AMCA CMAC Practice Exam Questions and Answers |Fall
2025/2026 Update | 100% Correct
Question 1
Located near the back of the body, this body cavity is a continuous internal opening that includes the cranial and spinal
cavities.
a. Posterior (dorsal) cavity
b. Transverse plane
c. Pelvic cavity
d. Abdominal cavity
Correct Answer
*The dorsal cavity is divided into the cranial cavity and the spinal cavity
The correct answer is: Posterior (dorsal) cavity
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,Question 2
What is an example of protected health information?
a. Insurance company mailing address.
b. Published statistics from the internet
c. First and last name associated with a diagnosis
d. Physician's number
Correct Answer
*Information designated by HIPAA that could be used to identify an individual including the patient's name, address,
phone number and a diagnosis associated with that person cannot be given out by any means
The correct answer is: First and last name associated with a diagnosis
Question 3
The average normal heart rate is:
a. Greater than 100 beats per minute
b. About 72 beats per minute
c. Less than 60 beats per minute
d. Greater than 81 beats per minute
Correct Answer
*Abnormal heart rates are identified as either bradycardia (less than 60 beats) or tachycardia (greater than 100 beats)
The correct answer is: About 72 beats per minute
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,Question 4
The plantar surface of the foot is the:
a. Top of the foot
b. Heel portion
c. Area of the arch
d. Sole or bottom
Correct Answer
*Acceptable areas for heel puncture is the medial/lateral area of the plantar (bottom) surface of the heel
The correct answer is: Sole or bottom
Question 5
Which term refers to the control of bleeding?
a. Hemostasis
b. Hematocrit
c. Platelets
d. Hemoglobin
Correct Answer
*Hemostasis is the process of forming blood clot to stop the leakage of blood
The correct answer is: Hemostasis
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, Question 6
Diaphoresis is another term for:
a. Sweating
b. Low blood pressure
c. Diarrhea
d. Prolonged fever
Correct Answer
*Could be associated with cardiovascular disorders, diaphoresis is also known as excessive sweating
The correct answer is: Sweating
Question 7
Drawing a patient's blood without his or her permission can result in a charge of:
a. Malpractice
b. Breach of confidentiality
c. Assault and Battery
d. Negligence
Correct Answer
*Battery is an action that causes bodily harm to another. Battery may be charged for any unauthorized touching of a
patient.
The correct answer is: Assault and Battery
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2025/2026 Update | 100% Correct
Question 1
Located near the back of the body, this body cavity is a continuous internal opening that includes the cranial and spinal
cavities.
a. Posterior (dorsal) cavity
b. Transverse plane
c. Pelvic cavity
d. Abdominal cavity
Correct Answer
*The dorsal cavity is divided into the cranial cavity and the spinal cavity
The correct answer is: Posterior (dorsal) cavity
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,Question 2
What is an example of protected health information?
a. Insurance company mailing address.
b. Published statistics from the internet
c. First and last name associated with a diagnosis
d. Physician's number
Correct Answer
*Information designated by HIPAA that could be used to identify an individual including the patient's name, address,
phone number and a diagnosis associated with that person cannot be given out by any means
The correct answer is: First and last name associated with a diagnosis
Question 3
The average normal heart rate is:
a. Greater than 100 beats per minute
b. About 72 beats per minute
c. Less than 60 beats per minute
d. Greater than 81 beats per minute
Correct Answer
*Abnormal heart rates are identified as either bradycardia (less than 60 beats) or tachycardia (greater than 100 beats)
The correct answer is: About 72 beats per minute
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,Question 4
The plantar surface of the foot is the:
a. Top of the foot
b. Heel portion
c. Area of the arch
d. Sole or bottom
Correct Answer
*Acceptable areas for heel puncture is the medial/lateral area of the plantar (bottom) surface of the heel
The correct answer is: Sole or bottom
Question 5
Which term refers to the control of bleeding?
a. Hemostasis
b. Hematocrit
c. Platelets
d. Hemoglobin
Correct Answer
*Hemostasis is the process of forming blood clot to stop the leakage of blood
The correct answer is: Hemostasis
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, Question 6
Diaphoresis is another term for:
a. Sweating
b. Low blood pressure
c. Diarrhea
d. Prolonged fever
Correct Answer
*Could be associated with cardiovascular disorders, diaphoresis is also known as excessive sweating
The correct answer is: Sweating
Question 7
Drawing a patient's blood without his or her permission can result in a charge of:
a. Malpractice
b. Breach of confidentiality
c. Assault and Battery
d. Negligence
Correct Answer
*Battery is an action that causes bodily harm to another. Battery may be charged for any unauthorized touching of a
patient.
The correct answer is: Assault and Battery
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