AMCA (CMAC) UPDATED Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
what is the space inside the skull that houses the brain?
cranial cavity
what is a crime punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than one year
known as?
misdemeanor
what is professional negligence called?
malpractice
which of the following is the most important for assistive personnel to keep in
mind during their daily routine in a medical setting?
confidentiality
which of the following situations is it permissible to release information from a
pt's records?
when a court request it by means of a subpoena
which of the following situations is it permissible to release information from a
pt's records?
when the pt signs it
what cavity contains the heart and lungs, amongst other organs?
thoracic cavity
what cavity is located near the back of the body and is a continuous internal
opening that includes the cranial and spinal cavity?
posterior (dorsal) cavity
what is the term for "scrubbing instruments with special brushes" ?
,sanitization
what is the process that involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the
activity of disease-causing organisms?
disinfection
what is the process called when heat/ an autoclave is used for supplies?
sterilization
when doing a pt's vital signs, they complain of occasional dizziness. what would
this be classified as?
subjective
a pt complains of there right eye throbbing. it is also bruised and swelling. What
would this symptom be classified as?
objective
if you are recording a pt's height in centimeters, how would you convert it to
inches?
divide CM's by 2.54 (2.5)
you are taking vital signs of a pt who has pneumonia and they cough near your
face. What could you have done to minimize the risk of infection?
ask the pt to cough away from you
what liquid is used in an autoclave to sterilize supplies?
distilled water
which of the following is one of the six C's of charting?
clients words
what suture size is listed as the thickest?
0,0
, pt has a history of cardiovascular disease. which test would not be used as a
screening procedure?
colonoscopy
which plane divides into left and right portions?
sagittal
what is the term meaning "close to the point of attachment"?
proximal
what is professional negligence also called?
malpractice
as you are taking vitals signs, the pt begins to question you about his medications
and possible side effects. what should be your best course of action?
listen and explain that the doctor is the best person to talk to about this
pt is lying on their left side with their left leg slightly flexed. what position is this
called?
sims position
which practice is most important to maintain asepsis?
hand washing
a pt's heart rate is often recorded using a stethoscope from what pulse site?
apical
what involves a soaking or wiping process?
disinfection
what is not considered a vital sign?
your weight
what muscle acts to abduct and extend the arm at the shoulder?
and CORRECT Answers
what is the space inside the skull that houses the brain?
cranial cavity
what is a crime punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than one year
known as?
misdemeanor
what is professional negligence called?
malpractice
which of the following is the most important for assistive personnel to keep in
mind during their daily routine in a medical setting?
confidentiality
which of the following situations is it permissible to release information from a
pt's records?
when a court request it by means of a subpoena
which of the following situations is it permissible to release information from a
pt's records?
when the pt signs it
what cavity contains the heart and lungs, amongst other organs?
thoracic cavity
what cavity is located near the back of the body and is a continuous internal
opening that includes the cranial and spinal cavity?
posterior (dorsal) cavity
what is the term for "scrubbing instruments with special brushes" ?
,sanitization
what is the process that involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the
activity of disease-causing organisms?
disinfection
what is the process called when heat/ an autoclave is used for supplies?
sterilization
when doing a pt's vital signs, they complain of occasional dizziness. what would
this be classified as?
subjective
a pt complains of there right eye throbbing. it is also bruised and swelling. What
would this symptom be classified as?
objective
if you are recording a pt's height in centimeters, how would you convert it to
inches?
divide CM's by 2.54 (2.5)
you are taking vital signs of a pt who has pneumonia and they cough near your
face. What could you have done to minimize the risk of infection?
ask the pt to cough away from you
what liquid is used in an autoclave to sterilize supplies?
distilled water
which of the following is one of the six C's of charting?
clients words
what suture size is listed as the thickest?
0,0
, pt has a history of cardiovascular disease. which test would not be used as a
screening procedure?
colonoscopy
which plane divides into left and right portions?
sagittal
what is the term meaning "close to the point of attachment"?
proximal
what is professional negligence also called?
malpractice
as you are taking vitals signs, the pt begins to question you about his medications
and possible side effects. what should be your best course of action?
listen and explain that the doctor is the best person to talk to about this
pt is lying on their left side with their left leg slightly flexed. what position is this
called?
sims position
which practice is most important to maintain asepsis?
hand washing
a pt's heart rate is often recorded using a stethoscope from what pulse site?
apical
what involves a soaking or wiping process?
disinfection
what is not considered a vital sign?
your weight
what muscle acts to abduct and extend the arm at the shoulder?
