CMAA Review Practice Test 2

CMAA Review Practice Test 2 Entries in the medical record should be made with: A. Yellow Highlighter B. A #2 pencil C. Black pen D. Black Sharpie MarkerC Although there are credit adjustments, most adjustments would be: A. Added to the patient's account B. Subtracted from the patient's account C. Considered a payment on the account D. Considered a deductibleB The common abbreviation for "chest x-ray" is: A. CXT B. CRAY C. CXRAY D. CXRD When the office is not staffed (such as at night or weekends) there is another service company that takes all calls and contacts doctor if needed. One term for this is the Exchange; another term used is: A. Administrative Assistant B. Party Line Services C. The Answering Service D. Cell PhoneC In the terminal digit chart number "12345.10", the numbers following the decimal would be: A. Filed last B. Category numbers C. Filed first D. Secondary numbersC There are many different methods of filing. Three of the most common found in medical facilities are: A. Alphabetic, Diagnostic, Insurance Types B. Alphabetic, Numeric, Terminal Digit C. Alphabetic, Color Coded, Date of Service D. Alphabetic, Facility Name, Color CodingB The skin has layers; the dermis, epidermis and A. Muscle B. Tendon C. Subcutaneous D. EpidermalC An example of negative nonverbal communication would be: A. Saying hello to a patient as they arrive B. smiling as the patient enters the office C. grimacing when a problem patient arrives D. saying goodbye with a smileC What type of consent is sufficient for common or simple procedures with little or no risk? A. Implied consent B. Informed consent C. Release consent D. AssignmentA Susan had an office visit charge of $60.00. She paid $50.00 by check on that same date. Her previous balance (before seen that day) was $100.00. What is her current balance after charges were added and payment was made on this date? A. $160 B. $50 C. $10 D. $110D The correct meaning of the abbreviation "MI" is: A. massive infection B. Morning Injection C. Myocardial Infarction D. Myocardial InfectionC The most recent medical information in a patient's chart can usually be found: A. On the top right side B. On the bottom left side C. In the middle left side D. On the bottom right sideA All entries written in to the medical record, or notations on a ledger, must be: A. Pre-approved by the physician B. Written only by the medical administrative assistant C. Initialed by the person making the entry D. Written only by doctorC Giving the patient adequate information concerning the method, risk and consequences prior to a procedure being performed is called: A. Confidentiality B. Tort C. The right to know D. Informed consentD Which of the following would be filed THIRD? A. B. C. D. A When scheduling an appointment for a new patient, the medical administrative assistant should do all of the following except: A. Obtain and verify the patients full name B. Offer a choice of time C. Ask if the patient is referred from another physician D. Ask the marital status of the new patientD The suffix -oscopy means: A. Excision B. Incision C. Visualize through a scope D. InsertionC The suffix -pathy means: A. Disease B. Manipulation C. Physical therapy D. ChemicalA The symptoms the patient is currently being seen for are called: A. The prognosis B. The PFSH C. The patient record D. The chief complaintD The law that protects healthcare workers who five aid at the scene of an emergency or accident is called the: A. Good Samaritan Law B. Good Deed Law C. Professional Courtesy Law D. Emergency Exemption LawA The amount that an insurance company may say is "not allowed" and "not the responsibility of the patient", for a contracted physician, would become "what" on the patient's account? A. A charge B. An adjustment C. A payment D. A deductibleB What information is required before you can "mark" (matrix) your appointment book in advance? A. Days and hours the physician usually sees patients in the office B. Employee vacation days C. Patient preferences regarding appointment times D. Appointment times for friends of the physicianA Sally Smither's account balance was $1500.00. Her insurance sent a check to the office, in the amount of $1300.00. The remainder is Sally's responsibility. What amount will she need to pay to bring her account to zero? A. $160.00 B. $1500.00 C. $200.00 D. $300.00C The total of all amounts still owing to the physician, for services rendered or procedures performed is called: A. Income B. Liabilities C. Accounts payable D. Accounts receivableD After a new patient fills out a registration form, the medical administrative assistant should: A. Be certain the patient can pay for the visit by credit card B. Review form to be certain all information has been completed C. Take the patient to an examination room D. Verify the the patient has never filed a malpractice suit beforeB If the doctor wants a test done immediately, the test is said to be ordered on a "__________" basis. A. QNS B. NPO C. PRN D. STATD The throat is also called the: A. Larynx B. Pharynx C. Trachea D. EsophagusB The patient reports that she has had pain in her left elbow for two weeks, after hitting it on her car door. The report of pain, in a SOAP note, would be considered: A. Subjective B. Objective C. Assessments D. The planA The heart has how many chambers? A. One B. Two C. Three D. FourD Which of the reference books below can be used to check for the correct spelling and indication of drugs? A. Standard dictionary B. Physician's Desk Reference C. Medical Dictionary D. Current Procedural TerminologyB Which of the following would be filed SECOND? A. Sammy Stephens B. Sammie Stephens C. Sammy Stevens D. Sam A. StevensA In an emergency phone call, which of the following should NOT be done? A. Identify the caller: Name and Phone number B. Ask if they are alone, able to call 911 or have transportation C. Advise the patient to take pain medications until they can get to the E.R. D. If ambulance is already called, remain on the line with the patient until help arrivesC The form that must be signed by the patient, in order for a physician to send their records to another physician is called: A. Arbitration Agreement B. Assignment of Benefits C. ABN D. Release of InformationD When calling the pharmacy regarding a prescription refill you: A. Should state that you are authorizing the refill yourself as the doctor is not there B. Provide the name of the patient, verify drugs and dosage and note in the chart doctor authorized refill C. Do not need to verify name and dosage of drugs as is