Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Exam Updated
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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
When responding to a hearing-impaired caller, the medical assistant should - CORRECT
ANSWER-Speak a little more slowly and little more loudly
, The best way to handle an unidentified caller who insists on speaking with the physician but
refuses to give her phone number or the reason for her call would be to - CORRECT
ANSWER-Ask the caller to send a letter to the physician
Which of the following conditions is most characteristic of an asthma attack? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Dyspena
To obtain confidential patient information which caller does NOT need a patient's written
consent? - CORRECT ANSWER-Referring Physician
Which of the following situations is NOT considered to be a reportable incident? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A negative result for HIV
Which of the following terms means "the thing speaks for itself" when applied to the law of
negligence? - CORRECT ANSWER-Res ipsa loquitur
Which type of insurance would cover the medical expenses of an employee injured on the
job? - CORRECT ANSWER-Worker's compensation
All of the following are reasons for the proper documentation of procedures performed in a
medical office EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWER-Information documented in the medical record
may be used to reassure an employer about the health of an employee
Which of the following terms refers to the narrowing of the urethra? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Urethrostenosis
Which of the following is the correct spelling of the term for an enlarged spleen? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Splenomegaly
The Personnel Record Act prohibits an employer from keeping information about - CORRECT
ANSWER-An employee's political affiliation
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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
When responding to a hearing-impaired caller, the medical assistant should - CORRECT
ANSWER-Speak a little more slowly and little more loudly
, The best way to handle an unidentified caller who insists on speaking with the physician but
refuses to give her phone number or the reason for her call would be to - CORRECT
ANSWER-Ask the caller to send a letter to the physician
Which of the following conditions is most characteristic of an asthma attack? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Dyspena
To obtain confidential patient information which caller does NOT need a patient's written
consent? - CORRECT ANSWER-Referring Physician
Which of the following situations is NOT considered to be a reportable incident? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A negative result for HIV
Which of the following terms means "the thing speaks for itself" when applied to the law of
negligence? - CORRECT ANSWER-Res ipsa loquitur
Which type of insurance would cover the medical expenses of an employee injured on the
job? - CORRECT ANSWER-Worker's compensation
All of the following are reasons for the proper documentation of procedures performed in a
medical office EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWER-Information documented in the medical record
may be used to reassure an employer about the health of an employee
Which of the following terms refers to the narrowing of the urethra? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Urethrostenosis
Which of the following is the correct spelling of the term for an enlarged spleen? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Splenomegaly
The Personnel Record Act prohibits an employer from keeping information about - CORRECT
ANSWER-An employee's political affiliation
