CMAC EXAM REVIEW WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
A clinical MA is performing a capillary puncture on a patient. Prior to the stick, the
patient asks why she need to rub her hands together. What explanation should the MA
provide to the patient - ANS-It increases blood flow
Sodium Citrate is the additive in what color tube - ANS-Light blue
Which of the following blood tests aids in the diagnosis of Leukemia - ANS-CBC with
differential
The function of the platelet is to - ANS-cause blood to clot
The incidence of which infectious disease can be minimized through routine
immunizations - ANS-Hepatitis C
What is another term for "clean" technique - ANS-Medical asepsis
When a patient fails to show for their appointment, the event must be - ANS-
documented in the patient's chart
The functional unit of the kidney is the - ANS-Nephron
Co insurance is calculated based on a - ANS-Percentage of charge
What specimens require protection from light - ANS-Builirubin
What could a clinical MA who fails to obtain patients consent before performing
phlebotomy be charged with - ANS-Battery
Which of the following is one of the six standardized elements found on product labels
of a chemical product - ANS-Pictograms
Which of the following requires all employees workplace hazard training - ANS-Hazard
communication standard
What is the minimum number of electrodes that may be attached to the patient for
Holter Monitoring - ANS-5 electrodes
, What two fingers are the preferred locations for a capillary puncture in an adult - ANS-
Middle and ring fingers on a non-dominant hand
Which choice is a typical educational topic for elderly patients to prevent disease - ANS-
Annual flu and pneumonia vaccination information
A 67-year-old man comes in to the doctors office for a regular check up. The doctor
orders an EKG to be done on the patient. There is a junctional escape beat noticed by
you. What is the origin of this rhythm - ANS-AV-node
On an ECG, what does the QRS complex represent - ANS-Time between contraction of
ventricles and recovery
A blood culture and sensitivity (C&S) test is most likely performed in which division of
the clinical laboratory - ANS-Microbiology
What is the purpose of laboratory techniques and procedures performed on patient
specimens - ANS-Detect biomarkers of disease
A patient informed the clinical MA that he was previously diagnosed with a brain tumor
and received chemotherapy for six months. Where in the medical chart would the
clinical MA document this information - ANS-Previous medical history
When performing a dermal puncture and the Lancet hits the bone, what is the
potentially serious fatal bone infection that could occur - ANS-osteomyelitis
When using a venterogluteal approach to give an intramuscular injection in the buttock
area, what is the muscle the medication goes in? - ANS-gluteus medius
The invoice for monthly rent of the building where the medical office is located, is
typically handled by which department - ANS-Accounts payable
The bladder inside a cuff of should encircle a certain percentage of an adult patients
arm. What is the proper percentage - ANS-80%
Mr. Smith is suffering from an enlargement of the bones in the entire skull as well as in
the hands and feet, in addition to thickening of the skin. Which of the following
conditions is Mr. Smith suffering from - ANS-Acromegaly
Which of the following types of cells is essential for a coagulation to occur - ANS-
Thrombocytes
When the body hasn't had adequate rest and no food for at least 12 hours, it is said to
be in - ANS-Basal state
SOLUTIONS
A clinical MA is performing a capillary puncture on a patient. Prior to the stick, the
patient asks why she need to rub her hands together. What explanation should the MA
provide to the patient - ANS-It increases blood flow
Sodium Citrate is the additive in what color tube - ANS-Light blue
Which of the following blood tests aids in the diagnosis of Leukemia - ANS-CBC with
differential
The function of the platelet is to - ANS-cause blood to clot
The incidence of which infectious disease can be minimized through routine
immunizations - ANS-Hepatitis C
What is another term for "clean" technique - ANS-Medical asepsis
When a patient fails to show for their appointment, the event must be - ANS-
documented in the patient's chart
The functional unit of the kidney is the - ANS-Nephron
Co insurance is calculated based on a - ANS-Percentage of charge
What specimens require protection from light - ANS-Builirubin
What could a clinical MA who fails to obtain patients consent before performing
phlebotomy be charged with - ANS-Battery
Which of the following is one of the six standardized elements found on product labels
of a chemical product - ANS-Pictograms
Which of the following requires all employees workplace hazard training - ANS-Hazard
communication standard
What is the minimum number of electrodes that may be attached to the patient for
Holter Monitoring - ANS-5 electrodes
, What two fingers are the preferred locations for a capillary puncture in an adult - ANS-
Middle and ring fingers on a non-dominant hand
Which choice is a typical educational topic for elderly patients to prevent disease - ANS-
Annual flu and pneumonia vaccination information
A 67-year-old man comes in to the doctors office for a regular check up. The doctor
orders an EKG to be done on the patient. There is a junctional escape beat noticed by
you. What is the origin of this rhythm - ANS-AV-node
On an ECG, what does the QRS complex represent - ANS-Time between contraction of
ventricles and recovery
A blood culture and sensitivity (C&S) test is most likely performed in which division of
the clinical laboratory - ANS-Microbiology
What is the purpose of laboratory techniques and procedures performed on patient
specimens - ANS-Detect biomarkers of disease
A patient informed the clinical MA that he was previously diagnosed with a brain tumor
and received chemotherapy for six months. Where in the medical chart would the
clinical MA document this information - ANS-Previous medical history
When performing a dermal puncture and the Lancet hits the bone, what is the
potentially serious fatal bone infection that could occur - ANS-osteomyelitis
When using a venterogluteal approach to give an intramuscular injection in the buttock
area, what is the muscle the medication goes in? - ANS-gluteus medius
The invoice for monthly rent of the building where the medical office is located, is
typically handled by which department - ANS-Accounts payable
The bladder inside a cuff of should encircle a certain percentage of an adult patients
arm. What is the proper percentage - ANS-80%
Mr. Smith is suffering from an enlargement of the bones in the entire skull as well as in
the hands and feet, in addition to thickening of the skin. Which of the following
conditions is Mr. Smith suffering from - ANS-Acromegaly
Which of the following types of cells is essential for a coagulation to occur - ANS-
Thrombocytes
When the body hasn't had adequate rest and no food for at least 12 hours, it is said to
be in - ANS-Basal state
