CMA Exam 1| Chapters 1,2,3, and 13 -Questions and
Answers
Which type of law deals with disputes between individuals? Correct Ans-Civil Law
What does the Latin term res ipsa loquitur mean? Why is this term important in health care?
Correct Ans-Means "the thing that speaks itself". Is used when a patient's injury is
presented as evidence of medical negligence.
If a MA turns his back while an unsecured baby is on a scale, what is he guilty of? Correct
Ans-Negligence
Does a minor who lives on his own and supports himself financially always need to have a
parent or guardian provide consent for medical treatment? Why or why not? Correct Ans-
They are known as an Emancipated minor legally allowed to make their own decisions.
What type of consent allows treatment of a person who is experiencing a medical emergency
and is unable to respond? Correct Ans-Implied Consent
List 3 situations in which information learned in the course of a medical exam must be
reported to authorities. Correct Ans-1. Wounds of Violence
2. Communicable Disease
3. Sexually transmitted STIs
, CMA Exam 1| Chapters 1,2,3, and 13 -Questions and
Answers
How and where are patient incidents recorded? Correct Ans-Reports must be made as
soon as possible to facility policy and chain of command. Certain diseases must be reported
to CDC.
What are 2 roles that switch back and forth between 2 people involved in simple
communication? Correct Ans-Sending and receiving messages
Body language and tone of voice are both examples of what kind of communication?
Correct Ans-Verbal Communication
An MA tells a patient to "take an analgesic PRN" for her flu symptoms. Which barrier to
communication does this illustrate? Correct Ans-MA used words the patient does not
understand because of the denotation and vocabulary used.
What type of statement is "It will be over before you know it"? Correct Ans-Cliches
Is bias always negative? Correct Ans-No, but every individual should be treated the same
regardless
What is the word for the money a person receives from work and other sources? Correct
Ans-Income
, CMA Exam 1| Chapters 1,2,3, and 13 -Questions and
Answers
What are 3 factors that may influence a person's communication style? Correct Ans-1.
Education
2. Religion
3. Culture
List 2 communication guidelines for working with a patient with a visual impairment
Correct Ans-1. Identify yourself immediately when approaching patient
2. Do NOT touch until you said your name
What should the MA use often while caring for a patient with a cognitive impairment to
promote effective communication? Correct Ans-Always approach from the front and do
not startle
How might an MA distract a pediatric patient during a procedure? Correct Ans-Give the
child a job during the procedure
What should an MA watch for when communicating with a patient whose first language is not
English? Correct Ans-Watch for signs that the patient does not understand
Give on example of something an MA might say to encourage a patient to say more.
Correct Ans-"Can you tell me a bit more about that?"
Answers
Which type of law deals with disputes between individuals? Correct Ans-Civil Law
What does the Latin term res ipsa loquitur mean? Why is this term important in health care?
Correct Ans-Means "the thing that speaks itself". Is used when a patient's injury is
presented as evidence of medical negligence.
If a MA turns his back while an unsecured baby is on a scale, what is he guilty of? Correct
Ans-Negligence
Does a minor who lives on his own and supports himself financially always need to have a
parent or guardian provide consent for medical treatment? Why or why not? Correct Ans-
They are known as an Emancipated minor legally allowed to make their own decisions.
What type of consent allows treatment of a person who is experiencing a medical emergency
and is unable to respond? Correct Ans-Implied Consent
List 3 situations in which information learned in the course of a medical exam must be
reported to authorities. Correct Ans-1. Wounds of Violence
2. Communicable Disease
3. Sexually transmitted STIs
, CMA Exam 1| Chapters 1,2,3, and 13 -Questions and
Answers
How and where are patient incidents recorded? Correct Ans-Reports must be made as
soon as possible to facility policy and chain of command. Certain diseases must be reported
to CDC.
What are 2 roles that switch back and forth between 2 people involved in simple
communication? Correct Ans-Sending and receiving messages
Body language and tone of voice are both examples of what kind of communication?
Correct Ans-Verbal Communication
An MA tells a patient to "take an analgesic PRN" for her flu symptoms. Which barrier to
communication does this illustrate? Correct Ans-MA used words the patient does not
understand because of the denotation and vocabulary used.
What type of statement is "It will be over before you know it"? Correct Ans-Cliches
Is bias always negative? Correct Ans-No, but every individual should be treated the same
regardless
What is the word for the money a person receives from work and other sources? Correct
Ans-Income
, CMA Exam 1| Chapters 1,2,3, and 13 -Questions and
Answers
What are 3 factors that may influence a person's communication style? Correct Ans-1.
Education
2. Religion
3. Culture
List 2 communication guidelines for working with a patient with a visual impairment
Correct Ans-1. Identify yourself immediately when approaching patient
2. Do NOT touch until you said your name
What should the MA use often while caring for a patient with a cognitive impairment to
promote effective communication? Correct Ans-Always approach from the front and do
not startle
How might an MA distract a pediatric patient during a procedure? Correct Ans-Give the
child a job during the procedure
What should an MA watch for when communicating with a patient whose first language is not
English? Correct Ans-Watch for signs that the patient does not understand
Give on example of something an MA might say to encourage a patient to say more.
Correct Ans-"Can you tell me a bit more about that?"
