AMCA CMAC EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
The opening inside the skull that holds the brain is the: - ANSWER>>Cranial Cavity
A crime punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than one year is known as a: -
ANSWER>>Misdemeanor
Professional negligence is also called: - ANSWER>>Malpractice
Which of the following items is the most important for assistive personnel to keep in mind
during their daily routine in medical settings? - ANSWER>>Confidentiality
In which of the following situations is it permissible to release information from a patient's
records? - ANSWER>>When a court requests it by means of a subpoena
Under which of the following circumstances is it permissible to release information from a
patient's records? - ANSWER>>When the patient signs a release
This cavity contains the heart and lungs, among other organs. - ANSWER>>Thoracic
Located near the back of the body, this body cavity is a continuous internal opening that
includes the cranial and spinal cavities. - ANSWER>>Posterior (dorsal) cavity
This is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergents to remove blood,
mucous, etc. - ANSWER>>Sanitization
This is the process that involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity of
disease-causing organisms. - ANSWER>>Disinfection
The process used for supplies that would come in contact with internal body tissue or an
open wound. It involves the use of heat (steam) and an autoclave. - ANSWER>>Sterilization
You are taking vitals on a patient and they complain that they have dizziness every once in a
while. What type of symptom is this? - ANSWER>>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? - ANSWER>>Objective
If you are recording a patient's height and are using centimeters, what is the conversion
formula to go from centimeters to inches? - ANSWER>>Divide by 2.5
You are taking the vitals of a patient with pneumonia. The patient coughs near your face.
What could you have done to minimize the risk of contracting the disease? - ANSWER>>Ask
the patient to look the other way while coughing
Which of the following liquids is used in an autoclave to sterilize instruments and supplies? -
ANSWER>>Distilled water
Which of the following is one of the six C's of charting? - ANSWER>>Client's words
Which suture size listed below is the thickest? - ANSWER>>0-0
The patient has a history of cardiovascular disease. Which of the following tests would not be
used as a screening procedure? - ANSWER>>Colonoscopy
Which plane divides the body into right and left portions? - ANSWER>>Sagittal
The term meaning close to the point of attachment is: - ANSWER>>Proximal
Which most accurately states the purpose of coding? - ANSWER>>Coding determines the
reimbursement of medical fees
As you are taking vitals of an elderly patient, he begins to question you about his medication
and possible side effects. What is the best action to take? - ANSWER>>Listen and explain that
the doctor is the best one to have this discussion with
In which of the following positions, used for the examination of the rectum, does the patient
lie on the left side with the left leg slightly flexed? - ANSWER>>Sims'
Which of the following practices is most important for maintaining medical asepsis? -
ANSWER>>Washing your hands before and after each patient contact
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
The opening inside the skull that holds the brain is the: - ANSWER>>Cranial Cavity
A crime punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than one year is known as a: -
ANSWER>>Misdemeanor
Professional negligence is also called: - ANSWER>>Malpractice
Which of the following items is the most important for assistive personnel to keep in mind
during their daily routine in medical settings? - ANSWER>>Confidentiality
In which of the following situations is it permissible to release information from a patient's
records? - ANSWER>>When a court requests it by means of a subpoena
Under which of the following circumstances is it permissible to release information from a
patient's records? - ANSWER>>When the patient signs a release
This cavity contains the heart and lungs, among other organs. - ANSWER>>Thoracic
Located near the back of the body, this body cavity is a continuous internal opening that
includes the cranial and spinal cavities. - ANSWER>>Posterior (dorsal) cavity
This is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergents to remove blood,
mucous, etc. - ANSWER>>Sanitization
This is the process that involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity of
disease-causing organisms. - ANSWER>>Disinfection
The process used for supplies that would come in contact with internal body tissue or an
open wound. It involves the use of heat (steam) and an autoclave. - ANSWER>>Sterilization
You are taking vitals on a patient and they complain that they have dizziness every once in a
while. What type of symptom is this? - ANSWER>>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? - ANSWER>>Objective
If you are recording a patient's height and are using centimeters, what is the conversion
formula to go from centimeters to inches? - ANSWER>>Divide by 2.5
You are taking the vitals of a patient with pneumonia. The patient coughs near your face.
What could you have done to minimize the risk of contracting the disease? - ANSWER>>Ask
the patient to look the other way while coughing
Which of the following liquids is used in an autoclave to sterilize instruments and supplies? -
ANSWER>>Distilled water
Which of the following is one of the six C's of charting? - ANSWER>>Client's words
Which suture size listed below is the thickest? - ANSWER>>0-0
The patient has a history of cardiovascular disease. Which of the following tests would not be
used as a screening procedure? - ANSWER>>Colonoscopy
Which plane divides the body into right and left portions? - ANSWER>>Sagittal
The term meaning close to the point of attachment is: - ANSWER>>Proximal
Which most accurately states the purpose of coding? - ANSWER>>Coding determines the
reimbursement of medical fees
As you are taking vitals of an elderly patient, he begins to question you about his medication
and possible side effects. What is the best action to take? - ANSWER>>Listen and explain that
the doctor is the best one to have this discussion with
In which of the following positions, used for the examination of the rectum, does the patient
lie on the left side with the left leg slightly flexed? - ANSWER>>Sims'
Which of the following practices is most important for maintaining medical asepsis? -
ANSWER>>Washing your hands before and after each patient contact
