DASA 2026 ACTUAL STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Which of the following systems pumps and distributes blood
throughout the body? Answer: Cardiovascular
⩥ The 4 major types of tissue in the body are Answer: Muscle, nervous,
epithelial, and connective
⩥ The upper respiratory tract includes all of the following EXCEPT the
Answer: Bronchi
⩥ The accessory organs include the Answer: Gallbladder, liver, and
pancreas
⩥ Hydrocele means Answer: Swelling of the testes
⩥ All of the following are true about leukocytes EXCEPT Answer:
Leukocytes are responsible for blood clotting
⩥ Tendonitis is a(n) Answer: Inflammation of the tendon
,⩥ The function of the skin includes all of the following EXCEPT
Answer: Transportation of immune cells
⩥ The nucleus is Answer: The control center that directs the activity of
the cell
⩥ Cholelithiasis is Answer: Gallstones
⩥ The sensory organs include all of the following EXCEPT Answer: The
pharynx
⩥ Which of the following terms means "the surgical removal of the
kidney"? Answer: Nephrectomy
⩥ The combing form cost/o refers to which of the following anatomic
structures? Answer: Rib
⩥ All of the following compoents are a part of the Sigmund Freud's
theories of psychology EXCEPT Answer: Behaviorism
⩥ Which of the following terms means "difficulty swallowing"?
Answer: Dsyphagia
, ⩥ Cognitive theory offers an approach to psychology that encourages
individuals to examine Answer: Errors in their thinking
⩥ Which suffix means " surgical repair"? Answer: Plasty
⩥ Which of the following conditions is commonly known as a bruise?
Answer: Hematoma
⩥ Each of the following identifies one of Elizabeth Kubler- Ross's 5
stages of grief EXCEPT Answer: Shock
⩥ The most accurate definition of "defense mechanisms" in psychology
is Answer: Strategies individuals use to avoid difficult or painful
feelings
⩥ All of the following statements about renewing the CMA credential
are true EXCEPT Answer: The CMA credential is required in order to
practice in the medical assisting profession
⩥ Which certifying agency allows a medical assistant to use the CMA
credential? Answer: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health
Education Programs (CAAHEP)
⩥ Which type of resume is written specifically for an advertised job?
Answer: Letter of recommendation
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Which of the following systems pumps and distributes blood
throughout the body? Answer: Cardiovascular
⩥ The 4 major types of tissue in the body are Answer: Muscle, nervous,
epithelial, and connective
⩥ The upper respiratory tract includes all of the following EXCEPT the
Answer: Bronchi
⩥ The accessory organs include the Answer: Gallbladder, liver, and
pancreas
⩥ Hydrocele means Answer: Swelling of the testes
⩥ All of the following are true about leukocytes EXCEPT Answer:
Leukocytes are responsible for blood clotting
⩥ Tendonitis is a(n) Answer: Inflammation of the tendon
,⩥ The function of the skin includes all of the following EXCEPT
Answer: Transportation of immune cells
⩥ The nucleus is Answer: The control center that directs the activity of
the cell
⩥ Cholelithiasis is Answer: Gallstones
⩥ The sensory organs include all of the following EXCEPT Answer: The
pharynx
⩥ Which of the following terms means "the surgical removal of the
kidney"? Answer: Nephrectomy
⩥ The combing form cost/o refers to which of the following anatomic
structures? Answer: Rib
⩥ All of the following compoents are a part of the Sigmund Freud's
theories of psychology EXCEPT Answer: Behaviorism
⩥ Which of the following terms means "difficulty swallowing"?
Answer: Dsyphagia
, ⩥ Cognitive theory offers an approach to psychology that encourages
individuals to examine Answer: Errors in their thinking
⩥ Which suffix means " surgical repair"? Answer: Plasty
⩥ Which of the following conditions is commonly known as a bruise?
Answer: Hematoma
⩥ Each of the following identifies one of Elizabeth Kubler- Ross's 5
stages of grief EXCEPT Answer: Shock
⩥ The most accurate definition of "defense mechanisms" in psychology
is Answer: Strategies individuals use to avoid difficult or painful
feelings
⩥ All of the following statements about renewing the CMA credential
are true EXCEPT Answer: The CMA credential is required in order to
practice in the medical assisting profession
⩥ Which certifying agency allows a medical assistant to use the CMA
credential? Answer: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health
Education Programs (CAAHEP)
⩥ Which type of resume is written specifically for an advertised job?
Answer: Letter of recommendation
