AMCA CMAC EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2024
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREA
GRADED A+
The opening inside the skull that holds the brain is the:
• Cranial cavity
• Orbital cavity
• Nasal cavity
• Thoracic cavity - ANSWER *The dorsal cavity is divided into the cranial cavity
(whichhouses the brain)
The answer is: Cranial cavity
A crime punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than one year is known as a:
• Misdemeanor
• Arbitration
• Felony
• Mitigation - ANSWER *Misdemeanors are less serious crimes than felonies and
repunishable by fines or imprisonment up to a year or less.
The correct answer is:
Misdemeanor Professional
negligence is also called:
• Malfunction
• Arbitration
• Malice
• Malpractice - ANSWER Medical negligence is commonly known as
malpracticeThe correct answer is: Malpractice
,Which of the following items is the most important for assistive personnel to keep in
mind during their daily routine in medical settings?
• Burglary
• Confidentiality
• Privilege granted to a physician
• Consent - ANSWER *In the Standard of Care the first item the medical
assistantshould uphold is maintaining confidentiality
The correct answer is: Confidentiality
In which of the following situations is it permissible to release information from a
patient's records?
• When the patient's employer requests it
• When an attorney requests it
• When a court requests it by means of a subpoena
• When the patient's best friend requests it - ANSWER *The law may require
thephysician to release the record when a court subpoenas it
The correct answer is: When a court requests it by means of a subpoena
Under which of the following circumstances is it permissible to release information
froma patient's records?
• When the physician calls to request it
• When the patient signs a release
• When the insurance company signs a release
• When the patient has signed a living will - ANSWER *Information can be
releasedonly after a patient signs a release statement
The correct answer is: When the patient signs a release
This cavity contains the heart and lungs, among other organs.
• Thoracic
• Cranial
,• Orbital
• Nasal - ANSWER *The thoracic cavity contains the lungs, heart, esophagus
andtrachea
The correct answer is: Thoracic
Located near the back of the body, this body cavity is a continuous internal opening
thatincludes the cranial and spinal cavities.
• Posterior (dorsal) cavity
• Transverse plane
• Pelvic cavity
• Abdominal cavity - ANSWER *The dorsal cavity is divided into the cranial cavity
andthe spinal cavity
The correct answer is: Posterior (dorsal) cavity
This is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergents to remove
blood, mucous, etc.
• Sterilization
• Sanitization
• Distillation
• Disinfection - ANSWER *Sanitization is the scrubbing of instruments and
equipmentwith special brushes and detergents to remove blood, mucous and other
contaminants
The correct answer is: Sanitization
This is the process that involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity
ofdisease-causing organisms.
• Sterilization
• Sanitizing
• Disinfection
• Treated with antiseptics - ANSWER *Disinfection is the process that destroys
most micro organisms; however it cannot kill all
, The correct answer is: Disinfection
The process used for supplies that would come in contact with internal body tissue or
anopen wound. It involves the use of heat (steam) and an autoclave.
• Disinfection
• Sterilization
• Surgical Asepsis
• Sanitization - ANSWER *Sterilization is required for all instruments and supplies
that
will penetrate a patient's skin. Sterilization usually involves an autoclave or chemical
(cold) process
The correct answer is: Sterilization
You are taking vitals on a patient and they complain that they have dizziness every
oncein a while. What type of symptom is this?
• Familial
• Subjective
• Objective
• Social - ANSWER *Subjective date is obtained from a conversation with the
patientThe correct answer is: Subjective
You are taking vitals on a patient and they complain their right eye is throbbing. Their
right eye is swollen and bruised. What type of symptom is this?
• Familial
• Subjective
• Social
• Objective - ANSWER *Objective data is readily apparent and measurable
The correct answer is: Objective
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREA
GRADED A+
The opening inside the skull that holds the brain is the:
• Cranial cavity
• Orbital cavity
• Nasal cavity
• Thoracic cavity - ANSWER *The dorsal cavity is divided into the cranial cavity
(whichhouses the brain)
The answer is: Cranial cavity
A crime punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than one year is known as a:
• Misdemeanor
• Arbitration
• Felony
• Mitigation - ANSWER *Misdemeanors are less serious crimes than felonies and
repunishable by fines or imprisonment up to a year or less.
The correct answer is:
Misdemeanor Professional
negligence is also called:
• Malfunction
• Arbitration
• Malice
• Malpractice - ANSWER Medical negligence is commonly known as
malpracticeThe correct answer is: Malpractice
,Which of the following items is the most important for assistive personnel to keep in
mind during their daily routine in medical settings?
• Burglary
• Confidentiality
• Privilege granted to a physician
• Consent - ANSWER *In the Standard of Care the first item the medical
assistantshould uphold is maintaining confidentiality
The correct answer is: Confidentiality
In which of the following situations is it permissible to release information from a
patient's records?
• When the patient's employer requests it
• When an attorney requests it
• When a court requests it by means of a subpoena
• When the patient's best friend requests it - ANSWER *The law may require
thephysician to release the record when a court subpoenas it
The correct answer is: When a court requests it by means of a subpoena
Under which of the following circumstances is it permissible to release information
froma patient's records?
• When the physician calls to request it
• When the patient signs a release
• When the insurance company signs a release
• When the patient has signed a living will - ANSWER *Information can be
releasedonly after a patient signs a release statement
The correct answer is: When the patient signs a release
This cavity contains the heart and lungs, among other organs.
• Thoracic
• Cranial
,• Orbital
• Nasal - ANSWER *The thoracic cavity contains the lungs, heart, esophagus
andtrachea
The correct answer is: Thoracic
Located near the back of the body, this body cavity is a continuous internal opening
thatincludes the cranial and spinal cavities.
• Posterior (dorsal) cavity
• Transverse plane
• Pelvic cavity
• Abdominal cavity - ANSWER *The dorsal cavity is divided into the cranial cavity
andthe spinal cavity
The correct answer is: Posterior (dorsal) cavity
This is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergents to remove
blood, mucous, etc.
• Sterilization
• Sanitization
• Distillation
• Disinfection - ANSWER *Sanitization is the scrubbing of instruments and
equipmentwith special brushes and detergents to remove blood, mucous and other
contaminants
The correct answer is: Sanitization
This is the process that involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity
ofdisease-causing organisms.
• Sterilization
• Sanitizing
• Disinfection
• Treated with antiseptics - ANSWER *Disinfection is the process that destroys
most micro organisms; however it cannot kill all
, The correct answer is: Disinfection
The process used for supplies that would come in contact with internal body tissue or
anopen wound. It involves the use of heat (steam) and an autoclave.
• Disinfection
• Sterilization
• Surgical Asepsis
• Sanitization - ANSWER *Sterilization is required for all instruments and supplies
that
will penetrate a patient's skin. Sterilization usually involves an autoclave or chemical
(cold) process
The correct answer is: Sterilization
You are taking vitals on a patient and they complain that they have dizziness every
oncein a while. What type of symptom is this?
• Familial
• Subjective
• Objective
• Social - ANSWER *Subjective date is obtained from a conversation with the
patientThe correct answer is: Subjective
You are taking vitals on a patient and they complain their right eye is throbbing. Their
right eye is swollen and bruised. What type of symptom is this?
• Familial
• Subjective
• Social
• Objective - ANSWER *Objective data is readily apparent and measurable
The correct answer is: Objective
