Basic Exam (CMA) 2025 Questions and
Answers
What type of communication technique will a medical assistant use in
acknowledging the patients contribution to the communication process? -
ANSWER-Restate, Reflect, Focus
Which of the following is a bacterial skin infection? - ANSWER-Impetigo
A hemorrhage of the ureter is? - ANSWER-Ureterorrhaphy
Inflammation of the nose is? - ANSWER-Rhinitis
By law in California, all medical assistants shall receive training in? - ANSWER-
Infection control
Absorption of food nutrients is completed in the? - ANSWER-Small intestine
Which of the following is an appropriate response to an angry patient? -
ANSWER-Use techniques the deescalate the patients anger
When working with an elderly patient, you may find that they require a little more
time than other patients. Which of the following rules should be followed? -
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, ANSWER-Talk in a normal tone unless they are hearing impaired. Talk slowly and
have the elderly patient repeat directions. Talk distinctively
While important for all patients, empathy of the medical assistant is especially
important for the patients who? - ANSWER-Have limited life expectancy
The following accessory organs are all part of the digestive system except? -
ANSWER-Vermiform appendix
The cavity containing the heart and lungs is the? - ANSWER-Thoracic cavity
High blood pressure is also known as? - ANSWER-Hypertension
A word that means "incision in skull" is? - ANSWER-Craniotomy
Telephone calls that are best handled by the health professionals with the most
education and experience are those involving? - ANSWER-Patient emergencies
Narc/o is a combining form that refers to? - ANSWER-Drugs
Which endocrine gland is responsible for stimulating the energy metabolism of all
cells? - ANSWER-Pituitary
To which medical specialist should you refer a patient who needs foot care fur to
diabetes? - ANSWER-Endocrinologist
Pertaining to the back is? - ANSWER-Dorsal
Medical facilities are required to account for controlled substances to the Drug
Enforcement Agency (DEA) of the U.S. government. Since the medical office may
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Answers
What type of communication technique will a medical assistant use in
acknowledging the patients contribution to the communication process? -
ANSWER-Restate, Reflect, Focus
Which of the following is a bacterial skin infection? - ANSWER-Impetigo
A hemorrhage of the ureter is? - ANSWER-Ureterorrhaphy
Inflammation of the nose is? - ANSWER-Rhinitis
By law in California, all medical assistants shall receive training in? - ANSWER-
Infection control
Absorption of food nutrients is completed in the? - ANSWER-Small intestine
Which of the following is an appropriate response to an angry patient? -
ANSWER-Use techniques the deescalate the patients anger
When working with an elderly patient, you may find that they require a little more
time than other patients. Which of the following rules should be followed? -
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, ANSWER-Talk in a normal tone unless they are hearing impaired. Talk slowly and
have the elderly patient repeat directions. Talk distinctively
While important for all patients, empathy of the medical assistant is especially
important for the patients who? - ANSWER-Have limited life expectancy
The following accessory organs are all part of the digestive system except? -
ANSWER-Vermiform appendix
The cavity containing the heart and lungs is the? - ANSWER-Thoracic cavity
High blood pressure is also known as? - ANSWER-Hypertension
A word that means "incision in skull" is? - ANSWER-Craniotomy
Telephone calls that are best handled by the health professionals with the most
education and experience are those involving? - ANSWER-Patient emergencies
Narc/o is a combining form that refers to? - ANSWER-Drugs
Which endocrine gland is responsible for stimulating the energy metabolism of all
cells? - ANSWER-Pituitary
To which medical specialist should you refer a patient who needs foot care fur to
diabetes? - ANSWER-Endocrinologist
Pertaining to the back is? - ANSWER-Dorsal
Medical facilities are required to account for controlled substances to the Drug
Enforcement Agency (DEA) of the U.S. government. Since the medical office may
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