AMCA's Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC)
Pre-Test 3: Questions & Answers
Duty theories supporting the notion that the means justifies the ends are
called which of the following?
Teleology
Psychology
Gerontology
Deontology Correct Answer - Deontology
Which of the following commonly serves as a fiscal intermediary for the
Medicare program?
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Tricare
Medicaid
Workers' compensation Correct Answer - Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Which of the following is the health care provider required to report to the
appropriate local agencies?
Tuberculosis
Severe burns
Strep throat
Fever Correct Answer - Tuberculosis
What does an ABO Rh blood test determine?
Allergies
Blood type
Congestive heart failure
Nutritional status Correct Answer - Blood type
When classifying an incident, some loss potential is an example of which of the
following?
Potential claim
Malpractice
Investigative accident
Negligence Correct Answer - Investigative accident
Which of the following medical conditions is an EKG meant to diagnose?
, Asymptomatic heart blockages
Vulnerable plaque
Previous heart attack
Heartbeat irregularity Correct Answer - Heartbeat irregularity
Which of the following is a preventative health measure for infection control?
Diet
Hormones
Medication
Antibiotics Correct Answer - Diet
Which blood test measures the rate at which anticoagulated RBCs will fall
when allowed to settle in a thin columnar tube?
Hct
Hgb
ESR
CBC Correct Answer - ESR
RBCs have a total life span of approximately how long?
10 days
120 days
6 months
1 year Correct Answer - 120 days
Instruments that cannot be cleansed immediately should be placed in a
solution containing which of the following?
Soap
Detergents
Blood solvent
Bleach Correct Answer - Blood solvent
Why should you avoid a burned skin area when performing a blood draw?
Burned tissue no longer has viable veins.
The area may be more prone to bruising.
The area is very sensitive and may be susceptible to infection.
The veins under a burned area are more prone to roll. Correct Answer -
The area is very sensitive and may be susceptible to infection.
Pre-Test 3: Questions & Answers
Duty theories supporting the notion that the means justifies the ends are
called which of the following?
Teleology
Psychology
Gerontology
Deontology Correct Answer - Deontology
Which of the following commonly serves as a fiscal intermediary for the
Medicare program?
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Tricare
Medicaid
Workers' compensation Correct Answer - Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Which of the following is the health care provider required to report to the
appropriate local agencies?
Tuberculosis
Severe burns
Strep throat
Fever Correct Answer - Tuberculosis
What does an ABO Rh blood test determine?
Allergies
Blood type
Congestive heart failure
Nutritional status Correct Answer - Blood type
When classifying an incident, some loss potential is an example of which of the
following?
Potential claim
Malpractice
Investigative accident
Negligence Correct Answer - Investigative accident
Which of the following medical conditions is an EKG meant to diagnose?
, Asymptomatic heart blockages
Vulnerable plaque
Previous heart attack
Heartbeat irregularity Correct Answer - Heartbeat irregularity
Which of the following is a preventative health measure for infection control?
Diet
Hormones
Medication
Antibiotics Correct Answer - Diet
Which blood test measures the rate at which anticoagulated RBCs will fall
when allowed to settle in a thin columnar tube?
Hct
Hgb
ESR
CBC Correct Answer - ESR
RBCs have a total life span of approximately how long?
10 days
120 days
6 months
1 year Correct Answer - 120 days
Instruments that cannot be cleansed immediately should be placed in a
solution containing which of the following?
Soap
Detergents
Blood solvent
Bleach Correct Answer - Blood solvent
Why should you avoid a burned skin area when performing a blood draw?
Burned tissue no longer has viable veins.
The area may be more prone to bruising.
The area is very sensitive and may be susceptible to infection.
The veins under a burned area are more prone to roll. Correct Answer -
The area is very sensitive and may be susceptible to infection.
