CMA Certification Exam QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE
Which of the following tests is not a part of complete blood count? - Activated Partial
Thromboplastin Time
A 24 hour specimen would be an example of a - Timed specimen
Mrs. Morris is a 34 years old female who arrived at the emergency room with a FUO. What
would be the first test the phlebotomist would draw? - CBC
A term used to describe a blood sample in which the red blood cells have ruptured is -
Hemolyzed
Which of the following should be used to chill a specimen as it is transported? - Frozen blocks of
ice
No anticoagulants are found in which of the following tubes? - Red Topped
A normal resting heart rate for an average adult is - 60-100 BPM
Thixotrophic gel, found in the SST red and gray marbled topped vacutainer tube - Is less dense
than red blood cells but more dense that serum
Which of the following is the most critical mistake a Phlebotomist can make? - Failing to
properly to identify a patient
The heart is discharging electrical impulses during - Depolarization
What is the best sample for the determination of blood pH and blood gases? - Arterial Blood
The main purpose of PPE is to - Provide the employee a barrier against infection
The Q wave if present is always - Negative
Hypotension is defined as - Systolic pressure below 90 and diastolic pressure below 60mmHg
One method to calculate heart rate from an EKG strip is to - Count the small boxes between the
R-R interval and divide that number by 1500
When performing a dermal puncture and the lancet hits the bone, what is the potentially serious
fatal bone infection that could occur - Osteomyelitis
The acronym used to remember the actions to take when using a fire extinguisher - PASS
, How far above the site of draw is the tourniquet placed? - 3-4 inches
A female patient came into the clinic for a follow up after a right sided mastectomy with some
removal of lymphoid tissue. What is the name of the condition that makes blood draw on the
right arm not recommended. - Lymphostasis
Which of the following is correct for ending a venipuncture procedure - Remove the tourniquet,
remove the tube, remove the needle, apply pressure
Which of the following is known as swimmers ear - otitis externa
The primary pacemaker of the heart is called the - Sinoatrial node
Identify the rhythm that will often produce an irregular rhythm - Sinus Dysrhythmia
A routine hand wash procedure uses plain soap to remove soil and transient bacteria. Hand
antisepsis requires the use of - Antimicrobial Soap
The physician prescribes a buccal medication . The medical assistant should instruct the patient. -
place the medication between the lower teeth and cheek
Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature and ______
number - DEA
Which of the following is the best specimen to test for levels of iron in the blood - The one
collected in a tube with no additive
What drug prevents the action of another drug or chemical - Antagonist
When using a No. 10 envelop, where should the address be placed - 14 lines down from the top
and 4 inches from the left edge of the envelope
Which of the following is considered a parasitic infection - Lyme disease
Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of - Analgesics and antipyretics
This unit in the hospital is run by physicians and experts in the field of musculoskeletal disorders
of bones, joints, ligaments and tendons. Indetify this department - Rheumatology
The primary function of the nervous system is - To detect changes in the internal and external
environment and respond appropriately
Dermol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as need for sever is what type of medication order - PRN
MSDS information includes - general and emergency information
Which of the following tests is not a part of complete blood count? - Activated Partial
Thromboplastin Time
A 24 hour specimen would be an example of a - Timed specimen
Mrs. Morris is a 34 years old female who arrived at the emergency room with a FUO. What
would be the first test the phlebotomist would draw? - CBC
A term used to describe a blood sample in which the red blood cells have ruptured is -
Hemolyzed
Which of the following should be used to chill a specimen as it is transported? - Frozen blocks of
ice
No anticoagulants are found in which of the following tubes? - Red Topped
A normal resting heart rate for an average adult is - 60-100 BPM
Thixotrophic gel, found in the SST red and gray marbled topped vacutainer tube - Is less dense
than red blood cells but more dense that serum
Which of the following is the most critical mistake a Phlebotomist can make? - Failing to
properly to identify a patient
The heart is discharging electrical impulses during - Depolarization
What is the best sample for the determination of blood pH and blood gases? - Arterial Blood
The main purpose of PPE is to - Provide the employee a barrier against infection
The Q wave if present is always - Negative
Hypotension is defined as - Systolic pressure below 90 and diastolic pressure below 60mmHg
One method to calculate heart rate from an EKG strip is to - Count the small boxes between the
R-R interval and divide that number by 1500
When performing a dermal puncture and the lancet hits the bone, what is the potentially serious
fatal bone infection that could occur - Osteomyelitis
The acronym used to remember the actions to take when using a fire extinguisher - PASS
, How far above the site of draw is the tourniquet placed? - 3-4 inches
A female patient came into the clinic for a follow up after a right sided mastectomy with some
removal of lymphoid tissue. What is the name of the condition that makes blood draw on the
right arm not recommended. - Lymphostasis
Which of the following is correct for ending a venipuncture procedure - Remove the tourniquet,
remove the tube, remove the needle, apply pressure
Which of the following is known as swimmers ear - otitis externa
The primary pacemaker of the heart is called the - Sinoatrial node
Identify the rhythm that will often produce an irregular rhythm - Sinus Dysrhythmia
A routine hand wash procedure uses plain soap to remove soil and transient bacteria. Hand
antisepsis requires the use of - Antimicrobial Soap
The physician prescribes a buccal medication . The medical assistant should instruct the patient. -
place the medication between the lower teeth and cheek
Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature and ______
number - DEA
Which of the following is the best specimen to test for levels of iron in the blood - The one
collected in a tube with no additive
What drug prevents the action of another drug or chemical - Antagonist
When using a No. 10 envelop, where should the address be placed - 14 lines down from the top
and 4 inches from the left edge of the envelope
Which of the following is considered a parasitic infection - Lyme disease
Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of - Analgesics and antipyretics
This unit in the hospital is run by physicians and experts in the field of musculoskeletal disorders
of bones, joints, ligaments and tendons. Indetify this department - Rheumatology
The primary function of the nervous system is - To detect changes in the internal and external
environment and respond appropriately
Dermol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as need for sever is what type of medication order - PRN
MSDS information includes - general and emergency information
