AMCA CMAC PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

The opening inside the skull that holds the brain is the: a. Cranial cavity b. Orbital cavity c. Nasal cavity d. Thoracic cavity CORRECT ANSWER *The dorsal cavity is divided into the cranial cavity (which houses the brain) The answer is: Cranial cavity A crime punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than one year is known as a: a. Misdemeanor b. Arbitration c. Felony d. Mitigation CORRECT ANSWER *Misdemeanors are less serious crimes than felonies and re punishable by fines or imprisonment up to a year or less. The correct answer is: Misdemeanor Professional negligence is also called: a. Malfunction b. Arbitration c. Malice d. Malpractice CORRECT ANSWER Medical negligence is commonly known as malpractice The correct answer is: Malpractice Which of the following items is the most important for assistive personnel to keep in mind during their daily routine in medical settings? a. Burglary b. Confidentiality c. Privilege granted to a physician d. Consent CORRECT ANSWER *In the Standard of Care the first item the medical assistant should uphold is maintaining confidentiality The correct answer is: Confidentiality In which of the following situations is it permissible to release information from a patient's records? a. When the patient's employer requests it b. When an attorney requests it c. When a court requests it by means of a subpoena