CMA Certified Medical Assistant MCQ 5

Question 1

When using the SOAP note format, subjective data includes:

Accepted Answer

Symptoms described by the patient in their own words

Answer

Subjective data in a SOAP note consists of the patient's own description of symptoms and complaints.

Question 2

Which of the following is the BEST site for an intradermal injection, such as a tuberculin (TB) skin test?

Accepted Answer

Inner forearm (volar surface)

Answer

The inner (volar) forearm is the standard site for intradermal injections like the tuberculin skin test because the skin is thin and reactions are easily observed.

Question 3

Which of the following actions by a medical assistant constitutes a breach of patient confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

Discussing a patient's diagnosis with their spouse without written consent

Answer

Disclosing a patient's information to a spouse without written consent violates HIPAA, regardless of relationship.

Question 4

A patient with Type 1 diabetes presents with diaphoresis, confusion, and a blood glucose of 48 mg/dL. The appropriate immediate action is:

Accepted Answer

Give 15-20 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates

Answer

The 15-15 rule for hypoglycemia recommends giving 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates and rechecking glucose in 15 minutes.

Question 5

Which of the following laboratory values would be most concerning in a patient taking warfarin (Coumadin)?

Accepted Answer

INR of 4.8

Answer

An INR above 4.0 significantly increases bleeding risk and is outside therapeutic range for most indications.

Certified Medical Assistant Exam Practice Test

Certified Medical Assistant Exam Practice Test

CMA Certified Medical Assistant MCQ 5