CMA Domain 2: General Welcome to your CMA Domain 2: General 1. CMA: General Which principle is primarily concerned when a medical assistant ensures that a patient's medical information is not disclosed without consent? A. Beneficence B. Nonmaleficence C. Autonomy D. Justice None 2. CMA: General When preparing a patient for an EKG, placement of the limb leads includes which of the following locations? A. On the upper arms and upper thighs B. On the chest, just above the heart C. On the wrists and ankles D. Directly on the abdomen None 3. CMA: General A medical assistant is asked to administer a medication that requires entering a locked medication room. The key is not immediately available. What is the most appropriate next step? A. Wait for the key to become available to ensure proper protocol is followed. B. Ask another staff member to borrow their key. C. Break the lock to access the medication urgently. D. Administer a different medication that is readily available. None 4. CMA: General In the context of medical ethics, which action best demonstrates the principle of justice? A. Providing care based on the severity of a patient's condition B. Ensuring all patients are seen in the order they arrived C. Allocating resources equally, regardless of patient contribution D. Treating a VIP patient with the same level of care as other patients None 5. CMA: General Which of the following best describes the term "therapeutic communication"? A. Communicating with patients in a way that promotes understanding and healing B. The use of medical terminology when discussing conditions with patients C. Communication among healthcare professionals about patient care D. Documenting patient interactions in medical records None 6. CMA: General When a medical assistant encounters a minor allergic reaction in a patient following medication administration, what is the FIRST step they should take? A. Administer an antihistamine if available and within scope of practice. B. Immediately call for emergency medical services. C. Observe the patient closely and document the reaction. D. Notify the supervising healthcare provider promptly. None 7. CMA: General Which of the following is a critical aspect of obtaining informed consent? A. Ensuring the patient signs the consent form before receiving any information B. Providing detailed information about alternative treatments and their risks C. Offering incentives for patients who agree to treatment D. Obtaining consent from a family member if the patient is too anxious None 8. CMA: General A medical assistant is asked to prepare a 1:1000 dilution of a medication. How should this be correctly interpreted? A. Mix 1 part medication with 1000 parts solvent. B. Mix 1 part medication with 100 parts solvent. C. Mix 1000 parts medication with 1 part solvent. D. Mix 100 parts medication with 1 part solvent. None 9. CMA: General When documenting in a patient's chart, which of the following is the most appropriate action for correcting an error? A. Erase the error and write the correct information. B. Use correction fluid to cover the error and rewrite the entry. C. Cross out the error with a single line, initial and date it, then write the correction. D. Remove the page with the error and start a new page. None 10. CMA: General Which of the following best defines a medical assistant's role in patient education? A. Diagnosing patient conditions and prescribing treatments B. Providing detailed explanations of complex medical procedures C. Assisting patients in understanding their health condition and care plan D. Conducting independent research to offer alternative diagnoses None 11. CMA: General In the case of a needlestick injury, what is the FIRST action a medical assistant should take according to OSHA guidelines? A. File a report with the healthcare facility's administration B. Immediately wash the area with soap and water C. Apply an antibiotic ointment to the injury site D. Seek consent from the source patient for blood testing None 12. CMA: General In which situation is it most appropriate to use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer in a clinical setting? A. When hands are visibly soiled B. Before eating or handling food C. After removing gloves following patient contact D. After exposure to a patient with Clostridioides difficile infection None 13. CMA: General A medical assistant is required to prepare a sterile field for a minor surgical procedure. Which of the following actions would compromise the sterility of the field? A. Opening the sterile package by peeling back the wrapper without touching the inside B. Placing sterilized instruments at least one inch from the edge of the sterile field C. Using forceps sterilized prior to the procedure to arrange instruments on the field D. Talking over the sterile field while preparing it None 14. CMA: General Which of the following is an example of applying the principle of beneficence in a clinical setting? A. Respecting a patient's decision to refuse treatment B. Reporting unethical behavior observed in the workplace C. Performing CPR on a patient in cardiac arrest D. Ensuring confidentiality of patient health information None 15. CMA: General When measuring blood pressure, which of the following could lead to a falsely high reading? A. Using a cuff that is too large for the patient's arm B. Allowing the patient to sit quietly for 5 minutes before measurement C. Measuring blood pressure on an arm supported at heart level D. Applying the cuff over clothing None 16. CMA: General In the context of medical law, which term refers to the unauthorized release of patient health information? A. Defamation B. Negligence C. Breach of confidentiality D. Malfeasance None 17. CMA: General Which of the following EKG findings is commonly associated with a myocardial infarction? A. Prolonged PR interval B. ST segment elevation C. Inverted T waves D. Absent Q waves None 18. CMA: General When performing venipuncture, the tourniquet should be applied for no longer than: A. 1 minute B. 2 minutes C. 3 minutes D. 5 minutes None 19. CMA: General What is the primary purpose of the Quality Control 'QC' procedures in the clinical laboratory? A. To ensure that laboratory personnel are adequately trained B. To verify the accuracy and reliability of test results C. To monitor the financial aspects of laboratory operations D. To comply with patient requests for test explanations None 20. CMA: General In the healthcare setting, the "right to die" refers to: A. The patient's right to refuse life-sustaining treatment B. A healthcare provider's decision to withhold treatment C. The legal obligation to provide life-sustaining treatment regardless of patient consent D. The family's right to make decisions about life-sustaining treatment for incapacitated patients None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
