CMA AAMA PRACTICE EXAM

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CMA (AAMA) PRACTICE EXAM

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-Guarantee passing score -100 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: Checks received on account should be stamped for endorsement at which of the following times?

• When they are submitted to the bank
• At the time they are entered in the deposit book
• After they are posted to the account
• Immediately

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Immediately Question 2: Which of the following types of examinations would be performed to hear a heart murmur?

• Inspection
• Percussion
• Mensuration
• Auscultation

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Auscultation Question 3: . The process of tapping the body to detect signs of disease is known as which of the following?

• Mensuration
• Percussion
• Inspection
• Palpation

Answer:

Percussion

Question 4: Which of the following best describes a function of the epiglottis?

• Promotes salivary excretion from salivary glands
• Prevents regurgitated foods and liquids from entering the pharynx
• Opens the aperture of the larynx during the act of swallowing
• Prevents food from entering the larynx during the act of swallowing

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Prevents food from entering the larynx during the act of swallowing Question 5: Which of the following muscles is most appropriate for the administration of a 2.5 mL intramuscular injection in an adult?

• Deltoid
• Latissimus dorsi
• Dorsogluteal
• Vastus lateralis

Answer:

Dorsogluteal

Question 6: Which of the following describes "adduction"?

• Movement of a body part toward the body's midline
• Circular motion of a limb
• Movement of a bone around its central axis

This action would describe rotation.

• Decreasing the angle between bones

This action would be referred to as flexion.

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Movement of a body part toward the body's midline Question 7: A patient with cyanosis, cool clammy skin, hypotension, altered consciousness, rapid pulse and rapid breathing would be exhibiting signs of which of the following conditions?

• Obstructed airway
• Stroke
• Hypothermia
• Shock

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Shock Question 8: The medical assistant is asked to administer one oral dose of Azithromycin to a child. The dose to be administered is 10 milligrams per kilogram. The child's weight is 44 pounds. The Azithromycin suspension vial available is labeled 500 milligrams per 5 milliliters.What amount of the antibiotic suspension should you prepare for the child?

• 2 ml
• 3 ml
• 1.5 ml
• 1 ml

Answer:

• ml

Question 9: Which of the following terms describes the telescoping of the intestine into itself?

• Deglutition
• Obstipation
• Volvulus
• Intussusception

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Intussusception Question 10: The medical assistant is preparing an 18-year-old male of average size for a routine physical. Which of the following results will most likely require further follow-up by the physician?

• Resting O2 saturation of 98%
• Temperature 36.9 C (98.4 F)
• Blood pressure 140/92 mm Hg
• Hemoglobin 14.4 g/dl

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Blood pressure 140/92 mm Hg Question 11: Which of the following is the principal reason for scrubbing instruments with soap and water prior to autoclaving?

• Keep the sterilizer clean
• Remove coagulated proteins
• Prevent lime deposits
• Prevent corrosion

Answer:

Remove coagulated proteins