CCMA Exam Review

How many primary digits does a CPT code consist of?

Five digits

An MA has given a patient an injection and the patient begins developing an itchy rash with pink lesions. Which of the following terms should the assistant use when documenting?

Urticaria: hives

When should the code on the glucose curettes be compared to the code on the glucometer?

Before a patient is tested

Which of the following is the purpose of category II codes in procedural coding?

Tracks provider performance measures

A pulse oximeter may inaccurately measure low oxygen saturation due to the following circumstances?

cold fingers

A patient begins to faint as an MA is drawing her blood. What should the MA do?

Position the patient flat on her back

A patient experiencing heatstroke may manifest which of the following?

Hot skin

When administering eye ointment to a patient, which of the following actions should an MA take?

Apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac

How does an antitussive work?

Suppresses the cough reflex

According to OSHA’ s guidelines, blood-soiled gauze should be disposed of in which of the following?

Red biohazard bag

Which of the following should be included in the appointment calendar when scheduling a patient?

Daytime pone number

After requesting preauthorization for a patient’s referral to a specialist , what is one reason the claim may be denied?

The service is provided after the expiration date

When disposing of a needle and syringe, what action should the MA take?

Drop the syringe, needle first, into the biohazardous sharps container

When preparing a patient for Holter monitoring which of the following actions should be taken?

Vigorously dry the patient’s skin prior to treatment

Psoriasis can be identified by which of the following characteristics

Silvery: scaly

When preparing a patient for a physical examination, which of the following should the assistant take first?

Verify the patient’s identity

Which of the following can be signed by a Medical Assistant?

A notification letter to a patient about surgery arrangements

When administering an intramuscular injection, which of the following actions should the MA take?

Cleanse the site in a circular motion from the center outward

Which of the following notifies the provider of a claim denial by an insurance company?

remittance advice

What is the purpose of a modifier when assigning a CPT code?

Provides additional information or circumstances or a procedure

Which of the following instructions should an assistant give regarding transdermal patch and use?

“Make sure to rotate patch placement to avoid skin irritation.”

When using SOAP format, which of the following would be found in the assessment section?

Diagnosis (objective)

According to the RACE acronym, what is the first action an assistant should take after discovering a fire?

Evacuate the staff and patients from the immediate areas

When controlling bleeding, the assistant should do which of the following?

Apply payers of sterile gauze

When drawing blood when should the tourniquet be removed?

Within 1 minute of application

How should the MA greet a new patient that has arrived to the office late?

“Hello, Welcome to our office.”

When collecting a blood sample, which of the following tubes should be drawn first/ (light blue, green, gray, & yellow)

Yellow (Blood culture)

An EKG tracing shows ventricular fibrillation on an unconscious patient. What action should you first take?

Call for help and begin CRP

Which of the following techniques should be used when bandaging a wound?

Wrap the wound from distal to proxoimal

When trying the clear debris out of a patient’s eye, which of the following actions should the MA take

Irrigate the eye starting at the intercanthal and flowing to the outer canthus

How can you observe a patient’s understanding of insulin administration?

Observe the patients as he/she performs a self-demonstration

Which of the following is not true of an extended-release pill?

It can be crushed or chewed if its too hard to swallow

You are checking blood pressure and listening with a stethoscope, when should you read the diastolic pressure?

When the sound disappears

When preparing a CMS-1500 form, which of the following is required on the form?

Current procedural terminology code

Pinworms are which of the following micro-organisms?

Helminths

Which of the following cell structures is the source of the energy?

Mitochondria

Which route is more accurate when checking a patient’s temperature?

Rectal

A patient calls in and is nervous about text results. What is an appropriate response?

“I know you are concerned about your test results. We’ll call you as soon as your results come in.”

When writing a business correspondence using the simplified letter style, which of the following features should you use?

A subject line in all capital letters

Pyloric stenosis is a condition of which of the following body systems?

Gastrointestinal

Which of the following statements should you make when explaining venipuncture to a patient?

“I’ll be collecting a blood sample from you today. There will be a small stick in you room.”

You have to apply ointment to the patient’s wound. Which should you use to remove the medication from the jar?

A tongue blade

Stage 2 Hypertension can be identified by which of the following blood pressure readings?

150/95 mm Hg

You’re reviewing a Medicare claim denial and realize the charges exceeded the usual customary reasonable fees. Which action should you take?

Adjust the patient’s account to reflect no unpaid charges and write off the balance

Which action should you take when removing a tick from a patient’s left after a tick bite?

Use tweezers to pull the tick away from the skin slowly

A patient who has a body mass index of 23 should be categorized as?

Normal weight

Which of the following can be used for an orthopedic exam?

Goniometer

How should you communicate with a patient who has moderate hearing loss and read lips?

Use hand gestures

Which of the following actions should you take when preparing a patient for a procedure to have mole extracted?

Cleanse the site with surgical soap and an antiseptic

When measuring the circumference of an infant’s head, which of the following actions should you take?

Place the zero mark of the measuring tape against the infant’s head

Which of the following is an appropriate way to confirm a patient’s identity?

Ask the patient to state and spell their full name and provide their date of birth

When you need to remove all living microorganisms from an instrument, which of the following methods should you use?

Sterilization

Which of the following should occur before a patient signs an informed consent form?

The provider should review alternative procedures with the patient.

Which one of the following conditions refer to curvature of the thoracic spine?

Kyphosis

Wen educating an older patient which of the following ensures patient understanding?

Have the patient repeat information

Which of the following forms indicate when a patient needs a referral and/or follow-up appointments?

Encounter form

Which of the following is a proper statement when a patient is irate about a claim denial?

“Let me see if there is something we can do on our end. I’ll ask our claim specialist to review the claim”

Oxycodone is which type of medication?

Oxycodone is a Schedule II controlled substance and has a high potential for abuse

How many milliliters of medication are in a tablespoon?

15 mL

When performing a fingerstick, which of the following should happen first?

Confirm the correct identity of the patient

A patient requests a female provider due to religious convictions but there isn’t one available. Which of the following is an appropriate response?

Assist the patient in locating a provider accommodate the patient’s needs

How should you put a 7-year old at ease prior to administering an injection?

Explain the procedure to the child in simple steps

Pediculosis is what type of infection?

Parasitic

Which of the following increases circulation before a finger stick?

Warm the patient’s hand

Which of the following instruments are necessary for a Pap text?

Cytobrush

Which of the following documentation templates is organized by the entity that supplied the data?

Source-oriented

Which of the following appointment methods allows flexibility for the most consistent patient flow?

Wave scheduling

When preparing to use a glucometer to measure a patient’s blood sugar, which of the following actions should

Obtain the blood sample after inserting the test strip into the glucometer

When obtaining a rectal temperature, which of the following positions should the patient be placed in?

Sims

When using a POMR (problem-oriented medical record), where should you enter the patient’s health history and lab results?

Data base

A medical assistant is preparing 1 g/kg of activated charcoal for a patient who weighs 176 lbs. How many grams of charcoal should the assistant prepare?

79 grams: (176 × 0.45)

Which of the following is a CLIA waived laboratory test?

Human chronic gonadotropin (HCG)

A patient’s eyes are moving back and fourth in constant involuntary manner. What findings should this be documented as?

Nystagmus

Which of the following instruments can be sanitized and reused without needing disinfection and sterilization?

Otoscope

If a patient asks about the cost of a surgical procedure, which of the following responses are appropriate?

Provide the patient with an estimated cost for the procedure

Which of the following should the assistant immediately report to the patient’s provider?

Blood glucose 500 mg/dL (70-110 is normal range)

When preparing a patient to wear a Holter monitor, which of the following instructions should the assistant include?

“You should avoid using an electric blanket during monitoring”

Which of the following actions should you take when using the butterfly method to obtain a blood sample?

Hold the needle by its wings

Which of the following terms should be documented when a patient reports that she saw blood in her vomit?

Hematemesis

If a a patient becomes tachycardic and short of breath during stress test, and you notice abnormalities in his EKG rhythm, what actions should you take?

Discontinue the test

Which of the following stages of the cardiac cycle represents ventricular depolarization?

QRS complex

Which of the following micro-organisms is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus?

Mononucleosis

Which of the following refers to ringing in the ears?

Tinnitus

Which of the following is the purpose of completing an incident report for a patient fall that occurred in the lobby of the clinic?

To avoid future reoccurrences

Which of the following organs is located in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen?

Gallbladder

When measuring a patient’s temperature via the tympanic membrane, where should you place the thermometer?

In the ear

Which of the following terms is the body’s adaptation and change to keep body functions in balance?

Homeostasis

Which of the following is within the scope of a medical assistant?

Removing sutures from a healing laceration

When administering cough syrup to a patient, which of the following actions should you have take?

View medication cup at eye level when pouring

Which of the following is outside of the scop of a medical assistant?

Order additional laboratory tests to confirm the patient’s condition

Where should you place the electrode for V4?

The fifth intercostal space, left midclavicular line

What action should you take if a patient reports getting a bill for services she did not receive?

Review the day’s encounter forms to determine if anther patient received the services

Which of the following actions should you take if a patient calls in reporting that her child has ingested a household cleaner?

Contact the local poison control center

When initiating a referral for a patient, which of the following should be included?

Dianosis

A patient receives a bill for an x-ray he had due to an injury at work. He has private insurance but is eligible for worker’s comp. Who is responsible for payment?

Paid in full by the worker’s comp.

Which of the following instructions is correct when reinforcing teaching t5o a patient who received suturing of laceration?

Be sure to call your provider if you have a fever over 100 degrees F

Which of the following EKG artifacts is caused by a disconnected electrode?

Interrupted baseline

When using a Smellen chart to test visual acuity on an adult the assistant should have the patient stand which of the following distances away?

20 feet

Which of the following instruments should be available for the general physical examinations?

Otoscope

At what day will a patient’s body temperature be at its lowest?

In the morning