CMA General Practice 5

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a Schedule II controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Oxycodone

Answer

Oxycodone is a Schedule II controlled substance with high abuse potential and no refills permitted.

Question 2

A patient is asked to provide a clean-catch midstream urine specimen. Which instruction is correct?

Accepted Answer

Clean the area, discard the first stream, then collect midstream

Answer

Clean-catch midstream collection requires cleaning the urethral area, discarding the initial stream, and collecting midstream to reduce contamination.

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct site for an intramuscular injection in an adult?

Accepted Answer

Deltoid muscle of the upper arm

Answer

The deltoid muscle is a common IM injection site for adults for volumes up to 1 mL.

Question 4

A medical assistant notices a coworker accessing a patient chart without a clinical reason. This is a violation of:

Accepted Answer

HIPAA Privacy Rule

Answer

HIPAA's Privacy Rule restricts access to PHI to those with a legitimate need-to-know (minimum necessary standard).

Question 5

Which pulse site is most commonly used to assess a patient's pulse in routine clinical settings?

Accepted Answer

Radial

Answer

The radial pulse at the wrist is the standard site for routine pulse measurement in clinical settings.

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CMA General Practice 5