TEST BANK FOR AMCA CMAC
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 2027 REAL EXAM
WITH RATIONALES AND EXPERT
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This is the process that involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity of disease-
causing organisms. a. Sterilization
b. Sanitizing
c. Disinfection
d. Treated with antiseptics - ANSWER-*Disinfection is the process that destroys most micro
organisms; however it cannot kill all
The correct answer is: Disinfection
The process used for supplies that would come in contact with internal body tissue or an open wound.
It involves the use of heat (steam) and an autoclave. a. Disinfection
b. Sterilization
c. Surgical Asepsis
d. Sanitization - ANSWER-*Sterilization is required for all instruments and supplies that will
penetrate a patient's skin. Sterilization usually involves an autoclave or chemical (cold) process
The correct answer is: Sterilization
You are taking vitals on a patient and they complain that they have dizziness every once in a while.
What type of symptom is this? a. Familial
b. Subjective
c. Objective
d. Social - ANSWER-*Subjective date is obtained from a conversation with the patient
The correct answer is: Subjective
You are taking vitals on a patient and they complain their right eye is throbbing. Their right eye is
swollen and bruised. What type of symptom is this? a. Familial
b. Subjective
c. Social
d. Objective - ANSWER-*Objective data is readily apparent and measurable
The correct answer is: Objective
If you are recording a patient's height and are using centimeters, what is the conversion formula to
go from centimeters to inches? a. Mulitply by 2.5
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b. Subtract 2.5 from the number
c. Divide by 2.5
d. Add 2.5 to the number - ANSWER-*To go from CM to inches, the formula would be CM ÷2.54 =
Inches
The correct answer is: Divide by 2.5
You are taking the vitals of a patient with pneumonia. The patient coughs near your face. What
could you have done to minimize the risk of contracting the disease? a. Put on goggles before
entering the room
b. Sterilize the examination room
c. Wash your face as soon as the incident occurs.
d. Ask the patient to look the other way while coughing - ANSWER-*According to Standard
Precautions, the use of PPE in addition to cough etiquette includes covering mouth and
providing at least 3 feet of space between persons
The correct answer is: Ask the patient to look the other way while coughing
Which of the following liquids is used in an autoclave to sterilize instruments and
supplies?
a. Alcohol
b. Sterile water
c. Tap water
d. Distilled water - ANSWER-When filling an autoclave, distilled water is best
The correct answer is: Distilled water
Which of the following is one of the six C's of charting? a. Consult
b. Clerical
c. Counsel
d. Client's words - ANSWER-**The six C's of charting include client's words, clarity, completeness,
conciseness, chronological order and confidentiality
The correct answer is: Client's words
Which suture size listed below is the thickest? a. 1-0
b. 5-0
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c. 7-0
d. 0-0 - ANSWER-**Suture materials come in thicknesses ranging from size 11-0 (smallest) to size
7 (largest)
The correct answer is: 0-0
The patient has a history of cardiovascular disease. Which of the following tests would not be
used as a screening procedure? a. Chest x-ray
b. Colonoscopy
c. Blood work
d. ECG - ANSWER-*A colonoscopy is done to visualize the large intestine and also to
screen for colon cancer
The correct answer is: Colonoscopy
Which plane divides the body into right and left portions?
a. Frontal
b. Transverse
c. Sagittal
d. Lateral - ANSWER-**A sagittal plane divides the body into left and right portions
The correct answer is: Sagittal
The term meaning close to the point of attachment is: a. Proximal
b. Distal
c. Superior
d. Medial - ANSWER-*Proximal means close to the point of attachment or to the trunk of the body
The correct answer is: Proximal
Which most accurately states the purpose of coding? a. Coding
identifies patients in a database
b. Coding is used to track a physician's payments
c. Coding helps physicians with the diagnosis
d. Coding determines the reimbursement of medical fees - ANSWER-*The combination of
diagnostic codes and procedure codes provides the basis for healthcare reimbursement
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PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 2027 REAL EXAM
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VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
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This is the process that involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity of disease-
causing organisms. a. Sterilization
b. Sanitizing
c. Disinfection
d. Treated with antiseptics - ANSWER-*Disinfection is the process that destroys most micro
organisms; however it cannot kill all
The correct answer is: Disinfection
The process used for supplies that would come in contact with internal body tissue or an open wound.
It involves the use of heat (steam) and an autoclave. a. Disinfection
b. Sterilization
c. Surgical Asepsis
d. Sanitization - ANSWER-*Sterilization is required for all instruments and supplies that will
penetrate a patient's skin. Sterilization usually involves an autoclave or chemical (cold) process
The correct answer is: Sterilization
You are taking vitals on a patient and they complain that they have dizziness every once in a while.
What type of symptom is this? a. Familial
b. Subjective
c. Objective
d. Social - ANSWER-*Subjective date is obtained from a conversation with the patient
The correct answer is: Subjective
You are taking vitals on a patient and they complain their right eye is throbbing. Their right eye is
swollen and bruised. What type of symptom is this? a. Familial
b. Subjective
c. Social
d. Objective - ANSWER-*Objective data is readily apparent and measurable
The correct answer is: Objective
If you are recording a patient's height and are using centimeters, what is the conversion formula to
go from centimeters to inches? a. Mulitply by 2.5
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b. Subtract 2.5 from the number
c. Divide by 2.5
d. Add 2.5 to the number - ANSWER-*To go from CM to inches, the formula would be CM ÷2.54 =
Inches
The correct answer is: Divide by 2.5
You are taking the vitals of a patient with pneumonia. The patient coughs near your face. What
could you have done to minimize the risk of contracting the disease? a. Put on goggles before
entering the room
b. Sterilize the examination room
c. Wash your face as soon as the incident occurs.
d. Ask the patient to look the other way while coughing - ANSWER-*According to Standard
Precautions, the use of PPE in addition to cough etiquette includes covering mouth and
providing at least 3 feet of space between persons
The correct answer is: Ask the patient to look the other way while coughing
Which of the following liquids is used in an autoclave to sterilize instruments and
supplies?
a. Alcohol
b. Sterile water
c. Tap water
d. Distilled water - ANSWER-When filling an autoclave, distilled water is best
The correct answer is: Distilled water
Which of the following is one of the six C's of charting? a. Consult
b. Clerical
c. Counsel
d. Client's words - ANSWER-**The six C's of charting include client's words, clarity, completeness,
conciseness, chronological order and confidentiality
The correct answer is: Client's words
Which suture size listed below is the thickest? a. 1-0
b. 5-0
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c. 7-0
d. 0-0 - ANSWER-**Suture materials come in thicknesses ranging from size 11-0 (smallest) to size
7 (largest)
The correct answer is: 0-0
The patient has a history of cardiovascular disease. Which of the following tests would not be
used as a screening procedure? a. Chest x-ray
b. Colonoscopy
c. Blood work
d. ECG - ANSWER-*A colonoscopy is done to visualize the large intestine and also to
screen for colon cancer
The correct answer is: Colonoscopy
Which plane divides the body into right and left portions?
a. Frontal
b. Transverse
c. Sagittal
d. Lateral - ANSWER-**A sagittal plane divides the body into left and right portions
The correct answer is: Sagittal
The term meaning close to the point of attachment is: a. Proximal
b. Distal
c. Superior
d. Medial - ANSWER-*Proximal means close to the point of attachment or to the trunk of the body
The correct answer is: Proximal
Which most accurately states the purpose of coding? a. Coding
identifies patients in a database
b. Coding is used to track a physician's payments
c. Coding helps physicians with the diagnosis
d. Coding determines the reimbursement of medical fees - ANSWER-*The combination of
diagnostic codes and procedure codes provides the basis for healthcare reimbursement
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