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Duplicate of CMAC part 1 2021
Duplicate of CMAC part 1 2021
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After observing an ECG tracing a MA would be expected to
Check the patient with a pulse oximeter to verify accuracy of ECG training
Instruct the patient on the tracing results & cardiac prognosis
Observe the tracing for quality & decide if another tracing may be required
Evaluate the patients medication list for cardiac altering drugs
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The four classic symptoms of inflammation are erythema,edema, pain & ___
Heat
Vomiting
Irritation
Headache
3
Sinus _______ is a slow dysthymia
Tachycardia
Rhythm
Dysrhythmia
Bradycardia
4
Patient came in the Drs office with chest pain&shortness of breath which position is the best to help him breath better
Lithotomy
Prone
Fowler’s
Supine
5
A clinical MA performed a minor surgical procedure on a patient , what order should the PPE be removed ?
Gown goggles gloves
Gloves goggle gown
Goggles gown gloves
Goggles gown glove
6
What two fingers are the preferred locations for a capillary puncture in an adult
Index & middle fingers on a dominant hand
Middle and ring finger on a non dominant hand
Index & middle fingers on a non dominant hand
Middle and ring fingers on a dominant hand
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What is a common site for a capillary puncture in infants
Top of the hand
The inside of the wrist
The inside of the elbow
The lateral side of the heel
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Hemoconcentration
Syncope
Lymphostatis
Anemia
9
What specimens require protection from the light
Creo finrinogens
Blood gases
Bilirubin
Lactic acid
10
In occupational safety what does the acronym R.A.C.E stand for?
Rescue, alarm, collaborate, evacuate
Report, alarm, collaborate, evacuate
Report, Alert, Confine, Extricate
Rescue, alarm,confine, evacuate
11
A clinical MA spilled a chemical on the floor,what document will indicate if the spill is hazardous
Safety log
Inventory log
Quality control log
Safety data sheet (SDS)
12
What body system is responsible for hormone production
Lymphatic
Nervous
Respiratory
Endocrine
13
A MA was sent to the ward to draw blood for coagulation studies. Which of the following is correct about this draw
Fill a light blue tube to the top
The MA can use capillary tubes for the blood collection
Draw blood cultures
Draw a red top tube before the light blue tube
14
What is the name of the law that protects health fare workers who age aid during the time of an accident ?
HIPAA
Good Samaritan law
Right to know law
Megan’s law
15
Which of the following is the most common means of transmitting pathogens ?
Coughing
Ingesting food
Blood transfusions
Touching
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30%
80%
60%
100%
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Relabel all the specimens
Recollect all four specimens from patients
Have the patients come back and identify their specimens
Relabel the urine samples but redraw the blood
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Which of the following situations can result in legal action against a clinical MA
Hemolysis of the specimen
Needle stick injury to an employee
Inadequate specimen quantity
Mislabeled specimen
19
The patient information sheet contains
The patients past family history
The last medical history of the patient
The patients chief complaint
Patients personal insurance and information
20
Patient has possible corneal abrasion &needs referral . What specialty a Dr that deals with eye injury & disease ?
Optician
Oncologist
Optometrist
Ophthalmologist
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What is the main reason for documenting a patients medical care
Reduces the health care providers malpractice insurance
Provides legal protection for both patient and health care provider
Allows a health care provider to receive higher reimbursement
It supports counter suits for medical services
22
A clinical MA is working with a patient over their bill&the patient begins to get upset&yell, what should the MA do
Ask the patient to wait while the MA gets the office manager
Ask the patient to come back later since they are upset
Ask the patient to join the MA in a room away from the other patients
Ask the patient to lower their voice
23
A round raised skin lesion with itching that is a positive sign of reaction to allergy testing is a :
Fatty tissue
Wheal
Vesicle
Nodule
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Evacuated tube
Lancet
Transfer device
IV solution
25
What could a clinical MA who fails to obtain patients consent before performing phlebotomy be charged with
Breach of contract
Battery
Negligence
Assault
26
Normal sinus rhythm has a heart rate of___ BPM
80 to 120
60 to 100
40 to 60
50 to 75
27
How far above the site of draw is the tourniquet placed
1-2 inches
5-7 inches
4-6 inches
3-4 inches
28
Invoice for the monthly rent of the building where the medical office is located is usually handled by which department
Accounts receivable
Human Resources
Compliance
Accounts payable
29
Defamation through spoken statement is known as
Sympathy
Slander
Libel
Empathy
30
The primary function of the nervous system is :
To protect deep organs
To provide body support and levers for muscle action
detect changes in the internal& external environment&respond appropriately
To cleanse the blood of pathogens
31
A quantitative test is one that
Tests for all substances found in the sample
Tests for the presence & amount of substance in sample
Test for presence of substance only
Does not require a trained technician
32
Which choice is a typical educational topic for elderly patients to prevent disease
Sterile technique used in the medical practice
The location of the patients public health resources in their community
Annual flu & pneumonia vaccinations information
The location of the patients public health resources in their community
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The patient has been given a prescription that says the medication should be taken “bid”. When should this be taken ?
Once a day
Before meals
Twice a day
Before bedtime
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Which of the following is a primary topic under the American association of physicians&surgeons patients bill of right
Vaccination services
Mortuary services
Complaints and appeals
Standardized billing practices
35
A blood culture& sensitivity (C&S)test is most likely performed in which division of clinical laboratory
Urinalysis
Hematology
Chemistry
Microbiology
36
What is the best location to check the pulse of an adult who is unconscious and not breathing
At the radial artery of the wrist
On the chest directly over the heart
At the brachial artery of the arm
At the carotid artery of the neck
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Who should correct an error in the patients chart
Doctor
Office manager
Receptionist
The person who made the error
38
What is the first step in breaking a chain of infection
Hand washing
Using gloves
Proper disposal of needles
Putting on a gown
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What is the purpose of laboratory techniques & procedures performed on patient specimens
Eradicate disease
Remove traces of chemicals
Locate a biological family member
Detect biomarkers of a disease
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Osteomyelitis
Osteochondritis
Osteoporosis
Osteomalacia
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Which of the following blood test aids in the diagnosis of leukemia
BUN/Cr
HbA1c
CBC with differential
T4 & T3
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Which step is included in the preparation of a patient for an ECG procedure
Placing the electrodes over the bony prominence on the arms and legs
Placing the patient in a prone position with their legs touching
Confirming the patient has a full bladder
Providing head pillow to patient as long as their head isn’t elevated
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What blood test requires the use of a green top evacuated tube
STAT chemistry blood test
Blood bank compatibility test
Blood culture
Weight stain test
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Which of the following drug administration routes is the most appropriate for a patient who has nausea and vomiting
Nasal
Sublingually
Rectal
Buccal
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When a patient fails to show up for their appointment the event must be
Erased from schedule
Written on a no show log
Documented in the patients chart
Monetarily charged to the patient
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When scheduling patients which of the following methods allows for patients to be seen on a 1st come 1st served basis
Clustering
Wave
Stream
Open hours
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Other than a median cubital vein, what other vein can be used ?
Pulmonary
Radial
Dorsal
Cephalic
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What document must be completed before a procedure to remove a toenail
Waiver of liability
Billing document
Informed consent form
Progress notes
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What is the minimum number of electrodes that may be attached to the patient for Holter monitoring
2 electrodes
10 electrodes
5 electrodes
12 electrodes
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Which of the following test is conducted in a clinical laboratory
CBC
Visual activity
Allergy
Hearing
51
Patient arrives in office with suspected chicken pox, what immediate action should be taken by the MA
Tell the patients in the waiting room of the potential situation
Ask the patient to wait in the waiting room until appointment time
Invite the patient to proceed in an examination room
Notify the Dr of the patients possible condition
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The function of the platelet is to
Cause the blood to clot
Fight infection
Carry nutrients
Carry oxygen
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What personal quality does a clinical MA demonstrate when they can understand the patients feelings
Empathy
Professionalism
Flexibility
Integrity
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When would a phlebotomist use a multiple sample needle
In a large put patient laboratory for all patients requiring the Same test
For microcapillary collection
When more then one tube of blood is to be collected
Among family members who all require the same test
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It increases blood flow
It brings blood to the surface
It decreases the amount of pain
It distracts from the procedure
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Which of the following can make it difficult to collect blood in elderly adults
Decreased mobility
Loss of skin elasticity
Firmly anchored veins
Thickened dermal layer
57
Choose the newer that corresponds with letter D
Basilic
Radial
Ulnar
Cephalic
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Which of the following approaches is considered the best regarding a patient who does not speak English
Allow the patient to bring a family member or friend to translate
Ask another patient to translate
Request a professional medical translator
Allow the patient to use an online translator as a means for communication
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When drawing blood why are blood culture tubes filled first ?
To prevent cross contamination
To add clot activators to the tubes
To avoid air from getting into the tube
To avoid alterations to chemistry tests
60
According to the patients bill of rights which of the following reprints the right of a patient
To share their medical information with their family
Empty choice
To receive partial disclosures of their insurance plan
Empty choice
61
Which of the following is correct for ending a venipuncture
Remove the tourniquet,remove the tube,remove the needle,apply pressure
Remove the needle, remove the tube, remove the tourniquet,apply pressure
Remove the tube,Remove the tourniquet,remove the needle, apply pressure
Remove the tube,remove the tourniquet, remove the needle, apply pressure
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Family history
Chief complaint
Previous medical history
History of present illness
63
The tube of choice for glucose testing is
Red top tube
Lavender top tube
Gray top tube
Light blue top tube
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Which of the following is the most critical mistake a phlebotomist can make
Failing to properly identify the patient
A hematoma
Dialing to collect a specimen
Collecting a timed specimen late
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Bundle branches
Sinus node
Ventricle
AV node
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Talk to the child’s parents
Ask the child about the bruises
Notify the Dr immediately
Call child protective services
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The formation of blood cells is defined as
Hematopoiesis
Hemoglobinopathy
Mean corpuscular volume
Erythropoietin
68
Which of the following information must be put on a label of a biohazardous specimen
Initials of the collector
Patients fingerprints
Patients address
The collectors date of birth
69
What is the best sample for the determination of blood pH & blood gases
Arterial blood
Venous blood
Capillary blood
Cerebroespinal fluid
70
Sodium citrate is the additive in what color tube
Red
Lavender
Green
Light blue
71
When using SST tubes why does gel separate serum from
Plasma
Clots
Electrolytes
Water
72
Which of the following requires all employees workplace hazard training
Hazard communication standard
Emergency action plans
Bloodborne pathogen
Standard precautions
73
A patient is having a seizure which of the following is most appropriate step for the MA to take to protect the patient
Retrain the patient
Loosen clothing around the patients neck
Raise the patients feet
Administer small amounts of liquids
74
Which of the following can not be handled by the medical assistant
New patient and return appointments
Patient requesting emergency medical advice
Directions to the facility
Whether or not a Dr is in a certain health plan
75
The incident of which Infectious disease can be minimized through routine immunizations
Malaria
Hepatitis C
Streptococcus pneumoniae
HIV
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Complete destruction of all forms of microbial life
Sanitization
Sterilization
Disinfection
Germicide
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What component of the blood is free from cells ?
Hemoglobin
Plasma
Platelets
White blood
78
The national health insurance plan for Americans age 65 & older is :
TRICARE
CHAMPVA
Medicare
Medicaid
79
A orient has been taking aspirin for arthritis which of the following is most likely to be affected by it
Bleeding time
Blood culture collection
Blood culture results
Glucose time
80
The three kinds of blood cells are
Erythrocytes , thrombocytes , leukocytes
Leukocytes, red blood cells, erythrocytes
Leukocytes, white blood cells, platelets
Erythrocytes, platelets , thrombocytes
81
On an ECG what does the QRS complex represent
SA nose impulses, wave of depolarization through atria
Time between contraction of ventricles and recovery
Recovery (repolarization)of ventricles
Contraction, following depolarization of ventricles
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What is the preferred vein for venipuncture
Ulnar vein
Jugular vein
Median cubital vein
Lateral marginal vein
83
Which of the following is first of six standardized elements found on product labels of a chemical product
Patient date
Pictograms
Product inspectors name
Product inspection date
84
According to OSHA what is the leading cause of injury in the workplace
Needle stick accidents
Electrical fires
Trips slips and falls
Workplace violence
85
Cellular respiration is a function of the
Mitochondria
Golgi apparatus
Cell membrane
Nucleus
86
Demerol 75 mg.IM every 4hrs as needed for severe pain is what type of medication order
STAT
Routine
PRN
Single
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Which of the following organs plays a role in acid base regulation
Liver
Bone marrow
Brain
Kidneys
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Susceptible host
Mode of transmission
Peral of exit
Infectious agent
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Scrub brushes
Antimicrobial soap
Gel based creams after routine hand wash
Medicated towels for drying clean hands
90
The functional unite of the kidney is the
Ureter
Nephron
Bladder
Urethra
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Automaticity refers to
Ability to transmit a electrical stimulus from cell-cell through myocardial
Ability to respond to an Electrical stimulus
Empty choice
Empty choice
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Which types of PPE are used in a medical laboratory
Correct shoes gloves and earplugs
Safety goggles uniform and muffs
Apron uniform and earplugs
Safety goggles, apron & gloves
93
Which of the following is correct regarding contact transmissions
involves transmissions of pathogens remain suspended in air for long times
It involves the transfer of pathogens by food & water
It refers to the transfer of pathogens by mosquitoes flies and rats
Involves contaminated instruments,needles or contaminated hands not washed
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Choose the answer that corresponds with letter E
Basilic
Cephalic
Radial
Brachial
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A patient has a possible corneal abrasion& needs a referral, which specialty Dr deals with eye injury & disease
Optician
Optometrist
Ophthalmologist
Oncologist
96
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Gluteus medius
Gluteus Maximus
Gluteus minimus
Right upper and outer quadrant
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CoInsurance is calculated based on a
A fixed charge for each visit
Number of policy holders in the plan
Percentage of charge
A capitation rate
98
Which of the following supplies blood to the heart muscle ?
Coronary arteries
Brachial arteries
Cerebral arteries
Carotid arteries
99
Which of the following is NOT true regarding HIPAA laws
Violators are held accountable if patient privacy rights are compromised
Patients can make informed choices regarding their personal health info
Few boundaries are set on the use & release of health records
Patients have more control over their medication
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What is another term for “clean” technique
Medical asepsis
Sterilization
Sanitization
Surgical asepsis
