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MISS K CCMA Practice Questions Questions and Answers 100% pass How many primary digits does a CPT code insist of ? A. Two digits B. Four digits C. Five digits D. Seven digits - ANS- C. Five digits 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 - ANS- C. Urticaria 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 - ANS- A. Before a patient is tested 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 - ANS- A. Tracks provider performance measures 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 - ANS- C. Cold fingers 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 - ANS- D. Position the patient flat on her back A patient having a heatstroke may manifest which of the following? A. Hot skin B. Excessive sweating C. Bradycardia D. Slow breathing - ANS- A. Hot skin 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 - ANS- B. Apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac 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 - ANS- D. Suppresses the cough reflex 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 - ANS- A. Red biohazard bag 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 - ANS- B. Daytime phone number 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 - ANS- D. The service is provided after the expiration date When disposing of a used needled and syringe, what action should the Medical Assistant take? A. Recap the needle before disposing of it in the biohazardous sharps container B. Use a gauze square to break off the needle and place it in the biohazardous sharps container C. Drop the syringe, needle first, into the biohazardous sharps container D. Replace the biohazardous sharps container once it is half full - ANS- C. Drop the syringe, needle first, into the biohazardous sharps container When preparing a patient for a Holter monitoring, which of the following action should be taken? A. Vigorously dry the patients skin prior to electrode placement B. Apply the electrodes while the patient is in a standing position C. Ensure tension is on the lead wires after electrodes are in place D. Wash the patients skin with soap and water prior to electrode placement - ANS- A. Vigorously dry the patients skin prior to electrode placement Psoriasis can be identified by which of the following characteristic? A. Yellow, waxy B. Gray, crusty C. Silvery, scaly D. Brown, flat - ANS- C. Silvery, scaly When preparing a patient for a physical examination, which of the following action should the assistant take first? A. Give the patient a paper gown B. Verify the patients identity C. Record the patients vital signs D. Assist the patient into Fowlers postion - ANS- B. Verify the patients identity Which of the following can be signed by a Medical Assistant? A. A medical report for an insurance carrier B. A referral letter for a patient to an outside provider C. A letter containing medical advice to the parents of child D. A notification letter to a patient about surgery arrangements - ANS- D. A notification letter to a patient about surgery arrangements When administering an intramuscular injection, which of the following actions should the Medical Assistant take? A. Select the patients forearm as the site of injection B. Cleanse the site in a circular motion from the center outward C. Cleanse the site with povidone-iodine solution D. Hold the needle and syringe at a 45 degree angle to the skin - ANS- B. Cleanse the site in a circular motion from the center outward Which of the following notifies the provider of a claim denial by an insurance company? A. Remittance advice B. Coordination of benefits C. Eligibility for insurance D. CMS-1500 claim form - ANS- A. Remittance advice What is the purpose of a modifier when assigning a CPT code? A. Indicates the complexity of the medical history that led to the procedure B. Indicates the amount of time the provider has spent on the procedure C. Provides the clinical setting in which the procedure was performed D. Provides additional information or circumstances for a procedure - ANS- D. Provides additional information or circumstances for a procedure Which of the following instructions should an assistant give regarding a transdermal patch and use? A. "Only sponge baths are allowed while wearing the patch." B. "Make sure to rotate patch placement to avoid skin irritation." C. "Keep all used patches for inspection at your next appointment." D. "Apply each new patch at a different time during the day." - ANS- B. "Make sure to rotate patch placement to avoid skin irritation." When using the SOAP format, which of the following would be found in the assessment section? A. Family history B. Laboratory results C. Chief complaint D. Diangnosis - ANS- D. Diangnosis