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