CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
COMPLETE WITH 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS
\.Reduction in cardiac output is known as - ANSWERS✔-cardiogenic shock.
Hypotension is the pressure of the blood against the arteries and
veins.
\.Bioterrorism is specifically monitored by the - ANSWERS✔-CDC.
The Drug Enforcement Administration monitors controlled
substances.
\.A control sample is best described as a(n)
sample with a known value.
This is the best description. In a controlled experiment, an experimental sample is
compared against a control sample, which is practically identical to - ANSWERS✔-
,the experimental sample except for the one aspect whose effect is being tested
(the
independent variable). The controlled sample is known.
\.EDTA is an anticoagulant used in collection tubes with which color top? -
ANSWERS✔-lavender
A lavendertop
tube contains EDTA and is used for CBC, WBC
differential, and platelet counts.
\.The normal range for total cholesterol in adults is - ANSWERS✔-less than 200.
These are the normal ranges for hemoglobin (hgb).
\.An ASO blood test is used to detect - ANSWERS✔-Group A streptococci.
A blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test is used to detect kidney function.
\.The primary condition for which the patient is receiving care or treatment is
the diagnosis.
,The primary condition for which the patient is receiving care or
treatment is the diagnosis. Typically, a person with abnormal symptoms will
consult a doctor,
who will then obtain a history of the patient's illness and examine him or her for
signs of - ANSWERS✔-disease. The doctor will determine likely diagnoses. In many
cases, he or she will conduct
more testing to confirm or clarify the diagnosis before providing treatment.
\.Which of the following is NOT a term for the description of the illness given by
the patient? - ANSWERS✔-prognosis
This is related to the reason(s) a patient gives for seeking medical
care.
\.When establishing scheduling guidelines, which of the following should be
considered first? - ANSWERS✔-physician preferences
The physician's preference is considered first in scheduling.
\.According to the rules of sourceoriented
record keeping, forms, notes, and memos should be
kept in which order? - ANSWERS✔-. reverse chronological
, Chronological order is the reverse of how the chart should be
arranged.
\.Checking a letter for errors prior to sending it is known as - ANSWERS✔-
proofreading.
The medical assistant must proofread any document for errors
prior to sending it.
\.Which of the following displays information that is currently active? -
ANSWERS✔-monitor
A monitor displays current data.
\.A small portable device used for backing up data is known as a - ANSWERS✔-
flash drive.
A flash drive, also known as a thumb drive, is a small device used
for backing up data.
\.Computer peripherals include the following EXCEPT the - ANSWERS✔-keyboard.
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
COMPLETE WITH 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS
\.Reduction in cardiac output is known as - ANSWERS✔-cardiogenic shock.
Hypotension is the pressure of the blood against the arteries and
veins.
\.Bioterrorism is specifically monitored by the - ANSWERS✔-CDC.
The Drug Enforcement Administration monitors controlled
substances.
\.A control sample is best described as a(n)
sample with a known value.
This is the best description. In a controlled experiment, an experimental sample is
compared against a control sample, which is practically identical to - ANSWERS✔-
,the experimental sample except for the one aspect whose effect is being tested
(the
independent variable). The controlled sample is known.
\.EDTA is an anticoagulant used in collection tubes with which color top? -
ANSWERS✔-lavender
A lavendertop
tube contains EDTA and is used for CBC, WBC
differential, and platelet counts.
\.The normal range for total cholesterol in adults is - ANSWERS✔-less than 200.
These are the normal ranges for hemoglobin (hgb).
\.An ASO blood test is used to detect - ANSWERS✔-Group A streptococci.
A blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test is used to detect kidney function.
\.The primary condition for which the patient is receiving care or treatment is
the diagnosis.
,The primary condition for which the patient is receiving care or
treatment is the diagnosis. Typically, a person with abnormal symptoms will
consult a doctor,
who will then obtain a history of the patient's illness and examine him or her for
signs of - ANSWERS✔-disease. The doctor will determine likely diagnoses. In many
cases, he or she will conduct
more testing to confirm or clarify the diagnosis before providing treatment.
\.Which of the following is NOT a term for the description of the illness given by
the patient? - ANSWERS✔-prognosis
This is related to the reason(s) a patient gives for seeking medical
care.
\.When establishing scheduling guidelines, which of the following should be
considered first? - ANSWERS✔-physician preferences
The physician's preference is considered first in scheduling.
\.According to the rules of sourceoriented
record keeping, forms, notes, and memos should be
kept in which order? - ANSWERS✔-. reverse chronological
, Chronological order is the reverse of how the chart should be
arranged.
\.Checking a letter for errors prior to sending it is known as - ANSWERS✔-
proofreading.
The medical assistant must proofread any document for errors
prior to sending it.
\.Which of the following displays information that is currently active? -
ANSWERS✔-monitor
A monitor displays current data.
\.A small portable device used for backing up data is known as a - ANSWERS✔-
flash drive.
A flash drive, also known as a thumb drive, is a small device used
for backing up data.
\.Computer peripherals include the following EXCEPT the - ANSWERS✔-keyboard.
