California Medical Assistant (CMA)
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What is the most common and effective place to read a pulse? -
correct answer ✅Radial: side of the wrist nearest the thumb
What is a normal pulse for a healthy adult? -
correct answer ✅60-100 BPM
although a very healthy athlete can have as low as 40 BPM
If a patient has a problem such as deep-vein thrombosis or
pulmonary embolism they may need a drug to stop the blood
thickening. This is called an...? -
correct answer ✅Anticoagulant
When a patient's blood is clotting too quickly, which can cause DVT
or pulmonary embolism, they may need an anticoagulant to slow
this process. Common anticoagulants include Coumadin (aka
Warfarin) and Heparin.
In order to prescribe controlled substances a medical practitioner
needs a license from...? -
correct answer ✅the DEA
, California Medical Assistant (CMA)
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Answers 100% correct, Update 2026
A license from the DEA is required for all persons prescribing
controlled substances. The license lasts for three years (though it
can be taken away at any time for malpractice) and costs $731.
Some simple tests fall under waivers from which of these bodies? -
correct answer ✅CLIA
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments 1988 (can be taken
at home so easy)
To ensure accuracy in testing all equipment must be properly...? -
correct answer ✅Calibrated
Which fluid presents the greatest risk of HIV infection to medical
workers? -
correct answer ✅Blood
Who should explain the costs of their care to a patient? -
correct answer ✅The administrative staff
test Exam Questions + Verified
Answers 100% correct, Update 2026
What is the most common and effective place to read a pulse? -
correct answer ✅Radial: side of the wrist nearest the thumb
What is a normal pulse for a healthy adult? -
correct answer ✅60-100 BPM
although a very healthy athlete can have as low as 40 BPM
If a patient has a problem such as deep-vein thrombosis or
pulmonary embolism they may need a drug to stop the blood
thickening. This is called an...? -
correct answer ✅Anticoagulant
When a patient's blood is clotting too quickly, which can cause DVT
or pulmonary embolism, they may need an anticoagulant to slow
this process. Common anticoagulants include Coumadin (aka
Warfarin) and Heparin.
In order to prescribe controlled substances a medical practitioner
needs a license from...? -
correct answer ✅the DEA
, California Medical Assistant (CMA)
test Exam Questions + Verified
Answers 100% correct, Update 2026
A license from the DEA is required for all persons prescribing
controlled substances. The license lasts for three years (though it
can be taken away at any time for malpractice) and costs $731.
Some simple tests fall under waivers from which of these bodies? -
correct answer ✅CLIA
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments 1988 (can be taken
at home so easy)
To ensure accuracy in testing all equipment must be properly...? -
correct answer ✅Calibrated
Which fluid presents the greatest risk of HIV infection to medical
workers? -
correct answer ✅Blood
Who should explain the costs of their care to a patient? -
correct answer ✅The administrative staff
