Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Exam| 145 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

The outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade. Correct Answer: Acromial process Set of techniques for determining an individual's body fat composition by measuring and recording dimensions of the body such as height and weight. Correct Answer: Anthropometric measurements The main trunk of the systemic arteries. Correct Answer: Aorta The triangular cavity on the anterior section of the arm opposite the elbow. Correct Answer: Antecubital fossa Free from pathogenic micro-organisms. Correct Answer: Aseptic An instrument that sterilizes equipment and supplies by high pressure saturated steam. Correct Answer: Autoclave The area on the human body under the joint that connects the arm to the shoulder. Correct Answer: Axillary The major artery of the upper arm. Correct Answer: Brachial artery A slow heart rate. Correct Answer: Bradycardia A container designed to collect any biological waste or product that has been contaminated with biological waste. Correct Answer: Biohazard bag A substance that dilates the bronchi in the lungs decreasing resistance in the respiratory airways. Correct Answer: Bronchodilators A scale for measuring temperature named for Anders Celsius. Correct Answer: Celsius A yellow waxy substance secreted by the ear canal. Correct Answer: Cerumen A disinfectant and sterilization product of alkaline glutaraldehyde. Correct Answer: Cidex A clear mucous membrane that covers the inner surface of the eyelid and the white part of the eyeball. Correct Answer: Conjunctiva Appearance of blue or purple skin. Correct Answer: Cyanotic