CMA Practice Test 4

Question 1

Which of these prefixes is used in words referring to the liver?

Accepted Answer

Hepat-

Answer

Nephr-

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Arth-

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Cyt-

Question 2

Which sequence outlines the correct flow of blood through the heart?   I. Blood exits through the aorta.  II. Blood exits through the pulmonary artery to go to the lungs.  III. Blood enters the left atrium.  IV. Blood passes through the mitral valve.  V. Blood enters the right atrium.

Accepted Answer

V, II, III, IV, I

Answer

II, III, V, IV, I

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I, II, III, IV, V

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III, IV, V, I, II

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V, III, II, I, IV

Question 3

In Erikson’s stages of human development, a young adult who “maladopts” in the intimacy vs isolation stage is in danger of what?

Accepted Answer

Promiscuity

Answer

Psychopathy

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Paranoia

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Psychosis

Question 4

An OBGYN specialist deals with what?

Accepted Answer

Female reproduction

Answer

Diseases of the bowel

Answer

Neurological disorders

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Accidents and emergencies

Question 5

What valve is responsible for preventing the backflow of blood from the right ventricle to the right atrium?

Accepted Answer

Tricuspid valve

Answer

Mitral valve

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Semilunar valve

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Aortic valve

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Pulmonary valve

Question 6

If a patient starts accusing you of being frightened of something they are really frightened of themselves, they are using which defense mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Projection

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Regression

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Denial

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Compartmentalization

Question 7

In which of these circumstances may you refuse to give medical treatment to a person with HIV/AIDS?

Accepted Answer

None of the above

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If the person is a user of intravenous narcotics

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If the person refuses antiretroviral drugs

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If the person is still sexually active

Question 8

When should patient encounter forms be prepared for staff?

Accepted Answer

Before the start of the working day

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At least an hour before an appointment

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In the presence of the patient

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Any of the above

Question 9

Which of these is not a type of patient record?

Accepted Answer

Suspended

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Active

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Inactive

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Closed

Question 10

For maximum efficiency, individual patient records should be organized by…?

Accepted Answer