CMAA Final Certification Review 1 (100%
Accurate)
Microsoft Excel is an example of which type of program? - ANSWERSSpreadsheet
application
A CMAA is asked to schedule a CXR for a patient. What is this an x-ray of? -
ANSWERSChest
A CMAA was asked to schedule an appointment for a patient who has an arrhythmia.
The CMAA should schedule an appointment with which of the following specialists? -
ANSWERSCardiologist
Which of the following should a CMAA explain new patients prior to initial visit? -
ANSWERSThe procedure to cancel an appointment
A patient is seeking a second option for an upcoming surgical procedure and has a
referral from a provider. When the patient calls to schedule an appointment, which of
the following actions should the CMAA take? - ANSWERSVerify that the patient's
insurance is accepted by provider
The provider asks the CMAA to schedule surgery to remove a patient's gallbladder. The
CMAA should schedule the patient for which procedure? - ANSWERSCholecystectomy
Which term indicates the improper use of PHI? - ANSWERSBreach of confidentiality
Which organization oversees workplace safety? - ANSWERSOSHA
What word root means "abdominal wall"? - ANSWERSLapar
What must be provided to a patient on a first visit, as required by HIPAA? -
ANSWERSNotice of Privacy Practice
Which prefix means "muscle"? - ANSWERSMy-
Which charting method organizes patient records in chronological order, according to
the department that provided care? - ANSWERSSOMR
Which medical term refers to the removal of all or part of an organ or tissue? -
ANSWERSLymphadenectomy
Which abbreviation is a type of insurance plan? - ANSWERSPOS
, A patient has a diagnosis of hypertension. Which describes hypertension? -
ANSWERSHigh blood pressure
What is the appropriate procedure for a CMAA when handling a rejected health
insurance claim? - ANSWERSVerify coding compliance and resubmit the claim for
adjudication
What is the best way to greet an established patient who is entering a physician's office
for an appointment? - ANSWERS"Good afternoon, Mrs. Johnson.."
What section of a progress note contains the reason for the visit? - ANSWERSCC
(Complaining of)
A patient that has Crohn's Disease should be scheduled with which specialist? -
ANSWERSGastroenterologist
A provider refers a patient to a specialist for carcinoma. The CMAA should schedule an
appointment with which specialist? - ANSWERSOncologist
What prefix means "masculine"? - ANSWERSAndro-
A patients chart the provider has ordered PT to treat a sprained muscle. What has the
provider ordered? - ANSWERSPhysical Therapy
Which type of referral is used in an emergent situation? - ANSWERSStat
A patient, who previously smoked on a regular basis, no longer smokes. Which
abbreviation represents the section of medical record that the information should be
documented? - ANSWERSPH
Which department should a patient be referred to for a WBC count? -
ANSWERSLaboratory
A provider requests a CMAA schedule an electroencephalogram for a patient. Which
statement best describes the purpose of the procedure? - ANSWERS"This procedure
records your brains electrical activity"
A provider orders an EKG for a patient with a rapid heartbeat. Which is the reason for
the EKG being ordered? - ANSWERSTachycardia
Which phone call should the CMAA route directly to the provider? - ANSWERSA
provider from another office needs to discuss a patient's case
Which action is appropriate for a CMAA to take before scheduling a patient for surgery?
- ANSWERSVerify the patient's benefits
Accurate)
Microsoft Excel is an example of which type of program? - ANSWERSSpreadsheet
application
A CMAA is asked to schedule a CXR for a patient. What is this an x-ray of? -
ANSWERSChest
A CMAA was asked to schedule an appointment for a patient who has an arrhythmia.
The CMAA should schedule an appointment with which of the following specialists? -
ANSWERSCardiologist
Which of the following should a CMAA explain new patients prior to initial visit? -
ANSWERSThe procedure to cancel an appointment
A patient is seeking a second option for an upcoming surgical procedure and has a
referral from a provider. When the patient calls to schedule an appointment, which of
the following actions should the CMAA take? - ANSWERSVerify that the patient's
insurance is accepted by provider
The provider asks the CMAA to schedule surgery to remove a patient's gallbladder. The
CMAA should schedule the patient for which procedure? - ANSWERSCholecystectomy
Which term indicates the improper use of PHI? - ANSWERSBreach of confidentiality
Which organization oversees workplace safety? - ANSWERSOSHA
What word root means "abdominal wall"? - ANSWERSLapar
What must be provided to a patient on a first visit, as required by HIPAA? -
ANSWERSNotice of Privacy Practice
Which prefix means "muscle"? - ANSWERSMy-
Which charting method organizes patient records in chronological order, according to
the department that provided care? - ANSWERSSOMR
Which medical term refers to the removal of all or part of an organ or tissue? -
ANSWERSLymphadenectomy
Which abbreviation is a type of insurance plan? - ANSWERSPOS
, A patient has a diagnosis of hypertension. Which describes hypertension? -
ANSWERSHigh blood pressure
What is the appropriate procedure for a CMAA when handling a rejected health
insurance claim? - ANSWERSVerify coding compliance and resubmit the claim for
adjudication
What is the best way to greet an established patient who is entering a physician's office
for an appointment? - ANSWERS"Good afternoon, Mrs. Johnson.."
What section of a progress note contains the reason for the visit? - ANSWERSCC
(Complaining of)
A patient that has Crohn's Disease should be scheduled with which specialist? -
ANSWERSGastroenterologist
A provider refers a patient to a specialist for carcinoma. The CMAA should schedule an
appointment with which specialist? - ANSWERSOncologist
What prefix means "masculine"? - ANSWERSAndro-
A patients chart the provider has ordered PT to treat a sprained muscle. What has the
provider ordered? - ANSWERSPhysical Therapy
Which type of referral is used in an emergent situation? - ANSWERSStat
A patient, who previously smoked on a regular basis, no longer smokes. Which
abbreviation represents the section of medical record that the information should be
documented? - ANSWERSPH
Which department should a patient be referred to for a WBC count? -
ANSWERSLaboratory
A provider requests a CMAA schedule an electroencephalogram for a patient. Which
statement best describes the purpose of the procedure? - ANSWERS"This procedure
records your brains electrical activity"
A provider orders an EKG for a patient with a rapid heartbeat. Which is the reason for
the EKG being ordered? - ANSWERSTachycardia
Which phone call should the CMAA route directly to the provider? - ANSWERSA
provider from another office needs to discuss a patient's case
Which action is appropriate for a CMAA to take before scheduling a patient for surgery?
- ANSWERSVerify the patient's benefits
