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CMA CLINICAL CLINICAL EXAM 2024
Details regarding the health status of the patient's parents and siblings are known as the; A.Cheif complaint B.Social history C.Past medical history D.Occupational history E.Family history (FHX) - ANSWER E. Family history All of the following are methods of disinfection EXCEPT; A.Alcohol B.Boiling C.Antiseptics D.Acids E.Dessication - ANSWER C. Antiseptics All of the following may be consulted for drug information EXCEPT; A.PDR B.Medical dictionary C.Product insert D.USP/NF E.Desk reference for nonprescription drugs - ANSWER B. Medical dictionary All of the following are common causes of breathing emergencies EXCEPT; A.Choking B.Obstruction C.Strains
D.Asthma E.Allergic reactions - ANSWER C. Strains Which of the following illustrates an engineering control? A.Sharps control B.Handwashing C.Lab coat D.Treating all body fluids as potentially infectious E.All of the above - ANSWER A. Sharps container The best source of vitamin D is; A.Beef B.Green vegtables C.Cheese D. Fruits E.Cereals - ANSWER C. Cheese All of the following are endoscopes EXCEPT; A.Stethoscope B.Sigmoidoscope C.Bronchoscope D.Protoscope E.Laparoscope - ANSWER A. Stethoscope A bipolar limb lead is; A.V B.I C.aVR D.aVL
D.Marijuana E.Both C & D - ANSWER E. Heroin & Marijuana are Schedule II drugs (illegal) Shock caused by sudden blood or bodily fluid loss is; A. Anaphylactic B.Psychogenic C.Neurogenic D.Cardiogenic E.Hypovolemic - ANSWER E. Hypovolemic The normal transparency of freshly voided urine is; A.Opaque B.Turbid C.Cloudy D.Hazy E.Clear - ANSWER E. Clear Replacing nutritional elements lost during the processing of food is known as; A.Enhancement B.Homogenization C.Fortification D.Pasteurization E.Enrichment - ANSWER E. Enrichment A medication given to a patient for a fee is; A.Prescribed B.Injected C.Dispenced D.Subscribed
E.Administered - ANSWER D. Subscribed All of the following are common signs or symptoms of shock EXCEPT; A.Nausea B.Polyphagia C.Tachycardia D.Cool, moist skin E.Unconsicious - ANSWER B. Polyphagia The term hemopoiesis is best associated with; A. Hematology B.Bacteriology C.Microbiology D.Serology E.Parasitology - ANSWER A. Hematology Schedule II drug inventories must be made every; A.Year B.2 Years C.3 Years D.4 Years E.5 Years - ANSWER B. 2 years (Records must be retained an additional 2 years) Neisseria gonorrhoeae is morphologically described as; A.GPC B.GNC C.GNR
D.Signature of person who has taken inventory E.Signature of patients who accepted drug - ANSWER E. Signature of patients who accepted drug Common signs and symptoms of myocardial infarction include; A.Diaphoresis B.Angina pectoris C.Dyspnea D.Nausea E.All of the above - ANSWER All of the above All of the following are included in the chemical examination of urine EXCEPT; A.Ketones B.Urobilinogen C.Specific gravity D.Glucose E.Nitrite - ANSWER C.Specific gravity Nutritional elements that serve as catalysts for efficient metabolism are; A.Carbohydrates B.Minerals C.Fats D.Vitamins E.Proteins - ANSWER D.Vitamins
Placement at the fourth intercostal space to the left of the sternum is known as; A. V B. V C. V D. V E. V6 - ANSWER D. V All of the following are proper aseptic techniques EXCEPT; A. Transfer forceps are held facing B. Bottles containing sterile solution should not touch the sterile receptacle when poured C. Lids are placed down on the table D. Do not reach over a sterile tray E. Cover a sterile tray with a sterile towel if not used immediately - ANSWER C. Lids are placed down on the table The form completed when damaged or contaminated controlled substances are destroyed is; A.DEA- 41 B.DEA- 106 C.DEA- 222 D.DEA- 335 E.DEA- 457 - ANSWER A. DEA- 41 The most common cause of convulsions is; A.Fever
E.Personal history - ANSWER B. Demographics A surgical wound that becomes infected and must be reopened is a; A.First intention wound B.Second intention wound C.Third intention wound D.Fourth intention wound E.Fifth intention wound - ANSWER C. Third intention wound The Rx symbol is classified as the; A.Prescription B.Subscription C.Signature D.Inscription E.Superscription - ANSWER E. Superscription 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% - ANSWER C. 9% The species of bacteria that commonly causes food poisoning is;
A. Escherichia coli B. Streptococcus pyogenes C. Salmonella typhi D. Staphylococcus aureus E. Klebsiella pneumoniae - ANSWER C. Salmonella typhi Initial examination of the breasts is usually performed when the patient is in which of the following portions?; A. Lithotomy B. Trendelenberg C. Sitting D. Dorsal recumbent E. Prone - ANSWER C. Sitting The social factor having the most negative impact on adolescent nutrition is; A. Peer pressure B. Emphasis on slimness C. Teen pregnancy D. Drug abuse E. Commercialism - ANSWER B. Emphasis on slimness The sterile cover placed over a wound to prevent contamination is the; A. Dressing B. Wrap C. Band-Aid
metabolize phenylalanine is known as; A. Galatosemia B. Homocystinuria C. Tyrosinosis D. PKU E. Histidinemia - ANSWER D. PKU Each large block of small squares represent how many seconds on ECG paper? A. .04 seconds B. .05 seconds C. .1 seconds D. .2 seconds E. .3 seconds - ANSWER D. 0.2 seconds Each small square is 0.04 seconds One large block is 0.2 seconds (5 x greater, 1 large block contains 5 small squares) 5 large squares is 1 second All of the following would be needed for a laceration repair EXCEPT; A. Surgical scissors B. Hemostatic forcep C. Needle holder D. Tissue forceps E. Penrose drain - ANSWER E. Penrose drain The generic name for Lopressor is;
A. Nitroglycerin B. Metoprolol C. Nifedipine D. Alprazolam E. Prozac - ANSWER A. Nitroglycerin When in doubt about whether a conscious victim is suffering from diabetic coma or insulin shock, first; A. Administer sugar B. Administer fluids C. Treat for shock D. Lay the victim down E. None of the above - ANSWER A. Administer sugar Insulin shock is more life threatening than diabetic coma because the brain/vitl organs can't function w/o energy All of the following are examples of anisochromia in RBCs EXCEPT; A. Normochromia B. Hypochromia C. Polychromia D. Hyperchromia E. None of the above - ANSWER A. Normochromia A common sign of diabetes mellitus is; A. polycythemia
E. Cross - ANSWER D. Sagittal Where does the shaft of the bone broaden into the epiphysis (weakest point)? A. Diaphysis B. Metaphysis C. Epiphysis - ANSWER B. Metaphysis What is the thin shaft between two larger ends or epiphysis? A. Diaphysis B. Metaphysis C. Periosteum - ANSWER A. Diaphysis What is located at the END of the bones and consists of spongy bone plates (growth plates) and is the site of longitudinal growth in children? A. Metaphysis B. Diaphysis C. Epihysis - ANSWER Epiphysis Atrophy is; A. Decreased size of muscle cells B. Muscle twitch C. Herniated disc - ANSWER A. Decreased size of muscle cells Tetany is; A. A membrane around the bone
B. Muscle twitch C. Decreased size of muscle tissue - ANSWER B. Muscle twitch Cartilage that connects the pubic bone is called the; A. Chondr/o B. Symphysis C. Mandible - ANSWER B. Symphysis What view is the orbit (eye socket)? A. Sagittal B. Inferior C. Anterior - ANSWER C. Anterior What lobe is responsible for sight? A. Cerebellum B. Frontal C. Occipital - ANSWER C. Occipital What lobe is responsible for memory? A. Temporal B. Frontal C. Parietal - ANSWER B. Frontal What lobe is responsible for reading and language processing; A. Occipital
A drug that is used to prevent disease is; A. Therapeutic B. Prophylactic C. Diagnostic D. Cathartic E. Analgesic - ANSWER B. Prophylactic The constructive process of building up new substances is called; A. Metabolism B. Anabolism C. Catabolism D. Cannibalism E. Basal metabolism - ANSWER B. Anabolism A glass tube used to measure small quantities of liquid is a; A. Beaker B. Cuvette C. Bottle D. Flask E. Pipette - ANSWER E. Pipette The treatment for poison ivy includes; A. Applying a paste of baking soda and water B. Applying vinegar
C. Applying water hot as tolerated D. Applying ice E. Applying amonia - ANSWER A. Applying a paste of baking soda and water A drug's generic name is best illustrated by which one of the following? A. Tyleno B. Aspirin C. Achromycin D. Salicylic Acid E. Ibuprofen - ANSWER D. Salcylic Acid An instrument used to grasp or clamp down on an object is a(n)/ A. Scapel B. Bandage scissor C. Obturator D. Forceps E. Retractor - ANSWER D. Forceps The Ishihara test is associated with which of the following examinations? A. Otological B. Ophthalmological C. Gynecological D. Orthopedic E. Dermatological - ANSWER B. Opthalmological
