CCMA Certification Exam: Study Guide and Practice
Questions
1. Acromial process The outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade.
2. Anthropometric Set of techniques for determining an individual's body fat
mea- surements
composition by measuring and recording dimensions of the
body such as height and weight.
3. Aorta The main trunk of the systemic arteries.
4. Antecubital fossa The triangular cavity on the anterior section of the arm opposite th
elbow.
5. Aseptic Free from pathogenic micro-organisms.
6. Autoclave An instrument that sterilizes equipment and supplies by high
pressure
saturated steam.
7. Axillary The area on the human body under the joint that connects the arm
to the shoulder.
8. Brachial artery The major artery of the upper arm.
9. Bradycardia A slow heart rate.
10. Biohazard bag A container designed to collect any biological waste or product tha
has
been contaminated with biological waste.
11. Bronchodilators A substance that dilates the bronchi in the lungs decreasing
resistance in the respiratory airways.
12. Celsius A scale for measuring temperature named for Anders Celsius.
13. Cerumen A yellow waxy substance secreted by the ear canal.
14. Cidex A disinfectant and sterilization product of alkaline glutaraldehyde.
, CCMA Certification Exam: Study Guide and Practice
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15. Conjunctiva A clear mucous membrane that covers the inner surface of the
eyelid and the white part of the eyeball.
16. Cyanotic Appearance of blue or purple skin.
17. Diastolic or diastole The period of time when the heart fills with blood after contraction
18. Deltoid The muscle forming the rounded contour of the shoulder,
shaped almost like a letter D.
19. EKG Electrocardiography, a test that records the electrical activity of the
heart.
20. Fahrenheit The temperature scale proposed in 1724 by Daniel Gariel Fahrenhe
21. Hemorrhoids External or internal swollen veins in the anal canal.
22. Holter Monitor A device that measures a patient's cardiac activity over a period o
time.
23. Hypertension High blood pressure.
24. Hypertensive crisis A severe increase in blood pressure which could result in stroke.
25. Inner canthus The corner of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet.
26. Intradermal injection An injection within or between the layers of the skin.
27. Intramuscular An injection of a substance directly into the muscle.
injec- tion
28. Nebulizer A device that administers medication in a mist form.
29. OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
30. Otoscope A device used to look into the ears.
31. Palpate To examine by touch.
, CCMA Certification Exam: Study Guide and Practice
Questions
32. Parenteral medication Any medication that is administered in a route other than
ingestion.
33. Pediatrics Branch of medicine dealing with the care of infants, children, and
ado-
lescents.
34. Prehypertension A state of having a high normal blood pressure with the potential
developing high blood pressure.
35. Pulmonary artery Artery that carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs
36. Respirations The vital sign assessment of observing the number of times the
chest
rises in 1 minute.
37. Sharps container A puncture-proof container designed specifically to safely dispose
of
needles, scalpels, and other sharp disposable medical instruments.
38. Sim's position Patient lies on the left side with the right knee sharply bent and
resting
on the exam table.
39. Snellen chart A chart used to determine visual acuity.
40. Sphygmomanometer A device for performing blood pressures; includes the blood
pressure
cutt.
41. Stethoscope A device for listening to the internal sounds of the body.
42. Subcutaneous An injection of solution below the skin, into the subcutaneous tissu
injec- tion
43. Supine position Patient lies on his or her back.
Questions
1. Acromial process The outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade.
2. Anthropometric Set of techniques for determining an individual's body fat
mea- surements
composition by measuring and recording dimensions of the
body such as height and weight.
3. Aorta The main trunk of the systemic arteries.
4. Antecubital fossa The triangular cavity on the anterior section of the arm opposite th
elbow.
5. Aseptic Free from pathogenic micro-organisms.
6. Autoclave An instrument that sterilizes equipment and supplies by high
pressure
saturated steam.
7. Axillary The area on the human body under the joint that connects the arm
to the shoulder.
8. Brachial artery The major artery of the upper arm.
9. Bradycardia A slow heart rate.
10. Biohazard bag A container designed to collect any biological waste or product tha
has
been contaminated with biological waste.
11. Bronchodilators A substance that dilates the bronchi in the lungs decreasing
resistance in the respiratory airways.
12. Celsius A scale for measuring temperature named for Anders Celsius.
13. Cerumen A yellow waxy substance secreted by the ear canal.
14. Cidex A disinfectant and sterilization product of alkaline glutaraldehyde.
, CCMA Certification Exam: Study Guide and Practice
Questions
15. Conjunctiva A clear mucous membrane that covers the inner surface of the
eyelid and the white part of the eyeball.
16. Cyanotic Appearance of blue or purple skin.
17. Diastolic or diastole The period of time when the heart fills with blood after contraction
18. Deltoid The muscle forming the rounded contour of the shoulder,
shaped almost like a letter D.
19. EKG Electrocardiography, a test that records the electrical activity of the
heart.
20. Fahrenheit The temperature scale proposed in 1724 by Daniel Gariel Fahrenhe
21. Hemorrhoids External or internal swollen veins in the anal canal.
22. Holter Monitor A device that measures a patient's cardiac activity over a period o
time.
23. Hypertension High blood pressure.
24. Hypertensive crisis A severe increase in blood pressure which could result in stroke.
25. Inner canthus The corner of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet.
26. Intradermal injection An injection within or between the layers of the skin.
27. Intramuscular An injection of a substance directly into the muscle.
injec- tion
28. Nebulizer A device that administers medication in a mist form.
29. OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
30. Otoscope A device used to look into the ears.
31. Palpate To examine by touch.
, CCMA Certification Exam: Study Guide and Practice
Questions
32. Parenteral medication Any medication that is administered in a route other than
ingestion.
33. Pediatrics Branch of medicine dealing with the care of infants, children, and
ado-
lescents.
34. Prehypertension A state of having a high normal blood pressure with the potential
developing high blood pressure.
35. Pulmonary artery Artery that carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs
36. Respirations The vital sign assessment of observing the number of times the
chest
rises in 1 minute.
37. Sharps container A puncture-proof container designed specifically to safely dispose
of
needles, scalpels, and other sharp disposable medical instruments.
38. Sim's position Patient lies on the left side with the right knee sharply bent and
resting
on the exam table.
39. Snellen chart A chart used to determine visual acuity.
40. Sphygmomanometer A device for performing blood pressures; includes the blood
pressure
cutt.
41. Stethoscope A device for listening to the internal sounds of the body.
42. Subcutaneous An injection of solution below the skin, into the subcutaneous tissu
injec- tion
43. Supine position Patient lies on his or her back.
