CMAS : CMAS

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for CMAS

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Cmas

A physician who specializes in the care of children is known as a/an:

Possible Answers:

Orthopedist

Urologist

Pediatrician

Cardiologist

Endocrinologist

Correct answer:

Pediatrician

Explanation:

A pediatrician is a physician who specializes in the care of children.

Example Question #2 : Cmas

Which of the following is an appropriate way to deal with an angered patient?

Possible Answers:

minimize the patient's concerns

defend yourself agains criticism

Interrupt the patient

Speak in high tones

Speak to the patient privately

Correct answer:

Speak to the patient privately

Explanation:

When dealing with angered patients, it is appropiate to speak to the patient privately out of public space. The other options are not appropiate and can exacerbate the patient's anger.

Example Question #3 : Cmas

Which of the following use overnight delivery services?

Possible Answers:

UPS

each of the given answers is correct

Federal Express

USPS

DHL

Correct answer:

each of the given answers is correct

Explanation:

Delivery services that offer special overnight delivery include the USPS, Federal Express, DHL, and the United Parcel Service (UPS).

Example Question #4 : Cmas

Special deliveries would be sorted into mail class?

Possible Answers:

Fourth priority

Third priority

Fifth priority

Second priority

Top priority

Correct answer:

Top priority

Explanation:

Top priority mail includes the following: certified mail, special deliveries, registered mail, overnight mail, emails, as well as faxes.

Example Question #1 : Integration Within The Healthcare Team

The functional units or respiration where gas exchange occurs:

Possible Answers:

bronchioles

pharynx

alveoli

larynx

bronchi

Correct answer:

alveoli

Explanation:

The alveoli are the functional units of respiration where gas exchange occurs. They form at the terminal ends of bronchioles and consist of a single layer of epithelium surrounded via capillaries.

Example Question #5 : Cmas

The term "dyspepsia" means:

Possible Answers:

None of the given answers is correct

Indigestion

Decreased Blood Potassium Levels

Difficult Movement

Increased Urine Production

Correct answer:

Indigestion

Explanation:

The term "dyspepsia" means "indigestion."

Example Question #3 : Integration Within The Healthcare Team

Substances secreted via glands directly into the bloodstream and elicit their affects on target organs and cells:

Possible Answers:

lipids

neurotransmitters

erythrocytes

electrolytes

hormones

Correct answer:

hormones

Explanation:

Hormones are substances secreted via glands directly into the bloodstream and elicit their affects on target organs and cells.

Example Question #4 : Integration Within The Healthcare Team

The combining form "orchi/o" means:

Possible Answers:

Scrotum

Penis

Prostate

Ovary

Testicle

Correct answer:

Testicle

Explanation:

The combining form "orchi/o" means "testicle."

Example Question #1 : Cmas

A patient with Type O blood has:

Possible Answers:

None of the given answers is correct

A antigens and anti-B antibodies

B antigens and anti-A antibodies

A and B antigens

both anti-A and anti-B antibodies

Correct answer:

both anti-A and anti-B antibodies

Explanation:

A patient with Type O blood has neither A nor B antigens on the surface of their red blood cells, but they have both anti-A and anti-B antibodies.

Example Question #5 : Integration Within The Healthcare Team

The combining form "hem/o" means:

Possible Answers:

Serum

Artery

White blood cells

Blood

Vessel

Correct answer:

Blood

Explanation:

The combining form "hem/o" means "blood."

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