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AMCA CMAC American Medical Certification
Association – Certified Medical Assistant Certification
actual exam||Newest Exam!!.pdf
what cavity is located near the back of the body and is a
continuous internal opening that includes the cranial and
spinal cavity? - Answer-posterior (dorsal) cavity
what is the term for "scrubbing instruments with special
brushes" ? - Answer-sanitization
what is the process that involves a soaking or wiping
process and inhibits the activity of disease-causing
organisms? - Answer-disinfection
what is the process called when heat/ an autoclave is
used for supplies? - Answer-sterilization
when doing a pt's vital signs, they complain of occasional
dizziness. what would this be classified as? - Answer-
subjective
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a pt complains of there right eye throbbing. it is also
bruised and swelling. What would this symptom be
classified as? - Answer-objective
if you are recording a pt's height in centimeters, how would
you convert it to inches? - Answer-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? - Answer-ask the pt to
cough away from you
what liquid is used in an autoclave to sterilize supplies? -
Answer-distilled water
which of the following is one of the six C's of charting? -
Answer-clients words
what suture size is listed as the thickest? - Answer-0,0
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pt has a history of cardiovascular disease. which test
would not be used as a screening procedure? - Answer-
colonoscopy
which plane divides into left and right portions? - Answer-
sagittal
what is the term meaning "close to the point of
attachment"? - Answer-proximal
what is professional negligence also called? - Answer-
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? - Answer-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? - Answer-sims position
AMCA CMAC American Medical Certification
Association – Certified Medical Assistant Certification
actual exam||Newest Exam!!.pdf
what cavity is located near the back of the body and is a
continuous internal opening that includes the cranial and
spinal cavity? - Answer-posterior (dorsal) cavity
what is the term for "scrubbing instruments with special
brushes" ? - Answer-sanitization
what is the process that involves a soaking or wiping
process and inhibits the activity of disease-causing
organisms? - Answer-disinfection
what is the process called when heat/ an autoclave is
used for supplies? - Answer-sterilization
when doing a pt's vital signs, they complain of occasional
dizziness. what would this be classified as? - Answer-
subjective
,2|Page
a pt complains of there right eye throbbing. it is also
bruised and swelling. What would this symptom be
classified as? - Answer-objective
if you are recording a pt's height in centimeters, how would
you convert it to inches? - Answer-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? - Answer-ask the pt to
cough away from you
what liquid is used in an autoclave to sterilize supplies? -
Answer-distilled water
which of the following is one of the six C's of charting? -
Answer-clients words
what suture size is listed as the thickest? - Answer-0,0
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pt has a history of cardiovascular disease. which test
would not be used as a screening procedure? - Answer-
colonoscopy
which plane divides into left and right portions? - Answer-
sagittal
what is the term meaning "close to the point of
attachment"? - Answer-proximal
what is professional negligence also called? - Answer-
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? - Answer-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? - Answer-sims position
