MISS K CCMA
PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE 2025/2026
,C. Five digits - ✔✔-How many primary digits does a CPT code insist of ?
A. Two digits
B. Four digits
C. Five digits
D. Seven digits
C. Urticaria - ✔✔-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
A. Before a patient is tested - ✔✔-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
A. Tracks provider performance measures - ✔✔-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
C. Cold fingers - ✔✔-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
D. Position the patient flat on her back - ✔✔-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
A. Hot skin - ✔✔-A patient having a heatstroke may manifest which of the
following?
A. Hot skin
B. Excessive sweating
C. Bradycardia
D. Slow breathing
B. Apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac - ✔✔-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
D. Suppresses the cough reflex - ✔✔-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
A. Red biohazard bag - ✔✔-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
B. Daytime phone number - ✔✔-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
D. The service is provided after the expiration date - ✔✔-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
C. Drop the syringe, needle first, into the biohazardous sharps container -
✔✔-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
A. Vigorously dry the patients skin prior to electrode placement - ✔✔-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
C. Silvery, scaly - ✔✔-Psoriasis can be identified by which of the following
characteristic?
A. Yellow, waxy
B. Gray, crusty
C. Silvery, scaly
D. Brown, flat
PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE 2025/2026
,C. Five digits - ✔✔-How many primary digits does a CPT code insist of ?
A. Two digits
B. Four digits
C. Five digits
D. Seven digits
C. Urticaria - ✔✔-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
A. Before a patient is tested - ✔✔-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
A. Tracks provider performance measures - ✔✔-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
C. Cold fingers - ✔✔-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
D. Position the patient flat on her back - ✔✔-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
A. Hot skin - ✔✔-A patient having a heatstroke may manifest which of the
following?
A. Hot skin
B. Excessive sweating
C. Bradycardia
D. Slow breathing
B. Apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac - ✔✔-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
D. Suppresses the cough reflex - ✔✔-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
A. Red biohazard bag - ✔✔-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
B. Daytime phone number - ✔✔-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
D. The service is provided after the expiration date - ✔✔-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
C. Drop the syringe, needle first, into the biohazardous sharps container -
✔✔-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
A. Vigorously dry the patients skin prior to electrode placement - ✔✔-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
C. Silvery, scaly - ✔✔-Psoriasis can be identified by which of the following
characteristic?
A. Yellow, waxy
B. Gray, crusty
C. Silvery, scaly
D. Brown, flat
