CMA Post Test

the structure that prevents material from entering the windpipe is A. trachea B. epiglottis C. bronchus D. alveolus

B epiglottis

encouraging a patient to stay on a topic is known as A. mirroring B. focusing C. reflecting D. exploring

B focusing

behavior or an action that can be reasonably presumed to be consensual is A. Express consent B. implied consent C. informed consent D. rescinded consent

B implied consent

informed consent is most related to the concept of A. justice B. autonomy C. role fidelity D. code of ethics

B justice

the data entered into a spreadsheet compromising alphanumeric characters primarily used as column and row headings is known as the A. value B. label C. formula D. cell

B label

the structure known as the voice box is A. pharynx B. larynx C. epiglottis D. nasopharynx

B larynx

defamation of character employing the written word describes A. invasion of privacy B. libel C. slander D. fraud

B libel

a facilitative communication technique that repeats what the patient has said to demonstrate understanding is A. accepting B. mirroring C. clarification D. exploring

B mirroring

the tab key allows one to A. set the margin B. move the cursor a predetermined number of spaces to the right C. center the cursor D. return the cursor to the left margin

B move the cursor a predetermined number of spaces to the right

which of the following tissues consists of neurons? A. epithelial B. nervous C. connective D. muscle

B nervous

the least serious degree of negligence is A. minor B. ordinary C. inconsequential D. gross

B ordinary

The medical abbreviation meaning " by mouth" is A. ad lib B. p.o. C. n.p.o. D. b.i.d

B p.o.

the double membranous sac that envelopes the heart is called the A. epicardium B. pericardium C. endocardium D. mesocardium

B pericardium

the number of characters contained within an inch is the A. font B. pitch C. macro D. ctrl

B pitch

unclear vision resulting from hardening of the crystalline lens, common among the elderly, is known as? A. diplopia B. presbyopia C. amblyopia D. myopia

B presbyopia

balanitis refers to which body system? A. nervous system B. reproductive system C. digestive system D. circulatory system

B reproductive system

which of the following terms relates to a gynecological disorder? A. epidydymitis B. salpingitis C. stomatitis D. rhinitis

B salpingitis

the software program that permits rapid calculations to be applied to a table or numerical data is A. word processing B. spreadsheet C. desktop publishing D. windows

B spreadsheet

in most states, rescuers can abandon an accident victim if A. the victim is a family member B. the victim is not placed in further peril C. the victim regains consciousness D. the victim can not be saved

B the victim is not placed in peril

Interacting with a health professional as one would interact with a parental figure. A. inference B. transference C. counter transference D. dependence

B transference

positive character traits are A. duties B. virtues C. justice D. rights

B virtues

a computer application that allows multiple applications to operate simultaneously is A. spreadsheet B. windows C. DOS D. CD-ROM

B windows

an unconscious defense mechanism characterized by diverting unacceptable thoughts, feelings, and impulses into acceptable behaviors A. introjection B. projection C. reaction formation D. sublimation

D sublimation

A consent form is not required if the patient is A. a minor B. elderly C. incompetent D. unconscious and critically injured

D unconscious and critically injured

Disclosing unpleasant information to a patient is best supported by the ethical concept of A. duty B. right C. justice D. veracity

D veracity

Mrs. Jonathan (Wilma) Wilson would be most properly addressed as A. Wilma B. Mrs. Wilson C. Ms. Wilma D. Mrs. W

B Mrs. Wilson

what number of lines of text represent 1 inch A. 6 B. 8 C. 10 D. 12

A 6

the medical term meaning " disease of the blood vessel" is A. angiopathy B. cardiopathy C. angioplasty D. angiectomy

A angiopathy

exhibiting immature behavior as a result of stress or anxiety describes A. regression B. denial C. sublimation D. repression

A regression

Cell A3 is located at A. column A, row 3 B. row A, column 3 C. columns 1 to 3, and row A D. rows 1 to 3, and Column A

A colum A, row 3

in word processing, to remove a portion of text and transport it to another section of the document describes A. cut and paste B. concatenate C. copy and paste D. purging

A cut and paste

the principle that the provider has a professional obligation to care for a patient is known as A. duty B. derelication of duty C. direct causation D. damage

A duty

Adopting the view of other persons relative to their situation and experience is known as A. empathy B. sympathy C. reinforcement D. projection

A empathy

in most states, there is no legal duty to rescue victims except A. family members B. innocent bystanders C. if you witness the accident D. helpless young children

A family members

The term tachycardia is synonymous for A. fast heart rate B. slow heart rate C. normal heart rate D. irregular heart rate

A fast heart rate

which of the following permits the printing of identical information at the top of each page A. header B. footer C. orphan D. widow

A header

negligence requires the following elements except A. inconvenience B. duty C. causation D. damage

A inconvenience

the ability of a muscle to be stimulated by nervous impulses is A. irritability B. flexibility C. contractibility D. elasticity

A irritability

Failing to act when one has the duty to act describes which tort? A. nonfeasance B. misfeasance C. malfeasance D. negligence

A nonfeasance

which of the following word parts is a prefix? A. pre B. cleid/o C. osis D. rrhea

A pre

which of the following terms is spelled incorrectly? A. rabdomyoma B. sinusitis C. hysterectomy D. anteriosclerosis

A rabdomyoma

the computer command that organizes data alphabetically or numerically in as ending or descending order is A. sort B. presort C. macro D. function

A sort

a civil wrong made against a person or property is A. a tort B. a breach of contract C. negligence D. malpractice

A tort

The tube extending from the kidney to the bladder is the A. ureter B. urethra C. epididymis D. seminal vesicle

A ureters

finger like projection of the soft palate is the A. uvula B. frenulum C. epiglottis D. villi

A uvula

the last paragraph line appearing along e at the top of a page is a ( an) A. widow B. orphan C. header D. footer

A widow

Lou Gherig's Disease is also known as A. lymphadenoma B. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis C. idiopathic thrombocytopenia D. polycythemia purpura

B amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

a healthcare provider who guarantees the outcome of a course of treatment may be in jeopardy of A. a tort B. a breach of contract C. negligence D. malpractice

B a breach of contract

the smallest piece of Information processed by a computer is the A. data B. bit C. byte D. ASC11

B bit

the process of converting meaning into understandable symbols is known as A. communication B. deciphering C. decoding D. encoding

B deciphering

neuronal structures that receive and conduct impulses toward the cell body are A. axons B. dendrites C. synapses D. nodes of Ranvier

B dendrites

when using a typewriter to complete a preprinted form, pica pitch consists of what number of characters per inch A. 8 B. 10 C. 12 D. 14

B 10

A malingerer or hypochondriac may be inappropriately labeled a A. crock B. gorky C. GOMER D. gimp

C GOMER

the medical abbreviation meaning " as desired" is A. stat B. p.r.n. C. ad lib D. cc

C ad lib

all of the following are facilitative communication techniques except A. exploring B. focusing C. advising D. accepting

C advising

which of the following will most likely promote the perception of professional competence A. trembling B. poor enunciation C. appearing confident D. lack of eye contact

C appearing confident

excision of a small piece of tissue is a ( an) A. autopsy B. necropsy C. biopsy D. endoscopy

C biopsy

swelling of the eyelid is known as A. blepharoptosis B. blepharitis C. blepharedema D. blepharoma

C blepharedema

Hematopoiesis means A. blood condition B. hemorrhage C. blood formation D. bloody discharge

C blood formation

the process of activating the input of the operating system into main memory is known as A. start- up B. shutdown C. booting D. installing

C booting

the structure that houses the glomerulus is the A. loop of henle B. proximal convoluted tubules C. bowman's capsule D. distal convoluted tubule

C bowman's capsule

inflammation of the gallbladder is known as A. cholelithiasis B. colitis C. cholecystitis D. cystitis

C cholecystitis

which of the following terms relates to a respiratory disorder? A. MI B. HBV C. COPD D. RIH

C copd

A blinking dash or small rectangle that identifies where onthe computer screen data will be entered is the; A.Pause/break B.Icon C.Cursor D.Page-up E.End

C cursor

Elisabeth kubler- Ross is credited with establishing the A. elements of the communication process B. steps in dealing with the emotionally distressed client C. five stages of dying D. development of the unconscious defense mechanism

C five stages of dying

turning a body part inward, especially the sole of the foot is A. flexion B. abduction C. inversion D. eversion

C inversion

surgical removal of the iris is called an A. irisectomy B. irisostomy C. iridotomy D. iridectomy

C iridotomy

The most common connecting vowel found in combining form is A. a B. i C. o D. u

C o

who of the following is an ENT specialist? A. otologist B. rhinologist C. otorhinologist D. ophthalmogist

C otorhinologist

which of the following may require notification of the appropriate health agencies A. auto accident B. roseola C. phenylketonuria D. strep throat

C phenylketonuria

the small gland located in the posterior hypothalamus is the A. pituitary B. adrenal C. pineal D. parathyroid

C pineal

which of the following is considered an appendage of the skin? A. dermis B. epidermis C. sudoriferous glands D. hypodermis

C sudoriferous glands

Structural Heirarchy of organisms, which of the following immediately precedes the organ level? A. organism B. systems C. tissues D. cells

C tissues

the right atrioventricular valve is known as the A. bicuspid B. mitral C. tricuspid D. semilunar

C tricuspid

A USB or flash drive is an example of what type of storage medium A. floppy disk B. DVD C. CD- R D. solid state

D solid state

the keyboard keys most commonly used with function keys ( F1-F12) are A. alt B. space bar C. ctrl D. ( A and C)

D (A and C)

an optical disk that can store, erase, and restore data nest describes a A. DVD B. CD-ROM C. CD-R D. CD-RW

D CD-RW

all of the following are reasons for revocation or suspension of a healthcare provider's license except A. conviction of a crime B. unprofessional conduct C. mental incapacity D. administering atypical treatments

D administering atypical treatments

all of the following may be considered losses associated with adopting the sick role except A. autonomy B. privacy C. mobility or function D. none of the above

D all of the above

confidentiality is ethically supported by the concept of A. beneficence B. nonmaleficence C. fidelity D. all of the above

D all of the above

defenses against negligence include which of the following? A. tolling of the statute of limitations B. contributory negligence C. assumption of the risk D. all of the above

D all of the above

methods of discovering what is important to a patient include A. asking the patient B. observing the patient C. reviewing the medical chart D. all of the above

D all of the above

the reasons a patient may desire to continue the sick role is A. fear or reestablishing responsibility B. financial gain C. to generate sympathy and attention D. all of the above

D all of the above

the aqueous humor is situated ____ to the lens A. lateral B. distal C. medial D. anterior

D anterior

a patient expresses fear about dying, the medical assistant should A. ask the patient to discuss something more cheerful B. indicate that fearing death is futile C. describe in detail the stages of dying D. attempt to be attentive and understanding

D attempt to be attentive and understanding

which of the following combining forms means eyelid? A. cost/o B. or/o C. ocul/o D. blephar/o

D blephar/o

The wristbones are collectively known as A. metatarsals B. tarsals C. metacarpals D. carpals

D carpals

the innermost layer of the uterus is the A. epimetrium B. fimbria C. myometrium D. endometrium

D endometrium

the process of organizing a blank disk into sectors so that it can store data is known as A. booting B. configuring C. WYSIWYG D. formatting

D formatting

sensory receptors responsible for the sense of taste are A. olfactory B. auditory C. visual D. gustatory

D gustatory

A key that moves the cursor to the left, right, top, or bottom margins when pressed is the A. backspace key B. tab key C. delete key D. home key

D home key

12th cranial nerve is A. acoustic B. trigeminal C. olfactory D. hypoglossal

D hypoglossal

Mimicking the behavior of another to cope with feelings of inadequacy is called A. dissociation B. rationalization C. substitution D. identification

D identification

a common stereotype associated with persons having communication disabilities is A. disinterest B. indigence C. lack of intelligence D. indifference

D indifference

which of the following word parts is a suffix? A. ante B. post C. organ/o D. itis

D itis

negligence of a professional person is known as A. nonfeasance B. misfeasance C. malfeasance D. malpractice

D malpractice

Confidentiality is legally supported by the A. self determination act B. health care quality improvement act C. Americans with disabilities act D. privacy act

D privacy act

which of the following best describes a bony projection? A. spine B.fissure C. foramen D. process

D process

an unconscious defense mechanism characterized by behavior that is the opposite of ones true feelings describes A. Introjection B. dissociation C. rationalization D. reaction formation

D reaction formation

Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, the need to be respected describes the A. physiological needs B. safety needs C. social needs D. self-esteem needs

D self esteem needs