CMAC Exam Practice Guide
Questions And Answers
GRADED A+ 2025-2026
The directional term that means "towards the upper body region" is: - ANS-
Superior
In the word "hyoerglycemia," which word part is the prefix? - ANS-Hyper
Which body cavity contains the lungs, heart, and large blood vessels - ANS-
Thoracic
Regarding body cells, the nucleolus is: - ANS-A small structure inside the nucleus
that contains RNA and ribosomes
The integument (skin) makes up how much of the body's total weight? - ANS-
18%
Wen you see a word with the suffix "ia," what does this mean? - ANS-Condition
You are assisting the physician with a procedure. He tells you he is going to
"incise" a lesion. You know that this means: - ANS-To cut into
Of the following skin lesions, which one is not elevated? - ANS-Plaque
Which type of dermatitis is caused by hypersensitivity to drugs, allergens,
microorganisms, latex, chemicals, metals, and plants? - ANS-Contact Dermatitis
Which form of tinea occurs on the nails? - ANS-Tinea unguium
,The bones that are of varied shapes, such as the zygoma and vertebrae are
called: - ANS-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. - ANS-The smaller, lower arm bone
Which muscle abducts the upper arm and is often used for intramuscular
injections? - ANS-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. - ANS-A. It is an infection of the bone
Which from of arthritis is caused by excessive uric acid in the joints? - ANS-Gouty
arthritis
Which suffix means "inflammation?" - ANS--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? -
ANS-Nose -- bleed
Pneumonia is cased by which of the following?
A. Bacteria
B. Protozoa
C. Viruses
D. All of the above - ANS-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 - ANS-A. Chest Pain
The prefix that means "false" is:
A. Pseudo -
B. Nulli -
C. Extra -
D. Dys - - ANS-A. Pseudo
When menstruation ceases for 3 cycles or 6 months, this is called: - ANS-
Secondary Amnenorrhea
Testicular torsion is caused by: - ANS-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 - ANS-Dips/o
Which part of the following is NOT a symptom of cystitis?
A. Low Back Pain
B. Urinary frequency
C. Dysuria
D Hypertension - ANS-D. Hypertension
Which organ produces bile and breaks down wastes? - ANS-Liver
What GI condition, common among older people, causes diarrhea, gas, and
abdominal pain? - ANS-Diverticulitis
What is the function of the lymph?
A. Sends leaed interstitial fluid into the venous system
Questions And Answers
GRADED A+ 2025-2026
The directional term that means "towards the upper body region" is: - ANS-
Superior
In the word "hyoerglycemia," which word part is the prefix? - ANS-Hyper
Which body cavity contains the lungs, heart, and large blood vessels - ANS-
Thoracic
Regarding body cells, the nucleolus is: - ANS-A small structure inside the nucleus
that contains RNA and ribosomes
The integument (skin) makes up how much of the body's total weight? - ANS-
18%
Wen you see a word with the suffix "ia," what does this mean? - ANS-Condition
You are assisting the physician with a procedure. He tells you he is going to
"incise" a lesion. You know that this means: - ANS-To cut into
Of the following skin lesions, which one is not elevated? - ANS-Plaque
Which type of dermatitis is caused by hypersensitivity to drugs, allergens,
microorganisms, latex, chemicals, metals, and plants? - ANS-Contact Dermatitis
Which form of tinea occurs on the nails? - ANS-Tinea unguium
,The bones that are of varied shapes, such as the zygoma and vertebrae are
called: - ANS-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. - ANS-The smaller, lower arm bone
Which muscle abducts the upper arm and is often used for intramuscular
injections? - ANS-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. - ANS-A. It is an infection of the bone
Which from of arthritis is caused by excessive uric acid in the joints? - ANS-Gouty
arthritis
Which suffix means "inflammation?" - ANS--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? -
ANS-Nose -- bleed
Pneumonia is cased by which of the following?
A. Bacteria
B. Protozoa
C. Viruses
D. All of the above - ANS-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 - ANS-A. Chest Pain
The prefix that means "false" is:
A. Pseudo -
B. Nulli -
C. Extra -
D. Dys - - ANS-A. Pseudo
When menstruation ceases for 3 cycles or 6 months, this is called: - ANS-
Secondary Amnenorrhea
Testicular torsion is caused by: - ANS-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 - ANS-Dips/o
Which part of the following is NOT a symptom of cystitis?
A. Low Back Pain
B. Urinary frequency
C. Dysuria
D Hypertension - ANS-D. Hypertension
Which organ produces bile and breaks down wastes? - ANS-Liver
What GI condition, common among older people, causes diarrhea, gas, and
abdominal pain? - ANS-Diverticulitis
What is the function of the lymph?
A. Sends leaed interstitial fluid into the venous system
