Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Exam – Medical Assisting Certification Practice Test

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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 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


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


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-opthalmologist



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, calender,
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-Dyspena



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 ipsa 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


Which of the following terms refers to the narrowing of the urethra? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Urethrostenosis


Which of the following is the correct spelling of the term for an enlarged spleen? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Splenomegaly



The Personnel Record Act prohibits an employer from keeping information about - CORRECT
ANSWER-An employee's political affiliation