CMAC COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔A female patient came in the ER due to vaginal bleeding. What is the name of the
instrument used to hold open the wall of the vagina? - ✔✔Speculum
✔✔The Q wave, if present, is always: - ✔✔Negative
✔✔The representatives of which medical profession provides treatment to a patient to
help them to regain independence in their homes? - ✔✔Physical therapist
✔✔A clinical MA is taking a patients pulse for 30 seconds and notices some irregularity.
What must they do next? - ✔✔Count the patient's pulse for a full minute
✔✔Which of the following actions would be deemed inappropriate in a clinical setting? -
✔✔Call a patient to inquire about their day
✔✔Which rhythm listed below is not considered an arrythmia (irregular cardiac rhythm)?
- ✔✔Sinus Rhythm
✔✔What body system does the spleen belong to? - ✔✔Lymphatic
✔✔No anticoagulants are found in which of the following tubes? - ✔✔Red-topped
✔✔In a standard 12-lead ECG, the measurement of current that the heart muscle
produces between the right arm electrode and left arm electrode is known to be the: -
✔✔Standard limb lead I
✔✔What is the process used to wash and remove blood and tissue from medical
instruments called? - ✔✔Sanitization
✔✔A pounding or racing of the heart, such that the patient is aware of his/her heartbeat
is called a/an: - ✔✔Palpitation
✔✔Asystole: - ✔✔Produces a complete cessation of cardiac output
✔✔The main purpose of PPE is to: - ✔✔Provide the employee a barrier against
infection
✔✔Mrs. Morris is a 34 yo female who arrived at the emergency rom with FUO. What
would be the first test the phlebotomist would draw? - ✔✔Blood culture
✔✔The correct lead from the right arm to the left leg is: - ✔✔II
, ✔✔What are two general safety rules that apply to handling of fire hazards? - ✔✔RACE
and PASS
✔✔Which of the following tests is not part of complete blood count? - ✔✔Activated
partial thromboplastin time
✔✔Prior to the ECG, a patient should remove which of the following? - ✔✔Metal objects
✔✔If a finger is excessively milked during a skin puncture, the result will be: -
✔✔Hemolysis and contamination of the specimen with tissue fluids
✔✔Which of the following should be used to chill a specimen as it is transported? -
✔✔Crushed ice
✔✔Which of the following Vacutainer tubes is routinely used for hematology testing? -
✔✔Lavender top
✔✔Which of the following does plasma contain the most of? - ✔✔Water
✔✔Claire is a clinical MA working in a medical office. Her colleague returns from lunch
late and tells her she was at a nail salon and it took her longer to get her nails done
because she wanted a special purple color. The collegue asks claire to cover for her.
What should Claire do? - ✔✔Tell her colleague that unfortunately she will not be able to
cover for her
✔✔In what order would a clinical MA prepare a patient for an EKG? - ✔✔Explain
procedure, clean skin and then apply electrodes
✔✔How often should a patient's medical record be reviewed to ensure its accuracy and
completeness? - ✔✔Bi-annually
✔✔Elizabeth is cleaning the instruments with a mix of water and bleach. What method
of infection control is she using? - ✔✔Disinfection
✔✔All of the following are standard practices for hand washing except what? - ✔✔Have
soap set on hands for one minute before washing
✔✔How should a clinical MA verify that they have the correct patient when entering the
patient's room? - ✔✔State name and DOB
✔✔What lead is placed on the anterior axillary line (AAL)? - ✔✔V5
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔A female patient came in the ER due to vaginal bleeding. What is the name of the
instrument used to hold open the wall of the vagina? - ✔✔Speculum
✔✔The Q wave, if present, is always: - ✔✔Negative
✔✔The representatives of which medical profession provides treatment to a patient to
help them to regain independence in their homes? - ✔✔Physical therapist
✔✔A clinical MA is taking a patients pulse for 30 seconds and notices some irregularity.
What must they do next? - ✔✔Count the patient's pulse for a full minute
✔✔Which of the following actions would be deemed inappropriate in a clinical setting? -
✔✔Call a patient to inquire about their day
✔✔Which rhythm listed below is not considered an arrythmia (irregular cardiac rhythm)?
- ✔✔Sinus Rhythm
✔✔What body system does the spleen belong to? - ✔✔Lymphatic
✔✔No anticoagulants are found in which of the following tubes? - ✔✔Red-topped
✔✔In a standard 12-lead ECG, the measurement of current that the heart muscle
produces between the right arm electrode and left arm electrode is known to be the: -
✔✔Standard limb lead I
✔✔What is the process used to wash and remove blood and tissue from medical
instruments called? - ✔✔Sanitization
✔✔A pounding or racing of the heart, such that the patient is aware of his/her heartbeat
is called a/an: - ✔✔Palpitation
✔✔Asystole: - ✔✔Produces a complete cessation of cardiac output
✔✔The main purpose of PPE is to: - ✔✔Provide the employee a barrier against
infection
✔✔Mrs. Morris is a 34 yo female who arrived at the emergency rom with FUO. What
would be the first test the phlebotomist would draw? - ✔✔Blood culture
✔✔The correct lead from the right arm to the left leg is: - ✔✔II
, ✔✔What are two general safety rules that apply to handling of fire hazards? - ✔✔RACE
and PASS
✔✔Which of the following tests is not part of complete blood count? - ✔✔Activated
partial thromboplastin time
✔✔Prior to the ECG, a patient should remove which of the following? - ✔✔Metal objects
✔✔If a finger is excessively milked during a skin puncture, the result will be: -
✔✔Hemolysis and contamination of the specimen with tissue fluids
✔✔Which of the following should be used to chill a specimen as it is transported? -
✔✔Crushed ice
✔✔Which of the following Vacutainer tubes is routinely used for hematology testing? -
✔✔Lavender top
✔✔Which of the following does plasma contain the most of? - ✔✔Water
✔✔Claire is a clinical MA working in a medical office. Her colleague returns from lunch
late and tells her she was at a nail salon and it took her longer to get her nails done
because she wanted a special purple color. The collegue asks claire to cover for her.
What should Claire do? - ✔✔Tell her colleague that unfortunately she will not be able to
cover for her
✔✔In what order would a clinical MA prepare a patient for an EKG? - ✔✔Explain
procedure, clean skin and then apply electrodes
✔✔How often should a patient's medical record be reviewed to ensure its accuracy and
completeness? - ✔✔Bi-annually
✔✔Elizabeth is cleaning the instruments with a mix of water and bleach. What method
of infection control is she using? - ✔✔Disinfection
✔✔All of the following are standard practices for hand washing except what? - ✔✔Have
soap set on hands for one minute before washing
✔✔How should a clinical MA verify that they have the correct patient when entering the
patient's room? - ✔✔State name and DOB
✔✔What lead is placed on the anterior axillary line (AAL)? - ✔✔V5
