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CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL
ASSISTANT EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025
Acromial process - correct answer- The outermost point of the
spine of the shoulder blade.
Anthropometric measurements - correct answer- Set of
techniques for determining an individual's body fat composition
by measuring and recording dimensions of the body such as
height and weight.
Aorta - correct answer- The main trunk of the systemic arteries.
Antecubital fossa - correct answer- The triangular cavity on the
anterior section of the arm opposite the elbow.
Aseptic - correct answer- Free from pathogenic micro-
organisms.
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Autoclave - correct answer- An instrument that sterilizes
equipment and supplies by high pressure saturated steam.
Axillary - correct answer- The area on the human body under
the joint that connects the arm to the shoulder.
Brachial artery - correct answer- The major artery of the upper
arm.
Bradycardia - correct answer- A slow heart rate.
Biohazard bag - correct answer- A container designed to collect
any biological waste or product that has been contaminated
with biological waste.
Bronchodilators - correct answer- A substance that dilates the
bronchi in the lungs decreasing resistance in the respiratory
airways.
Celsius - correct answer- A scale for measuring temperature
named for Anders Celsius.
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Cerumen - correct answer- A yellow waxy substance secreted
by the ear canal.
Cidex - correct answer- A disinfectant and sterilization product
of alkaline glutaraldehyde.
Conjunctiva - correct answer- A clear mucous membrane that
covers the inner surface of the eyelid and the white part of the
eyeball.
Cyanotic - correct answer- Appearance of blue or purple skin.
Diastolic or diastole - correct answer- The period of time when
the heart fills with blood after contraction.
Deltoid - correct answer- The muscle forming the rounded
contour of the shoulder, shaped almost like a letter D.
CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL
ASSISTANT EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025
Acromial process - correct answer- The outermost point of the
spine of the shoulder blade.
Anthropometric measurements - correct answer- Set of
techniques for determining an individual's body fat composition
by measuring and recording dimensions of the body such as
height and weight.
Aorta - correct answer- The main trunk of the systemic arteries.
Antecubital fossa - correct answer- The triangular cavity on the
anterior section of the arm opposite the elbow.
Aseptic - correct answer- Free from pathogenic micro-
organisms.
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Autoclave - correct answer- An instrument that sterilizes
equipment and supplies by high pressure saturated steam.
Axillary - correct answer- The area on the human body under
the joint that connects the arm to the shoulder.
Brachial artery - correct answer- The major artery of the upper
arm.
Bradycardia - correct answer- A slow heart rate.
Biohazard bag - correct answer- A container designed to collect
any biological waste or product that has been contaminated
with biological waste.
Bronchodilators - correct answer- A substance that dilates the
bronchi in the lungs decreasing resistance in the respiratory
airways.
Celsius - correct answer- A scale for measuring temperature
named for Anders Celsius.
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Cerumen - correct answer- A yellow waxy substance secreted
by the ear canal.
Cidex - correct answer- A disinfectant and sterilization product
of alkaline glutaraldehyde.
Conjunctiva - correct answer- A clear mucous membrane that
covers the inner surface of the eyelid and the white part of the
eyeball.
Cyanotic - correct answer- Appearance of blue or purple skin.
Diastolic or diastole - correct answer- The period of time when
the heart fills with blood after contraction.
Deltoid - correct answer- The muscle forming the rounded
contour of the shoulder, shaped almost like a letter D.
