CCMA Practice Exam Questions and
Updated Verified Answers
Question 1
The term "myotomy" means incision to
a. a muscle
b. a tendon
c. the eardrum
d. the spinal cord
Correct Answer
A muscle
Question 2
Laura's patient has just been informed that she is pregnant. Laura explains to her
patient that she should not take any medications without the knowledge of her
physician. Medications considered relatively safe in pregnancy are classified in Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) category
a. Category A
b. Category B
c. Category C
d. Category D
Correct Answer
Category A
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,Question 3
What is the medical term for "baby" teeth
a. Bicuspid
b. Deciduous
c. Fake teeth
d. Small teeth
Correct Answer
Deciduous
Question 4
Describe: Lithotomy position
Correct Answer
like dorsal recumbent position, but patent's feet are in stirrups
Question 5
After putting gloves on, what should be done to assist a bleeding victim
a. apply direct pressure to the site
b. apply indirect pressure to the site
c. check the wound for objects to remove
d. wash the area and apply antibiotic ointment
Correct Answer
apply direct pressure to the site
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,Question 6
A(n) ________ offers living arrangements for the older adult in which each resident or
couple has a separate apartment and pays a fixed fee to have some meals and
services provided.
A) skilled nursing facility
B) intermediate-care facility
C) extended-care facility
D) assisted living facility
Correct Answer
assisted living facility
Question 7
Antagonist
Correct Answer
one drug decreases the effect of another
Question 8
The concept "Universal precautions" refers to
a. assuming all human blood and some body fluids may carry infectious or
bloodborne pathogens
b. assuming all human blood may carry bloodborne pathogens
c. using gloves every time you make any contact with a patient
d. using the same precautions as everyone else
Correct Answer
assuming all human blood and some body fluids may carry infectious or
bloodborne pathogens
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, Question 9
The ________ claim form must be used to submit paper claims to Medicare for a
physician's services.
A) 837P
B) CMS-1500
C) UB-04
D) CMS-1450
Correct Answer
CMA-1500
Question 10
A list of drugs approved for coverage is known as (a) ________.
A) generic
B) formulary
C) preferred
D) nonformulary
Correct Answer
Formulary
Question 11
Laura disinfects the exam tables in between each patient using a 1:10 bleach solution.
In order for the process to be effective she must
a. dilute the bleach solution with boiling water
b. leave the disinfection solution in an open container to allow evaporation
c. leave the solution one exam tables for 15 minutes in order to kill spores and viruses
d. prepare the solution according to the recommended dilution, store the solution in
a closed container, allow recommended contact time, and change after
recommended period of expiration
Correct Answer
prepare the solution according to the recommended dilution, store the solution in a
closed container, allow recommended contact time, and change after
recommended period of expiration
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Updated Verified Answers
Question 1
The term "myotomy" means incision to
a. a muscle
b. a tendon
c. the eardrum
d. the spinal cord
Correct Answer
A muscle
Question 2
Laura's patient has just been informed that she is pregnant. Laura explains to her
patient that she should not take any medications without the knowledge of her
physician. Medications considered relatively safe in pregnancy are classified in Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) category
a. Category A
b. Category B
c. Category C
d. Category D
Correct Answer
Category A
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,Question 3
What is the medical term for "baby" teeth
a. Bicuspid
b. Deciduous
c. Fake teeth
d. Small teeth
Correct Answer
Deciduous
Question 4
Describe: Lithotomy position
Correct Answer
like dorsal recumbent position, but patent's feet are in stirrups
Question 5
After putting gloves on, what should be done to assist a bleeding victim
a. apply direct pressure to the site
b. apply indirect pressure to the site
c. check the wound for objects to remove
d. wash the area and apply antibiotic ointment
Correct Answer
apply direct pressure to the site
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,Question 6
A(n) ________ offers living arrangements for the older adult in which each resident or
couple has a separate apartment and pays a fixed fee to have some meals and
services provided.
A) skilled nursing facility
B) intermediate-care facility
C) extended-care facility
D) assisted living facility
Correct Answer
assisted living facility
Question 7
Antagonist
Correct Answer
one drug decreases the effect of another
Question 8
The concept "Universal precautions" refers to
a. assuming all human blood and some body fluids may carry infectious or
bloodborne pathogens
b. assuming all human blood may carry bloodborne pathogens
c. using gloves every time you make any contact with a patient
d. using the same precautions as everyone else
Correct Answer
assuming all human blood and some body fluids may carry infectious or
bloodborne pathogens
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, Question 9
The ________ claim form must be used to submit paper claims to Medicare for a
physician's services.
A) 837P
B) CMS-1500
C) UB-04
D) CMS-1450
Correct Answer
CMA-1500
Question 10
A list of drugs approved for coverage is known as (a) ________.
A) generic
B) formulary
C) preferred
D) nonformulary
Correct Answer
Formulary
Question 11
Laura disinfects the exam tables in between each patient using a 1:10 bleach solution.
In order for the process to be effective she must
a. dilute the bleach solution with boiling water
b. leave the disinfection solution in an open container to allow evaporation
c. leave the solution one exam tables for 15 minutes in order to kill spores and viruses
d. prepare the solution according to the recommended dilution, store the solution in
a closed container, allow recommended contact time, and change after
recommended period of expiration
Correct Answer
prepare the solution according to the recommended dilution, store the solution in a
closed container, allow recommended contact time, and change after
recommended period of expiration
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