CMA EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
How many primary digits does a CPT code consist of? - Answers - 5 digits
What is a CPT code? - Answers - Current Procedural Technology (CPT) code represent
treatments and procedures performed by a physician in a 5-digit format.
What is urticaria? - Answers - commonly referred to as "hives"; a kind of skin rash
notable for pale red, raised, itchy bumps (due to allergies)
What is anaphylaxis? - Answers - Life threatening allergic reaction
What is rhinitis? - Answers - inflammation of the nasal mucosa
When should the code on glucose curettes be compared to the code on the glucometer
? - Answers - Before a patient is tested
What is the purpose of category 2 codes in procedural coding? - Answers - Tracks
provider performance measures
A pulse oximeter may inaccurately measure low oxygen saturation due to the following
circumstances - Answers - Cold fingers
A PT BEGINS TO FAINT AS AN MA IS DRAWING HER BLOOD. WHAT SHOULD THE
MA DO? - Answers - Position the pt flat on her back
A pt is experiencing a heatstroke may manifest which of the following? - Answers - Hot
skin
When administering eye ointment to a patients which of the following options should the
ma take? - Answers - Apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac
How does an antitussive work? - Answers - suppresses the cough reflex
According to OSHA' s guidelines blood soiled gauze should be disposed of in which of
the following? - Answers - Red biohazard bag
Which of the following should be included in the appointment calendar when scheduling
a pt? - Answers - Daytime phone number
When disposing of a used needle and syringe what action should the MA take? -
Answers - Drop the syringe, needle first, into the biohazardous sharps container
ANSWERS
How many primary digits does a CPT code consist of? - Answers - 5 digits
What is a CPT code? - Answers - Current Procedural Technology (CPT) code represent
treatments and procedures performed by a physician in a 5-digit format.
What is urticaria? - Answers - commonly referred to as "hives"; a kind of skin rash
notable for pale red, raised, itchy bumps (due to allergies)
What is anaphylaxis? - Answers - Life threatening allergic reaction
What is rhinitis? - Answers - inflammation of the nasal mucosa
When should the code on glucose curettes be compared to the code on the glucometer
? - Answers - Before a patient is tested
What is the purpose of category 2 codes in procedural coding? - Answers - Tracks
provider performance measures
A pulse oximeter may inaccurately measure low oxygen saturation due to the following
circumstances - Answers - Cold fingers
A PT BEGINS TO FAINT AS AN MA IS DRAWING HER BLOOD. WHAT SHOULD THE
MA DO? - Answers - Position the pt flat on her back
A pt is experiencing a heatstroke may manifest which of the following? - Answers - Hot
skin
When administering eye ointment to a patients which of the following options should the
ma take? - Answers - Apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac
How does an antitussive work? - Answers - suppresses the cough reflex
According to OSHA' s guidelines blood soiled gauze should be disposed of in which of
the following? - Answers - Red biohazard bag
Which of the following should be included in the appointment calendar when scheduling
a pt? - Answers - Daytime phone number
When disposing of a used needle and syringe what action should the MA take? -
Answers - Drop the syringe, needle first, into the biohazardous sharps container
