CCMA Final/Mock Registry Exam

CCMA Final/Mock Registry Exam What is the term for an abnormally low white count? Leukopenia An area of dead myocardial tissue is called? An infarct The term "lithiasis" means Abnormal condition of stones. Adipose tissue is made of Fat cells What term refers to the ability to breathe comfortably on when in an upright position? Orthopnea What term means drainage from the nose? Rhinorrhea The combining from "cephal/o" refers to the Head Prefix pertaining to fingernail is Onych- Prefix meaning outside or outer is Exo- Prefix "brady-" means Slow Pt's complaint of painful menstrual periods will be documented in the medical record as Dysmenorrhea What term refers to pain? Arthralgia Suffix meaning "incision into"? -tomy Plural from of the word that means chest? Throaces The notation "subq" indicates an area between Dermis and muscle OS is the standard abbreviation for Left eye Which of the following does not refer to the frequency of administration of pt medications? a. qd b. bid c. PO d. qid e. PRN c. PO "K" is the symbol for Potassium Term for reconstruction of the eardrum Tympanoplasty Colporrhaphy is the repair of the Vagina Which of the following medical professionals are likely to manage pts on ventilators in the ICU? a. Ultrasonographers b. Radiologic Technologists c. Respiratory Therapists d. Medical Technologist e. Physical Therapists c. Respiratory Therapists Korotoff sounds are evaluated when Determining the blood pressure What should a CCMA perform on a hemostat prior to autoclaving? Sterilization Procedure in which synovial fluid is removed for analysis? Arthrocentesis Procedure in which abnormal growth is observed on a barium enema x-ray study? Colonoscopy A pt scheduled for echoencephalography will undergo a study of which of the following? a. Abdomen b. Brain c. Heart d. Lungs e. Spine b. Brain A cystoscope is an instrument used most commonly by a specialist in Urology A malignant tumor of the eye that is known to be hereditary Retinoblastoma Which of the following medical terms is spelled correctly? a. Albumine b. Hemorrhoid c. Larinx d. Opthamology e. Prostrate b. Hemorrhoid Which of the following spellings is correct?