Certified Medical Assistant Practice
Exam 2025 Questions and Answers
Which of the following planes divides the body into anterior and posterior
portions? - ANSWER-Transverse
Which of the following systems pumps and distributes blood throughout the
body? - ANSWER-Cardiovascular
The 4 major types of tissue in the body are - ANSWER-Muscle, nervous,
epithelial, and connective
The upper respiratory tract includes all of the following EXCEPT the - ANSWER-
Bronchi
The accessory organs include the - ANSWER-Gallbladder, liver, and pancreas
Hydrocele means - ANSWER-Swelling of the testes
All of the following are true about leukocytes EXCEPT - ANSWER-Leukocytes
are responsible for blood clotting
Tendonitis is a(n) - ANSWER-Inflammation of the tendon
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,The function of the skin includes all of the following EXCEPT - ANSWER-
Transportation of immune cells
The nucleus is - ANSWER-The control center that directs the activity of the cell
Cholelithiasis is - ANSWER-Gallstones
The sensory organs include all of the following EXCEPT - ANSWER-The
pharynx
Which of the following terms means "the surgical removal of the kidney"? -
ANSWER-Nephrectomy
The combing form cost/o refers to which of the following anatomic structures? -
ANSWER-Rib
All of the following compoents are a part of the Sigmund Freud's theories of
psychology EXCEPT - ANSWER-Behaviorism
Which of the following terms means "difficulty swallowing"? - ANSWER-
Dsyphagia
Cognitive theory offers an approach to psychology that encourages individuals to
examine - ANSWER-Errors in their thinking
Which suffix means " surgical repair"? - ANSWER-Plasty
Which of the following conditions is commonly known as a bruise? - ANSWER-
Hematoma
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, Each of the following identifies one of Elizabeth Kubler- Ross's 5 stages of grief
EXCEPT - ANSWER-Shock
The most accurate definition of "defense mechanisms" in psychology is -
ANSWER-Strategies individuals use to avoid difficult or painful feelings
All of the following statements about renewing the CMA credential are true
EXCEPT - 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? -
ANSWER-Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(CAAHEP)
Which type of resume is written specifically for an advertised job? - ANSWER-
Letter of recommendation
Which of the following incoming calls should the medical assistant transfer
immediately to the physician? - 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? - ANSWER-opthalmologist
When the medical assistant is preparing to answer incoming calls, what supplies or
items should he or she have readily available ? - ANSWER-Appointment book,
calender, message pad or notepad, and pen and pencil
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Exam 2025 Questions and Answers
Which of the following planes divides the body into anterior and posterior
portions? - ANSWER-Transverse
Which of the following systems pumps and distributes blood throughout the
body? - ANSWER-Cardiovascular
The 4 major types of tissue in the body are - ANSWER-Muscle, nervous,
epithelial, and connective
The upper respiratory tract includes all of the following EXCEPT the - ANSWER-
Bronchi
The accessory organs include the - ANSWER-Gallbladder, liver, and pancreas
Hydrocele means - ANSWER-Swelling of the testes
All of the following are true about leukocytes EXCEPT - ANSWER-Leukocytes
are responsible for blood clotting
Tendonitis is a(n) - ANSWER-Inflammation of the tendon
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,The function of the skin includes all of the following EXCEPT - ANSWER-
Transportation of immune cells
The nucleus is - ANSWER-The control center that directs the activity of the cell
Cholelithiasis is - ANSWER-Gallstones
The sensory organs include all of the following EXCEPT - ANSWER-The
pharynx
Which of the following terms means "the surgical removal of the kidney"? -
ANSWER-Nephrectomy
The combing form cost/o refers to which of the following anatomic structures? -
ANSWER-Rib
All of the following compoents are a part of the Sigmund Freud's theories of
psychology EXCEPT - ANSWER-Behaviorism
Which of the following terms means "difficulty swallowing"? - ANSWER-
Dsyphagia
Cognitive theory offers an approach to psychology that encourages individuals to
examine - ANSWER-Errors in their thinking
Which suffix means " surgical repair"? - ANSWER-Plasty
Which of the following conditions is commonly known as a bruise? - ANSWER-
Hematoma
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, Each of the following identifies one of Elizabeth Kubler- Ross's 5 stages of grief
EXCEPT - ANSWER-Shock
The most accurate definition of "defense mechanisms" in psychology is -
ANSWER-Strategies individuals use to avoid difficult or painful feelings
All of the following statements about renewing the CMA credential are true
EXCEPT - 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? -
ANSWER-Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(CAAHEP)
Which type of resume is written specifically for an advertised job? - ANSWER-
Letter of recommendation
Which of the following incoming calls should the medical assistant transfer
immediately to the physician? - 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? - ANSWER-opthalmologist
When the medical assistant is preparing to answer incoming calls, what supplies or
items should he or she have readily available ? - ANSWER-Appointment book,
calender, message pad or notepad, and pen and pencil
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