CMA EXAM| 100 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, what is the highest level on the pyramid? Correct Answer: 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? Correct Answer: 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? Correct Answer: Undoing Which of the following techniques will Aid in communicating with a patient who is blind Correct Answer: turning off the TV to decrease distractions The CMA is assessing the patient's level of understanding preceding a complicated procedure. The patient explains their impression of what will happen, and the CMA paraphrases what the patient says back to them what type of technique did the CMA employee here? Correct Answer: reflection The CMA is attempting to gather some information from the patient for a health history, but the patient appears to be grimacing, uncomfortable, and distracted. What type of distraction is the patient likely experiencing? Correct Answer: Pain The CMA is conducting a patient interview to gather a health history. The CMA asks the patient if she has taken her blood pressure medicine today. This is an example of which type of information gathering question? Correct Answer: Closed A CMA should try and present a professional image through all but which of the following? Correct Answer: Post pictures to social media of the workplace, and post status updates talking about work gossip THe Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted for all but which of the following reasons? Correct Answer: Ensure that the testing of human laboratory specimens meets federal standards. A CMA is taking care of a patient who has been incapacitated by a severe stroke two years ago. The patient's daughter makes her health care decisions for her legally through which specific legal document? Correct Answer: Medical durable power of attorney The CMA knows that marijuana, though legalized and used medically in many which of the following? Correct Answer: High potential for abuse