CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
PRACTICE EXAM 2026 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
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
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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
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
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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
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Which of the following conditions is commonly known as a
bruise? - ANSWER-Hematoma
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