The below quiz contains various questions on medical terminology, designed to help healthcare professionals prepare for the NHA CCMA exam. This quiz covers essential medical terms, including prefixes, suffixes, and root words used in anatomy, physiology, pathology, and diagnostic procedures. You’ll be tested on your ability to understand and apply medical terminology in clinical practice, recognizing common terms related to body systems, diseases, treatments, and procedures. Designed for those preparing for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification exam, this quiz will help strengthen your knowledge of medical language, improve your communication with healthcare teams, and ensure accuracy in documentation and patient care. Whether you are a student or a professional, this quiz is a key tool in your preparation for the NHA CCMA exam and real-world healthcare practice.
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CCMA Medical Terminology Quiz
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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
Which term means “pertaining to the lungs”?
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Explanation: “Pulmonary” comes from “pulmo,” which means lungs. It relates to anything involving the respiratory system.
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Explanation: “Pulmonary” comes from “pulmo,” which means lungs. It relates to anything involving the respiratory system.
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Question 2 of 20
2. Question
Which of the following abbreviations is acceptable for medical assistants to use?
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Question 3 of 20
3. Question
A medical assistant is preparing to apply a compression bandage to a patient’s leg. She starts at the patient’s foot and works her way up towards the patient’s hip. In relation to the hip, which of the following pairs of terms describes this progression?
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The term Proximal refers to a point that is closer to the center of the body or a point of attachment such as the hip. The term distal refers to a point that is farther away from the center of the body or a point of attachement
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The term Proximal refers to a point that is closer to the center of the body or a point of attachment such as the hip. The term distal refers to a point that is farther away from the center of the body or a point of attachement
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Question 4 of 20
4. Question
What does the suffix “-itis” indicate?
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“-itis” is a common suffix in medical terms that means inflammation (e.g., arthritis = inflammation of a joint).
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“-itis” is a common suffix in medical terms that means inflammation (e.g., arthritis = inflammation of a joint).
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Question 5 of 20
5. Question
The medical assistant should be aware that “rx” is an abbreviation for the word:
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Question 6 of 20
6. Question
Which of the following statements best defines the term “contralateral”?
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Question 7 of 20
7. Question
A medical assistant see’s the words “rheumatoid arthritis” on a patient’s medical record. The medical assistant should identify that this term means:
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Question 8 of 20
8. Question
Which of the following devices is used to record a patient’s heart rhythm?
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Electro Cardio Graph (ECG) records the electrical activity of the Heart
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Electro Cardio Graph (ECG) records the electrical activity of the Heart
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Question 9 of 20
9. Question
What is the medical term for slow breathing?
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Brady means Slow and Pnea means beathing
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Brady means Slow and Pnea means beathing
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Question 10 of 20
10. Question
What is an oophorectomy and when is it performed?
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Question 11 of 20
11. Question
What is the term that refers to the measurement of a person’s height in relation to their body weight?
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Question 12 of 20
12. Question
What is the term for age-related difficulty in focusing on objects up close?
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Presby means old or elderly
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Presby means old or elderly
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Question 13 of 20
13. Question
What does the prefix “brady-” mean?
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“Brady-” is a prefix meaning slow. For example, bradycardia means a slow heart rate.
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“Brady-” is a prefix meaning slow. For example, bradycardia means a slow heart rate.
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Question 14 of 20
14. Question
The term “hepatomegaly” refers to:
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“Hepato-” refers to the liver, and “-megaly” means enlargement. So, hepatomegaly is an enlarged liver.
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“Hepato-” refers to the liver, and “-megaly” means enlargement. So, hepatomegaly is an enlarged liver.
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Question 15 of 20
15. Question
Which of the following terms means surgical removal of the gallbladder?
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“Cholecyst-” refers to the gallbladder, and “-ectomy” means surgical removal. So, cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder.
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“Cholecyst-” refers to the gallbladder, and “-ectomy” means surgical removal. So, cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder.
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Question 16 of 20
16. Question
The term “cyanosis” refers to:
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“Cyano-” means blue, and “-osis” refers to a condition. Cyanosis is the bluish color of the skin due to lack of oxygen.
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“Cyano-” means blue, and “-osis” refers to a condition. Cyanosis is the bluish color of the skin due to lack of oxygen.
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Question 17 of 20
17. Question
Which of the following terms means “high blood sugar”?
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Explanation: “Hyper-” means high, and “glycemia” refers to glucose in the blood. So, hyperglycemia is high blood sugar.
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Explanation: “Hyper-” means high, and “glycemia” refers to glucose in the blood. So, hyperglycemia is high blood sugar.
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Question 18 of 20
18. Question
The root word “derm” refers to which body part?
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Explanation: “Derm” or “dermato-” refers to the skin, as in dermatology (study of the skin).
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Explanation: “Derm” or “dermato-” refers to the skin, as in dermatology (study of the skin).
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Question 19 of 20
19. Question
What does the term “osteoporosis” mean?
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Explanation: “Osteo-” = bone, and “-porosis” = porous or porous condition. Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become weak and brittle.
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Explanation: “Osteo-” = bone, and “-porosis” = porous or porous condition. Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become weak and brittle.
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Question 20 of 20
20. Question
The medical term “tachycardia” means:
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Explanation: “Tachy-” = fast, “cardia” = heart. Tachycardia is a rapid heart rate.
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Explanation: “Tachy-” = fast, “cardia” = heart. Tachycardia is a rapid heart rate.
