CMAC Exam with Complete Solutions
The directional term that means "towards the upper body region" is: - ANSWER-
Superior
In the word "hyoerglycemia," which word part is the prefix? - ANSWER-Hyper
Which body cavity contains the lungs, heart, and large blood vessels - ANSWER-
Thoracic
Regarding body cells, the nucleolus is: - ANSWER-A small structure inside the nucleus
that contains RNA and ribosomes
The integument (skin) makes up how much of the body's total weight? - ANSWER-18%
Wen you see a word with the suffix "ia," what does this mean? - ANSWER-Condition
You are assisting the physician with a procedure. He tells you he is going to "incise" a
lesion. You know that this means: - ANSWER-To cut into
Of the following skin lesions, which one is not elevated? - ANSWER-Plaque
Which type of dermatitis is caused by hypersensitivity to drugs, allergens,
microorganisms, latex, chemicals, metals, and plants? - ANSWER-Contact Dermatitis
Which form of tinea occurs on the nails? - ANSWER-Tinea unguium
The bones that are of varied shapes, such as the zygoma and vertebrae are called: -
ANSWER-Irregular Bones
You are assisting with a cast application. The physician mentions that the patient has a
fracture of the ulna. Which bone is this. - ANSWER-The smaller, lower arm bone
Which muscle abducts the upper arm and is often used for intramuscular injections? -
ANSWER-Deltoid
All f the following are true concerning osteoporosis EXCEPT:
A. It is an infection of the bone
B. It is decreased bone mass
C. It is decreased bone density.
D. It occurs from malabsorption of calcium. - ANSWER-A. It is an infection of the bone
, Which from of arthritis is caused by excessive uric acid in the joints? - ANSWER-Gouty
arthritis
Which suffix means "inflammation?" - ANSWER--itis
The physician asked you to assist with a patient who has "epitaxis." What is the body
part involved with this condition, and what is draining from the body part? - ANSWER-
Nose -- bleed
Pneumonia is cased by which of the following?
A. Bacteria
B. Protozoa
C. Viruses
D. All of the above - ANSWER-D. All of the above
Of the following, which is NOT a symptom of hypotension?
A. Chest Pain
B. Blurred Vision
C. Dizziness
D. Fainting - ANSWER-A. Chest Pain
The prefix that means "false" is:
A. Pseudo -
B. Nulli -
C. Extra -
D. Dys - - ANSWER-A. Pseudo
When menstruation ceases for 3 cycles or 6 months, this is called: - ANSWER-
Secondary Amnenorrhea
Testicular torsion is caused by: - ANSWER-Congenital abnormal development of the
tunica vaginalis and spermatic cord or trauma.
Which root word means "thirst?"
A. Dips/o
B. Meat/o
C. Glyc/o
D. Lith/o - ANSWER-Dips/o
Which part of the following is NOT a symptom of cystitis?
A. Low Back Pain
B. Urinary frequency
C. Dysuria
D Hypertension - ANSWER-D. Hypertension
Which organ produces bile and breaks down wastes? - ANSWER-Liver
The directional term that means "towards the upper body region" is: - ANSWER-
Superior
In the word "hyoerglycemia," which word part is the prefix? - ANSWER-Hyper
Which body cavity contains the lungs, heart, and large blood vessels - ANSWER-
Thoracic
Regarding body cells, the nucleolus is: - ANSWER-A small structure inside the nucleus
that contains RNA and ribosomes
The integument (skin) makes up how much of the body's total weight? - ANSWER-18%
Wen you see a word with the suffix "ia," what does this mean? - ANSWER-Condition
You are assisting the physician with a procedure. He tells you he is going to "incise" a
lesion. You know that this means: - ANSWER-To cut into
Of the following skin lesions, which one is not elevated? - ANSWER-Plaque
Which type of dermatitis is caused by hypersensitivity to drugs, allergens,
microorganisms, latex, chemicals, metals, and plants? - ANSWER-Contact Dermatitis
Which form of tinea occurs on the nails? - ANSWER-Tinea unguium
The bones that are of varied shapes, such as the zygoma and vertebrae are called: -
ANSWER-Irregular Bones
You are assisting with a cast application. The physician mentions that the patient has a
fracture of the ulna. Which bone is this. - ANSWER-The smaller, lower arm bone
Which muscle abducts the upper arm and is often used for intramuscular injections? -
ANSWER-Deltoid
All f the following are true concerning osteoporosis EXCEPT:
A. It is an infection of the bone
B. It is decreased bone mass
C. It is decreased bone density.
D. It occurs from malabsorption of calcium. - ANSWER-A. It is an infection of the bone
, Which from of arthritis is caused by excessive uric acid in the joints? - ANSWER-Gouty
arthritis
Which suffix means "inflammation?" - ANSWER--itis
The physician asked you to assist with a patient who has "epitaxis." What is the body
part involved with this condition, and what is draining from the body part? - ANSWER-
Nose -- bleed
Pneumonia is cased by which of the following?
A. Bacteria
B. Protozoa
C. Viruses
D. All of the above - ANSWER-D. All of the above
Of the following, which is NOT a symptom of hypotension?
A. Chest Pain
B. Blurred Vision
C. Dizziness
D. Fainting - ANSWER-A. Chest Pain
The prefix that means "false" is:
A. Pseudo -
B. Nulli -
C. Extra -
D. Dys - - ANSWER-A. Pseudo
When menstruation ceases for 3 cycles or 6 months, this is called: - ANSWER-
Secondary Amnenorrhea
Testicular torsion is caused by: - ANSWER-Congenital abnormal development of the
tunica vaginalis and spermatic cord or trauma.
Which root word means "thirst?"
A. Dips/o
B. Meat/o
C. Glyc/o
D. Lith/o - ANSWER-Dips/o
Which part of the following is NOT a symptom of cystitis?
A. Low Back Pain
B. Urinary frequency
C. Dysuria
D Hypertension - ANSWER-D. Hypertension
Which organ produces bile and breaks down wastes? - ANSWER-Liver
