AMCA CMAC EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS |FALL 2026/2027 UPDATE | 100%
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This is the process that involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity of
disease-causing organisms.
a. Sterilization
b. Sanitizing
c. Disinfection
d. Treated with antiseptics
*Disinfection is the process that destroys most micro organisms; however it cannot kill all
The correct answer is: Disinfection
The process used for supplies that would come in contact with internal body tissue or an open
wound. It involves the use of heat (steam) and an autoclave.
a. Disinfection
b. Sterilization
c. Surgical Asepsis
d. Sanitization
*Sterilization is required for all instruments and supplies that will penetrate a patient's skin.
Sterilization usually involves an autoclave or chemical (cold) process
The correct answer is: Sterilization
You are taking vitals on a patient and they complain that they have dizziness every once in
a while. What type of symptom is this?
a. Familial
b. Subjective
c. Objective
d. Social
*Subjective date is obtained from a conversation with the patient
The correct answer is: Subjective
You are taking vitals on a patient and they complain their right eye is throbbing. Their right
eye is swollen and bruised. What type of symptom is this?
a. Familial
b. Subjective
,c. Social
d. Objective
*Objective data is readily apparent and measurable
The correct answer is: Objective
If you are recording a patient's height and are using centimeters, what is the conversion formula
to go from centimeters to inches?
a. Mulitply by 2.5
b. Subtract 2.5 from the number
c. Divide by 2.5
d. Add 2.5 to the number
*To go from CM to inches, the formula would be ____ CM ÷2.54 = Inches
The correct answer is: Divide by 2.5
You are taking the vitals of a patient with pneumonia. The patient coughs near your face.
What could you have done to minimize the risk of contracting the disease? a. Put on goggles
before entering the room
b. Sterilize the examination room
c. Wash your face as soon as the incident occurs.
d. Ask the patient to look the other way while coughing
*According to Standard Precautions, the use of PPE in addition to cough etiquette
includes covering mouth and providing at least 3 feet of space between persons
The correct answer is: Ask the patient to look the other way while coughing
Which of the following liquids is used in an autoclave to sterilize instruments and supplies?
a. Alcohol
b. Sterile water
c. Tap water
d. Distilled water
When filling an autoclave, distilled water is best
The correct answer is: Distilled water
Which of the following is one of the six C's of charting?
a. Consult
b. Clerical
c. Counsel
d. Client's words
,**The six C's of charting include client's words, clarity, completeness, conciseness,
chronological order and confidentiality
The correct answer is: Client's words
Which suture size listed below is the thickest?
a. 1-0
b. 5-0
c. 7-0
d. 0-0
**Suture materials come in thicknesses ranging from size 11-0 (smallest) to size 7 (largest)
The correct answer is: 0-0
The patient has a history of cardiovascular disease. Which of the following tests would not be
used as a screening procedure?
a. Chest x-ray
b. Colonoscopy
c. Blood work
d. ECG
*A colonoscopy is done to visualize the large intestine and also to screen for colon cancer
The correct answer is: Colonoscopy
Which plane divides the body into right and left portions?
a. Frontal
b. Transverse
c. Sagittal
d. Lateral
**A sagittal plane divides the body into left and right portions
The correct answer is: Sagittal
The term meaning close to the point of attachment is:
a. Proximal
b. Distal
c. Superior
d. Medial
*Proximal means close to the point of attachment or to the trunk of the body
The correct answer is: Proximal
, Which most accurately states the purpose of coding?
a. Coding identifies patients in a database
b. Coding is used to track a physician's payments
c. Coding helps physicians with the diagnosis
d. Coding determines the reimbursement of medical fees
*The combination of diagnostic codes and procedure codes provides the basis for
healthcare reimbursement
The correct answer is: Coding determines the reimbursement of medical fees
As you are taking vitals of an elderly patient, he begins to question you about his medication
and possible side effects. What is the best action to take?
a. Listen and explain that the doctor is the best one to have this discussion
with b. Ignore the patient and pretend to listen
c. Listen and tell the patient you will call the pharmacy to see if there are any other
options d. Listen and advise the patient on what to take
*As part of the patient advocacy, anything that can be misconstrued as medical advice should
be avoided
The opening inside the skull that holds the brain is the:
a. Cranial cavity
b. Orbital cavity
c. Nasal cavity
d. Thoracic cavity
*The dorsal cavity is divided into the cranial cavity (which houses the brain)
The answer is: Cranial cavity
A crime punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than one year is known as a:
a. Misdemeanor
b. Arbitration
c. Felony
d. Mitigation
*Misdemeanors are less serious crimes than felonies and re punishable by fines or
imprisonment up to a year or less.
The correct answer is: Misdemeanor
Professional negligence is also called:
a. Malfunction
b. Arbitration
c. Malice
d. Malpractice
ANSWERS |FALL 2026/2027 UPDATE | 100%
CORRECT
This is the process that involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity of
disease-causing organisms.
a. Sterilization
b. Sanitizing
c. Disinfection
d. Treated with antiseptics
*Disinfection is the process that destroys most micro organisms; however it cannot kill all
The correct answer is: Disinfection
The process used for supplies that would come in contact with internal body tissue or an open
wound. It involves the use of heat (steam) and an autoclave.
a. Disinfection
b. Sterilization
c. Surgical Asepsis
d. Sanitization
*Sterilization is required for all instruments and supplies that will penetrate a patient's skin.
Sterilization usually involves an autoclave or chemical (cold) process
The correct answer is: Sterilization
You are taking vitals on a patient and they complain that they have dizziness every once in
a while. What type of symptom is this?
a. Familial
b. Subjective
c. Objective
d. Social
*Subjective date is obtained from a conversation with the patient
The correct answer is: Subjective
You are taking vitals on a patient and they complain their right eye is throbbing. Their right
eye is swollen and bruised. What type of symptom is this?
a. Familial
b. Subjective
,c. Social
d. Objective
*Objective data is readily apparent and measurable
The correct answer is: Objective
If you are recording a patient's height and are using centimeters, what is the conversion formula
to go from centimeters to inches?
a. Mulitply by 2.5
b. Subtract 2.5 from the number
c. Divide by 2.5
d. Add 2.5 to the number
*To go from CM to inches, the formula would be ____ CM ÷2.54 = Inches
The correct answer is: Divide by 2.5
You are taking the vitals of a patient with pneumonia. The patient coughs near your face.
What could you have done to minimize the risk of contracting the disease? a. Put on goggles
before entering the room
b. Sterilize the examination room
c. Wash your face as soon as the incident occurs.
d. Ask the patient to look the other way while coughing
*According to Standard Precautions, the use of PPE in addition to cough etiquette
includes covering mouth and providing at least 3 feet of space between persons
The correct answer is: Ask the patient to look the other way while coughing
Which of the following liquids is used in an autoclave to sterilize instruments and supplies?
a. Alcohol
b. Sterile water
c. Tap water
d. Distilled water
When filling an autoclave, distilled water is best
The correct answer is: Distilled water
Which of the following is one of the six C's of charting?
a. Consult
b. Clerical
c. Counsel
d. Client's words
,**The six C's of charting include client's words, clarity, completeness, conciseness,
chronological order and confidentiality
The correct answer is: Client's words
Which suture size listed below is the thickest?
a. 1-0
b. 5-0
c. 7-0
d. 0-0
**Suture materials come in thicknesses ranging from size 11-0 (smallest) to size 7 (largest)
The correct answer is: 0-0
The patient has a history of cardiovascular disease. Which of the following tests would not be
used as a screening procedure?
a. Chest x-ray
b. Colonoscopy
c. Blood work
d. ECG
*A colonoscopy is done to visualize the large intestine and also to screen for colon cancer
The correct answer is: Colonoscopy
Which plane divides the body into right and left portions?
a. Frontal
b. Transverse
c. Sagittal
d. Lateral
**A sagittal plane divides the body into left and right portions
The correct answer is: Sagittal
The term meaning close to the point of attachment is:
a. Proximal
b. Distal
c. Superior
d. Medial
*Proximal means close to the point of attachment or to the trunk of the body
The correct answer is: Proximal
, Which most accurately states the purpose of coding?
a. Coding identifies patients in a database
b. Coding is used to track a physician's payments
c. Coding helps physicians with the diagnosis
d. Coding determines the reimbursement of medical fees
*The combination of diagnostic codes and procedure codes provides the basis for
healthcare reimbursement
The correct answer is: Coding determines the reimbursement of medical fees
As you are taking vitals of an elderly patient, he begins to question you about his medication
and possible side effects. What is the best action to take?
a. Listen and explain that the doctor is the best one to have this discussion
with b. Ignore the patient and pretend to listen
c. Listen and tell the patient you will call the pharmacy to see if there are any other
options d. Listen and advise the patient on what to take
*As part of the patient advocacy, anything that can be misconstrued as medical advice should
be avoided
The opening inside the skull that holds the brain is the:
a. Cranial cavity
b. Orbital cavity
c. Nasal cavity
d. Thoracic cavity
*The dorsal cavity is divided into the cranial cavity (which houses the brain)
The answer is: Cranial cavity
A crime punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than one year is known as a:
a. Misdemeanor
b. Arbitration
c. Felony
d. Mitigation
*Misdemeanors are less serious crimes than felonies and re punishable by fines or
imprisonment up to a year or less.
The correct answer is: Misdemeanor
Professional negligence is also called:
a. Malfunction
b. Arbitration
c. Malice
d. Malpractice
