CMA EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, what is the highest level on the
pyramid? - ANSWER-Self-actualization
At the end of one's life, what virtue does Erikson's stages of development say
develops when one has positively overcome the ego conflict of integrity vs.
despair? - ANSWER-wisdom
A patient is verbally abusive toward the CMA. On a follow-up visit, the same
CMA, flattering them and complimenting them nonstop. The CMA recognizes this
as which defense mechanism? - ANSWER-Undoing
Which of the following techniques will Aid in communicating with a patient who is
blind - ANSWER-turning off the TV to decrease distractions
The CMA is assessing the patient's level of understanding preceding a complicated
procedure. The patient explains their impression of what will happen, and the
CMA paraphrases what the patient says back to them what type of technique did
the CMA employee here? - ANSWER-reflection
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,The CMA is attempting to gather some information from the patient for a health
history, but the patient appears to be grimacing, uncomfortable, and distracted.
What type of distraction is the patient likely experiencing? - ANSWER-Pain
The CMA is conducting a patient interview to gather a health history. The CMA
asks the patient if she has taken her blood pressure medicine today. This is an
example of which type of information gathering question? - ANSWER-Closed
A CMA should try and present a professional image through all but which of the
following? - ANSWER-Post pictures to social media of the workplace, and post
status updates talking about work gossip
THe Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted for all
but which of the following reasons? - ANSWER-Ensure that the testing of human
laboratory specimens meets federal standards.
A CMA is taking care of a patient who has been incapacitated by a severe stroke
two years ago. The patient's daughter makes her health care decisions for her
legally through which specific legal document? - ANSWER-Medical durable power
of attorney
The CMA knows that marijuana, though legalized and used medically in many
which of the following? - ANSWER-High potential for abuse
The CMA protects patient privacy and confidentiality according to which law? -
ANSWER-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
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, The doctor has just finished explaining a procedure to a patient and answering
their questions. The patient seems to understand and has signed a document
stating they are permitting the procedure to be done and that they understand the
side effects and potential complications. What type of consent was obtained? -
ANSWER-Informed consent
Which of the following Latin phrases means "let the master answer" and means
that the employer is legally responsible for the actions of their employees? -
ANSWER-Respondeat superior
What type of law is based on previously decided court cases, or precedents? -
ANSWER-Common
The CMA is taking care of a patient who has recently been diagnosed with a
terminal cancer. It is looking like the disease will take a long time to take its course,
and the patient has talked about euthanasia as an option. The CMA knows that
which of the following is false regarding euthanasia? - ANSWER-Euthanasia is
illegal in all 50 states of the United States
A CMA suspects that a physician he works for has been abusing painkillers. The
physician has been coming to work seemingly under the influence, slurring his
speech and more clumsy than usual. The CMA knows that he is going through a
divorce, and it has been causing him extra stress. Normally, the physician is
completely competent and has a good rapport with his patients. What should the
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ANSWERS
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, what is the highest level on the
pyramid? - ANSWER-Self-actualization
At the end of one's life, what virtue does Erikson's stages of development say
develops when one has positively overcome the ego conflict of integrity vs.
despair? - ANSWER-wisdom
A patient is verbally abusive toward the CMA. On a follow-up visit, the same
CMA, flattering them and complimenting them nonstop. The CMA recognizes this
as which defense mechanism? - ANSWER-Undoing
Which of the following techniques will Aid in communicating with a patient who is
blind - ANSWER-turning off the TV to decrease distractions
The CMA is assessing the patient's level of understanding preceding a complicated
procedure. The patient explains their impression of what will happen, and the
CMA paraphrases what the patient says back to them what type of technique did
the CMA employee here? - ANSWER-reflection
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,The CMA is attempting to gather some information from the patient for a health
history, but the patient appears to be grimacing, uncomfortable, and distracted.
What type of distraction is the patient likely experiencing? - ANSWER-Pain
The CMA is conducting a patient interview to gather a health history. The CMA
asks the patient if she has taken her blood pressure medicine today. This is an
example of which type of information gathering question? - ANSWER-Closed
A CMA should try and present a professional image through all but which of the
following? - ANSWER-Post pictures to social media of the workplace, and post
status updates talking about work gossip
THe Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted for all
but which of the following reasons? - ANSWER-Ensure that the testing of human
laboratory specimens meets federal standards.
A CMA is taking care of a patient who has been incapacitated by a severe stroke
two years ago. The patient's daughter makes her health care decisions for her
legally through which specific legal document? - ANSWER-Medical durable power
of attorney
The CMA knows that marijuana, though legalized and used medically in many
which of the following? - ANSWER-High potential for abuse
The CMA protects patient privacy and confidentiality according to which law? -
ANSWER-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
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, The doctor has just finished explaining a procedure to a patient and answering
their questions. The patient seems to understand and has signed a document
stating they are permitting the procedure to be done and that they understand the
side effects and potential complications. What type of consent was obtained? -
ANSWER-Informed consent
Which of the following Latin phrases means "let the master answer" and means
that the employer is legally responsible for the actions of their employees? -
ANSWER-Respondeat superior
What type of law is based on previously decided court cases, or precedents? -
ANSWER-Common
The CMA is taking care of a patient who has recently been diagnosed with a
terminal cancer. It is looking like the disease will take a long time to take its course,
and the patient has talked about euthanasia as an option. The CMA knows that
which of the following is false regarding euthanasia? - ANSWER-Euthanasia is
illegal in all 50 states of the United States
A CMA suspects that a physician he works for has been abusing painkillers. The
physician has been coming to work seemingly under the influence, slurring his
speech and more clumsy than usual. The CMA knows that he is going through a
divorce, and it has been causing him extra stress. Normally, the physician is
completely competent and has a good rapport with his patients. What should the
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