NHA CCMA exam Mega Review questions with verified
answers
-dynia Ans✓✓✓ Pain
-extomy Ans✓✓✓ to cut out
-gram Ans✓✓✓ the image
-graphy/-gram Ans✓✓✓ recording an image
-itis Ans✓✓✓ inflammation
-ma Ans✓✓✓ swelling
-ologist Ans✓✓✓ specialize in
-ology Ans✓✓✓ study
-osis Ans✓✓✓ abnormal condition-
-otomy Ans✓✓✓ to make a mouth
-scopy/-scopic Ans✓✓✓ to look, observe
,-vir Ans✓✓✓ Antiviral
A medical assistant is faxing a prescription to a patient's pharmacy. Which of the
following actions should the MA take? Ans✓✓✓ Call the pharmacy to confirm
receipt of the faxed prescription. The provider should verify and sign the
prescription before it is faxed and the confirmation of transmission. Message
should be filed. All faxes require a cover page.
A medical assistant is performing spirometer testing for a patient who has
shortness of breath. Which of the following results of the spirometer test
indicates a successful maneuver? Ans✓✓✓ A fast and steady flow with no
variability
A medical assistant is reviewing a Medicare claim denial. The assistant determines
that there are charges that exceed the usual, customary, and reasonable fees.
What action should the assistant take? Ans✓✓✓ Adjust the patient's account to
reflect no unpaid charges and write off the balance. According to Medicare
guidelines, the fee schedule must follow the usual, customary, and reasonable
requirements for repayment. The charges on the patient's account should be
written off.
A medical assistant is reviewing lab results that confirm a patient has varicella
zoster virus. The assistant should identify that this microorganism causes which of
the following types of infections? Ans✓✓✓ Chickenpox
A medical assistant receives a denial of payment for a patient's cholecystectomy.
The reason stated is "no covered service" If this procedure was deemed emergent
by the provider, which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Ans✓✓✓ Instruct the patient to contact the insurer about the denial of payment.
The asistant serves as an advocate on behalf of the patient in terms of tx and
,care. In an instance of denial of payment due to a non covered service, it is the
responsibility of the patient to contact the insurer to discuss any existing disputes
regarding payment.
A patient arrives at a clinic with a bill for x-rays that were required due to an
injury at the patient's place of employment. The patient has private insurance and
should recognize that which of the following parties is responsible for payment of
this bill? Ans✓✓✓ Paid in full by workers' compensation. Any remaining balance
should be written off by the clinic.
A patient has an ABN and requests a test. If the test coverage is denied, what
happens> Ans✓✓✓ The patient pays.
A patient reports getting a bill that includes services she did not receive. Which of
the following actions should a medical assistant take to reconcile these charges?
Ans✓✓✓ Review that day's encounter forms to determine if another patient
received the services.
A provider has instructed a medical assistant to prepare a wound for suturing.
When performing basic wound care, which of the following steps should the
medical assistant take to ensure proper cleansing of the wound area? Ans✓✓✓
Wipe the center of the wound with an antiseptic swab moving from the center to
the edges
A provider places an open sharps container in the linen hamper by mistake. What
actions should the medical assistant take? Ans✓✓✓ Dispose of the linen
hamper's contents as a biohazard.
a/an Ans✓✓✓ without
, aden/o Ans✓✓✓ gland
AIDS Ans✓✓✓ A serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted
through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles.
albuterol Ans✓✓✓ bronchodilator
allergic rhinitis Ans✓✓✓ an allergic reaction to airborne allergens that causes an
increased flow of mucus
Amenorrhea Ans✓✓✓ absence of menstruation
Amlodipine Besylate Ans✓✓✓ antihypertensive (calcium channel blocker)
amoxicillin Ans✓✓✓ antibiotic
An MA has a request to collect a routine CBC from a health 10-month-old infant.
Which of the following is the most appropriate collection site? Ans✓✓✓ Left
heel. Cubital veins can cause unnecessary trauma up to the age of 2.
An MA is scheduling a patient for an outpatient procedure. What action is first?
Ans✓✓✓ Obtain oral or written order from the provider for the procedure, the
obtain precauthorization
Are goggles necessary when handling blood specimens? Ans✓✓✓ Yes
answers
-dynia Ans✓✓✓ Pain
-extomy Ans✓✓✓ to cut out
-gram Ans✓✓✓ the image
-graphy/-gram Ans✓✓✓ recording an image
-itis Ans✓✓✓ inflammation
-ma Ans✓✓✓ swelling
-ologist Ans✓✓✓ specialize in
-ology Ans✓✓✓ study
-osis Ans✓✓✓ abnormal condition-
-otomy Ans✓✓✓ to make a mouth
-scopy/-scopic Ans✓✓✓ to look, observe
,-vir Ans✓✓✓ Antiviral
A medical assistant is faxing a prescription to a patient's pharmacy. Which of the
following actions should the MA take? Ans✓✓✓ Call the pharmacy to confirm
receipt of the faxed prescription. The provider should verify and sign the
prescription before it is faxed and the confirmation of transmission. Message
should be filed. All faxes require a cover page.
A medical assistant is performing spirometer testing for a patient who has
shortness of breath. Which of the following results of the spirometer test
indicates a successful maneuver? Ans✓✓✓ A fast and steady flow with no
variability
A medical assistant is reviewing a Medicare claim denial. The assistant determines
that there are charges that exceed the usual, customary, and reasonable fees.
What action should the assistant take? Ans✓✓✓ Adjust the patient's account to
reflect no unpaid charges and write off the balance. According to Medicare
guidelines, the fee schedule must follow the usual, customary, and reasonable
requirements for repayment. The charges on the patient's account should be
written off.
A medical assistant is reviewing lab results that confirm a patient has varicella
zoster virus. The assistant should identify that this microorganism causes which of
the following types of infections? Ans✓✓✓ Chickenpox
A medical assistant receives a denial of payment for a patient's cholecystectomy.
The reason stated is "no covered service" If this procedure was deemed emergent
by the provider, which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Ans✓✓✓ Instruct the patient to contact the insurer about the denial of payment.
The asistant serves as an advocate on behalf of the patient in terms of tx and
,care. In an instance of denial of payment due to a non covered service, it is the
responsibility of the patient to contact the insurer to discuss any existing disputes
regarding payment.
A patient arrives at a clinic with a bill for x-rays that were required due to an
injury at the patient's place of employment. The patient has private insurance and
should recognize that which of the following parties is responsible for payment of
this bill? Ans✓✓✓ Paid in full by workers' compensation. Any remaining balance
should be written off by the clinic.
A patient has an ABN and requests a test. If the test coverage is denied, what
happens> Ans✓✓✓ The patient pays.
A patient reports getting a bill that includes services she did not receive. Which of
the following actions should a medical assistant take to reconcile these charges?
Ans✓✓✓ Review that day's encounter forms to determine if another patient
received the services.
A provider has instructed a medical assistant to prepare a wound for suturing.
When performing basic wound care, which of the following steps should the
medical assistant take to ensure proper cleansing of the wound area? Ans✓✓✓
Wipe the center of the wound with an antiseptic swab moving from the center to
the edges
A provider places an open sharps container in the linen hamper by mistake. What
actions should the medical assistant take? Ans✓✓✓ Dispose of the linen
hamper's contents as a biohazard.
a/an Ans✓✓✓ without
, aden/o Ans✓✓✓ gland
AIDS Ans✓✓✓ A serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted
through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles.
albuterol Ans✓✓✓ bronchodilator
allergic rhinitis Ans✓✓✓ an allergic reaction to airborne allergens that causes an
increased flow of mucus
Amenorrhea Ans✓✓✓ absence of menstruation
Amlodipine Besylate Ans✓✓✓ antihypertensive (calcium channel blocker)
amoxicillin Ans✓✓✓ antibiotic
An MA has a request to collect a routine CBC from a health 10-month-old infant.
Which of the following is the most appropriate collection site? Ans✓✓✓ Left
heel. Cubital veins can cause unnecessary trauma up to the age of 2.
An MA is scheduling a patient for an outpatient procedure. What action is first?
Ans✓✓✓ Obtain oral or written order from the provider for the procedure, the
obtain precauthorization
Are goggles necessary when handling blood specimens? Ans✓✓✓ Yes
