Question 1
How many primary digits does a CPT code insist of ?
A. Two digits
B. Four digits
C. Five digits
D. Seven digits
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Five digits
Question 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
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Urticaria
Question 3
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,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
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Before a patient is tested
Question 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
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Tracks provider performance measures
Question 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
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Cold fingers
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,Question 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
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Position the patient flat on her back
Question 7
A patient having a heatstroke may manifest which of the following?
A. Hot skin
B. Excessive sweating
C. Bradycardia
D. Slow breathing
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Hot skin
Question 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
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, C. Apply the ointment from the outer canthus to the inner canthus
D. Have the patient keep her eye open after application
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac
Question 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
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Suppresses the cough reflex
Question 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
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Red biohazard bag
Question 11
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How many primary digits does a CPT code insist of ?
A. Two digits
B. Four digits
C. Five digits
D. Seven digits
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Five digits
Question 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
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Urticaria
Question 3
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,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
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Before a patient is tested
Question 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
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Tracks provider performance measures
Question 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
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Cold fingers
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,Question 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
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Position the patient flat on her back
Question 7
A patient having a heatstroke may manifest which of the following?
A. Hot skin
B. Excessive sweating
C. Bradycardia
D. Slow breathing
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Hot skin
Question 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
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, C. Apply the ointment from the outer canthus to the inner canthus
D. Have the patient keep her eye open after application
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac
Question 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
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Suppresses the cough reflex
Question 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
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Red biohazard bag
Question 11
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