AMCA CMAC CERT EXAM STUDY GUIDE REVIEW EXAM

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AMCA CMAC CERT EXAM STUDY GUIDE REVIEW EXAM

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-Guarantee passing score -25 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: 21.) Which of the following thermometers is considered the most accurate indicator of body temperature?

• Oral
• Aural or tympanic
• Axillary
• Rectal

Answer:

• D - Rectal temperature, the most accurate, is taken when oral temperature is not feasible.

However, it is not taken from the following patients:

? patients with heart disease ? patients with rectal disease or disorder or has had rectal surgery ? patients with diarrhea It is taken with the patient in a side-lying position and the thermometer and the patient's hip is held throughout the procedure so the thermometer is not lost in the rectum or broken.

Question 2: 10) Mrs. Rogers was experiencing a successful venipuncture when petechiae arose

on her forearm. This was the result of:

• Allergy to the antiseptic used to cleanse the area
• The needle puncturing completely through the vein
• The tourniquet being applied too tightly
• A rare genetic disorder

Answer:

• C - When placing the tourniquet on the arm, it is important to not tie too tightly as a petechiae may

result. Petechiae are small, red, smooth hemorrhagic spots appearing on a patient's skin. A hematoma occurs when the needle has gone completely through the vein.Question 3: 20) All of the following information must be on the specimen label, except:

• Patient's name
• Date
• Diagnosis
• Time of Collection

Answer:

• C - Once a specimen has been collected, the following information should be on the label.
• Patient's name and identification number
• Source (collection site) of the specimen
• Date and time of collection
• Doctor's name
• The initials of the person who took the specimen

Question 4: 3) Which type of contact infection transmission involves transfer of an infective microbe to the mucous membranes of a susceptible individual by means of a cough or sneeze?

• Direct
• Droplet
• Fomites
• Indirect

Answer:

• B - Direct transmission occurs through contact with an infected person's mucous membranes. Indirect

transmission occurs through contact with a fomite - an inanimate object that is a reservoir for the transmission of microorganisms. For example, a drinking glass.The droplets from a sneeze are a common way for an infection to be transmitted.Question 5: 24) The average normal heart rate is:

• 63 beats per minute
• 72 beats per minute
• 81 beats per minute
• 96 beats per minute

Answer:

• B - The normal adult pulse rate ranges between 60 and 100 beats per minute. The average normal

heart rate is about 72 bpm.Question 6: 19) What should a Clinical Medical Assistant do first when a patient is having a synocopal episode while venipuncture is being performed?

• Remove the needle from the arm
• Call for help
• Apply a cold compress
• Use an ammonia inhalant

Answer:

A- Patient is susceptible to syncopal episodes - If a patient is prone to fainting during a phlebotomy procedure, you should be made aware of this by the patient. If it does happen, take the following steps:

• Remove the needle from the arm

• Call for help

• Follow facility guidelines

Question 7: 25) This test is collected in a tube with a light-blue top:

• Glucose
• Platelet Count
• Prothrombin time
• Red blood count

Answer:

• C - Light-blue/blue top: Additive used is sodium citrate. Additive prevents coagulation by binding

calcium. It is advised to draw 2 to 3 ml of blood in a tube without additives before drawing this tube Commonly used for coagulation tests/heparin therapy (PT, APTT, fibrinogen) Question 8: 8) The heart valve that is situated between the right atrium and the right ventricle is called?

• The pulmonic valve
• The mitral valve
• The aortic valve
• The tricuspid valve

Answer:

• D - see diagram

Question 9: 7) What type of motion would a phlebotomist use when cleaning a site for a routine venipuncture?

• Vertical
• Horizontal
• Crossing
• Concentric

Answer:

• D - concentric or circular is the motion necessary for performing phlebotomy.