CMA Certification Study Guide with
Complete Solutions (Verified)
"Does the pain leave and return throughout the day?" is an example of a: - ANSWER-
Closed Ended Question
"How long has the pain been going on and on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the worst
pain you've ever felt, how would you describe the pain?" is an: - ANSWER-Open Ended
Question
"Res Ipsa Loquitur" means the thing speaks for itself, what is this referring to? -
ANSWER-Negligence
148/96 - ANSWER-Would be considered stage 1 hypertension.
24-hourspecimen would be an example of: - ANSWER-Timed Specimen
A baby's pulse and respiration rate are: - ANSWER-faster than an adult
A female patient came into the ER due to vaginal bleeding, what is the name of the
instrument used to hold open the wall of the vagina? - ANSWER-Speculum
A follow-up note from a previous visit is a: - ANSWER-progress note
A lavender tube top is used when drawing: - ANSWER-CBC
A murmur is an abnormal sound that may indicate: - ANSWER-valvular heart disease
A patient arrives at urgent care complaining of nausea. as you begin the assessment
she vomits bright red blood. What PPE would be most appropriate in this circumstance?
- ANSWER-gown, booties and gloves
A patient has a possible corneal abrasion and needs a referral. Which specialty is a
physician that deals with eye injury and disease? - ANSWER-Ophthalmologist
A patient weighs 83.9 kg, how many pounds does the patient weigh? - ANSWER-185
lbs
A patient with a temperature of 100 degrees F, would be classified as: - ANSWER-Low
Grade fever
A round, raised skin lesion with itching is a positive sign of a reaction to allergic testing
is a - ANSWER-Wheal
, Accessory organs of transmission - ANSWER-Liver and Gallbladder
Account aging - ANSWER-The process of determining how long patient balances have
been outstanding
All gestures do not mean the same thing in all cultures. What gesture would be
considered acceptable by most people? - ANSWER-a warm smile
All pathogens are - ANSWER-microbes that can cause disease
an invoice for the monthly rent of the building where the medical office is located is
typically handled by... - ANSWER-Accounts Payable
an optional health benefits program offered to persons signing up for social security
benefits is: - ANSWER-Medicare Part B
An order issued by the court to obtain evidence is called a: - ANSWER-Subpoena
Any time an employee in a medical office is injured, what must be completed as soon as
possible? - ANSWER-An incident report
Auscultation - ANSWER-listening to sounds within body, such as heart or lungs, by
using stethoscope
Basal State: - ANSWER-When the body has had adequate rest and no food for at least
12 hours.
Co insurance is calculated based on - ANSWER-% of charge
Common name for a medication is known as: - ANSWER-Brand Name
complete destruction of all forms of microbial life: - ANSWER-Sterilization
contact transmission - ANSWER-involves contaminated instruments, needles, and
contaminated hands
Coordination of Benefits (COB) means that: - ANSWER-services are coordinated
between the primary and secondary patients insurances
Defamation through spoken statements is - ANSWER-slander
Demerol 75mg, IM every 4hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication
order? - ANSWER-PRN
During a patient interview, your patient tells you that she drinks alcohol four or five times
per week, this information should be documented in: - ANSWER-Social History
Complete Solutions (Verified)
"Does the pain leave and return throughout the day?" is an example of a: - ANSWER-
Closed Ended Question
"How long has the pain been going on and on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the worst
pain you've ever felt, how would you describe the pain?" is an: - ANSWER-Open Ended
Question
"Res Ipsa Loquitur" means the thing speaks for itself, what is this referring to? -
ANSWER-Negligence
148/96 - ANSWER-Would be considered stage 1 hypertension.
24-hourspecimen would be an example of: - ANSWER-Timed Specimen
A baby's pulse and respiration rate are: - ANSWER-faster than an adult
A female patient came into the ER due to vaginal bleeding, what is the name of the
instrument used to hold open the wall of the vagina? - ANSWER-Speculum
A follow-up note from a previous visit is a: - ANSWER-progress note
A lavender tube top is used when drawing: - ANSWER-CBC
A murmur is an abnormal sound that may indicate: - ANSWER-valvular heart disease
A patient arrives at urgent care complaining of nausea. as you begin the assessment
she vomits bright red blood. What PPE would be most appropriate in this circumstance?
- ANSWER-gown, booties and gloves
A patient has a possible corneal abrasion and needs a referral. Which specialty is a
physician that deals with eye injury and disease? - ANSWER-Ophthalmologist
A patient weighs 83.9 kg, how many pounds does the patient weigh? - ANSWER-185
lbs
A patient with a temperature of 100 degrees F, would be classified as: - ANSWER-Low
Grade fever
A round, raised skin lesion with itching is a positive sign of a reaction to allergic testing
is a - ANSWER-Wheal
, Accessory organs of transmission - ANSWER-Liver and Gallbladder
Account aging - ANSWER-The process of determining how long patient balances have
been outstanding
All gestures do not mean the same thing in all cultures. What gesture would be
considered acceptable by most people? - ANSWER-a warm smile
All pathogens are - ANSWER-microbes that can cause disease
an invoice for the monthly rent of the building where the medical office is located is
typically handled by... - ANSWER-Accounts Payable
an optional health benefits program offered to persons signing up for social security
benefits is: - ANSWER-Medicare Part B
An order issued by the court to obtain evidence is called a: - ANSWER-Subpoena
Any time an employee in a medical office is injured, what must be completed as soon as
possible? - ANSWER-An incident report
Auscultation - ANSWER-listening to sounds within body, such as heart or lungs, by
using stethoscope
Basal State: - ANSWER-When the body has had adequate rest and no food for at least
12 hours.
Co insurance is calculated based on - ANSWER-% of charge
Common name for a medication is known as: - ANSWER-Brand Name
complete destruction of all forms of microbial life: - ANSWER-Sterilization
contact transmission - ANSWER-involves contaminated instruments, needles, and
contaminated hands
Coordination of Benefits (COB) means that: - ANSWER-services are coordinated
between the primary and secondary patients insurances
Defamation through spoken statements is - ANSWER-slander
Demerol 75mg, IM every 4hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication
order? - ANSWER-PRN
During a patient interview, your patient tells you that she drinks alcohol four or five times
per week, this information should be documented in: - ANSWER-Social History
