AMCA - CMA PRE-TEST QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

The opening inside the skull that holds the brain is the: Select one: a. Cranial cavity b. Thoracic cavity c. Nasal cavity d. Orbital cavity CORRECT ANSWER The dorsal cavity is divided into the cranial cavity (which houses the brain) The correct answer is: Cranial cavity A crime punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than one year is known as a: Select one: a. Felony b. Arbitration c. Misdemeanor d. Mitigation CORRECT ANSWER Misdemeanors are less serious crimes than felonies and re punishable by fines or imprisonment up to a year or less. The correct answer is: Misdemeanor Professional negligence is also called: Select one: a. Malfunction b. Malpractice c. Arbitration d. Malice CORRECT ANSWER Medical negligence is commonly known as malpractice The correct answer is: Malpractice Which of the following items is the most important for assistive personnel to keep in mind during their daily routine in medical settings? Select one: a. Confidentiality b. Burglary c. Consent d. Privilege granted to a physician CORRECT ANSWER In the Standard of Care the first item the medical assistant should uphold is maintaining confidentiality The correct answer is: Confidentiality In which of the following situations is it permissible to release information from a patient's records? Select one: a. When an attorney requests it