AMCA CMAC EXAM 1 ALL 300 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIR
YEAR
QUESTION: Which of the following liquids is used in an autoclave to sterilize instruments and
supplies?
Select one:
a. Alcohol
b. Sterile water
c. Distilled water
d. Tap water - ANSWER-c. Distilled water
QUESTION: Which of the following is one of the six C's of charting?
Select one:
a. Clerical
b. Counsel
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c. Client's words
d. Consult - ANSWER-c. Client's words
QUESTION: Which suture size listed below is the thickest?
Select one:
a. 0-0
b. 7-0
c. 1-0
d. 5-0 - ANSWER-b. 7-0
QUESTION: The patient has a history of cardiovascular disease. Which of the following tests
would not be used as a screening procedure?
Select one:
a. Colonoscopy
b. Chest x-ray
c. ECG
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d. Blood work - ANSWER-a. Colonoscopy
QUESTION: Which plane divides the body into right and left portions?
Select one:
a. Sagittal
b. Transverse
c. Lateral
d. Frontal - ANSWER-a. Sagittal
QUESTION: The term meaning close to the point of attachment is:
Select one:
a. Superior
b. Distal
c. Proximal
d. Medial - ANSWER-c. Proximal
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QUESTION: Professional negligence is also called:
Select one:
a. Malpractice
b. Arbitration
c. Malice
d. Malfunction - ANSWER-a. Malpractice
QUESTION: As you are taking vitals of an elderly patient, he begins to question you about his
medication and possible side effects. What is the best action to take?
Select one:
a. Listen and tell the patient you will call the pharmacy to see if there are any other options.
b. Ignore the patient and pretend to listen.
c. Listen and explain that the doctor is the best person to have this discussion with.
d. Listen and advise the patient on what to take. - ANSWER-c. Listen and explain that the doctor
is the best person to have this discussion with.
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