CCMA Exam

Question 1

Papules

Answer 1

Solid elevations < 0.5 cm in diameter (eczema)

Question 2

Mascules

Answer 2

Flat area on skin, different color, no elevation (freckle)

Question 3

Vesicles

Answer 3

Fluid based blisters (herpes)

Question 4

Pustules

Answer 4

puss-filled blisters (acne)

Question 5

Antineoplastics

Answer 5

slow growth of cancer cells

Question 6

Erythrocytes

Answer 6

Red blood cells

Question 7

Tympanic membrane

Answer 7

eardrum

Question 8

immunogoblins

Answer 8

antibodies

Question 9

Aneurysm

Answer 9

bulging artery in thinner wall

Question 10

Transient Ischemic Attack

Answer 10

Mini Stroke

Question 11

Gout

Answer 11

Arthritis due to uric acid crystal in joints

Question 12

Angina

Answer 12

Chest pain or discomfort that occurs when heart doesn’t receive enough oxygen

Question 13

SA Node - nickname

Answer 13

pacemaker for the heart

Question 14

Superior vena cava purpose

Answer 14

brings blood from head and arms to heart

Question 15

Normal potassium levels

Answer 15

3.5-5.2

Question 16

Normal glucose levels

Answer 16

70-100 normal
>100 diabetic

Question 17

Removal of potential pathogens

Answer 17

medical asepsis

Question 18

Rinne Test

Answer 18

Hearing test using tuning fork