Certified Medical Assistant
Practice Exam
Which of the following planes divides the body into anterior and posterior portions? -Transverse
Which of the following systems pumps and distributes blood throughout the body? -Cardiovascular
The 4 major types of tissue in the body are -Muscle, nervous, epithelial, and connective
The upper respiratory tract includes all of the following EXCEPT the -Bronchi
The accessory organs include the -Gallbladder, liver, and pancreas
Hydrocele means -Swelling of the testes
All of the following are true about leukocytes EXCEPT -Leukocytes are responsible for blood clotting
Tendonitis is a(n) -Inflammation of the tendon
The function of the skin includes all of the following EXCEPT -Transportation of immune cells
The nucleus is -The control center that directs the activity of the cell
Cholelithiasis is -Gallstones
The sensory organs include all of the following EXCEPT -The pharynx
Which of the following terms means "the surgical removal of the kidney"? -Nephrectomy
The combing form cost/o refers to which of the following anatomic structures? -Rib
All of the following compoents are a part of the Sigmund Freud's theories of psychology EXCEPT -
Behaviorism
Which of the following terms means "difficulty swallowing"? -Dsyphagia
, Cognitive theory offers an approach to psychology that encourages individuals to examine -Errors in their
thinking
Which suffix means " surgical repair"? -Plasty
Which of the following conditions is commonly known as a bruise? -Hematoma
Each of the following identifies one of Elizabeth Kubler- Ross's 5 stages of grief EXCEPT -Shock
The most accurate definition of "defense mechanisms" in psychology is -Strategies individuals use to
avoid difficult or painful feelings
All of the following statements about renewing the CMA credential are true EXCEPT -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? -Commission on
Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Which type of resume is written specifically for an advertised job? -Letter of recommendation
Which of the following incoming calls should the medical assistant transfer immediately to the physician? -
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? -opthalmologist
When the medical assistant is preparing to answer incoming calls, what supplies or items should he or
she have readily available ? -Appointment book, calender, message pad or notepad, and pen and pencil
The information needed to make a return appointment for an established patient includes all of the
following EXCEPT -Patient's employer
A patient's neighbor calls, stating that she is concerned about her friend and would like to know what is
wrong with the patient The medical assistant should: -Tactfully refuse to release any patient information
without the patient's written permission
When responding to a hearing-impaired caller, the medical assistant should -Speak a little more slowly
and little more loudly
The best way to handle an unidentified caller who insists on speaking with the physician but refuses to
give her phone number or the reason for her call would be to -Ask the caller to send a letter to the
physician
Which of the following conditions is most characteristic of an asthma attack? -Dyspena
To obtain confidential patient information which caller does NOT need a patient's written consent? -
Referring Physician
Which of the following situations is NOT considered to be a reportable incident? -A negative result for HIV
Which of the following terms means "the thing speaks for itself" when applied to the law of negligence? -
Res ipsa loquitur
Which type of insurance would cover the medical expenses of an employee injured on the job? -Worker's
compensation
Practice Exam
Which of the following planes divides the body into anterior and posterior portions? -Transverse
Which of the following systems pumps and distributes blood throughout the body? -Cardiovascular
The 4 major types of tissue in the body are -Muscle, nervous, epithelial, and connective
The upper respiratory tract includes all of the following EXCEPT the -Bronchi
The accessory organs include the -Gallbladder, liver, and pancreas
Hydrocele means -Swelling of the testes
All of the following are true about leukocytes EXCEPT -Leukocytes are responsible for blood clotting
Tendonitis is a(n) -Inflammation of the tendon
The function of the skin includes all of the following EXCEPT -Transportation of immune cells
The nucleus is -The control center that directs the activity of the cell
Cholelithiasis is -Gallstones
The sensory organs include all of the following EXCEPT -The pharynx
Which of the following terms means "the surgical removal of the kidney"? -Nephrectomy
The combing form cost/o refers to which of the following anatomic structures? -Rib
All of the following compoents are a part of the Sigmund Freud's theories of psychology EXCEPT -
Behaviorism
Which of the following terms means "difficulty swallowing"? -Dsyphagia
, Cognitive theory offers an approach to psychology that encourages individuals to examine -Errors in their
thinking
Which suffix means " surgical repair"? -Plasty
Which of the following conditions is commonly known as a bruise? -Hematoma
Each of the following identifies one of Elizabeth Kubler- Ross's 5 stages of grief EXCEPT -Shock
The most accurate definition of "defense mechanisms" in psychology is -Strategies individuals use to
avoid difficult or painful feelings
All of the following statements about renewing the CMA credential are true EXCEPT -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? -Commission on
Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Which type of resume is written specifically for an advertised job? -Letter of recommendation
Which of the following incoming calls should the medical assistant transfer immediately to the physician? -
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? -opthalmologist
When the medical assistant is preparing to answer incoming calls, what supplies or items should he or
she have readily available ? -Appointment book, calender, message pad or notepad, and pen and pencil
The information needed to make a return appointment for an established patient includes all of the
following EXCEPT -Patient's employer
A patient's neighbor calls, stating that she is concerned about her friend and would like to know what is
wrong with the patient The medical assistant should: -Tactfully refuse to release any patient information
without the patient's written permission
When responding to a hearing-impaired caller, the medical assistant should -Speak a little more slowly
and little more loudly
The best way to handle an unidentified caller who insists on speaking with the physician but refuses to
give her phone number or the reason for her call would be to -Ask the caller to send a letter to the
physician
Which of the following conditions is most characteristic of an asthma attack? -Dyspena
To obtain confidential patient information which caller does NOT need a patient's written consent? -
Referring Physician
Which of the following situations is NOT considered to be a reportable incident? -A negative result for HIV
Which of the following terms means "the thing speaks for itself" when applied to the law of negligence? -
Res ipsa loquitur
Which type of insurance would cover the medical expenses of an employee injured on the job? -Worker's
compensation
