Study Guide for CMAC Examination 2

Which agency regulates the controlled substances act?

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

When a provider withdraws from care of a patient without reasonable discharge, it is know as what?

Abandonment

Defamation through spoken statement is know as what ?

Slander

What is the sate of the body when it has had rest and no food for at least 12 hours ?

Basal state

When can a third party check be accepted from a patient ?

When is is from their insurance

What is the main purpose for PPE ?

To protect from Blood-borne pathogens and infectious diseases

What is the name of the Law that protects health care workers who give aid during a time of an accident or emergency ?

Good Samaritan Law

Which tube is commonly used for Hematology testing ?

Lavender topped tubes

Which drug prevents the action of another ?

Antagonist

What symbol indicates a copy of the letter is being sent to another individual ?

Carbon Copy (CC)

What is important for patient to know about immunizations ?

They provide protection against deadly diseases

What specimens require protection from light ?

Bilirubin

What should a clinical medical assistant ask a female patient before exposing them to radiation ?

If the patient might be pregnant

A family member of a patient comes into the office demanding to know what the patient was seen for and why the patient was charged for the visit. There is no release of the health information form on file for this patient. How should a clinical medical assistant handle this situation?

Advise the family member that privacy regulations prevent the release of patient information

How often should a clinical medical assistant reconcile a day sheet

At the end of each day

A patient call the office to schedule a new patient appointment. What information should the clinical medical assistant collect from the patient before scheduling the appointment or ending the call?

Mainly insurance information

What are the two main purposes of using a warm washcloth on the antecubital surface prior to performing phlebotomy ?

Increase blood flow and increased visualization of veins

What organization must be notifiable infection be reported to ?

(CDC) center for disease control

What organization published blood-borne pathogens standard ?

OSHA

Which of following is the smallest suture size ?

6-0 (bigger number smaller size )

What method is used to check for nodules on the patient’s neck ?

palpation

The following list of practices applies to which type of business identify yourself pay undivided attention provide wiliness to help/take clear concise messages ?

Phone Calls

A patient at a medical clinic has their labs tested done at an urgent care center a physician at the clinic ask the medical assistant to obtain the patient's lab results from the center. The patient medical release form has expired. What should the clinic medical assistant do?

The clinic medical assistant should ask the patient to complete a new medical release form before obtaining the lab results

What is the name of the situation when a provider withdraws cared from a patient without notice?

Abandonment

ant?What attire is acceptable for a clinical medical assistant ?

Clean scrubs and comfortable shoes

How should a clinical medical assistant respond to a patient who demands to see a physician immediately?

Refer the patient to the medical office manager

Which of the following is a sign of infection?

Temperature of 101 degrees/Fahrenheit

What billing form is used for billing at a physician office?

CMS 1500

A patient returns to the medical office to pick up a prescription refill, however the physician did not authorize it yet the patient is not pleased with the situation which action should be taken by the clinical medical assistance?

Remain calm

Prior to the ECG a patient should remove which of the following?

Metal object,

Which form is used for collecting demographic information from a patient?

Patient registration form

Which pulse site is used to measure blood pressure?

Brachial

What are aspirin and acetaminophen examples of ?

-Analgesies and antipyretics -

commonly used for pain relief and fever reduction.

A patient is instructed to take 10mL of cough expectorant twice a day, How many teaspoons should the patient take every 12 hours ?

2 (each teaspoon is 5mLs )

The clinical medical assistant realize after a patient left that they drew the lab incorrectly. What should the clinic medical assistant do?

Call the patient back and draw the blood in the proper tube

In a medical office, what form of sterilization is most often use?

Autoclaving is the most common method used for sterilization in medical offices.

A physician has asked a clinical medical assistant to type a formal business letter for them, which closing will be incorrect?

Best of luck

What color of two evacuated indicates the present of sodium heparin use for an anticoagulant blood test ?

Green tubes

Which of the following types of gloves can be decontaminated and reused if they show no signs of detection after use ?

Utility gloves

When should a clinical medical assistant deposit checks from patients and others sources ?

As soon as possible

Which taking a patients medical history for active tuberculosis, what type of PPE is required?

Mask

A patient came into a medical laboratory for GTT, The patient states that they had cup of coffee this morning, what should a clinical medical assistant do?

Explain that the test requires fasting for 8 to 12 hours for accurate results and reschedule the appointment

Which of the following diagnoses could be put on a insurance claim for a urine culture?

Hematuria

Which is included on a deposit slip from the bank?

Currency coins and checks

When performing a dermal puncture and the lancet hits the bone what is the potentially serious fatal bone infection that could occur?

Osteomyelitis

A female patient came into the clinic for a follow up after a right sided mastectomy with some removal Lymphoid tissue, what is the blood draw on the right arm, not recommend?

Lymphostasis

Who is the person in the hospital setting that can guide patient and family to available community resources?

Social worker

The blader inside a cuff should encircle a certain percentage of an adult patient's arm what is the proper percentage?

Approximately 80% of the arm's circumference.

A patient is newly diagnosed with a terminal disease and appears distraught, which response from a clinical medical assistant would convey empathy?

Quietly listening to the patient's concerns

What color tube is used for a patient test?

Light blue

How long should a tourniquet be in place?

Less than a minute

What is the correct way to calculate blood pressure?

To subtract the diastolic pressure from the systolic one 120 /80 would be 120-80=40

What is the normal resting heart rate for an adult?

60 to 100( bpm )beats per minute

What is an appropriate needle length for an intramuscular injection ?

1 1/2 inches or one in whatever option it gives you

Which of the following is an example of biohazard?

Plashing of blood when a cap is removed

Which instrument is used when checking a patient ears during a physical exam?

Otoscope

In which situation would a clinical medical assistant witness signatures be required on a informed consent document any actually document option is given ?

when a patient is undergoing a procedure that requires their consent, such as surgeries or certain diagnostic tests.

What verification must be done before giving any laboratory test results to a patient over the phone?

The clinical medical assistant must verify the patient's identity by asking specific identifiers, such as their date of birth or other personal information.

The patient has been given a prescription that says medication should be taken ‘‘bid’’ this medication be taken?

Twice a day

When should a clinical medical assistant use a multi sample needle?

When more than one tube of blood is being collected

Which of the following causes should be directed to a physician?

Calls from a referring provider

A patient informs a clinical medical assistant that he was previously diagnosed with a brain, tumor and receive chemotherapy for six months. Where is the medical record with this information be documented?

Medical history

When using the soap method for charting, vital sign should be placed in what area?

Objective "things you find’’

Clinical medical assistant recorded a head circumference of 37 inches instead of 37 cm. How should this era be corrected?

Draw a line through the error initial the strike out incorrect the error

What is the correct position for a patient? Who is having a Pap smear?

Lithotomy

What is a common site for a capillary puncture in infants?

Lateral side of the heel

Which of the following approaches is considered the best regarding a patient who does not speak English

Request a professional medical translator for the patient

If a laboratory test requires serum, which vacutainer tube is the tube of choice?

Red and gray

Sodium Citrate is the additive in what color to?

Light blue

Which of the following is one of the six standardized elements found on a product label of a chemical product?

Pictograms and hazard symbols.

Why is an anticoagulant additive used in evacuated test tube?

To prevent blood from cloud

Which of the following test is NOT a part of complete blood count?

Activated PTT

When requesting a lab report from a facility what information must be provided in order to identify the patient?

Name and date of birth

Which rhythm listens below is not considered an arrhythmia?

Sinus rhythm

Which agent regulates the controlled substance act ?

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

Which of the following best describes ethics?

Conforming to moral standards of the right behavior of rules of conduct

What is the main purpose of PPE?

To provide employees a barrier against infections

Which of the following is the smallest suture size ?

6-0

Which method is used to check for nodules on a patients neck ?

Palpation