CMA Practice Exam 1 Complete Questions & Answers!!

1. Which of the following is the primary benefit of numeric filing? A. Patient confidentiality is preserved B. Only the patients' names must be shown on the labels of the files C. Files may be stored either vertically or horizontally D. Color-coding is not necessary E. Less storage space is required - ANSWER A. 2. If a patient is unresponsive, which of the following should be assessed first? A. Blood pressure B. Pulse C. Pupils D. Muscle tone E. CAB (Circulation, Airway, and Breathing) - ANSWER E. 3. The receptionist who is responsible for opening the medical office must arrive how long before office hours begin? A. 45 to 60 minutes B. 30 to 45 minutes C. 15 to 20 minutes D. 5 to 10 minutes E. More than 60 minutes - ANSWER C. 4. Which of the following information is obtained from a completed daysheet? A. Credit bureau accounts B. Annual gross income of a medical practice C. Amount in a petty cash fund D. Accounts receivable data E. Withheld payroll taxes - ANSWER D. 5. Which of the following organisms commonly causes toxic shock syndrome? A. Myconacterium leprae B. Staphylococcus aureus C. Haemophilus ducreyi D. Neisseria meningitides