Clinical Medical Assisting Solved Exam Questions
Course Introduction
Clinical Medical Assisting is a comprehensive course designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required to assist healthcare professionals in a clinical setting. This course covers a range of topics including patient assessment, vital signs measurement, infection control protocols, administering medications, basic laboratory procedures, and patient communication. Students will also learn about medical documentation, ethical and legal responsibilities, and emergency procedures. Through a combination of theoretical instruction and hands-on practice, students are prepared to effectively support physicians and nurses in delivering high-quality patient care within various healthcare environments.
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Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants 8th Edition by Kathy Bonewit
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Chapter 1: The Medical Record
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Q1) How are paper documents entered into a patient's electronic medical record?
A) By scanning them into the computer
B) By retyping them on the computer
C) By photocopying them
D) By transmitting them through a modem
Answer: A
Q2) What is an objective symptom?
A) A symptom that can be observed by another person
B) A symptom that precedes a disease
C) A symptom that is felt by the patient and cannot be observed by another
D) The symptom causing the patient the most trouble
Answer: A
Q3) Which of the following is the correct way to sign a charting entry?
A) D.B., CMA (AAMA)
B) Dawn C. Bennett, CMA (AAMA)
C) D. Bennett, CMA (AAMA)
D) Bennett, CMA (AAMA)
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Medical Asepsis and the Osha Standard
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Q1) What term is used to describe practices that help to keep an object or area clean and free from infection?
A) Medical asepsis
B) Surgical asepsis
C) Disinfection
D) Sterilization
Answer: A
Q2) Which of the following are picked up in the course of daily activities, are attached loosely to the skin, and are often pathogenic?
A) Transient flora
B) Normal flora
C) Opportunistic infections
D) Resident flora
Answer: A
Q3) AIDS cannot be transmitted through
A) Casual contact
B) Blood splashes
C) Sexual intercourse
D) Needlestick injuries
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Sterilization and Disinfection
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Q1) Removing a wet pack from the autoclave results in
A) Rusting of metal instruments
B) Dulling of sharp instruments
C) Contamination of the pack
D) Invalid results on the sterilization indicator
E) All of the above
Answer: C
Q2) The most reliable sterilization indicators check for
A) Attainment of the proper temperature and the duration of the temperature
B) Whether the article has been in the autoclave
C) Attainment of the proper temperature and pressure
D) Presence of trapped air in the autoclave
Answer: A
Q3) The inside of the autoclave should be wiped every day with
A) A damp cloth
B) A disinfectant
C) A low-sudsing detergent
D) A scouring pad
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Vital Signs
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Q1) What term is used to describe the point of lesser pressure on the arterial walls when assessing blood pressure?
A) Systolic pressure
B) Diastolic pressure
C) Diastole
D) Hypotension
E) Pulse pressure
Q2) What effect can patient movement have on the pulse oximetry procedure?
A) Prevents the probe from picking up the pulse signal
B) Causes a decrease in blood flow to the finger
C) Prevents the probe from being aligned properly
D) Causes the photodetector to absorb too much light
Q3) You are taking the pulse and find it feels extremely strong and full. How would you record this?
A) Bounding
B) Thready
C) Bradycardia
D) Tachycardia
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Chapter 5: The Physical Examination
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Q1) What is the purpose of a transfer belt?
A) Provides a secure grip for holding onto a patient
B) Helps in controlling a patient's movements
C) Helps to prevent musculoskeletal injuries
D) Makes the transfer more comfortable for the patient
E) All of the above
Q2) Which of the following examinations requires the use of deep palpation?
A) Bimanual pelvic examination
B) Breast examination
C) Detection of areas of tenderness
D) Detection of swelling
Q3) What is the reason for weighing a child?
A) To observe the pattern of growth
B) To determine medication dosage
C) To identify nutritional problems
D) All of the above
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Chapter 6: Eye and Ear Assessment and Procedures
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Q1) What is the function of the lens of the eye?
A) To permit the entrance of light rays into the eye
B) To control the size of the pupil
C) To focus light rays on the retina
D) To transmit light rays to the brain
Q2) After performing an ear instillation, the patient is instructed to lie on the unaffected side to
A) Avoid pressure on the tympanic membrane
B) Allow complete distribution of the medication
C) Allow drainage of excess medication
D) Prevent dizziness
Q3) A person who cannot see close objects has a condition known as
A) Myopia
B) Strabismus
C) Cataracts
D) Hyperopia
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Chapter 7: Physical Agents to Promote Tissue Healing
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Q1) A soft, moist, absorbent cloth that is folded in several layers and applied to a part of the body in the local application of heat or cold.
A)Ambulation
B)Brace
C)Compress
D)Edema
E)Erythema
F)Exudate
G)Maceration
H)Orthopedist
I)Soak
J)Splint
K)Sprain
L)Strain
M)Suppuration
Definition
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Chapter 8: The Gynecologic Examination and Prenatal Care
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Q1) Birth
A)colp/o
B)dys-
C)ecto-
D)endo-
E)gravid/o
F)gynec/o
G)men/o
H)nat/o
I)-ology
J)-orrhea
K)-scopy
Q2) The causative agent of trichomoniasis is a
A) Yeast
B) Motile protozoan
C) Bacterium
D) Virus
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Chapter 9: The Pediatric Examination
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Q1) What immunizations are included in a DTaP injection?
A) Diphtheria, polio, tetanus
B) Dysentery, pertussis, mumps
C) Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
D) Diphtheria, rubella, rubeola
Q2) How is length measured?
A) The child lies in a supine position.
B) The child stands with his or her back to the measuring device.
C) The child sits in a chair with both feet flat on the floor.
D) The child lies in a prone position.
Q3) If PKU is left untreated, it can lead to
A) Malnutrition
B) Mental retardation
C) Aplastic anemia
D) Spinal curvature
Q4) A blood pressure cuff that is too large for a child may result in
A) A blood pressure reading that is falsely high
B) Not being able to hear the first clear tapping sound
C) Too much pressure being applied to the brachial artery
D) A blood pressure reading that is falsely low
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Chapter 10: Minor Office Surgery
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Q1) Which of the following requires the use of surgical asepsis?
A) Application of a bandage
B) Measurement of blood pressure
C) Insertion of sutures
D) Collection of a Pap specimen
E) All of the above
Q2) Which of the following bandage turns is used to bandage a part that varies in width?
A) Spiral turn
B) Figure-eight turn
C) Recurrent turn
D) Spiral reverse turn
Q3) What is the first line of defense of the body?
A) Mucous membranes
B) Skin
C) Acidic secretions of the stomach
D) White blood cells
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Chapter 11: Administration of Medication and Intravenous Therapy
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Q1) The rate of infusion for the intermittent administration of IV medication ranges from
A) 15 minutes to 30 minutes
B) 15 minutes to several hours
C) 12 hours to 24 hours
D) 4 hours to 24 hours
Q2) What is the abbreviation for one half?
A) cc
B) ss
C) gtt
D) SL
Q3) What does it mean if both tests in a two-step TB test are negative?
A) Further diagnostic procedures must be performed.
B) The patient is considered infected with tuberculosis.
C) It is considered a boosted reaction.
D) The patient is classified as noninfected.
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Chapter 12: Cardiopulmonary Procedures
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Q1) Which of the following may cause a 60-cycle interference artifact?
A) Patient movement
B) Lead wires not following body contour
C) A broken patient cable
D) Parkinson's disease
Q2) Heart
A)ather/o
B)cardio/o
C)electr/o
D)-emia
E)-gram
F)-graph
G)hypo-
H)-ia
I)isch/o
J)-meter
K)-metry
L)ox/i
M)-sclerosis
N)spir/o
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Chapter 13: Colon Procedures and Male Reproductive Health
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Q1) Visual examination
A)-ase
B)bi/o
C)colon/o
D)endo-
E)-opsy
F)ox/i
G)-scope
H)-scopy
I)sigmoid/o
Q2) Which of the following can cause failure of the expected control results to occur on a guaiac slide test?
A) Outdated slides
B) Outdated developing solution
C) Error in technique
D) Improper storage of the testing kit
E) All of the above
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Chapter 14: Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging
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Q1) Which of the following uses ultrasound to measure the direction and speed of blood as it flows through blood vessels?
A) DEXA scan
B) Doppler ultrasound
C) PET scan
D) Electrocardiography
Q2) Angiocardiogram
A)A radiograph of the urinary bladder
B)A radiograph of the lungs
C)A radiograph of the bile ducts
D)An ultrasound examination of the heart
E)A radiograph of the heart
F)A radiograph of the major arteries of the brain
G)A radiograph of the coronary arteries
H)A radiograph of the uterus and fallopian tubes
Q3) Which of the following individuals is at particular risk for osteoporosis?
A) A patient with osteoarthritis
B) An obese individual
C) A patient with diabetes
D) A postmenopausal woman
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Chapter 15: Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory
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Q1) A small sample taken from the body to represent the nature of the whole is known as a
A) Laboratory test
B) Culture
C) Specimen
D) Biopsy
Q2) Which of the following is an example of using a laboratory test to regulate treatment?
A) A diabetic patient tests his or her blood to determine how much insulin to administer.
B) A patient undergoes a blood cholesterol screening test.
C) A CBC is performed to determine if a patient has anemia.
D) A gonorrhea test is performed on a pregnant woman as required by state law.
Q3) The study of antigen-antibody reactions to assess the presence of a substance or to determine the presence of disease is known as
A) Hematology
B) Immunology and blood banking
C) Clinical chemistry
D) Cytology
E) Histology
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Chapter 16: Urinalysis
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Q1) Presence of pus in the urine
A)Anuria
B)Diuresis
C)Dysuria
D)Frequency
E)Glycosuria
F)Hematuria
G)Micturition
H)Nocturia
I)Nocturnal enuresis
J)Oliguria
K)Polyuria
L)Pyuria
M)Retention
N)Urgency
O)Urinary incontinence
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Chapter 17: Phlebotomy
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Q1) All of the following evacuated tubes can be used to collect serum except
A) Royal blue stoppered
B) Red/gray stoppered
C) Gold-stoppered Hemogard
D) Red stoppered
E) Light blue stoppered
Q2) Which of the following represents an error in technique when obtaining a capillary blood specimen?
A) Warming the patient's finger by massaging it
B) Allowing the antiseptic to dry before making the puncture
C) Making the puncture perpendicular to the lines of the fingerprint
D) Using the first drop of blood for the test
Q3) What may occur if the needle is removed from the arm before removing the tourniquet?
A) The patient may experience pain.
B) The blood specimen may become hemolyzed.
C) Bleeding may occur around the puncture site.
D) The evacuated tube may not fill completely.
E) All of the above
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Chapter 18: Hematology
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Q1) How many pints of blood does the average adult contain?
A) 4 to 6 pints
B) 8 to 10 pints
C) 10 to 12 pints
D) 15 to 20 pints
Q2) What is the average life span of a red blood cell?
A) 1 week
B) 30 days
C) 120 days
D) 6 months
Q3) The primary function of a neutrophil is to
A) Engulf pathogens through phagocytosis
B) Act as a scavenger to clean up debris
C) Produce antibodies
D) Transport carbon dioxide
Q4) What is the function of warfarin?
A) To inhibit the formation of blood clots
B) To prevent atrial fibrillation
C) To encourage blood clotting
D) To speed up production of red blood cells
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Chapter 19: Blood Chemistry and Immunology
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Q1) Most of the cholesterol found in the blood comes from
A) Dietary cholesterol intake
B) Being manufactured by the liver
C) Saturated fat
D) Cellulite
Q2) Which of the following is a characteristic of cholesterol?
A) White, waxy substance
B) Component of all cell membranes
C) Used in the production of hormones
D) Used in the production of bile
E) All of the above
Q3) The use of a standard to detect errors caused by laboratory equipment that is not working properly is known as
A) Proficiency testing
B) Calibration
C) Standardization
D) Quality analysis
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Chapter 20: Medical Microbiology
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Q1) Which of the following microscopes has adjustment knobs that allow movement of the slide in a vertical or horizontal position?
A) Monocular microscope
B) Compound microscope
C) Mechanical stage microscope
D) Binocular microscope
Q2) All of the following are used to identify a pathogen except
A) Sensitivity testing
B) Microbial culture
C) Biochemical tests
D) Microcopy
Q3) To view bacteria present on a smear, it must first be
A) Stained with an appropriate dye
B) Immersed in alcohol for 15 to 20 minutes
C) Incubated for 24 hours
D) Allowed to air-dry for 10 minutes
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Chapter 21: Emergency Medical Procedures
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Q1) Which of the following snakes is poisonous?
A) Rattlesnake
B) Copperhead
C) Cottonmouth
D) Coral snake
E) All of the above
Q2) Which of the following individuals is at higher risk for heat-related or cold-related injury?
A) An elderly man
B) An individual who works outdoors
C) An individual with cardiovascular disease
D) An individual under the influence of alcohol
E) All of the above
Q3) With what type of bleeding is there is a slow and steady flow of blood that is dark red?
A) Capillary
B) Venous
C) Arterial
D) Profuse
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