C.M.A.A Practice Test 2.0 A

C.M.A.A Practice Test 2.0 A Which of the following types of referrals is sued in an emergent situation? Ans-A stat referral is used in emergent situations as indicated by the provider. After the referral is faxed tk the review department, it is appreoved over the telephone Which of the following schedules more than one patient at the same time with the same provider while still allowing adequate time within the hour to see all scheduled patients? Ans-wave Which of the following terms indicate the improper release of PHI? Ans-breach of confidentiality Which of the following prefixes means "muscle"? Ans-My- the prefix my means muscle Which of the following is an OSHA regulation that must be reviewed yearly to ensure compliance? AnsBloodborne Pathogens Standard Which of the following actions should the medical administrative assistant take when closing the office? Ans-Activate the security system A patients chart indicates the need for a P.T as a result of a STRAINED MUSCLE The medical administrative assistant should recognize the abbreviation P.T as..? Ans-Physical Therapy!! Which of the following methods organizes patient records in chronological order according to the department that provided the care? Ans-SOMR- Source Oriented Medical Record!!! Which of the following is a step in the annotation process? Ans-Highlighting text An older adult patient presents to a physicians office with his adult daughter to clarify when to take his new medication. Which of the following actions should the medical administrative assistant take? AnsAdvise the daughter and patient that the physician will speak to them about the prescription. :) Which of the following should a medical administrative assistant explain to new patients prior to an initial visit? Ans-The procedure to cancel an appointment Which of the following is the most effective way for a medical administrative assistant to reduce the number of no-show appointments? Ans-Call the patients 1 to 2 days before the scheduled appointment. A provides asks a medical administrative assistant to schedule a surgery to remove a patients gallbladder. The assistant should schedule the patient for which of the following? Ans-A cholecySTECTOMY - stectomy means to remove For medical billing purposes, which of the following is good practice when updating information from the established patient? Ans-Request verification of current patient information at each visit. Which of the following oversees workplace safety? Ans-OSHA!! When reviewing laboratory results, a medical administrative assistant should take which of the following actions after pulling the patients chart and flagging the abnormal results? Ans-Place the results on the PROVIDERS desk for review! Once a physician signs advance directives, the medical administrative assistant should have which of the following witness the signature? Ans-Non-affiliated individual. Which of the following is an appropriate use of a tickler file? Ans-To remind staff of date-specific tasks. Which of the following describes the birthday rule? Ans-The parent whose day of birth occurs earlier in the calendar year holds the primary policy for dependent children! EARLIER Which of the following items is appropriate to purchase with petty cash? Ans-Postage owed for an equipment delivery. Less then $50 A patient who has Crohn's disease should be scheduled with which of the following specialists? Ans-A Gastroenterologist- specializes in digestive disorders Which of the following prefixes means "masculine"? Ans-Andr- ANDR means masculine An office manager asks a medical administrative assistant to mail a letter to a patient who is being dismissed from the practice. Which of the following methods should the assistant use to mail the letter? Ans-Certified Mail- provides return receipts that prove the recipient/patient received the document/mail Several patients cancel their appointment for the day. Which of the following is the first action for the medical administrative assistant to take? Ans-Contact patients who are on the waiting list. A medical administrative assistant is giving instructions to a patient who is in the office to have her hearing aid checked and is having difficulty hearing the assistant. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Ans-Move the patient to a quiet location. Which of the following documents must a medical administrative assistant provide for a patient to submit for reimbursement? Ans-Encounter form When creating a reception area for a pediatric clinic, which of the following items should the medical administrative assistant include? Ans-Artificial plants and floral arrangements for aesthetics Which of the following telephone calls should the medical administrative assistant route directly to the provider? Ans-A provider from another office needs to discuss a patient's case. Which of the following is the party who is financially responsible for payment? Ans-Guarantor (A guarantor is the person responsible for paying a medical bill.) A medical administrative assistant is scheduling a patient for a procedure. Which of the following actions should the assistant take first? Ans-Obtain a written prescription from the provider For which of the following tasks should a medical administrative assistant use Microsoft Access? AnsCreating a database A medical administrative assistant is creating a business correspondence. Which of the following salutations is appropriate for the assistant to use? Ans-Dear Mr. Goodwin: Which of the following indicates a patient is aware of the medical necessity, the risks, and the benefits of a procedure? Ans-Informed Consent Which of the following colors indicates a biohazardous waste container Ans-Red Which of the following is required to establish medical necessity on the patient encounter form? AnsDiagnosis Code A patient receives an explanation of benefits stating services will not be covered because out of pocket medical expenses have not been met. The amount owed is defined as which of the following? AnsDeductible Which of the following is the amount the medical administrative assistant should submit to the secondary insurance carrier if the encounter balance is $360 and the patient has two plans with an 80/20 split? Ans-$72 20/100 X 360 = 72 Which of the following is the purpose of a matrix? Ans-To indicate when a provider is unavailable to treat patients When a provider requests a patient to have a diagnostic test at a hospital, which of the following actions should the medical administrative assistant take? Ans-Schedule the test with the hospital. A patient who has Medicare and had an annual wellness visit (AWV) 10 months ago calls to schedule their next one within the week. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the medical administrative assistant to take? Ans-Explain that the AWV (Annual wellness visit) cannot be scheduled for another two months. (Annual=Yearly) A medical administrative assistant is reviewing the release form of a patient who is a dependent minor. The assistant should ensure that who of the following signed the release form? Ans-The legal custodian (the person who has custody of the child