AAMA CMA TESTBANK QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following is the correct format for a name on an inside address? - Answer-
William Brown, M.D.
Which of the following conditions is consistent with a bacteriuria and pyuria in a clean-
catch urine specimen? - Answer-urinary tract infection
Which of the following medical specialties includes the study of the diseases and
treatment of the male reproductive system? - Answer-Urology
Warfarin (Coumadin) is categorized as which of the following types of medications? -
Answer-Anticoagulant
Which of the following describes a billing system where statements are mailed at a
certain time during the month based on alphabetic breakdown of accounts receivable? -
Answer-cycle
Which of the following is a function of the olfactory nerve? - Answer-smelling
Which of the following is subjective information on a medical record? - Answer-Social
history of smoking one pack a day
Which of the following would be decreased when a patient mails a check to the clinic to
pay for Services previously rendered? - Answer-Accounts receivable (the amount owed
to the clinic will decrease)
Which of the following is the process of observing a patient to detect signs of disease? -
Answer-Inspection
Which of the following would be administered to relieve mild insulin shock in a
conscious patient? - Answer-orange juice
Which of the following information is found on the patient registration form? - Answer-
Name of the person to contact in an emergency
Which of the following is another term for "adipose" - Answer-fat
Which of the following serum levels is most likely to be increased in a patient with liver
disease? - Answer-Alanine Aminotransferate (ALT)
, Which of the following best describes a function of the epiglottis? - Answer-Prevents
food from entering the larynx during the act of swallowing
Which of the following is the most important reason a written consent is required prior to
using e-mail to communicate with a patient? - Answer-E-mail is not considered a secure
form of communication
the following codes were submitted to a private insurance company for reimbursement
for an established patient with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus who was seen in the
office. The patient had a blood test to check his glycosylated hemoglobin (A1c) level
and a detailed history and physical examination (level 4 Evaluation and Management
service) for circulatory problems. Diagnosis Code: D51.0(pernicious anemia)) CPT
99214 level 4 established patient EM service CPT 83036 glycosylated(A1c)hemoglobin.
This insurance claim would most likely be denied due to which of the following reasons?
- Answer-Lack of demonstrating medical necessity
which of the following foods should be eliminated from the diet of a patient on a sodium
restricted diet - Answer-Pasteurized, processed cheese
Which of the following is an alternative method of resolving legal disputes between a
physician and a patient that does not involve the court system - Answer-Arbitration (this
is the settling of disputes between two parties by an impartial third party)
Which of the following is the correct millimeters of gamma globulin that would be
prepared for a 190 pound patient who is to be given 0.02mL of gamma globulin per
pound of body weight? - Answer-3.8mL
The term "hypophysis" refers to which of the following? - Answer-Pituitary gland
When filing an insurance claim for an appendectomy , which of the following is the most
appropriate reference source for locating the surgical code? - Answer-Current
Procedural Terminology (CPT)
Which of the following body structures is examined during a cystoscopy? - Answer-
Bladder
Which of the following is a procedure performed by opening the colon to the abdominal
surface - Answer-Colostomy
Which of the following best describes subjective information in the medical case
history? - Answer-Patients family history
Which of the following is the most appropriate initial action by the medical assistant
when answering a telephone call from a patient who is angry about treatment received
in the office? - Answer-Listen as the patient explains the problem
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following is the correct format for a name on an inside address? - Answer-
William Brown, M.D.
Which of the following conditions is consistent with a bacteriuria and pyuria in a clean-
catch urine specimen? - Answer-urinary tract infection
Which of the following medical specialties includes the study of the diseases and
treatment of the male reproductive system? - Answer-Urology
Warfarin (Coumadin) is categorized as which of the following types of medications? -
Answer-Anticoagulant
Which of the following describes a billing system where statements are mailed at a
certain time during the month based on alphabetic breakdown of accounts receivable? -
Answer-cycle
Which of the following is a function of the olfactory nerve? - Answer-smelling
Which of the following is subjective information on a medical record? - Answer-Social
history of smoking one pack a day
Which of the following would be decreased when a patient mails a check to the clinic to
pay for Services previously rendered? - Answer-Accounts receivable (the amount owed
to the clinic will decrease)
Which of the following is the process of observing a patient to detect signs of disease? -
Answer-Inspection
Which of the following would be administered to relieve mild insulin shock in a
conscious patient? - Answer-orange juice
Which of the following information is found on the patient registration form? - Answer-
Name of the person to contact in an emergency
Which of the following is another term for "adipose" - Answer-fat
Which of the following serum levels is most likely to be increased in a patient with liver
disease? - Answer-Alanine Aminotransferate (ALT)
, Which of the following best describes a function of the epiglottis? - Answer-Prevents
food from entering the larynx during the act of swallowing
Which of the following is the most important reason a written consent is required prior to
using e-mail to communicate with a patient? - Answer-E-mail is not considered a secure
form of communication
the following codes were submitted to a private insurance company for reimbursement
for an established patient with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus who was seen in the
office. The patient had a blood test to check his glycosylated hemoglobin (A1c) level
and a detailed history and physical examination (level 4 Evaluation and Management
service) for circulatory problems. Diagnosis Code: D51.0(pernicious anemia)) CPT
99214 level 4 established patient EM service CPT 83036 glycosylated(A1c)hemoglobin.
This insurance claim would most likely be denied due to which of the following reasons?
- Answer-Lack of demonstrating medical necessity
which of the following foods should be eliminated from the diet of a patient on a sodium
restricted diet - Answer-Pasteurized, processed cheese
Which of the following is an alternative method of resolving legal disputes between a
physician and a patient that does not involve the court system - Answer-Arbitration (this
is the settling of disputes between two parties by an impartial third party)
Which of the following is the correct millimeters of gamma globulin that would be
prepared for a 190 pound patient who is to be given 0.02mL of gamma globulin per
pound of body weight? - Answer-3.8mL
The term "hypophysis" refers to which of the following? - Answer-Pituitary gland
When filing an insurance claim for an appendectomy , which of the following is the most
appropriate reference source for locating the surgical code? - Answer-Current
Procedural Terminology (CPT)
Which of the following body structures is examined during a cystoscopy? - Answer-
Bladder
Which of the following is a procedure performed by opening the colon to the abdominal
surface - Answer-Colostomy
Which of the following best describes subjective information in the medical case
history? - Answer-Patients family history
Which of the following is the most appropriate initial action by the medical assistant
when answering a telephone call from a patient who is angry about treatment received
in the office? - Answer-Listen as the patient explains the problem
