Practice Test 2

Practice CCMA Test 2 has 40 questions and goes deeper into your knowledge than the questions in the first section. The emphasis continues to be on concepts and details, but to a greater extent than in the preliminary section. Although it will not be heavy on scenarios, it has the potential to prompt you to think a little more directly and apply your learning with greater precision.

40 Questions

1. Which term means “away from the midline”?

 
 
 
 

2. Which tube color is typically used for blood cultures?

 
 
 
 

3. Which is a common symptom of dehydration?

 
 
 
 

4. Which type of muscle is under voluntary control?

 
 
 
 

5. Which isolation precaution is used for a patient with tuberculosis?

 
 
 
 

6. Which vitamin is necessary for normal blood clotting?

 
 
 
 

7. Which is the most common blood type in the U.S.?

 
 
 
 

8. Which is the first step when treating a chemical splash in the eye?

 
 
 
 

9. Which of the following PPE should be removed first to reduce contamination risk?

 
 
 
 

10. Which pulse site is located behind the knee?

 
 
 
 

11. Which term refers to a microorganism that causes disease?

 
 
 
 

12. Which medical term means “surgical removal of the appendix”?

 
 
 
 

13. Which position is recommended for a patient experiencing shortness of breath?

 
 
 
 

14. Which structure produces insulin?

 
 
 
 

15. Which blood pressure reading indicates stage 2 hypertension?

 
 
 
 

16. What is the primary function of the large intestine?

 
 
 
 

17. Which part of the urinary system transports urine from the kidney to the bladder?

 
 
 
 

18. Which is the largest artery in the body?

 
 
 
 

19. Which is the preferred site for an infant heel stick?

 
 
 
 

20. Which condition is caused by insufficient insulin production?

 
 
 
 

21. Which hormone regulates blood sugar by lowering glucose levels?

 
 
 
 

22. Which lab test is used to monitor long-term blood glucose control?

 
 
 
 

23. Which is the largest vein in the body?

 
 
 
 

24. Which condition is characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells?

 
 
 
 

25. Which term refers to the body’s ability to fight infection?

 
 
 
 

26. Which type of joint is found in the shoulder?

 
 
 
 

27. Which ECG lead is placed at the 4th intercostal space, right sternal border?

 
 
 
 

28. Which term means “toward the head”?

 
 
 
 

29. Which of the following means “inflammation of the liver”?

 
 
 
 

30. Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

 
 
 
 

31. Which blood component is responsible for carrying oxygen?

 
 
 
 

32. Which term means “toward the midline”?

 
 
 
 

33. Which is the correct needle angle for an intradermal injection?

 
 
 
 

34. Which organ stores and releases bile?

 
 
 
 

35. Which is the correct abbreviation for “every hour”?

 
 
 
 

36. Which heart valve separates the right atrium and right ventricle?

 
 
 
 

37. What is the correct order for removing PPE?

 
 
 
 

38. Which is the correct term for a low white blood cell count?

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

40. Which term means “slow breathing”?

 
 
 
 


By working through Practice CCMA Test 2, you have continued to develop a foundation and received helpful feedback on areas for improvement. Please use this feedback as you proceed with Practice CCMA Test 3, where scenario-based questions will take the leading role.

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