CMAS Practice Exam Questions &
Answers
Which of the following means "by mouth"? - ANSWER p.o.
The tab key - ANSWER Moves the cursor a predetermined number of spaces to the
right
Which of the following terms is spelled incorrectly? - ANSWER Nasel
Which of the following word parts is a prefix? - ANSWER Pre
The left atrioventricular valve is known as the - ANSWER Mitral - The mitral valve is the
atrioventricular valve located between the right atrium and the right ventricle.
Examination of the heart and lungs is usually performed when the patient is in which of
the following positions? - ANSWER Sitting
The keyboard keys most commonly used with function keys (F1-F12) are - ANSWER
Alt, Ctrl
Which of the following is the most effective way of communicating with a patient who
does not speak English? - ANSWER Encouraging nonverbal communication
Which of the following would require an ENT specialist? - ANSWER Otitis - Otitis is an
inflammation of the middle ear.
Negligence by a professional person is known as - ANSWER Malpractice - Negligence
by a professional person, such as a provider, nurse, or allied health practitioner,
constitutes malpractice.
Which of the following terms relates to a reproductive system disorder? - ANSWER PID
- PID (pelvic inflammatory disease) is a disorder of the female reproductive system.
An eye condition marked by the inability to see objects held near to the eye that is
common among the elderly is - ANSWER Presbyopia - Presbyopia is the loss of
accommodation in the lens that occurs in persons older than 40.
Patients who are injured at work and covered under Workers' Compensation should -
ANSWER Have separate medical and financial records
Inflammation of the gallbladder is known as - ANSWER Cholecystitis - Cholecystitis is
an inflammation of the gallbladder. It is usually caused by obstruction by gallstones.
, An inflammation of the eyelid is known as - ANSWER Blepharitis - Blepharitis is an
inflammation of the hair follicles and glands along the edges of the eyelid.
Which of the following best demonstrates confidentiality of the patient record? -
ANSWER Records should not be left on desks or counters where other patients may
see them.
The position of choice for orthopnea is - ANSWER Fowler's
The medical record is owned by - ANSWER The physician/clinic
The most common connecting vowel used in making a combining forms is - ANSWER o
The blinking dash or small symbol that identifies where on the computer screen data will
be entered is called the - ANSWER Cursor
The most effective means of conveying a cheerful tone while speaking on the phone is
to - ANSWER Smile
Salpingitis refers to which of the following body systems? - ANSWER Reproductive
system - Salpingitis is an inflammation of the fallopian tube, which is a part of the
reproductive system
Which of the following actions would not be appropriate for showing interest in patients?
- ANSWER Hugging them reassuringly
Establishing and maintaining policies and procedures that protect the medical office and
staff from lawsuits is called - ANSWER Risk management
In the structural levels of the human body, which of the following makes up organs? -
ANSWER Tissues -Two or more tissue types group and work together to make an
organ.
The tubes that extend from the kidneys to the bladder are the - ANSWER Ureters - The
ureters carry urine from the renal pelvis into the urinary bladder.
After completion of an insurance form, it is the responsibility of the insurance clerk to -
ANSWER Make a note on the ledger card/office log the date the form was sent
Which of the following word parts is a prefix? - ANSWER A - A- is the prefix meaning
without, away from, not, no, not.
A tickler file is - ANSWER Future events arranged in chronologic order - A tickler file is a
chronologic file used as a reminder that something must be done on a certain date. This
type of file is frequently used as a follow-up method.
Answers
Which of the following means "by mouth"? - ANSWER p.o.
The tab key - ANSWER Moves the cursor a predetermined number of spaces to the
right
Which of the following terms is spelled incorrectly? - ANSWER Nasel
Which of the following word parts is a prefix? - ANSWER Pre
The left atrioventricular valve is known as the - ANSWER Mitral - The mitral valve is the
atrioventricular valve located between the right atrium and the right ventricle.
Examination of the heart and lungs is usually performed when the patient is in which of
the following positions? - ANSWER Sitting
The keyboard keys most commonly used with function keys (F1-F12) are - ANSWER
Alt, Ctrl
Which of the following is the most effective way of communicating with a patient who
does not speak English? - ANSWER Encouraging nonverbal communication
Which of the following would require an ENT specialist? - ANSWER Otitis - Otitis is an
inflammation of the middle ear.
Negligence by a professional person is known as - ANSWER Malpractice - Negligence
by a professional person, such as a provider, nurse, or allied health practitioner,
constitutes malpractice.
Which of the following terms relates to a reproductive system disorder? - ANSWER PID
- PID (pelvic inflammatory disease) is a disorder of the female reproductive system.
An eye condition marked by the inability to see objects held near to the eye that is
common among the elderly is - ANSWER Presbyopia - Presbyopia is the loss of
accommodation in the lens that occurs in persons older than 40.
Patients who are injured at work and covered under Workers' Compensation should -
ANSWER Have separate medical and financial records
Inflammation of the gallbladder is known as - ANSWER Cholecystitis - Cholecystitis is
an inflammation of the gallbladder. It is usually caused by obstruction by gallstones.
, An inflammation of the eyelid is known as - ANSWER Blepharitis - Blepharitis is an
inflammation of the hair follicles and glands along the edges of the eyelid.
Which of the following best demonstrates confidentiality of the patient record? -
ANSWER Records should not be left on desks or counters where other patients may
see them.
The position of choice for orthopnea is - ANSWER Fowler's
The medical record is owned by - ANSWER The physician/clinic
The most common connecting vowel used in making a combining forms is - ANSWER o
The blinking dash or small symbol that identifies where on the computer screen data will
be entered is called the - ANSWER Cursor
The most effective means of conveying a cheerful tone while speaking on the phone is
to - ANSWER Smile
Salpingitis refers to which of the following body systems? - ANSWER Reproductive
system - Salpingitis is an inflammation of the fallopian tube, which is a part of the
reproductive system
Which of the following actions would not be appropriate for showing interest in patients?
- ANSWER Hugging them reassuringly
Establishing and maintaining policies and procedures that protect the medical office and
staff from lawsuits is called - ANSWER Risk management
In the structural levels of the human body, which of the following makes up organs? -
ANSWER Tissues -Two or more tissue types group and work together to make an
organ.
The tubes that extend from the kidneys to the bladder are the - ANSWER Ureters - The
ureters carry urine from the renal pelvis into the urinary bladder.
After completion of an insurance form, it is the responsibility of the insurance clerk to -
ANSWER Make a note on the ledger card/office log the date the form was sent
Which of the following word parts is a prefix? - ANSWER A - A- is the prefix meaning
without, away from, not, no, not.
A tickler file is - ANSWER Future events arranged in chronologic order - A tickler file is a
chronologic file used as a reminder that something must be done on a certain date. This
type of file is frequently used as a follow-up method.
