Certified Medical Assistant Practice
Exam-Graded A
Which of the following planes divides the body into anterior and posterior portions? -
correct Answer-Transverse
Which of the following systems pumps and distributes blood throughout the body? -
correct Answer-Cardiovascular
The 4 major types of tissue in the body are - correct Answer-Muscle, nervous, epithelial,
and connective
The upper respiratory tract includes all of the following EXCEPT the - correct Answer-
Bronchi
The accessory organs include the - correct Answer-Gallbladder, liver, and pancreas
Hydrocele means - correct Answer-Swelling of the testes
All of the following are true about leukocytes EXCEPT - correct Answer-Leukocytes are
responsible for blood clotting
Tendonitis is a(n) - correct Answer-Inflammation of the tendon
The function of the skin includes all of the following EXCEPT - correct Answer-
Transportation of immune cells
The nucleus is - correct Answer-The control center that directs the activity of the cell
Cholelithiasis is - correct Answer-Gallstones
The sensory organs include all of the following EXCEPT - correct Answer-The pharynx
Which of the following terms means "the surgical removal of the kidney"? - correct
Answer-Nephrectomy
The combing form cost/o refers to which of the following anatomic structures? - correct
Answer-Rib
All of the following compoents are a part of the Sigmund Freud's theories of psychology
EXCEPT - correct Answer-Behaviorism
, Which of the following terms means "difficulty swallowing"? - correct Answer-Dsyphagia
Cognitive theory offers an approach to psychology that encourages individuals to
examine - correct Answer-Errors in their thinking
Which suffix means " surgical repair"? - correct Answer-Plasty
Which of the following conditions is commonly known as a bruise? - correct Answer-
Hematoma
Each of the following identifies one of Elizabeth Kubler- Ross's 5 stages of grief
EXCEPT - correct Answer-Shock
The most accurate definition of "defense mechanisms" in psychology is - correct
Answer-Strategies individuals use to avoid difficult or painful feelings
All of the following statements about renewing the CMA credential are true EXCEPT -
correct 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? - correct
Answer-Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Which type of resume is written specifically for an advertised job? - correct Answer-
Letter of recommendation
Which of the following incoming calls should the medical assistant transfer immediately
to the physician? - correct Answer-The emergency room calling about admitting an
established patient with chest pain
A physician who specializes in disorders of the eye is known as which of the following? -
correct Answer-opthalmologist
When the medical assistant is preparing to answer incoming calls, what supplies or
items should he or she have readily available ? - correct Answer-Appointment book,
calender, message pad or notepad, and pen and pencil
The information needed to make a return appointment for an established patient
includes all of the following EXCEPT - correct Answer-Patient's employer
A patient's neighbor calls, stating that she is concerned about her friend and would like
to know what is wrong with the patient The medical assistant should: - correct Answer-
Tactfully refuse to release any patient information without the patient's written
permission
Exam-Graded A
Which of the following planes divides the body into anterior and posterior portions? -
correct Answer-Transverse
Which of the following systems pumps and distributes blood throughout the body? -
correct Answer-Cardiovascular
The 4 major types of tissue in the body are - correct Answer-Muscle, nervous, epithelial,
and connective
The upper respiratory tract includes all of the following EXCEPT the - correct Answer-
Bronchi
The accessory organs include the - correct Answer-Gallbladder, liver, and pancreas
Hydrocele means - correct Answer-Swelling of the testes
All of the following are true about leukocytes EXCEPT - correct Answer-Leukocytes are
responsible for blood clotting
Tendonitis is a(n) - correct Answer-Inflammation of the tendon
The function of the skin includes all of the following EXCEPT - correct Answer-
Transportation of immune cells
The nucleus is - correct Answer-The control center that directs the activity of the cell
Cholelithiasis is - correct Answer-Gallstones
The sensory organs include all of the following EXCEPT - correct Answer-The pharynx
Which of the following terms means "the surgical removal of the kidney"? - correct
Answer-Nephrectomy
The combing form cost/o refers to which of the following anatomic structures? - correct
Answer-Rib
All of the following compoents are a part of the Sigmund Freud's theories of psychology
EXCEPT - correct Answer-Behaviorism
, Which of the following terms means "difficulty swallowing"? - correct Answer-Dsyphagia
Cognitive theory offers an approach to psychology that encourages individuals to
examine - correct Answer-Errors in their thinking
Which suffix means " surgical repair"? - correct Answer-Plasty
Which of the following conditions is commonly known as a bruise? - correct Answer-
Hematoma
Each of the following identifies one of Elizabeth Kubler- Ross's 5 stages of grief
EXCEPT - correct Answer-Shock
The most accurate definition of "defense mechanisms" in psychology is - correct
Answer-Strategies individuals use to avoid difficult or painful feelings
All of the following statements about renewing the CMA credential are true EXCEPT -
correct 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? - correct
Answer-Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Which type of resume is written specifically for an advertised job? - correct Answer-
Letter of recommendation
Which of the following incoming calls should the medical assistant transfer immediately
to the physician? - correct Answer-The emergency room calling about admitting an
established patient with chest pain
A physician who specializes in disorders of the eye is known as which of the following? -
correct Answer-opthalmologist
When the medical assistant is preparing to answer incoming calls, what supplies or
items should he or she have readily available ? - correct Answer-Appointment book,
calender, message pad or notepad, and pen and pencil
The information needed to make a return appointment for an established patient
includes all of the following EXCEPT - correct Answer-Patient's employer
A patient's neighbor calls, stating that she is concerned about her friend and would like
to know what is wrong with the patient The medical assistant should: - correct Answer-
Tactfully refuse to release any patient information without the patient's written
permission
