AMCA CMAC EXAM PRACTICE NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
what is the space inside the skull that houses the brain?
cranial cavity
what is a crime punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than one year known as?
misdemeanor
what is professional negligence called?
malpractice
which of the following is the most important for assistive personnel to keep in mind during
their daily routine in a medical setting?
confidentiality
which of the following situations is it permissible to release information from a pt's
records?
when a court request it by means of a subpoena
which of the following situations is it permissible to release information from a pt's
records?
when the pt signs it
what cavity contains the heart and lungs, amongst other organs?
thoracic cavity
what cavity is located near the back of the body and is a continuous internal opening that
includes the cranial and spinal cavity?
posterior (dorsal) cavity
what is the term for "scrubbing instruments with special brushes" ?
sanitization
, 2
what is the process that involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity of
disease-causing organisms?
disinfection
what is the process called when heat/ an autoclave is used for supplies?
sterilization
when doing a pt's vital signs, they complain of occasional dizziness. what would this be
classified as?
subjective
a pt complains of there right eye throbbing. it is also bruised and swelling. What would this
symptom be classified as?
objective
if you are recording a pt's height in centimeters, how would you convert it to inches?
divide CM's by 2.54 (2.5)
you are taking vital signs of a pt who has pneumonia and they cough near your face. What
could you have done to minimize the risk of infection?
ask the pt to cough away from you
what liquid is used in an autoclave to sterilize supplies?
distilled water
which of the following is one of the six C's of charting?
clients words
what suture size is listed as the thickest?
0,0
, 3
pt has a history of cardiovascular disease. which test would not be used as a screening
procedure?
colonoscopy
which plane divides into left and right portions?
sagittal
what is the term meaning "close to the point of attachment"?
proximal
what is professional negligence also called?
malpractice
as you are taking vitals signs, the pt begins to question you about his medications and
possible side effects. what should be your best course of action?
listen and explain that the doctor is the best person to talk to about this
pt is lying on their left side with their left leg slightly flexed. what position is this called?
sims position
which practice is most important to maintain asepsis?
hand washing
a pt's heart rate is often recorded using a stethoscope from what pulse site?
apical
what involves a soaking or wiping process?
disinfection
what is not considered a vital sign?
your weight
what muscle acts to abduct and extend the arm at the shoulder?
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
what is the space inside the skull that houses the brain?
cranial cavity
what is a crime punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than one year known as?
misdemeanor
what is professional negligence called?
malpractice
which of the following is the most important for assistive personnel to keep in mind during
their daily routine in a medical setting?
confidentiality
which of the following situations is it permissible to release information from a pt's
records?
when a court request it by means of a subpoena
which of the following situations is it permissible to release information from a pt's
records?
when the pt signs it
what cavity contains the heart and lungs, amongst other organs?
thoracic cavity
what cavity is located near the back of the body and is a continuous internal opening that
includes the cranial and spinal cavity?
posterior (dorsal) cavity
what is the term for "scrubbing instruments with special brushes" ?
sanitization
, 2
what is the process that involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity of
disease-causing organisms?
disinfection
what is the process called when heat/ an autoclave is used for supplies?
sterilization
when doing a pt's vital signs, they complain of occasional dizziness. what would this be
classified as?
subjective
a pt complains of there right eye throbbing. it is also bruised and swelling. What would this
symptom be classified as?
objective
if you are recording a pt's height in centimeters, how would you convert it to inches?
divide CM's by 2.54 (2.5)
you are taking vital signs of a pt who has pneumonia and they cough near your face. What
could you have done to minimize the risk of infection?
ask the pt to cough away from you
what liquid is used in an autoclave to sterilize supplies?
distilled water
which of the following is one of the six C's of charting?
clients words
what suture size is listed as the thickest?
0,0
, 3
pt has a history of cardiovascular disease. which test would not be used as a screening
procedure?
colonoscopy
which plane divides into left and right portions?
sagittal
what is the term meaning "close to the point of attachment"?
proximal
what is professional negligence also called?
malpractice
as you are taking vitals signs, the pt begins to question you about his medications and
possible side effects. what should be your best course of action?
listen and explain that the doctor is the best person to talk to about this
pt is lying on their left side with their left leg slightly flexed. what position is this called?
sims position
which practice is most important to maintain asepsis?
hand washing
a pt's heart rate is often recorded using a stethoscope from what pulse site?
apical
what involves a soaking or wiping process?
disinfection
what is not considered a vital sign?
your weight
what muscle acts to abduct and extend the arm at the shoulder?
