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CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT PRACTICE
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 2026
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
, 2
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
, 3
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
, 4
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
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT PRACTICE
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 2026
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
, 2
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
, 3
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
, 4
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
