity (C&S) test is most likely performed in which division of the clinical laboratory Ans>> Chemistry
  6. Which of the following procedures is appropriate fro preparing blood and other potentially infectious materials for transport Ans>> Placing materials in a leak-proof container during collection
  7. The normal volume of urine produced by an adult in a slow 24 hour period generally does not exceed Ans>> 2000 mL
  8. The ability to identify with someone else's feelings is called Ans>> Empathy
  9. The boundaries for the approved area in performing heel punctures are- Ans>> The medial line extending from the great toe and lateral line extending from the fourth and fifth digit

Ans>> Rectal

  1. The formation of blood cells is defined as Ans>> hematopoiesis
  2. After obtaining and ECG tracing, a medical assistant would be expected to Ans>> Observe the tracing for quality and decide if another tracing may be required
  3. Important information a patient should know about immunizations would be that Ans>> They are prophylactics against deadly diseases

machine Ans>> 25 mm/second

  1. The phenylketonuria (PKU) test is used to diagnose deficiency of pheny- lalanine hydoxylase, the most common clinically encountered inborn error of metabolism. It is performed on Ans>> Blood drawn from a newborns heel
  2. Which of the following Vacutainer tubes is routinely used for hematology testing Ans>> Lavender topped tubes
  3. Which of the following supplies blood to the heart muscle Ans>> Coronary arteries
  4. Narrowing of the valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle is called Ans>> Mitral stenosis
  5. If a finger is "excessively" milked during a skin puncture, the result will be Ans>> Hemolysis and contamination of the specimen with tissue fluids
  6. What specimens require protection from light Ans>> Bilirubin
  7. You are the only CMAC on the night shift. You receive orders for all the following tests within minutes of one another. Which test has the greatest collection priority Ans>> STAT electrolytes in the ER
  8. Identify the tubes needed to collect a PT, STAT lytes, and BC in the proper order of collection Ans>> Light blue, lavender, yellow
  9. Which of the following are also referred to as serum separator tubes (SST) Ans>> Red/ Gray Topped Tube