CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
\.Which of the following planes divides the body into anterior and posterior
portions? - ANSWERS✔-Transverse
\.Which of the following systems pumps and distributes blood throughout the
body? - ANSWERS✔-Cardiovascular
\.The 4 major types of tissue in the body are - ANSWERS✔-Muscle, nervous,
epithelial, and connective
\.The upper respiratory tract includes all of the following EXCEPT the -
ANSWERS✔-Bronchi
\.The accessory organs include the - ANSWERS✔-Gallbladder, liver, and pancreas
\.Hydrocele means - ANSWERS✔-Swelling of the testes
\.All of the following are true about leukocytes EXCEPT - ANSWERS✔-Leukocytes
are responsible for blood clotting
,\.Tendonitis is a(n) - ANSWERS✔-Inflammation of the tendon
\.The function of the skin includes all of the following EXCEPT - ANSWERS✔-
Transportation of immune cells
\.The nucleus is - ANSWERS✔-The control center that directs the activity of the
cell
\.Cholelithiasis is - ANSWERS✔-Gallstones
\.The sensory organs include all of the following EXCEPT - ANSWERS✔-The
pharynx
\.Which of the following terms means "the surgical removal of the kidney"? -
ANSWERS✔-Nephrectomy
\.The combing form cost/o refers to which of the following anatomic structures? -
ANSWERS✔-Rib
\.All of the following compoents are a part of the Sigmund Freud's theories of
psychology EXCEPT - ANSWERS✔-Behaviorism
\.Which of the following terms means "difficulty swallowing"? - ANSWERS✔-
Dsyphagia
, \.Cognitive theory offers an approach to psychology that encourages individuals to
examine - ANSWERS✔-Errors in their thinking
\.Which suffix means " surgical repair"? - ANSWERS✔-Plasty
\.Which of the following conditions is commonly known as a bruise? -
ANSWERS✔-Hematoma
\.Each of the following identifies one of Elizabeth Kubler- Ross's 5 stages of grief
EXCEPT - ANSWERS✔-Shock
\.The most accurate definition of "defense mechanisms" in psychology is -
ANSWERS✔-Strategies individuals use to avoid difficult or painful feelings
\.All of the following statements about renewing the CMA credential are true
EXCEPT - ANSWERS✔-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? -
ANSWERS✔-Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(CAAHEP)
\.Which type of resume is written specifically for an advertised job? - ANSWERS✔-
Letter of recommendation
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
\.Which of the following planes divides the body into anterior and posterior
portions? - ANSWERS✔-Transverse
\.Which of the following systems pumps and distributes blood throughout the
body? - ANSWERS✔-Cardiovascular
\.The 4 major types of tissue in the body are - ANSWERS✔-Muscle, nervous,
epithelial, and connective
\.The upper respiratory tract includes all of the following EXCEPT the -
ANSWERS✔-Bronchi
\.The accessory organs include the - ANSWERS✔-Gallbladder, liver, and pancreas
\.Hydrocele means - ANSWERS✔-Swelling of the testes
\.All of the following are true about leukocytes EXCEPT - ANSWERS✔-Leukocytes
are responsible for blood clotting
,\.Tendonitis is a(n) - ANSWERS✔-Inflammation of the tendon
\.The function of the skin includes all of the following EXCEPT - ANSWERS✔-
Transportation of immune cells
\.The nucleus is - ANSWERS✔-The control center that directs the activity of the
cell
\.Cholelithiasis is - ANSWERS✔-Gallstones
\.The sensory organs include all of the following EXCEPT - ANSWERS✔-The
pharynx
\.Which of the following terms means "the surgical removal of the kidney"? -
ANSWERS✔-Nephrectomy
\.The combing form cost/o refers to which of the following anatomic structures? -
ANSWERS✔-Rib
\.All of the following compoents are a part of the Sigmund Freud's theories of
psychology EXCEPT - ANSWERS✔-Behaviorism
\.Which of the following terms means "difficulty swallowing"? - ANSWERS✔-
Dsyphagia
, \.Cognitive theory offers an approach to psychology that encourages individuals to
examine - ANSWERS✔-Errors in their thinking
\.Which suffix means " surgical repair"? - ANSWERS✔-Plasty
\.Which of the following conditions is commonly known as a bruise? -
ANSWERS✔-Hematoma
\.Each of the following identifies one of Elizabeth Kubler- Ross's 5 stages of grief
EXCEPT - ANSWERS✔-Shock
\.The most accurate definition of "defense mechanisms" in psychology is -
ANSWERS✔-Strategies individuals use to avoid difficult or painful feelings
\.All of the following statements about renewing the CMA credential are true
EXCEPT - ANSWERS✔-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? -
ANSWERS✔-Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(CAAHEP)
\.Which type of resume is written specifically for an advertised job? - ANSWERS✔-
Letter of recommendation
