CCMA Practice Test 2

1. What type of cell division results in two identical daughter cells?

2. In which process do molecules move across a membrane with the help of transport proteins but without the use of energy?

3. Which of the following structures creates a turbulent flow through the small intestine?

4. Which condition is a neuromuscular disorder caused by the destruction of acetylcholine receptors?

5. What does -itis mean?

6. How is palpation performed?

7. What is the term for the process by which white blood cells engulf and digest pathogens?

8. What defense mechanism is being used when a person denies their negative behavior and instead blames it on someone else?

9. Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body?

10. What term is used to describe paralysis that affects the lower half of the body, typically from the waist down?

11. You receive a phone call that comes through to your office phone, but there is a language barrier, what is the most appropriate course of action?

12. What does apnea mean?

13. The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration is known as:

14. A 30-year-old patient complains of shortness of breath. What should the medical assistant do first?

15. Which part of the brain is responsible for balance and coordination?

16. According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which of the following is considered the second-highest level, after self-actualization?

17. A patient needs a sterile dressing change. What is the first step in the procedure?

18. Which of the following is a common sign of an allergic reaction?

19. Which part of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?

20. How many chambers are in the heart?

21. What type of question does a medical provider ask when they want a patient to give a detailed response?

22. When taking a patient’s temperature with a tympanic thermometer, what is important to remember?

23. A patient is diagnosed with hypertension and does not understand the importance of medication adherence. How should you address this?

24. Two systems that influence GFR are known as:

25. A patient is coming into the clinic to look at x-rays of his fractured tibia. The provider states that the bone was fractured due to repetitive activity. What type of fracture is this?

26. Which of the following structures is responsible for protein synthesis?

27. For how long can sterile-wrapped items be safely stored and still be considered sterile?

28. How does saliva differ from water?

29. A patient needs to be reminded to take their medication regularly. What is the best way to approach this?

30. Who has ownership of a patient’s medical record?