AMCA CMAC PRACTICE ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Which of the following describes the legal doctrine ‘respondeat superior’ in a medical
setting?
A. The patient is responsible for their own healthcare decisions.
B. The physician is liable for the negligent actions of their employees.
C. The medical assistant must provide a standard of care equal to a physician.
D. A contract is only valid if both parties agree to the terms in writing.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Respondeat superior is a Latin phrase meaning ‘let the master
answer.’ It holds the employer (physician) legally responsible for the actions of the
employee (medical assistant) performed within the scope of employment.
2. In the chain of infection, which of the following is an example of a reservoir?
A. Intact skin
B. A sneeze or cough
C. The mode of transmission
D. Contaminated medical equipment
,Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: A reservoir is a place where infectious agents live and multiply.
Contaminated equipment, humans, and water are common reservoirs.
3. What is the correct order of draw for a venipuncture when collecting a CBC, a PT/INR, and
a Basic Metabolic Panel?
A. Lavender, Light Blue, Red
B. Red, Lavender, Light Blue
C. Light Blue, Red, Lavender
D. Light Blue, Lavender, SST
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: According to CLSI standards, the order of draw is: Light Blue
(coagulation), Red/SST (serum), then Lavender (EDTA/hematology) to prevent additive
carryover.
4. Which EKG lead is placed at the fourth intercostal space at the right margin of the
sternum?
A. V1
B. V2
C. V3
D. V4
, Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: V1 is positioned in the 4th intercostal space just to the right of
the sternum. V2 is to the left of the sternum.
5. Which of the following pulse sites is used to measure blood pressure in an adult?
A. Radial
B. Carotid
C. Femoral
D. Brachial
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The brachial artery is the standard site for auscultating blood
pressure in the arm.
6. A patient presents with a fever of 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. What is this temperature in
Celsius?
A. 39.2 C
B. 38.2 C
C. 37.5 C
D. 40.1 C
Answer: A
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Which of the following describes the legal doctrine ‘respondeat superior’ in a medical
setting?
A. The patient is responsible for their own healthcare decisions.
B. The physician is liable for the negligent actions of their employees.
C. The medical assistant must provide a standard of care equal to a physician.
D. A contract is only valid if both parties agree to the terms in writing.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Respondeat superior is a Latin phrase meaning ‘let the master
answer.’ It holds the employer (physician) legally responsible for the actions of the
employee (medical assistant) performed within the scope of employment.
2. In the chain of infection, which of the following is an example of a reservoir?
A. Intact skin
B. A sneeze or cough
C. The mode of transmission
D. Contaminated medical equipment
,Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: A reservoir is a place where infectious agents live and multiply.
Contaminated equipment, humans, and water are common reservoirs.
3. What is the correct order of draw for a venipuncture when collecting a CBC, a PT/INR, and
a Basic Metabolic Panel?
A. Lavender, Light Blue, Red
B. Red, Lavender, Light Blue
C. Light Blue, Red, Lavender
D. Light Blue, Lavender, SST
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: According to CLSI standards, the order of draw is: Light Blue
(coagulation), Red/SST (serum), then Lavender (EDTA/hematology) to prevent additive
carryover.
4. Which EKG lead is placed at the fourth intercostal space at the right margin of the
sternum?
A. V1
B. V2
C. V3
D. V4
, Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: V1 is positioned in the 4th intercostal space just to the right of
the sternum. V2 is to the left of the sternum.
5. Which of the following pulse sites is used to measure blood pressure in an adult?
A. Radial
B. Carotid
C. Femoral
D. Brachial
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The brachial artery is the standard site for auscultating blood
pressure in the arm.
6. A patient presents with a fever of 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. What is this temperature in
Celsius?
A. 39.2 C
B. 38.2 C
C. 37.5 C
D. 40.1 C
Answer: A
