Nha study guide

How many primary digits does a CPT code consists of?

A. Two digits

B. Four digits

C. Five digits

D. Seven digits

C. 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 this occurrence?

A. Anaphylaxis

B. Rhinitis

C. Urticaria

D. Erythemia

C. Urticaria

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

A. Before a patient is tested

B. After a package of curettes is opened

C. Following error code

D. At the beginning of the shift

A. Before a patient is tested

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

A. Tracks provider performance measures

B. Indicates special circumstances

C. Works as a temporary code

D. Identifies provider measures

A. Tracks provider performance measures

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

A. Anemia

B. Hyperventilation syndrome

C. Cold fingers

D. Carbon monoxide poisoning

C. Cold fingers

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

A. Use an ammonia capsule to revive the patient

B. Apply a warm cloth to the patient’s forehead

C. Have the patient remain in the office for 5 min

D. position the patient flat on her back

D. position the patient flat on her back

A patient experiencing a heat stroke may manifest which of the following?

A. Hot skin

B. Excessive sweating

C. Bradycardia

D. Slow breathing

A. Hot skin

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

A. Hold the ointment tube parallel to and above the patients eye

B. Apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac.

C. Apply the ointment from the after canthus to the inner canthus

D. Have the patient keep her eye open after application

B. Apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac

How does an antitussive work?

A, It reduces nasal membrane swelling.

B. Helps with coughing up mucus.

C. Relieves allergy symptoms.

D. Suppresses the cough reflex.

D. Suppresses the cough reflex

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

A. Red biohazard bag

B. Sharps container

C. Trash can with clear leak proof liner

D. Purple medical waste container

A. Red biohazard bag

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

A. Diagnostic code

B. Daytime phone number

C. Date of birth

D. Patients identification number

B. Daytime phone number

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

A. The approved visits are listed in the authorization comments section.

B. The patient previously submitted and received a self referral.

C. The specialty providers national provider identifier is not included in the authorization.

D. The service is provided after the expiration date.

D. The service is provided after the expiration date.

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

A. Recap the needle before disposing of it in the biohazardous sharps container.

B. Use a gauze square to break off the needle and place it in the biohazard sharps container.

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

D. Replace the biohazardous sharps container once it is half full.

C. Drops the syringe, needle first, into the biohazardous sharps container.

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

A. Vigorously dry the patient’s skin prior to electrode placement.

B. Apply the electrodes while the patient is in a standing position.

C. Ensure tension is on the lead wires after electrodes are in place.

D. Wash the patients skin with soap and water prior to electrode placement.

A. Vigorously dry the patient’s skin prior to electrode placement.

Psoriasis can be identified by which of the following characteristics?

A. Yellow, Waxy

B. Gray, Crusty

C. Silvery, Scaly

D. Brown, Flat

C. Silvery, Scaly

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

A. Give the patient a paper gown.

B. Verify the patients identity.

C. Record the patients vital signs.

D. Assists the patient into fowlers position.

B. Verify the patients identity.

Which of the following can be signed by a medical assistant?

A. A medical report for an insurance carrier.

B. A referral letter for a patient to an outside provider.

C. A letter containing medical advice to the parents of a child.

D. A notification letter to a patient about surgery arrangements.

D. A notification letter to patient about surgery arrangements.

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

A. Select the patient’s forearm as the site of injection.

B. Cleanse the site in a circular motion from the center outward.

C. Cleanse the site with povidone-iodine solution.

D. Hold the needle and syringe at a 45 degree angle to the skin.

B. 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?

A. Remittance Advice.

B. Coordination of benefits.

C. Eligibility for insurance.

D. CMS-1500 claim forms.

A. Remittance Advice.

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

A. Indicates the complexity of the medical history that led to the procedure.

B. Indicates the amount of time the provider has spent on the procedure.

C. Provides the clinical setting in which the procedure was performed.

D. Provides additional information of circumstances for a procedure.

D. Provides additional information of circumstances for a procedure.

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

A. “only sponge baths are allowed while wearing the patch.”

B. “make sure to rotate patch placement to avoid skin irritation.”

C. “ Keep all used patches for inspection at your next appointment.”

D. “apply each new patch at a different time during the day.”

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

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

A. Family history

B. Laboratory results

C. Chief complaint

D. Diagnosis

D. Diagnosis

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

A. Close the doors and windows

B. Turn off the oxygen in the adjacent exam rooms

C. Use the office fire extinguisher

D. Evacuate staff and patients from the immediate area

D. Evacuate staff and patients from the immediate area

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

A. Apply layers of sterile gauze

B. Sterilize her hands

C. Suture the wound

D. Flush the wound with sterile water

A. Apply layers of sterile gauze

When drawing blood, when should the tourniquet be removed?

A. After the needle is removed

B. After a flash of blood is seen in the nub of the first tube.

C. Within 1 min of application

D. Between 2 and 3 min after application

C. Within 1 min of application