California Medical Assistant (CMA) test
Freud's theory that patients may deceive themselves about the seriousness of their illness is
known as what? - ANS-Denial
\Having your hands in your pockets when talking to a patient may be regarded as what? -
ANS-Dismissive body language
\If a patient cancels an appointment it is essential that you...? - ANS-Check if they need to
reschedule
\If a patient has a problem such as deep-vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism they may
need a drug to stop the blood thickening. This is called an...? - ANS-Anticoagulant
When a patient's blood is clotting too quickly, which can cause DVT or pulmonary embolism,
they may need an anticoagulant to slow this process. Common anticoagulants include
Coumadin (aka Warfarin) and Heparin.
\If a patient makes his/her condition worse by ignoring medical advice, that may be considered:
- ANS-Contributory negligence
When a patient ignores medical advice, for example does not take prescribed drugs, and so
makes his/her condition worse, that may be considered contributory negligence. This means
some responsibility for the deterioration lies with the patient, and may count in favor of a
medical practitioner in a lawsuit.
\If the name of a condition ends with the suffix "-itis", what does that indicate? - ANS-Inflammed
\In order to prescribe controlled substances a medical practitioner needs a license from...? -
ANS-the DEA
A license from the DEA is required for all persons prescribing controlled substances. The
license lasts for three years (though it can be taken away at any time for malpractice) and costs
$731.
\Some simple tests fall under waivers from which of these bodies? - ANS-CLIA
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments 1988 (can be taken at home so easy)
\To ensure accuracy in testing all equipment must be properly...? - ANS-Calibrated
\Under what circumstances should a patient's blood be considered infective or infectious?
a. homeless
b. from another country
c. drug user
d. all - ANS-In all circumstances
\What does the word "antenatal" mean? - ANS-Before birth
\What is a normal pulse for a healthy adult? - ANS-60-100 BPM
although a very healthy athlete can have as low as 40 BPM
Freud's theory that patients may deceive themselves about the seriousness of their illness is
known as what? - ANS-Denial
\Having your hands in your pockets when talking to a patient may be regarded as what? -
ANS-Dismissive body language
\If a patient cancels an appointment it is essential that you...? - ANS-Check if they need to
reschedule
\If a patient has a problem such as deep-vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism they may
need a drug to stop the blood thickening. This is called an...? - ANS-Anticoagulant
When a patient's blood is clotting too quickly, which can cause DVT or pulmonary embolism,
they may need an anticoagulant to slow this process. Common anticoagulants include
Coumadin (aka Warfarin) and Heparin.
\If a patient makes his/her condition worse by ignoring medical advice, that may be considered:
- ANS-Contributory negligence
When a patient ignores medical advice, for example does not take prescribed drugs, and so
makes his/her condition worse, that may be considered contributory negligence. This means
some responsibility for the deterioration lies with the patient, and may count in favor of a
medical practitioner in a lawsuit.
\If the name of a condition ends with the suffix "-itis", what does that indicate? - ANS-Inflammed
\In order to prescribe controlled substances a medical practitioner needs a license from...? -
ANS-the DEA
A license from the DEA is required for all persons prescribing controlled substances. The
license lasts for three years (though it can be taken away at any time for malpractice) and costs
$731.
\Some simple tests fall under waivers from which of these bodies? - ANS-CLIA
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments 1988 (can be taken at home so easy)
\To ensure accuracy in testing all equipment must be properly...? - ANS-Calibrated
\Under what circumstances should a patient's blood be considered infective or infectious?
a. homeless
b. from another country
c. drug user
d. all - ANS-In all circumstances
\What does the word "antenatal" mean? - ANS-Before birth
\What is a normal pulse for a healthy adult? - ANS-60-100 BPM
although a very healthy athlete can have as low as 40 BPM
