CMA PRACTICE TEST 1-100 GENERAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
The combining form hepat / o refers to the -ANSLiver
Sarcasm , repression , and denial are examples of which psychological mechanism
used to deal with stressful situations -ANSDefense mechanisms
The function of the optic nerve is -ANSseeing
Your coworker tells you that her next - door neigh bor has just come in for a health
exam . She asks you to give her the health history form to review it . Which of the
following actions is appropriate -ANSRemind her that the patient record is protected
health information .
Which condition is treated with use of the DASH diet ? -ANSHigh blood pressure
Sworn testimony given outside of court is called -ANSdeposition
In order for a case of negligence to be valid , all of the " four Ds " must be present
EXCEPT -ANSduty must be owed
duty must be breeched
damages must have occurred
damages must be directly related to act
According to Piaget , at what developmental stage would a child be expected to
understand the differ ences in size and weights of a group of objects -ANSConcrete
operations
The prefix meaning " many " is -ANSpoly
Myelomeningocele means . -ANSherniation of the spinal cord and covering on the
spinal cord
Oranges , bananas , broccoli , and tomatoes are rich sources of which of the following
minerals ? -ANSPotassium
type of body tissue -ANSEpithelial Connective Muscle Nervous
, Confidential information can be disclosed in all of the following cases -ANSthe patient
requests the information be released the patient's power of attorney for health care
signs a release of information the physician feels it is necessary for the public's welfare
someone is in imminent danger if the information is withheld
A terminally ill patient says that he is angry and feels that his illness could have been
treated successfully by a " better doctor . " Which of the following would be an
appropriate response to this comment ? -ANSSay " I understand that you are angry
right now . "
If AC interference occurs on an EKG tracing , what is the likely cause ? -ANSThere is
electrical interference from within the room .
Which of the following terms refers to sewing or stitching of veins ? -ANSPhleborrhaphy
It is a hectic day in the office and the physician is backed up in seeing patients who
have been in the waiting room . Mr. Hall approaches the reception desk and pounds his
fist and starts yelling that his time is valuable and that he has waited long enough . All of
the following steps are appropriate ways to handle the first stages of an encounter with
an angry patient -ANSask the patient to come into the next room and politely explain the
delay and apologize
lower the volume and tone of your own voice when speaking to Mr. Hall LEW
listen to his statement , nod , and let him know that you too find it unpleasant to have
delays
apologize and give him a coupon for free coffee in the lobby coffee shop
Which of the following vitamins is used for clotting -ANSVitamin K
Within the cell , the organelle responsible for the production of energy is the -
ANSmitochondria
The word root for " tumor " is -ANSOnc
Which of the following thought leaders in the field of psychology believed that repressed
memories created emotional conflict and possible mental disorders later in life ? -
ANSSigmund Freud
When the plaintiff is found to be in some part respon sible for injury and the health care
giver is NOT held responsible , it is called -ANScontributory risk
Which of the following terms would describe an infes tation of gallstones ? -
ANSCholelithiasis
EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
The combining form hepat / o refers to the -ANSLiver
Sarcasm , repression , and denial are examples of which psychological mechanism
used to deal with stressful situations -ANSDefense mechanisms
The function of the optic nerve is -ANSseeing
Your coworker tells you that her next - door neigh bor has just come in for a health
exam . She asks you to give her the health history form to review it . Which of the
following actions is appropriate -ANSRemind her that the patient record is protected
health information .
Which condition is treated with use of the DASH diet ? -ANSHigh blood pressure
Sworn testimony given outside of court is called -ANSdeposition
In order for a case of negligence to be valid , all of the " four Ds " must be present
EXCEPT -ANSduty must be owed
duty must be breeched
damages must have occurred
damages must be directly related to act
According to Piaget , at what developmental stage would a child be expected to
understand the differ ences in size and weights of a group of objects -ANSConcrete
operations
The prefix meaning " many " is -ANSpoly
Myelomeningocele means . -ANSherniation of the spinal cord and covering on the
spinal cord
Oranges , bananas , broccoli , and tomatoes are rich sources of which of the following
minerals ? -ANSPotassium
type of body tissue -ANSEpithelial Connective Muscle Nervous
, Confidential information can be disclosed in all of the following cases -ANSthe patient
requests the information be released the patient's power of attorney for health care
signs a release of information the physician feels it is necessary for the public's welfare
someone is in imminent danger if the information is withheld
A terminally ill patient says that he is angry and feels that his illness could have been
treated successfully by a " better doctor . " Which of the following would be an
appropriate response to this comment ? -ANSSay " I understand that you are angry
right now . "
If AC interference occurs on an EKG tracing , what is the likely cause ? -ANSThere is
electrical interference from within the room .
Which of the following terms refers to sewing or stitching of veins ? -ANSPhleborrhaphy
It is a hectic day in the office and the physician is backed up in seeing patients who
have been in the waiting room . Mr. Hall approaches the reception desk and pounds his
fist and starts yelling that his time is valuable and that he has waited long enough . All of
the following steps are appropriate ways to handle the first stages of an encounter with
an angry patient -ANSask the patient to come into the next room and politely explain the
delay and apologize
lower the volume and tone of your own voice when speaking to Mr. Hall LEW
listen to his statement , nod , and let him know that you too find it unpleasant to have
delays
apologize and give him a coupon for free coffee in the lobby coffee shop
Which of the following vitamins is used for clotting -ANSVitamin K
Within the cell , the organelle responsible for the production of energy is the -
ANSmitochondria
The word root for " tumor " is -ANSOnc
Which of the following thought leaders in the field of psychology believed that repressed
memories created emotional conflict and possible mental disorders later in life ? -
ANSSigmund Freud
When the plaintiff is found to be in some part respon sible for injury and the health care
giver is NOT held responsible , it is called -ANScontributory risk
Which of the following terms would describe an infes tation of gallstones ? -
ANSCholelithiasis
