CMAC Review Set Exam Questions and
Answers
Handwashing - ANS-What is the first step in breaking a chain of infection?
Providing a head pillow to the patient as long as their shoulders are not elevated - ANS-
Which step is included in the preparation of a patient for an ECG procedure?
Cephalic - ANS-Other than a medial cubital vein, what other vein can be used for blood
collection?
Invite the patient to an exam room - ANS-A patient with a suspected case of chicken
pox arrives at a medial office. What is the immediate action that a clinical MA should
take?
Median cubital vein - ANS-What is the preferred vein for venipuncture?
Ophthalmologist - ANS-A patient has a possible corneal abrasion and needs a referral.
Which speciality is a Dr that deals with eye injury and disease?
Safety goggles, apron, gloves - ANS-Which types of PPE are used in a medical lab?
CBC - ANS-Which of the followings tests is conducted in a clinical lab?
To be treated confidentially, with access to their records limited to those involved in their
care or designated by the patient - ANS-According to the Patient's Bill of Rights, which
of the following represents the rights of a patient?
Plasma - ANS-What component of blood is free from cells?
It increases blood flow - ANS-A clinical MA is performing a capillary puncture on a
patient. Prior to the stick, the patient asks why she needs to rub her hands together.
What explanation should the MA provide to the patient?
To prevent cross-contamination - ANS-When drawing blood, why are blood culture
tubes filled first?
light blue - ANS-Sodium Citrate is the additive in what color tube?
CBC with differential - ANS-Which of the following blood tests aids in the diagnosis of
leukemia?
, Patient requesting emergency medical advice - ANS-Which of the following can not be
handled by the MA?
Cause the blood to clot - ANS-The function of the platelet is to:
Complaints and appeals - ANS-Which of the following is a primary topic under the
American Association of Physicians and Surgeons Patients Bill of Rights?
Coronary arteries - ANS-Which of the following supplies blood to the heart muscle?
Hepatitis C - ANS-The incidence of which infectious disease can be minimized through
routine immunizations?
Medical asepsis - ANS-What is another term for "clean" technique?
Plasma - ANS-When using SST tubes, what does gel separate serum from?
Needle stick accidents - ANS-According to OSHA, what is the leading cause of injury in
the workplace?
STAT chem blood test - ANS-What blood test requires the use of green top evacuated
tube?
Kidneys - ANS-Which of the following organs plays a role in acid-base regulation?
Mode of transmission - ANS-Phlebotomist enters a room to draw blood on a patient who
is hospitalized with an infected wound. The site of the wound and any of its bandages
are considered which link in the chain of infection?
Ask the patient to join the MA in a room away from the other patients - ANS-A clinical
MA is working with a patient over their bill. The patient begins to get visibly upset and
begins to yell in front of the other patients. What should the MA do first?
Fill a light blue tube to the top - ANS-The MA was sent to the ward to draw blood for
coagulation studies. Which of the following is correct about this draw?
Person who made the error - ANS-Who should correct an error in the patient's chart?
Gown, goggles, gloves - ANS-A clinical MA has just performed a minor surgical
procedure on a patient. In what order should the PPE be removed to avoid
contamination
provides legal protection for both the patient and health care provider - ANS-What is the
main reason for documenting a patient's medical care?
Answers
Handwashing - ANS-What is the first step in breaking a chain of infection?
Providing a head pillow to the patient as long as their shoulders are not elevated - ANS-
Which step is included in the preparation of a patient for an ECG procedure?
Cephalic - ANS-Other than a medial cubital vein, what other vein can be used for blood
collection?
Invite the patient to an exam room - ANS-A patient with a suspected case of chicken
pox arrives at a medial office. What is the immediate action that a clinical MA should
take?
Median cubital vein - ANS-What is the preferred vein for venipuncture?
Ophthalmologist - ANS-A patient has a possible corneal abrasion and needs a referral.
Which speciality is a Dr that deals with eye injury and disease?
Safety goggles, apron, gloves - ANS-Which types of PPE are used in a medical lab?
CBC - ANS-Which of the followings tests is conducted in a clinical lab?
To be treated confidentially, with access to their records limited to those involved in their
care or designated by the patient - ANS-According to the Patient's Bill of Rights, which
of the following represents the rights of a patient?
Plasma - ANS-What component of blood is free from cells?
It increases blood flow - ANS-A clinical MA is performing a capillary puncture on a
patient. Prior to the stick, the patient asks why she needs to rub her hands together.
What explanation should the MA provide to the patient?
To prevent cross-contamination - ANS-When drawing blood, why are blood culture
tubes filled first?
light blue - ANS-Sodium Citrate is the additive in what color tube?
CBC with differential - ANS-Which of the following blood tests aids in the diagnosis of
leukemia?
, Patient requesting emergency medical advice - ANS-Which of the following can not be
handled by the MA?
Cause the blood to clot - ANS-The function of the platelet is to:
Complaints and appeals - ANS-Which of the following is a primary topic under the
American Association of Physicians and Surgeons Patients Bill of Rights?
Coronary arteries - ANS-Which of the following supplies blood to the heart muscle?
Hepatitis C - ANS-The incidence of which infectious disease can be minimized through
routine immunizations?
Medical asepsis - ANS-What is another term for "clean" technique?
Plasma - ANS-When using SST tubes, what does gel separate serum from?
Needle stick accidents - ANS-According to OSHA, what is the leading cause of injury in
the workplace?
STAT chem blood test - ANS-What blood test requires the use of green top evacuated
tube?
Kidneys - ANS-Which of the following organs plays a role in acid-base regulation?
Mode of transmission - ANS-Phlebotomist enters a room to draw blood on a patient who
is hospitalized with an infected wound. The site of the wound and any of its bandages
are considered which link in the chain of infection?
Ask the patient to join the MA in a room away from the other patients - ANS-A clinical
MA is working with a patient over their bill. The patient begins to get visibly upset and
begins to yell in front of the other patients. What should the MA do first?
Fill a light blue tube to the top - ANS-The MA was sent to the ward to draw blood for
coagulation studies. Which of the following is correct about this draw?
Person who made the error - ANS-Who should correct an error in the patient's chart?
Gown, goggles, gloves - ANS-A clinical MA has just performed a minor surgical
procedure on a patient. In what order should the PPE be removed to avoid
contamination
provides legal protection for both the patient and health care provider - ANS-What is the
main reason for documenting a patient's medical care?
