National CMA exam Questions And Answers
With Verified Solutions Graded A+ Latest Update
2025.
Which type of therapeutic exercise is performed only by the patient? - ANSWER active
exercise
Appropriate first for treating an alkali burn of the eye (caused by drain cleaner or detergent) is to: -
ANSWER flood the eye thoroughly for 15 minutes
in the lithotomy position the patient would be draped with a: - ANSWER diagonal drape
drug classification under the Controlled Substances Act which of the following does NOT need a dr
prescription to purchase?
schedule I, II, III, or OTC - ANSWER OTC
Which of the following diseases is a fungus?
german measles, chicken pox, influenza, dermatophytosis - ANSWER dermatophytosis
In taking an oral temperature the standard oral thermometer should be in place for : - ANSWER
3 minutes
In making a finger puncture the MA should be careful to avoid: - ANSWER squeezing the
puncture to encourage bleeding
A diabetic coma may be caused by: - ANSWER too high a level of glucose in the blood
the MA performs a urine HCG on a patient whos results are inconclusive. Which of the following actions
should the MA take next? - ANSWER Ensure the daily quality control has been performed
A patient has a temperature of 102.0 degrees F. The equivalent temperature reading on the Celsius scale? -
ANSWER 38.9 degrees celsius
At birth, a normal pulse rate is at least... - ANSWER 130 bpm
When assisting in the exam room, which of the following duties is very important in prevention of
disease? - ANSWER wash hands between patients
If a victim is having epileptic seizures, the first aid treatment involves all of the following except . . .
a. protect victim from self injury by removing objects
b. loosen tight clothing
c. restrain the victim
, d. if seizure is prolonged, call EMS - ANSWER restrain the victim
A document that contains information on the potential health effects of exposure to chemicals, or other
potentially dangerous substances, and on safe working procedures when handling chemical products. -
ANSWER MSDS
If the wounding object is still in place in a sucking wound of the chest: - ANSWER leave the
object undisturbed
High plasma cholesterol levels may be associated with which of the following?
a. severe anemias
b. hyperthyroidism
c. atherosclerosis
d. newborns - ANSWER atherosclerosis
Which procedure is inappropriate when performing venipunctures? - ANSWER release the
tourniquet after withdrawing the needle
the basic ABCs for resuscitation are: - ANSWER airway, breathing, circulation
The leading cause of accidental death is: - ANSWER motor vehicle accident (MVA)
The normal rate of respiration per minute for adults is - ANSWER 14-20
A glucometer is designed to give readings of ... - ANSWER blood glucose values
Which of the following statements reflects open ended communication?
a. "Tell me what brings you in today"
b. "Is the cough keeping you awake at night"
c. "Are you experiencing significant pain"
d. "Have you had a fever in the past 24 hours" - ANSWER "Tell me what brings you in today"
a- ANSWER
b- ANSWER
c- ANSWER
c- ANSWER
c- ANSWER
The DON test is a blood test used to assess function of . . . - ANSWER kidneys
First aid for the aspiration of fluids and objects in the larynx or lower air passages includes . . . -
ANSWER encourage the victim to cough
Which federal clinic lab regulation has specific guidelines for quality control, quality assurance, record
keeping, and personel qualifications: - ANSWER CLIA '88
With Verified Solutions Graded A+ Latest Update
2025.
Which type of therapeutic exercise is performed only by the patient? - ANSWER active
exercise
Appropriate first for treating an alkali burn of the eye (caused by drain cleaner or detergent) is to: -
ANSWER flood the eye thoroughly for 15 minutes
in the lithotomy position the patient would be draped with a: - ANSWER diagonal drape
drug classification under the Controlled Substances Act which of the following does NOT need a dr
prescription to purchase?
schedule I, II, III, or OTC - ANSWER OTC
Which of the following diseases is a fungus?
german measles, chicken pox, influenza, dermatophytosis - ANSWER dermatophytosis
In taking an oral temperature the standard oral thermometer should be in place for : - ANSWER
3 minutes
In making a finger puncture the MA should be careful to avoid: - ANSWER squeezing the
puncture to encourage bleeding
A diabetic coma may be caused by: - ANSWER too high a level of glucose in the blood
the MA performs a urine HCG on a patient whos results are inconclusive. Which of the following actions
should the MA take next? - ANSWER Ensure the daily quality control has been performed
A patient has a temperature of 102.0 degrees F. The equivalent temperature reading on the Celsius scale? -
ANSWER 38.9 degrees celsius
At birth, a normal pulse rate is at least... - ANSWER 130 bpm
When assisting in the exam room, which of the following duties is very important in prevention of
disease? - ANSWER wash hands between patients
If a victim is having epileptic seizures, the first aid treatment involves all of the following except . . .
a. protect victim from self injury by removing objects
b. loosen tight clothing
c. restrain the victim
, d. if seizure is prolonged, call EMS - ANSWER restrain the victim
A document that contains information on the potential health effects of exposure to chemicals, or other
potentially dangerous substances, and on safe working procedures when handling chemical products. -
ANSWER MSDS
If the wounding object is still in place in a sucking wound of the chest: - ANSWER leave the
object undisturbed
High plasma cholesterol levels may be associated with which of the following?
a. severe anemias
b. hyperthyroidism
c. atherosclerosis
d. newborns - ANSWER atherosclerosis
Which procedure is inappropriate when performing venipunctures? - ANSWER release the
tourniquet after withdrawing the needle
the basic ABCs for resuscitation are: - ANSWER airway, breathing, circulation
The leading cause of accidental death is: - ANSWER motor vehicle accident (MVA)
The normal rate of respiration per minute for adults is - ANSWER 14-20
A glucometer is designed to give readings of ... - ANSWER blood glucose values
Which of the following statements reflects open ended communication?
a. "Tell me what brings you in today"
b. "Is the cough keeping you awake at night"
c. "Are you experiencing significant pain"
d. "Have you had a fever in the past 24 hours" - ANSWER "Tell me what brings you in today"
a- ANSWER
b- ANSWER
c- ANSWER
c- ANSWER
c- ANSWER
The DON test is a blood test used to assess function of . . . - ANSWER kidneys
First aid for the aspiration of fluids and objects in the larynx or lower air passages includes . . . -
ANSWER encourage the victim to cough
Which federal clinic lab regulation has specific guidelines for quality control, quality assurance, record
keeping, and personel qualifications: - ANSWER CLIA '88
