Ch 1-7 CMA Q1

Which of the following processes adds enzymes to start breaking down the food as you chew?
A. absorption
B. elimination
C. storage
D. saliva

saliva

What happens if the body has inadequate supplies of glucose to break down food for energy?
A. it will break down fats
B. it will cause you to become dehydrated
C. it will cause a diabetic coma
D. you will become vitamin deficient

it will break down fats

A BMI of ________ is considered obese
A. Over 30
B. Over 15
C. Over 5
D. Over 20

Over 30

Individuals who are carriers of a disease, but exhibit no symptoms is said to be
A. symptomatic
B. infected
C. psychosomatic
D. asymptomatic

asymptomatic

The method of transmission for tuberculosis is
A. direct contact with an infectious wound
B. direct contact with feces
C. airborne droplets from infected carriers
D. sexual transmitted disease

airborne droplets from infected carriers

Disease-producing microorganisms are referred to as
A. pathogens
В. infections
c. microorganisms
D. anaerobes

pathogens

The highest level of infection control that destroys all forms of microorganisms, including spores, on an inanimate surface is called
A. sanitation
B. sterilization
C. bleaching
D. disinfection

sterilization

Patient interviews should always be conducted
A. in a private room with the door closed
B. in the waiting room
C. in an examination room with the door open
D. at the receptionist desk

in a private room with the door closed

One of the best methods to combat communication difficulties is to avoid this type of language when conversing with most patients.
A. layman's terms
B. proper English
C. whispering
D. highly technical or medical terminology

highly technical or medical terminology

An example of a symptom is
A. high blood pressure
B. rapid heart rate
C. dizziness
D. weight gain

dizziness

Which of the following areas of information is not a part of the patient's medical history?
A. surgical history
B. insurance information
C. social history
D. family history

insurance information

No one except these people are allowed access to the medical record without the patient's permission.
A. those directly involved in the patient's care
B. those who work in the same office building providing care
C. those in the healthcare field familiar with the patient
D. family members who have knowledge

those directly involved in the patient's care

Weight may be measured in _______
or _________depending upon the preference of the physician and the type of scale in the medical office.
A. pounds, kilograms
B. liters, gallons
C. pounds, gallons
D. liter, kilograms

pounds, kilograms

What is produced during normal internal physical and chemical processes and muscle movement?
A. cold
B. digestion
C. heat
D. movement

heat

Another term for sweating is
A. diatome
B. excretion
C. diaphragm
D. diaphoresis

diaphoresis

A normal adult blood pressure would be
A. 120/80 mm Hg
B. 139/89 mm Hg
C. 142/94 mm Hg
D. 168/100 mm Hg

120/80 mm Hg

What term is defined as difficult or labored breathing?
A. apnea
B. tachypnea
С. orthopnea
D. dyspnea

dyspnea

Which digit can cause you to record your own pulse when palpating a patient's pulse?
A. thumb
B. index finger
C. middle finger
D. ring finger

thumb

Observing the rise and fall of the chest to count respirations is usually performed as a part of the
A. temperature measurement
B. pulse measurement
C. weight measurement
D. blood pressure measurement

pulse measurement

Identifying a disease or condition is called
A. coding
B. diagnosis
C. examining
D. assessing

diagnosis

Which instrument is used to examine the interior structures of the eyes?
A. otoscope
B. stethoscope
C. ophthalmoscope
D. tuning fork

ophthalmoscope

The percussion hammer is also called

A. reflex hammer
B. rubber mallet
C. tuning fork
D. jumping hammer

reflex hammer

When a child exhibits __________ parents should seek medical evaluation.
A. refusing to do what the parent asks
B. throwing a temper tantrum
C. exploring the sand pile with their mouth
D. continual crying for no obvious reason

continual crying for no obvious reason

Sterilization is the __________ elimination or destruction of all forms of microbial life, including spore forms.
A. complete
B. minimal
C. contrite
D. minor

complete

Which regulation requires that all companies, including medical offices, using hazardous materials have material data sheets (SDS) available to their employees.
A. hazardous communication
B. exposure plan
C. Right to Know
D. Safety Prevention

Right to Know

What type of water is added to a reservoir of an autoclave where it is converted to steam?
A. tap
В. well
C. distilled
D. sanitized

distilled

A speculum is commonly used in which medical specialty?
A. gynecology
B. ophthalmology
C. dermatology
D. otology

gynecology

The goal of this procedure is to remove as many microorganisms as possible prior to surgery from the skin to decrease the chance of wound contamination:

A. postoperative skin care

B. surgical site incisions

C. skin removal

D. preoperative skin preparation

preoperative skin preparation

When office surgery of any kind is performed, what is the first procedure performed at the site to minimize the pain and discomfort felt by the patient?
A. surgically cleansed
B. cooled with ice packs
C. warmed with a heat pack
D. administration of local anesthetic

administration of local anesthetic

What gauge of sutures is the thickest?
A. 2
В. 3
C. 4
D. 5

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