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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Exam Study Guide: Questions and Answers, Exams of Medical Sciences

This document serves as a valuable study guide for the certified medical assistant (cma) exam. It presents a comprehensive collection of questions and verified answers covering various aspects of medical assisting, including patient care, medical terminology, laboratory procedures, and office management. the questions are designed to test knowledge and understanding of key concepts, making it an excellent resource for exam preparation. This guide is particularly useful for students and professionals seeking cma certification.

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A Material Safety Data Sheet
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Ans>> Information on the
hazardous materials
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How soon should a patient be greeted upon entering the
medical office?
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Within 3 minutes.
3.
CLIA classifies laboratories into how many
categories?
Ans>> 3
4.
The QRS complex
Ans>> contraction of the ventricles
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  1. A Material Safety Data Sheet

includes Ans>> Information on the hazardous materials in the office.

  1. How soon should a patient be greeted upon entering the

medical office? Ans>> - Within 3 minutes.

  1. CLIA classifies laboratories into how many

categories? Ans>> 3

  1. The QRS complex

Ans>> contraction of the ventricles

Actual Questions and Verified Answers / A+ Grade

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Exam Study Guide

  1. What instrument measures Intraocular ressure (IOP)? Ans>> Tanometer
  2. Tissue death due to lack of blood supply & O2 Ans>> Infarct
  3. Tissue death due to decreased blood flow Ans>> Ischemia
  4. A thick walled cell that can withstand exposure to extreme temperatures. Ans>> A spore
  5. First line of defense against micro- organisms Ans>> intact skin
  6. Normal urine color Ans>> Straw
  7. A urine pH of 7.2 or higher means Ans>> high protein diet, fever, increased intake of vitamin C, diarrhea
  1. Computer memory is measured in Ans>> gigabytes
  2. A structured collection of records & information stored in a computer system Ans>> database
  3. Has an assignment of lifetime benefits Ans>> CHAMPVA
  4. Law that covers hiring procedures of new employees Ans>> EEOA
  5. A "systems approach" to office management is to Ans>> integrate functions
  6. The primary goal of an employee performance evaluation Ans>> Give positive reinforcement for continued improvement.
  7. What lead is NOT used in EKG recording? Ans>> RL (it is a ground and not a lead)
  8. The goal of the 1996 AAMA Role Delineation Study Ans>> To revise and update standards used for medical assisting and program accreditation.
  9. A physician does NOT have to report these to the proper authorities. Ans>> - Strokes
  1. The easiest way to spot an error when proof- reading. Ans>> Read from bottom to top.
  1. Albumin in urine could indicate what?

Ans>> hypertension, heart failure, renal disease, diabetes

  1. At what age should blood pressure be included in vital signs? Ans>> Age 5
  2. What location should be used to obtain a pulse on an infant? Ans>> Apex of heart
  3. What section of the PDR is the index for manufacturers located? Ans>> White section
  4. What is NOT a classification of medical waste? Ans>> tissue
  5. What is the first step to process mail efficiently? Ans>> Sort mail in clean work space.
  6. Fastest type of mail Ans>> Express mail
  7. A sentinel event is Ans>> an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious injury
  8. An audit trail is Ans>> a tracking device
  9. What organization is responsible for safety guidelines in handling haz- ardous & contaminated materials? Ans>> OSHA
  10. An appointment where the patient does not show up