CERTIFIED Medical Assistant Practice Exam
questions and answers 2025-2026
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
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
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 components 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-
Dysphagia
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-Pasty
Which of the following conditions is commonly known as a bruise? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Hematoma
Each of the following identifies one of Elizabeth Keebler- 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
Which of the following incoming calls should the medical assistant transfer immediately
to the physician? - CORRECT ANSWER-The emergency room calling about admitting
an established patient with chest pain
A physician who specializes in disorders of the eye is known as which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWER-ophthalmologist
, When the medical assistant is preparing to answer incoming calls, what supplies or
items should he or she have readily available? - CORRECT ANSWER-Appointment
book, calendar, message pad or notepad, and pen and pencil
The information needed to make a return appointment for an established patient
includes all of the following EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWER-Patient's employer
A patient's neighbor calls, stating that she is concerned about her friend and would like
to know what is wrong with the patient The medical assistant should: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Tactfully refuse to release any patient information without the patient's written
permission
When responding to a hearing-impaired caller, the medical assistant should -
CORRECT ANSWER-Speak a little more slowly and little more loudly
The best way to handle an unidentified caller who insists on speaking with the physician
but refuses to give her phone number or the reason for her call would be to - CORRECT
ANSWER-Ask the caller to send a letter to the physician
Which of the following conditions is most characteristic of an asthma attack? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Dyspnea
To obtain confidential patient information which caller does NOT need a patient's written
consent? - CORRECT ANSWER-Referring Physician
Which of the following situations is NOT considered to be a reportable incident? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A negative result for HIV
Which of the following terms means "the thing speaks for itself" when applied to the law
of negligence? - CORRECT ANSWER-Res Ipas loquitur
Which type of insurance would cover the medical expenses of an employee injured on
the job? - CORRECT ANSWER-Worker's compensation
All of the following are reasons for the proper documentation of procedures performed
in a medical office EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWER-Information documented in the
medical record may be used to reassure an employer about the health of an employee
questions and answers 2025-2026
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
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
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 components 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-
Dysphagia
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-Pasty
Which of the following conditions is commonly known as a bruise? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Hematoma
Each of the following identifies one of Elizabeth Keebler- 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
Which of the following incoming calls should the medical assistant transfer immediately
to the physician? - CORRECT ANSWER-The emergency room calling about admitting
an established patient with chest pain
A physician who specializes in disorders of the eye is known as which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWER-ophthalmologist
, When the medical assistant is preparing to answer incoming calls, what supplies or
items should he or she have readily available? - CORRECT ANSWER-Appointment
book, calendar, message pad or notepad, and pen and pencil
The information needed to make a return appointment for an established patient
includes all of the following EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWER-Patient's employer
A patient's neighbor calls, stating that she is concerned about her friend and would like
to know what is wrong with the patient The medical assistant should: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Tactfully refuse to release any patient information without the patient's written
permission
When responding to a hearing-impaired caller, the medical assistant should -
CORRECT ANSWER-Speak a little more slowly and little more loudly
The best way to handle an unidentified caller who insists on speaking with the physician
but refuses to give her phone number or the reason for her call would be to - CORRECT
ANSWER-Ask the caller to send a letter to the physician
Which of the following conditions is most characteristic of an asthma attack? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Dyspnea
To obtain confidential patient information which caller does NOT need a patient's written
consent? - CORRECT ANSWER-Referring Physician
Which of the following situations is NOT considered to be a reportable incident? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A negative result for HIV
Which of the following terms means "the thing speaks for itself" when applied to the law
of negligence? - CORRECT ANSWER-Res Ipas loquitur
Which type of insurance would cover the medical expenses of an employee injured on
the job? - CORRECT ANSWER-Worker's compensation
All of the following are reasons for the proper documentation of procedures performed
in a medical office EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWER-Information documented in the
medical record may be used to reassure an employer about the health of an employee
