CMA Practice Exam 1 2023/2024

CMA Practice Exam 1 2023/2024 1. Which of the following is the primary benefit of numeric filing? A. Patient confidentiality is preserved B. Only the patients' names must be shown on the labels of the files C. Files may be stored either vertically or horizontally D. Color-coding is not necessary E. Less storage space is required - CORRECT ANSWER-A. 2. If a patient is unresponsive, which of the following should be assessed first? A. Blood pressure B. Pulse C. Pupils D. Muscle tone E. CAB (Circulation, Airway, and Breathing) - CORRECT ANSWER-E. 3. The receptionist who is responsible for opening the medical office must arrive how long before office hours begin? A. 45 to 60 minutes B. 30 to 45 minutes C. 15 to 20 minutes D. 5 to 10 minutes E. More than 60 minutes - CORRECT ANSWER-C. 4. Which of the following information is obtained from a completed daysheet? A. Credit bureau accounts B. Annual gross income of a medical practice C. Amount in a petty cash fund D. Accounts receivable data E. Withheld payroll taxes - CORRECT ANSWER-D. 5. Which of the following organisms commonly causes toxic shock syndrome? A. Myconacterium leprae B. Staphylococcus aureus C. Haemophilus ducreyi D. Neisseria meningitides E. Neisseria gonorrhoeae - CORRECT ANSWER-B. 6. Which of the following white blood cells is the smallest in size? A. Eosinophils B. Monocytes C. Basophils D. Neutrophils E. Lymphocytes - CORRECT ANSWER-E. 7. A patient must pay $400 per year for medical expenses before the insurance company will begin to cover any expenses. Which of the following terms describes this payment? A. Premium B. Fee-for-service C. Co-payment D. Coinsurance E. Deductible - CORRECT ANSWER-E. 8. Pulmonary arteries A. Send blood toward the heart B. Transfer oxygenated blood away from the heart C. Transfer low-oxygen blood to the lungs D. Are very small vessels that connect with veins E. Transfer blood to the brain - CORRECT ANSWER-C. 9. Which of the following is the most effective way to educate new patients about office policies? A. Distribute patient information booklets B. Distribute office procedure manuals C. Distribute videotapes D. Distribute newsletters E. Make appointments for formal patient orientation sessions - CORRECT ANSWER-A. 10. The term cryptorchidism means? A. Inflammation of the penis B. Undescended testicle C. Ligation of the vas deferens D. Herniation of the scrotum E. Decreased sperm count - CORRECT ANSWER-B. 11. When collecting a specimen for throat culture, a medical assistant should swab which of the following structures? A. Gums B. Pharynx C. Tongue D. Buccal mucosa E. Hard palate - CORRECT ANSWER-B. 12. Which of the following is the most appropriate study to detect breast abscesses? A. Stereoscopy B. Thermography C. Myelography D. MUGA scan E. MRI - CORRECT ANSWER-B. 13. A disadvantage of single-entry bookkeeping is that it A. Is the most expensive system to set up B. Is hard to learn C. Makes errors hard to spot D. Is time-consuming E. Is very rare in medical practices - CORRECT ANSWER-C. 14. A scheduling method in which patients sign in and are seen on a first-come, firstserved basis is known as which of the following? A. Double booking B. Open hours C. Stream D. Wave E. Clustering - CORRECT ANSWER-B. 15. Which of the following causes would give plasma or serum a milky appearance? A. Hyperlipidemia B. Kidney disease C. Cancer D. Protein disorder E. Vegetarian diet - CORRECT ANSWER-A. 16. Which of the following is a type of mail service that guarantees delivery by 3:00 p.m. the following day? A. Certified B. Priority C. Express D. Registered E. Special delivery - CORRECT ANSWER-C. 17. Which of the following words is misspelled? A. Nueron B. Malaise C. Humerus D. Desiccation E. Glaucoma - CORRECT ANSWER-A. 18. The underlined portion of the word hypolipemia represents which of the following word parts? A. Prefix B. Root C. Suffix D. Combining form E. None of these - CORRECT ANSWER-A. 19. Legionella pneumophila is a bacterium that is primarily intracellular and is detected by which of the following? A. Gram stain B. Iodine C. Silver stain D. Crystal violet E. Dark field microscopy - CORRECT ANSWER-C. 20. Which of the following converts printed matter into a form that can be read by a computer? A. Scanner B. Keyboard C. Monitor D. Printer E. Mouse - CORRECT ANSWER-A. 21. The main body part involved in the metabolism of drugs is the A. Stomach B. Kidneys C. Small intestine D. Large intestine E. Liver - CORRECT ANSWER-E. 22. Which of the following refers to the process of determining the circumference of an infant's head? A. Mensuration B. Manipulation C. Palpation D. Auscultation E. Inspection - CORRECT ANSWER-A. 23. Depakene® is a type of A. Antipsychotic B. Antidepressant C. Antiepileptic D. Antibiotic E. Antivenereal - CORRECT ANSWER-C. 24. Which of the following parts of a prescription provides directions to the pharmacist? A. Inscription B. Subscription C. Signature D. Superscription E. Repetatur - CORRECT ANSWER-B. 25. An eye examination using a Snellen eye chart tests for which of the following? A. Peripheral vision B. Intraocular pressure C. Extraocular muscle movement D. Color perception E. Distance visual acuity - CORRECT ANSWER-E. 26. The first cervical vertebra is the A. Sternum B. Axis C. Scapula D. Atlas E. Clavicle - CORRECT ANSWER-D. 27. You are alone, providing CPR for a very small three-year-old child. Which of the following describes the correct technique to follow in performing chest compressions on this child? A. Use both hands, one on top of the other B. Use the heel of one hand C. Use the tips of two fingers D. Use the palm and fingers of one hand E. Use the tips of three fingers - CORRECT ANSWER-B. 28. A record must be maintained for all drugs dispensed in the medical office that are classified in which of the following schedules? A. II B. III C. IV D. All of these - CORRECT ANSWER-D. 29. Who should correct an error in a patient's chart? A. The medical office manager B. The person who originally charted the entry C. The medical records manager D. The patient's attending physician E. The attorney for the practice - CORRECT ANSWER-B. 30. Which of the following types of mail provides proof that a letter has been received? A. First-class B. Certified C. Priority D. Bulk - CORRECT ANSWER-B. 31. According to the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), how often is recertification of the certified medical assistant (CMA) credential required? A. Every two years B. Every three years C. Every five years D. Every six years E. Every seven years - CORRECT ANSWER-C. 32. The combined contraceptive pill contains A. Estrogen only B. Progesterone only C. Both estrogen and progesterone D. Progesterone and testosterone E. None of these - CORRECT ANSWER-C. 33. An amount that constitutes an addition to revenue is called A. Debit B. Credit C. Payables D. Equity E. Charge - CORRECT ANSWER-B.