CCMA Practice Exam Questions and
Answers MISS K
1. How many primary digits does a CPT code insist of ?
A. Two digits
B. Four digits
C. Five digits
D. Seven digits
Answer C. Five digits
2. An MA has given a patient an injection and the patient begins
developing an itchy rash with pink lesions. Which of the following terms
should the assistant use when documenting this occurrence?
A. Anaphylaxis
B. Rhinitis
C. Urticaria
D. Erythema
Answer C. Urticaria
3. When should the code on glucose cuvettes be compared to the
code on the glucometer?
A. Before a patient is tested
B. After a new package of cuvettes is opened
,C. Following an error code
D. At the beginning of the shift
Answer A. Before a patient is tested
4. What is the purpose of Category II codes in procedural coding?
A. Tracks provider performance measures
B. Indicates special circumstances
C. Works as a temporary code
D. Identifies preventive measures
Answer A. Tracks provider performance measures
5. A pulse oximeter may inaccurately measure low oxygen saturation
due to the following circumstances?
A. Anemia
B. Hyperventilation syndrome
C. Cold Fingers
D. Carbon monoxide poisoning
Answer C. Cold fingers
6. A patient begins to faint as a Medical Assistant is drawing her
blood. What should the Medical Assistant do?
A. Use an ammonia capsule to revive the patient
B. Apply a warm cloth to the patients forhead
C. Have the patient remain in the office for 5 min
,D. Position the patient flat on her back
Answer D. Position the patient flat on her back
7. A patient having a heatstroke may manifest which of the following?
A. Hot skin
B. Excessive sweating
C. Bradycardia
D. Slow breathing
Answer A. Hot skin
8. When administering eye ointment to a patient, Which of the
following action should the Medical Assistant take?
A. Hold the ointment tube parallel to and above the patients eye
B. Apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac
C. Apply the ointment from the outer canthus to the inner canthus
D.Have the patient keep her eye open after application
Answer B. Apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac
9. How does an antitussive work?
A. It reduces nasal membrane swelling
B. Helps coughing up mucus
C. Relieves allergy symptoms
D. Suppresses the cough reflex
Answer D. Suppresses the cough reflex
, 10. According to the OSHA's guidelines, blood-soiled gauze should
be disposed of in which of the following?
A. Red biohazard bag
B. Sharps container
C. Trash can with clear leak proof liner
D. Purple medical waste container
Answer A. Red biohazard bag
11. Which of the following should be included in the appointment
calendar when scheduling a patient?
A. Diagnosis code
B. Daytime phone number
C. Date of birth
D. Patient identification number
Answer B. Daytime phone number
12. After requesting a preauthorization for a patient's referral to
a specialist, what is one reason the claim may be denied?
A. The approved visits are listed in the authorization comments section
B. The patient previously submitted and received a self referral
C. The specialty providers nation provider identifier (NPI) is not
included in the authorization
D. The service is provided after the expiration date
Answers MISS K
1. How many primary digits does a CPT code insist of ?
A. Two digits
B. Four digits
C. Five digits
D. Seven digits
Answer C. Five digits
2. An MA has given a patient an injection and the patient begins
developing an itchy rash with pink lesions. Which of the following terms
should the assistant use when documenting this occurrence?
A. Anaphylaxis
B. Rhinitis
C. Urticaria
D. Erythema
Answer C. Urticaria
3. When should the code on glucose cuvettes be compared to the
code on the glucometer?
A. Before a patient is tested
B. After a new package of cuvettes is opened
,C. Following an error code
D. At the beginning of the shift
Answer A. Before a patient is tested
4. What is the purpose of Category II codes in procedural coding?
A. Tracks provider performance measures
B. Indicates special circumstances
C. Works as a temporary code
D. Identifies preventive measures
Answer A. Tracks provider performance measures
5. A pulse oximeter may inaccurately measure low oxygen saturation
due to the following circumstances?
A. Anemia
B. Hyperventilation syndrome
C. Cold Fingers
D. Carbon monoxide poisoning
Answer C. Cold fingers
6. A patient begins to faint as a Medical Assistant is drawing her
blood. What should the Medical Assistant do?
A. Use an ammonia capsule to revive the patient
B. Apply a warm cloth to the patients forhead
C. Have the patient remain in the office for 5 min
,D. Position the patient flat on her back
Answer D. Position the patient flat on her back
7. A patient having a heatstroke may manifest which of the following?
A. Hot skin
B. Excessive sweating
C. Bradycardia
D. Slow breathing
Answer A. Hot skin
8. When administering eye ointment to a patient, Which of the
following action should the Medical Assistant take?
A. Hold the ointment tube parallel to and above the patients eye
B. Apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac
C. Apply the ointment from the outer canthus to the inner canthus
D.Have the patient keep her eye open after application
Answer B. Apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac
9. How does an antitussive work?
A. It reduces nasal membrane swelling
B. Helps coughing up mucus
C. Relieves allergy symptoms
D. Suppresses the cough reflex
Answer D. Suppresses the cough reflex
, 10. According to the OSHA's guidelines, blood-soiled gauze should
be disposed of in which of the following?
A. Red biohazard bag
B. Sharps container
C. Trash can with clear leak proof liner
D. Purple medical waste container
Answer A. Red biohazard bag
11. Which of the following should be included in the appointment
calendar when scheduling a patient?
A. Diagnosis code
B. Daytime phone number
C. Date of birth
D. Patient identification number
Answer B. Daytime phone number
12. After requesting a preauthorization for a patient's referral to
a specialist, what is one reason the claim may be denied?
A. The approved visits are listed in the authorization comments section
B. The patient previously submitted and received a self referral
C. The specialty providers nation provider identifier (NPI) is not
included in the authorization
D. The service is provided after the expiration date
