National CMA exam 2025 Questions
and Answers
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
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,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
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, 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?
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and Answers
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
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,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
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, 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?
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