CCBMA BASIC EXAM |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Cysto- is a prefix meaning
A. Liver
B. Bladder
C. Gland
D. Lung
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Bladder
Question 2
The term for narrowing is
A. Prolapse
B. Sclerosis
C. Stenosis
D. Stasis
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Stenosis
Question 3
Gastrectomy is the term for excision of the
A. Gallbladder
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,B. Uterus
C. Lung
D. Stomach
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Stomach
Question 4
The abbreviation meaning two times a day is
A. T.i.d.
B. Q.i.d.
C. B.i.d.
D. Q.4h
CORRECT ANSWER
C. B.i.d.
Question 5
Indicate the correctly spelled word
A. Pharengytis
B. Pharengitis
C. Pharyngytis
D. Pharyngitis
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Pharyngitis
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,Question 6
Communication with patients can be improved by
A. Using their first name
B. Talking about yourself
C. Providing privacy
D. Avoiding eye contact
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Providing privacy
Question 7
A trained Medical Assistant is able to
A. Function as a nurse
B. Interpret lab results
C. Administer IV therapy
D. Assist with minor surgery
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Assist with minor surgery
Question 8
A patient's photo was made public without her permission. This is called
A. Invasion of privacy
B. Defamation
C. Fraud
D. Slander
CORRECT ANSWER
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, A. Invasion of privacy
Question 9
Patient instruction sheets are used to
A. Shorten office visit time
B. Prevent misunderstanding
C. Replace individual instruction
D. Standardize information
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Prevent misunderstanding
Question 10
The best time to perform a breast exam is
A. Daily
B. Weekly
C. Bi-weekly
D. Monthly
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Monthly
Question 11
1. Hyper-
CORRECT ANSWER
Increased
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VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Cysto- is a prefix meaning
A. Liver
B. Bladder
C. Gland
D. Lung
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Bladder
Question 2
The term for narrowing is
A. Prolapse
B. Sclerosis
C. Stenosis
D. Stasis
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Stenosis
Question 3
Gastrectomy is the term for excision of the
A. Gallbladder
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,B. Uterus
C. Lung
D. Stomach
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Stomach
Question 4
The abbreviation meaning two times a day is
A. T.i.d.
B. Q.i.d.
C. B.i.d.
D. Q.4h
CORRECT ANSWER
C. B.i.d.
Question 5
Indicate the correctly spelled word
A. Pharengytis
B. Pharengitis
C. Pharyngytis
D. Pharyngitis
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Pharyngitis
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,Question 6
Communication with patients can be improved by
A. Using their first name
B. Talking about yourself
C. Providing privacy
D. Avoiding eye contact
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Providing privacy
Question 7
A trained Medical Assistant is able to
A. Function as a nurse
B. Interpret lab results
C. Administer IV therapy
D. Assist with minor surgery
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Assist with minor surgery
Question 8
A patient's photo was made public without her permission. This is called
A. Invasion of privacy
B. Defamation
C. Fraud
D. Slander
CORRECT ANSWER
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, A. Invasion of privacy
Question 9
Patient instruction sheets are used to
A. Shorten office visit time
B. Prevent misunderstanding
C. Replace individual instruction
D. Standardize information
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Prevent misunderstanding
Question 10
The best time to perform a breast exam is
A. Daily
B. Weekly
C. Bi-weekly
D. Monthly
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Monthly
Question 11
1. Hyper-
CORRECT ANSWER
Increased
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