CCMA Practice Exam 180 Questions & Answers

Which of the following situations requires the completion of a release of medical information form? When a patient transfers records to a new physician To bill the patient's insurance company To send the patient's records to a consulting physician To determine the patient's eligibility for insurance benefits - ANSWERSWhen a patient transfers records to a new physician When the same dose of a drug no longer produces the desired effect, it is said that the patient has developed An idiosyncratic reaction A drug tolerance A drug interaction An allergic reaction - ANSWERSA drug tolerance Which of the following letters would most likely be signed by the medical assistant? Order for office supplies Letter dictated by the physician to a patient Letter to another physician about a consultation Medical reports to an insurance company - ANSWERSOrder for office supplies Which of the following is NOT included in the medical history? Accidents and injuries Occupation Immunizations Medications Operations - ANSWERSOccupation Assuming that an elderly patient will have a difficult time understanding the directions for how to take medication is an example of: a. Prejudice b. Stereotyping c. Encoding d. Rationalization - ANSWERSStereotyping When is the physician reimbursed directly for his services by the insurance company? Always If the patient has signed an assignment of benefits form Never If the patient has signed a written consent for treatment - ANSWERSIf the patient has signed an assignment of benefits form Why is it important for a medical assistant to be aware of guidelines for medical necessity? To link procedure codes to correct diagnosis codes To determine what diagnostic tests should be ordered for patients To use a variety of codes instead of overusing certain codes To be sure that codes reflect a high enough level of service - ANSWERSTo link procedure codes to correct diagnosis codes When should a comma be used to separate elements in a series? If it is necessary for the understanding of the sentence If there are four, five, or more elements If there are two or more elements If there are three or more elements - ANSWERSIf there are three or more elements What should the medical assistant verify for accuracy at each visit for an established patient? The patient's address and telephone number The patient's Social Security number The patient's clinic number The patient's marital status - ANSWERSThe patient's address and telephone number Which of the following could result in the medical assistant becoming infected with a pathogen? Having an open sore on the hand Licking a label for a specimen container Eating while testing a microbiologic specimen Drinking coffee in the office laboratory All of the above - ANSWERSAll of the above Which of the following are asthma triggers? Tobacco smoke Vigorous physical exercise Animal dander All of the above House dust - ANSWERSAll of the above Otodynia Incision into the eardrum surgical procedure that breaks up stones pain in the ear. runny nose - ANSWERSpain in the ear. au: left eye both eyes right ear both ears right eye left ear - ANSWERSboth eyes Which of the following vital signs can be expected in a child that is afebrile? a. Rectal Temp of 100.9 degrees F. b. Oral Temp of 38 degrees C. c. Axillary Temp of 98.6 degrees F. d. All of the above are incorrect. - ANSWERSAxillary Temp of 98.6 degrees Which of the following is NOT a guideline for the proper care of a microscope? Clean the lenses of the microscope with gauze or tissue. Store the microscope with the nosepiece rotated to the low-power objective. Clean the enameled surface of the microscope with soap and water. Carry the microscope with two hands. - ANSWERSClean the lenses of the microscope with gauze or tissue. Assets are: a. Securities b. Machinery c. Merchandise d. All of the above. - ANSWERSAll of the above. The CPT Coding Book: a. provides a 5 digit code for all procedures or services that may be performed on a patient. b. provides numeric codes that allows for easier communication with insurance providers. c. is divided into six sections. d. All of the above. - ANSWERSis divided into six sections. Which of the following needles has the largest lumen? 25 G 18 G 27 G 20 G - ANSWERS18 G The purpose of a peak flow meter is to Measure how quickly air flows out of the lungs Diagnose asthma Deliver asthma medication to the lungs Prevent an asthma attack - ANSWERSMeasure how quickly air flows out of the lungs What type of computer program does the medical assistant usually use to prepare letters? Database. Spreadsheet. Letters are usually prepared on a typewriter, not the computer. Word processing. - ANSWERSWord processing. Which of the following must be included in informed consent? All of the above An explanation of risks involved with the procedure Any alternative treatments or procedures available The purpose of the recommended procedure The prognosis - ANSWERSAll of the above What is the past medical history? The symptom causing the patient the most trouble The hereditary diseases and health of blood relatives The patient's previous diseases, injuries, and operations Information about the patient's lifestyle - ANSWERSThe patient's previous diseases, injuries, and operations How does a classification system become a coding system? Names are replaced by numbers and letters. Names are arranged in alphabetic order. Names are shortened to abbreviations. Letters in the names of items are rearranged. - ANSWERSNames are replaced by numbers and letters. Even if a patient's account is being paid by capitation, a billing record is usually kept for that patient. T/F - ANSWERSTrue With reverse chronological order, the most recent document is Filed by subject title Placed in front of the other documents Placed in back of the other documents Filed alphabetically - ANSWERSPlaced in front of the other documents The medical term, "diaphoresis," means: a. Profuse vomiting b. Profuse sweating c. Gasping for air d. None of the above. - ANSWERSProfuse sweating lying on the back, knees bent, feet held apart with stirrups Trendelenburg Fowler's Sims' Lithotomy - ANSWERSLithotomy How many leads are there on a standard electrocardiogram? 7 15 5 12 - ANSWERS12 This is the part of the prescription form that indicates the names and quantities of ingredients to be included in the medication. a. Inscription b. Superscription c. Subscription d. Rx - ANSWERSRx In the ICD-10 code M84.50xA, what is the function of the "x"? It indicates whether it the visit is the initial visit, or a subsequent visit. It determines the number of sites of involvement for the condition. It makes the code more specific by indicating right or left. It is a placeholder for information that is not specified. - ANSWERSIt is a placeholder for information that is not specified. In a source-oriented record, a radiology report is filed under which of the following chart dividers? Hospital Progress Notes Lab/X-ray History and Physical - ANSWERSLab/X-ray Who is responsible for giving the patient written instructions before surgery? The surgeon's office The hospital or day surgery center Written instructions are not necessary The primary care physician's office - ANSWERSThe surgeon's office What system schedules three or four patients every half hour, who are seen in the order they arrive? Wave Stream Clustering Modified wave - ANSWERSWave Who proposed the Hierarchy of Needs? a. Maslow b. Freud c. Erikson d. Skinner - ANSWERSMaslow Non-Verbal Communication is: a. Not the most utilized form of communication b. Uses facial expression and body language to send messages c. Most often used when sending messages over email or telephone d. An ineffective manner of communication - ANSWERSUses facial expression and body language to send messages ↑ dosage to 3mg q.i.d. Increase dosage to 3 mg and then pt will quit in 1 day Increase dosage to 4 mg three times a day Increase dosage to 3 mg four times a day Increase dosage to 3 mg every other day - ANSWERSIncrease dosage to 3 mg four times a day Which of the following helps a medical assistant the most to present a professional appearance? Wearing small earrings that do not dangle Wearing stylish white shoes with 2-inch heels Wearing artificial nails with red polish Making sure to wear a hair net or hat at all times - ANSWERSWearing small earrings that do not dangle Which of the following requires a food label? Packaged foods Fresh fruits Restaurant food Fresh vegetables - ANSWERSPackaged foods Malpractice that has been ruled because of a physician's failure to act is a form of: a. Misfeasance b. Malfeasance c. Infeasance d. Nonfeasance - ANSWERSNonfeasance Intramuscular injections An amount up to ___ ml can be injected into the gluteal or vastus lateralis muscles in normal size adults 3 1 5 2 - ANSWERS3 All of the following are high in dietary cholesterol EXCEPT: Egg whites Liver Shellfish Milk - ANSWERSEgg whites The most commonly abused drug in children under 18 is: a. Alcohol b. Marijuana c. Crack d. Cocaine - ANSWERSAlcohol Which of the following may occur when the body cannot maintain an adequate oxygen level? All of the above Death Body system failure Organ failure Death of cells - ANSWERSAll of the above Which of the following helps to reduce the pain of an IM injection? Allowing the alcohol/antiseptic to dry completely Withdrawing the needle at the same angle as that used for insertion Holding the needle steady after inserting it Inserting the needle quickly into the patient's skin All of the above - ANSWERSAll of the above The transfer of pathogens on a fine spray of moisture droplets is known as Inoculation Susceptibility Indirect transfer Droplet infection - ANSWERSDroplet infection Which of the following is a characteristic of soluble fiber? It makes an individual feel full longer Good food sources include oatmeal, applies, broccoli, and legumes All of the above It helps to lower blood cholesterol - ANSWERSAll of the above Which of the following is an example of an empty calorie food? Cake All of the above Candy Cookies Soft drinks - ANSWERSAll of the above Carrie Engles comes to the office for an employment physical and complains that her right ear has been itching. Dr. Canthus examines her ears and asks Cammie Lindner, CCMA, to perform an irrigation on Carrie's right ear to remove cerumen. All of the following are appropriate steps for performing an ear irrigation except Ensuring that the tip of the syringe seals the opening of the ear canal Expelling air from the syringe Placing Carrie so that her head is tilted toward her right ear Directing the solution toward the roof of the ear canal - ANSWERSEnsuring that the tip of the syringe seals the opening of the ear canal During a routine examination, the physician decides to have an electrocardiogram (ECG) performed on the patient. How should this be coded? Only if the physician interprets the ECG As a separate procedure As a separate visit In the code for the office visit - ANSWERSAs a separate procedure After performing the ear irrigation, the MA should relay the following information to the patient: You may not be able to hear well for a while. You may have a blood-tinged drainage for a few days. You need to lie on your left side. Your ears will feel sensitive for a little while. - ANSWERSYour ears will feel sensitive for a little while.