CMA BASELINE Questions And Answers With 100%
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An MA drops an instrument on the floor while setting up a sterile tray for a procedure. He picks the
instrument up and places it back in the sterile field. A few days after the procedure, the patient calls
the office with concerns about infection and redness surrounding the procedure site. Which of the
following torts has the MA committed?
a) abandonment
b) negligence
c) battery
d) defamation - ANSWER b) negligence
Which of the following dictates the operations of physical office clinical laboratories? - ANSWER
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ****
an MA is preparing a patient for a sigmoidoscopy exam. In which of the following positions should the
assistant place the patient for this procedure? - ANSWER Left Lateral position (removal of part
of colon)
Which of the following supplies are required for proper hand-washing techniques? - ANSWER
paper towels
prior to running an EKG, which is the final step to ensure tracing is clear? - ANSWER Double
check electrode attachment
which letter formats uses indented paragraphs? - ANSWER a semi-block letter
A MA calls a patient to obtain a specimen. which action comes first? - ANSWER identify the
patient
which is a standard PPE percaution - ANSWER Masks
which fasting blood sugar lab results are abnormal? - ANSWER 101 for a non diabetic
(70-100 mg/dL for normal fasting)
According to the Controlled Substances act, which is true regarding controlled substances in the office?
- ANSWER controlled meds should be stored in a locked cabinet
which is the correct spacing between allergens for scratch allergy test? - ANSWER 1 1/2 to 2
inches
which of these cardiac procedures are in MA scope? - ANSWER Holter Monitor application
, which of these can the ma use to identify the patient - ANSWER ask patient to state full name
and DOB
patient weighs 72 kg what is this in pounds - ANSWER 158.4 (2.2 lbs. = 1 kg)
(image) which of these artifc\acts does tracing show - ANSWER wandering baseline
which is best method for gathering additional details from patient regarding chief complaint -
ANSWER ask open ended questions
patient has home displcement after a hurricane- where should they refer? - ANSWER
American Red Cross
Overwhelming experiences often cause which condition? - ANSWER PTSD
which of these is within MA scope of practice? - ANSWER providing first aid
MA injection causes patient to faint- what should happen? - ANSWER place patient into
supine position (face up)
which instrument should be prepared for general physical exam? - ANSWER otoscope(ear
lookey thing)
9 calories per gram? - ANSWER Calories per gram of fat
which should MA verify prior to receiving a prescription? - ANSWER medication allergies
OSHA guidelines- which can be disposed in a regular waste bin? - ANSWER empty urine
container
age for HPV vaccine? - ANSWER 11 to 12 years of age
Kubler-Ross grieving process indicates that patient may give something up to gain more time -
ANSWER bargaining state
MA should document _____ in the EHR when administering immunizations - ANSWER Lot
number
which is correct placement for lead V4 - ANSWER 5th intercostal space at midclavicular line
When a medical assistant is performing a patient interview, it is important they understand the
patient's message so that they can relay it accurately to the provider. Which of the following
techniques is the assistant using when they state, "I hear what you are saying..." - ANSWER
paraphrasing
A medical assistant is examining a patient who has a third degree burn on their hands. Which of the
following is a first aid procedure the medical assistant can perform?Remove the burned clothing stuck
to the patient's skin. - ANSWER Separate the patient's burned fingers.
An angry patient confronts a medical assistant in the reception area. Which of the following actions
should the medical assistant take?Speak in an assertive tone. - ANSWER Escort the patient to
a more private area.
Correct Answers Graded A+ Latest Update 2025.
An MA drops an instrument on the floor while setting up a sterile tray for a procedure. He picks the
instrument up and places it back in the sterile field. A few days after the procedure, the patient calls
the office with concerns about infection and redness surrounding the procedure site. Which of the
following torts has the MA committed?
a) abandonment
b) negligence
c) battery
d) defamation - ANSWER b) negligence
Which of the following dictates the operations of physical office clinical laboratories? - ANSWER
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ****
an MA is preparing a patient for a sigmoidoscopy exam. In which of the following positions should the
assistant place the patient for this procedure? - ANSWER Left Lateral position (removal of part
of colon)
Which of the following supplies are required for proper hand-washing techniques? - ANSWER
paper towels
prior to running an EKG, which is the final step to ensure tracing is clear? - ANSWER Double
check electrode attachment
which letter formats uses indented paragraphs? - ANSWER a semi-block letter
A MA calls a patient to obtain a specimen. which action comes first? - ANSWER identify the
patient
which is a standard PPE percaution - ANSWER Masks
which fasting blood sugar lab results are abnormal? - ANSWER 101 for a non diabetic
(70-100 mg/dL for normal fasting)
According to the Controlled Substances act, which is true regarding controlled substances in the office?
- ANSWER controlled meds should be stored in a locked cabinet
which is the correct spacing between allergens for scratch allergy test? - ANSWER 1 1/2 to 2
inches
which of these cardiac procedures are in MA scope? - ANSWER Holter Monitor application
, which of these can the ma use to identify the patient - ANSWER ask patient to state full name
and DOB
patient weighs 72 kg what is this in pounds - ANSWER 158.4 (2.2 lbs. = 1 kg)
(image) which of these artifc\acts does tracing show - ANSWER wandering baseline
which is best method for gathering additional details from patient regarding chief complaint -
ANSWER ask open ended questions
patient has home displcement after a hurricane- where should they refer? - ANSWER
American Red Cross
Overwhelming experiences often cause which condition? - ANSWER PTSD
which of these is within MA scope of practice? - ANSWER providing first aid
MA injection causes patient to faint- what should happen? - ANSWER place patient into
supine position (face up)
which instrument should be prepared for general physical exam? - ANSWER otoscope(ear
lookey thing)
9 calories per gram? - ANSWER Calories per gram of fat
which should MA verify prior to receiving a prescription? - ANSWER medication allergies
OSHA guidelines- which can be disposed in a regular waste bin? - ANSWER empty urine
container
age for HPV vaccine? - ANSWER 11 to 12 years of age
Kubler-Ross grieving process indicates that patient may give something up to gain more time -
ANSWER bargaining state
MA should document _____ in the EHR when administering immunizations - ANSWER Lot
number
which is correct placement for lead V4 - ANSWER 5th intercostal space at midclavicular line
When a medical assistant is performing a patient interview, it is important they understand the
patient's message so that they can relay it accurately to the provider. Which of the following
techniques is the assistant using when they state, "I hear what you are saying..." - ANSWER
paraphrasing
A medical assistant is examining a patient who has a third degree burn on their hands. Which of the
following is a first aid procedure the medical assistant can perform?Remove the burned clothing stuck
to the patient's skin. - ANSWER Separate the patient's burned fingers.
An angry patient confronts a medical assistant in the reception area. Which of the following actions
should the medical assistant take?Speak in an assertive tone. - ANSWER Escort the patient to
a more private area.
