CMA Practice Exam 1
- 1.Which of the following planes divides the body into anterior and posterior portions?
- A.
Sagittal
- B.
Median
- C.
Midsagittal
- D.
Frontal plane
- E.
Transverse
- 2.Which of the following systems pumps and distributes blood throughout the body?
- A.
Nervous
- B.
Respiratory
- C.
Sensory
- D.
Cardiovascular
- E.
Integumenatry
- 3.The four major types of tissue in the body are
- A.
Muscle, nervous, epithelial, and connective
- B.
Nervous, connective, vascular, and epithelial
- C.
Epithelial, nervous, vascular, and epidermis
- D.
Muscle, epithelial, blood, and connective
- E.
Muscle, epithelial, nervous, and vessels
- 4.The upper respiratory tract includes all of the following EXCEPT the
- A.
Nose
- B.
Pharynx
- C.
Bronchi
- D.
Upper trachea
- E.
Larynx
- 5.The accessory organs include the
- A.
Gallbladder, liver, and pancreas
- B.
Pancreas, anus, and liver
- C.
Liver, mouth, and esophagus
- D.
Large, intestine, anus, and stomach
- E.
Esophagus, gallbladder, and pancreas
- 6.Hydrocele means
- A.
Inflammation of the prostate
- B.
Inflammation of the cervix
- C.
Swelling of the testes
- D.
Inflammation of the testes
- E.
Impotence
- 7.All of the following are true about leukocytes EXCEPT
- A.
Leukocytes are white blood cells
- B.
Leukocytes fight infection
- C.
Leukocytes produce antibodies
- D.
Leukocytes are part of the circulatory system
- E.
Leukocytes are responsible for blood clotting
- 8.Tendonitis is a(n)
- A.
Broken bone
- B.
Inflammation of a tendon
- C.
Injury to a muscle
- D.
Progressive wasting of muscle tissue
- E.
Muscle pain
- 9.The function of the skin includes all of the following EXCEPT
- A.
Protection from sunlight
- B.
Lubrication
- C.
Protection from microorganisms
- D.
Regulation of temperature
- E.
Transportation of immune cells
- 10.The nucleus is
- A.
The control center that directs the activity of the cells
- B.
A gel-like fluid in the cell
- C.
A lysosome
- D.
A tissue
- E.
A cell membrane
- 11.Cholelithiasis is
- A.
Inflammation of a joint.
- B.
Inflammation of the stomach.
- C.
Gallstones.
- D.
Inflammation of the gallbladder.
- E.
Chronic degenerative disease of the liver.
- 12.The sensory organs include all the following EXCEPT
- A.
The pharynx.
- B.
The eyes.
- C.
The nose.
- D.
The tongue.
- E.
The ears.
- 13.Which of the following term means "surgical removal of the kidney"?
- A.
Appendectomy
- B.
Cholecystectomy
- C.
Hysterectomy
- D.
Nephrectomy
- E.
Splenectomy
- 14.The combining form cost/o refers to which of the following anatomic structures?
- A.
Bone marrow
- B.
Clavicle
- C.
Joint
- D.
Ligament
- E.
Rib
- 15.All of the following components are a part of Sigmunnd Freud's theories of psychology EXCEPT
- A.
Id.
- B.
Subconscious.
- C.
Ego.
- D.
Behaviorism.
- E.
Superego.
- 16.Which of the following terms means "difficulty swallowing"?
- A.
Dyscrasia
- B.
Dyspepsia
- C.
Dysphagia
- D.
Dyspnea
- E.
Dysuria
- 17.Cognitive theory offers an approach to psychology that encourages individuals to examine
- A.
Their dreams.
- B.
Errors in their thinking.
- C.
Rational beliefs.
- D.
Grief and loss.
- E.
Needs and desires.
- 18.Which suffix means “surgical repair”?
- A.
Opsy
- B.
Rrhea
- C.
Plasty
- D.
Tome
- E.
Lysis
- 19.Which of the following conditions is commonly known as a bruise?
- A.
Ecchymosis
- B.
Epistaxis
- C.
Hematoma
- D.
Lesion
- E.
Thrombosis
- 20.Each of the following identifies one of Elizabeth Kübler-Ross’s five stages of grief EXCEPT
- A.
Denial.
- B.
Anger.
- C.
Shock.
- D.
Bargaining.
- E.
Depression.
- 21.The most accurate definition of “defense mechanisms” in psychology is
- A.
A means to bring upsetting emotions to the surface of an individual’s consciousness.
- B.
Ways to strike out in anger in difficult situations.
- C.
Strategies individuals use to avoid difficult or painful feelings.
- D.
One type of mood swing experienced by individuals suffering from bipolar disorder.
- E.
A way for humans to avoid talking to each other.
- 22.All of the following statements about renewing the CMA credential are true EXCEPT
- A.
The CMA credential must be renewed every five years.
- B.
The CMA credential may be renewed by retaking the certifying examination.
- C.
The CMA credential is required in order to practice in the medical assisting profession.
- D.
The CMA credential may be renewed by earning continuing education units (CEUs).
- E.
A current CMA credential may help in career advancement and financial compensation.
- 23.Which certifying agency allows a medical assistant to use the CMA credential?
- A.
Registered Medical Assistants (RMA)
- B.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
- C.
American Medical Association (AMA)
- D.
American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
- E.
American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- 24.Which type of resume is written specifically for an advertised job?
- A.
Letter of recommendation
- B.
Targeted
- C.
Chronological
- D.
Functional
- E.
Cover letter
- 25.Which of the following incoming calls should the medical assistant transfer immediately to the physician?
- A.
A new patient demanding to speak with the physician before making an appointment
- B.
The emergency room calling about admitting an established patient with chest pain
- C.
The intensive care unit requesting a diet order for tomorrow on one of the physician’s patients
- D.
A pharmaceutical representative excited about a new discovery in medicine
- E.
A patient requesting a prescription refill
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