Ccbma Clinical Exam Sample Test Questions With All
Correct Answers
The best method of preventing transmission of disease is
a. handwashing
b. rubber gloves
c. chlorhexidine
d. betadine correct answer -a. handwashing
The artery normally used for taking a pulse reading is the
a. carotid
b. radial
c. femoral
d. ulnar correct answer -b. radial
An instrument used to examine the ears
a. ophthalmoscope
b. speculum
c. sigmoidoscope
d. otoscope correct answer -d. otoscope
Social history includes the
a. chief complaint
b. martial status
c. previous surgery
d. prognosis correct answer -b. martial status
Which of the following occurs as a urine specimen remains on the counter for a
long time?
a. pH becomes acidic
b. bacteria multiply
c. glycouria begins
d. urine remains constant correct answer -b. bacteria multiply
A Holter monitor measures heart
a. capacity
, b. strength
c. rhythm
d. pressure correct answer -c. rhythm
The nerve most apt to be affected during an injection in the buttocks is the
a. sacral
b. sciatic
c. brachial
d. femoral correct answer -b. sciatic
An injection into a fatty tissue lying immediately under the skin is called
a. intramuscular
b. intra-articular
c. subcutaneous
d. intrathecal correct answer -c. subcutaneous
The first most important rule to remember in emergency is to
a. speak loudly
b. stay calm
c. use rapid movements
d. do nothing until the doctor arrives correct answer -b. stay calm
Medical assistants are expected to make decisions in the medical office
emergencies based on their
a. first reaction
b. job seniority
c. medical knowledge
d. proximity to the patient correct answer -c. medical knowledge
A surface free of contaminated instruments_____. correct answer -sterile
field
Gloves, masks, and gowns are known as_____. correct answer -personal
protective equipment (PPE)
Washing instrument to remove debris_____. correct answer -sanitization
Correct Answers
The best method of preventing transmission of disease is
a. handwashing
b. rubber gloves
c. chlorhexidine
d. betadine correct answer -a. handwashing
The artery normally used for taking a pulse reading is the
a. carotid
b. radial
c. femoral
d. ulnar correct answer -b. radial
An instrument used to examine the ears
a. ophthalmoscope
b. speculum
c. sigmoidoscope
d. otoscope correct answer -d. otoscope
Social history includes the
a. chief complaint
b. martial status
c. previous surgery
d. prognosis correct answer -b. martial status
Which of the following occurs as a urine specimen remains on the counter for a
long time?
a. pH becomes acidic
b. bacteria multiply
c. glycouria begins
d. urine remains constant correct answer -b. bacteria multiply
A Holter monitor measures heart
a. capacity
, b. strength
c. rhythm
d. pressure correct answer -c. rhythm
The nerve most apt to be affected during an injection in the buttocks is the
a. sacral
b. sciatic
c. brachial
d. femoral correct answer -b. sciatic
An injection into a fatty tissue lying immediately under the skin is called
a. intramuscular
b. intra-articular
c. subcutaneous
d. intrathecal correct answer -c. subcutaneous
The first most important rule to remember in emergency is to
a. speak loudly
b. stay calm
c. use rapid movements
d. do nothing until the doctor arrives correct answer -b. stay calm
Medical assistants are expected to make decisions in the medical office
emergencies based on their
a. first reaction
b. job seniority
c. medical knowledge
d. proximity to the patient correct answer -c. medical knowledge
A surface free of contaminated instruments_____. correct answer -sterile
field
Gloves, masks, and gowns are known as_____. correct answer -personal
protective equipment (PPE)
Washing instrument to remove debris_____. correct answer -sanitization
