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Which of the following professionals assists patients with improving mobility, strength, and range of motion? - Physical Therapist A medical assistant is preparing a referral slip for a patient who reports symptoms of vertigo. The medical assistant should refer the patient to which specialist? - Otolaryngologist Which health care professional is responsible for the outcomes of a medical assistant's duties and performance? - Family Practitioner Which duty is a medical assistant allowed to ...

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, what is the highest level on the pyramid? - Self- actualization At the end of one's life, what virtue does Erikson's stages of development say develops when one has positively overcome the ego conflict of integrity vs. despair? - wisdom A patient is verbally abusive toward the CMA. On a follow-up visit, the same CMA, flattering them and complimenting them nonstop. The CMA recognizes this as which defense mechanism? - Undoing

You are drawing on a patient who becomes dizzy, sweaty, and flushed. What are they experiencing? syncope What is the best position to place a patient in if they are experiencing critically low blood pressure? trendlenburg When should a medical assistant verify a new patient's insurance information? When the appointment is scheduled How would a medical assistant handle an irate or angry patient about a bill they had received? Listen to the patient's concerns and try to resolve the issue ...

A patient with a rapid pulse had bradycardia - False Water-soluble vitamins are A, D, E, and K - False Carbon dioxide is a waste product of metabolism - True Some states consider it legal for medical assistants to diagnose a condition and prescribe treatment - False It is illegal for a patient to be denied a copy of his chart if he is unable to pay the fee to obtain it - True A physician cannot be held responsible for the actions of employees - False A substance used to impart color to t...

A Material Safety Data Sheet includes - Information on the hazardous materials in the office. How soon should a patient be greeted upon entering the medical office? - Within 3 minutes. CLIA classifies laboratories into how many categories? - 3 The QRS complex - contraction of the ventricles What instrument measures Intraocular Pressure (IOP)? - Tanometer Tissue death due to lack of blood supply & O2 - Infarct Tissue death due to decreased blood flow - Ischemia A thick walled cell that can...

CMA REVIEW - Practice Test 1 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update 2024|Rated A+ A primary benefit of numeric filing is - Patient confidentiality is preserved If a patient is unresponsive, which of the following should be assessed first - Respiration The receptionist responsible for opening the medical office must arrive how long before office hours begins - 15-20 mins What information is obtained from a completed daysheet - Accounts receivable data What organism...

CMA REVIEW - Practice Exam 1 A primary benefit of numeric filing is - Patient confidentiality is preserved If a patient is unresponsive, which of the following should be assessed first - Respiration The receptionist responsible for opening the medical office must arrive how long before office hours begins - 15-20 mins What information is obtained from a completed daysheet - Accounts receivable data What organism commonly causes toxic shock syndrome - Staph Aureus Which white b...

CMA Practice Test Questions A patient with a rapid pulse had bradycardia - False Water-soluble vitamins are A, D, E, and K - False Carbon dioxide is a waste product of metabolism - True Some states consider it legal for medical assistants to diagnose a condition and prescribe treatment - False It is illegal for a patient to be denied a copy of his chart if he is unable to pay the fee to obtain it - True A physician cannot be held responsible for the actions of employees - Fal...

CMA EXAM According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, what is the highest level on the pyramid? - Self- actualization At the end of one's life, what virtue does Erikson's stages of development say develops when one has positively overcome the ego conflict of integrity vs. despair? - wisdom A patient is verbally abusive toward the CMA. On a follow-up visit, the same CMA, flattering them and complimenting them nonstop. The CMA recognizes this as which defense mechanism? - Undoing W...