CMA FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
What is the name of the organic substance that enhance the breakdown of proteins,
carbohydrates, and fats? - ✔✔Vitamins
What is the name for the living organism that can only be seen under a microscope? -
✔✔Microorganism
Which of the following would most likely be included in the social history section of the
patients' medical record? - ✔✔The patient's lifestyle
A young boy's oral temperature is 102.6 F. This vital sign is considered? - ✔✔Pyrexia
A reflex (dorsiflexion of the great toe and extension and fanning of the other toes upon
stroking the sole of the foot) exhibited normally by infants is called what? - ✔✔Babinski
reflex
What process is used to free an item or area from all microorganisms, killing or
rendering inert most, but not all, pathogenic microorganisms? - ✔✔Medical
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, Which of the following is used to neutralize or reduce the acidity of the stomach? -
✔✔Antacids
Where would a medical assistant find information about a drug, he or she is unfamiliar
with? - ✔✔The physician's desk reference
What is an old system of measurement that uses grains, minims, and drams? -
✔✔Apothecary system of measurement.
Disaster responders, including medical personnel are at a high risk for developing... -
✔✔Trauma related disorders
This airway defense clears irritants in the pharynx, larynx, and trachea. - ✔✔Cough
The cardiovascular system consists of the heart, arteries, veins and - ✔✔Capillaries
What is celiac sprue? - ✔✔Malabsorption of the deep lining of the bowel.
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) functions - ✔✔Without voluntary action
Other than removing waste from the blood, what is another function of the urinary
system? - ✔✔Regulating fluid volume.
A diagnosis of endometriosis and the severity must be confirmed by - ✔✔Laparoscopy
The most common form of hyperthyroidism is called - ✔✔Graves' disease
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AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
What is the name of the organic substance that enhance the breakdown of proteins,
carbohydrates, and fats? - ✔✔Vitamins
What is the name for the living organism that can only be seen under a microscope? -
✔✔Microorganism
Which of the following would most likely be included in the social history section of the
patients' medical record? - ✔✔The patient's lifestyle
A young boy's oral temperature is 102.6 F. This vital sign is considered? - ✔✔Pyrexia
A reflex (dorsiflexion of the great toe and extension and fanning of the other toes upon
stroking the sole of the foot) exhibited normally by infants is called what? - ✔✔Babinski
reflex
What process is used to free an item or area from all microorganisms, killing or
rendering inert most, but not all, pathogenic microorganisms? - ✔✔Medical
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, Which of the following is used to neutralize or reduce the acidity of the stomach? -
✔✔Antacids
Where would a medical assistant find information about a drug, he or she is unfamiliar
with? - ✔✔The physician's desk reference
What is an old system of measurement that uses grains, minims, and drams? -
✔✔Apothecary system of measurement.
Disaster responders, including medical personnel are at a high risk for developing... -
✔✔Trauma related disorders
This airway defense clears irritants in the pharynx, larynx, and trachea. - ✔✔Cough
The cardiovascular system consists of the heart, arteries, veins and - ✔✔Capillaries
What is celiac sprue? - ✔✔Malabsorption of the deep lining of the bowel.
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) functions - ✔✔Without voluntary action
Other than removing waste from the blood, what is another function of the urinary
system? - ✔✔Regulating fluid volume.
A diagnosis of endometriosis and the severity must be confirmed by - ✔✔Laparoscopy
The most common form of hyperthyroidism is called - ✔✔Graves' disease
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