Certified Medical Assistant Exam Prep - Question List

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41.

In order to maintain the workload near the center of gravity to prevent muscle strain and fatigue, the medical assistant should do which of the following when moving a client or heavy object?

  1. Carry the object close to the body
  2. Hyperextend the arms and neck whenever possible during the move
  3. Maintain the bed in its lowest position with the side rails up
  4. Stand as far away from the work area as possible
42. I’m the longest muscle in the body. I like to abduct, flex and rotate in my spare time. What is my name?
  1. Biceps femoris
  2. Gracilis
  3. Sartorius
  4. Gluteus
43. Which of the following symptoms indicates hyperglycemia?
  1. Weight gain, tiredness, and rapid pulse
  2. Irritability, excessive perspiration, and rapid pulse
  3. Diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss
  4. Thirst, frequent urination, and weight loss
44. The autonomic nervous system consists of what two parts?
  1. Sympathetic and parasympathetic
  2. Empathetic and pathetic
  3. Organic and energetic
  4. Generic and spastic
45. What is the heel bone called?
  1. Patella
  2. Calcaneus
  3. Plantaris
  4. Achilles

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