{"product_id":"cacma-exam-practice-questions-the-examelot-team-9798327105522","title":"CACMA Exam Practice Questions: Mock questions for the CCBMA California Certified Medical Assistant examination","description":"Taking the \u003cb\u003eCACMA (California Certified Medical Assistant) exam?\u003c\/b\u003e This unofficial book of practice questions is designed to help you succeed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside, you'll find 300 multiple-choice questions, organized by the nine content areas of the exam. Answers are provided at the end of each section along with explanations to enhance your understanding. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe questions are divided into the nine content areas of the exam: \u003cbr\u003eA. Scrubbing patient charts\u003cbr\u003eB. Checking-in patients\u003cbr\u003eC. Rooming patients\u003cbr\u003eD. Collecting patient vitals\u003cbr\u003eE. Performing point-of-care orders\u003cbr\u003eF. Administering medications\/vaccines\u003cbr\u003eG. Discharging patients\u003cbr\u003eH. Responding to codes\/emergencies\u003cbr\u003eI. Managing communication \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSAMPLE QUESTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo give you a preview, here are seven sample questions from the book: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e1) SCRUBBING PATIENT CHARTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhere in a SOAP note does the doctor propose a treatment plan?\u003cbr\u003ea. Subjective\u003cbr\u003eb. Objective\u003cbr\u003ec. Assessment\u003cbr\u003ed. Plan \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e2) CHECKING-IN PATIENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhich federal law requires emergency departments to stabilize and treat anyone, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay?\u003cbr\u003ea. Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA)\u003cbr\u003eb. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)\u003cbr\u003ec. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)\u003cbr\u003ed. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e3) ROOMING PATIENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhich of these is a sign that a patient is stressed?\u003cbr\u003ea. Willingness to do as you ask\u003cbr\u003eb. Crying\u003cbr\u003ec. Constricted pupils\u003cbr\u003ed. Eye contact \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e4) COLLECTING PATIENT VITALS \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat is the medical term for high blood pressure?\u003cbr\u003ea. Hyperalbuminemia\u003cbr\u003eb. Hyperglycemia\u003cbr\u003ec. Hyperplasia\u003cbr\u003ed. Hypertension \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e5) PERFORMING POINT OF CARE ORDERS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhich vein should be tried first when choosing a draw site?\u003cbr\u003ea. Basilic\u003cbr\u003eb. Cephalic\u003cbr\u003ec. Median antibrachial\u003cbr\u003ed. Median cubital \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e6) ADMINISTERING MEDICATIONS\/VACCINES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLevothyroxine is the treatment for which disorder?\u003cbr\u003ea. Hypertension\u003cbr\u003eb. Hyperthyroidism\u003cbr\u003ec. Hypotension\u003cbr\u003ed. Hypothyroidism \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e7) DISCHARGING PATIENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter a blood draw, patients should avoid: \u003cbr\u003ea. driving\u003cbr\u003eb. eating a large meal\u003cbr\u003ec. heavy lifting\u003cbr\u003ed. lying down \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnswers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e1) d. Plan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe plan section of a SOAP note is where the practitioner documents the treatment plan for the patient. This section typically includes the proposed treatment and may also include medication options, discharge instructions, follow-up instructions, and referrals. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e2) a. Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act requires hospital emergency departments to examine and treat anyone seeking treatment for a medical condition regardless of citizenship, legal status, or ability to pay. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e3) b. Crying\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePatients may cry when scared or stressed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e4) d. Hypertension\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. The word is from hyper (meaning \"high\") and tension (meaning \"pressure\"). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e5) d. Median cubital\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe median cubital vein is preferred for venipuncture because it is large, easy to access, and unlikely to roll around. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e6) d. 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