CCMA Review

Range of usual fees that most providers within a given area charge

Customary

exaggerated outward thoracic curvature

kyphosis

abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

scoliosis

excessive inward lumbar curvature

lordosis

convert celcius to farenhiet

(F-32)/1.8

convert celcius to farenhiet

(c x 1/8) +32

Which has narrow QRS complex, sinus tach or v-tach

sinus tach

lost lumbar lordotic curve

flatback

night blindness, dry skin, immune function

vitamin A

anemia, nerve problems, skin and mucous membrane

vitamin b

scurvy

vitamin c

rickets in children, osteomalacia in adults

vitamin d

nerve and muscle problems, rare

vitamin e

increased risk for bleeding, easy bruising

vitamin K

continuing education credits for medical assistanting

10 hours every 2 years

complex carbs

vegetables, pasta, beans

simple carbs

honey

where should the lower edge of the blood pressure be placed above the antecubital fossa

1 in

the amount a payer considers reasonable to pay

accepted charge

CAD

coronary artery disease

involuntary side to side movement

nystagmus

all text left aligned, subjective line is in all caps, no salutation or complimentary closing

simplified style

every part of the letter in left signed, no indentations

full block letter

sender’s address, date, and closing, and signature is center aligned. other than that, follow the full block

modified block

a form of negligence that involves intentionally doing something wrong or illegal while providing professional services

malfeasance

improper performance of a lawful act. it is a type of negligence that occurs when someone who is supposed to perform a task performs it in an improper or incompetent manner

misfeasance

falsifying medical records, stealing from patients, accepting bribes from companies, illegal acts

malfeasance

what does the mini-mental state examination test for when asking about objects

registration

Codes used for healthy patients (medications and wellness check up)

v codes

Most flexibile method of scheduling

wave scheduling

two pt assigned at the same time slot

double booking

similar patients grouped for appointments

clustering

multiple patients are booked at one time seen in the order of arrival

wave scheduling

What causes a vaginal yest infection?

candida albicans

Where should leads be placed on a pt with dextrocarida

precordial

Tubes with what should be compeltely filled?

additives

pt are assigned individual appointment times at set intervals

stream scheduling

What technique of sterilization is used for items that easily corrode?

dry heat sterilization

codes used for external injury

e codes

serous fluid is a body fluid found in the pleural cavity and pertigoneal. what color is it?

clear and yellow

indicate when you can no longer hear a sound

rinne test

indiciate if you hear the vibrating fork louder in one ear

weber test

administering the wrong medication or dosage to a patient

misfeasance

makes the internal structures easier to visualize

contrast material

When taking an axillary temperature, how long should you wait once the thermometer has been placed to ensure an accurate reading

5-10 mins

Which agency provides information about accreditation for a provider’s office?

the joint commission

paragraphs have indentations but other than that, follow the full block letter

semi block format

rining in ears

tinnitus

What length can nails be in patient contact areas?

0,25 in

What is used for costly treatments and less often used for quick and inexpensive ones. They are not required for preventive medical service

preauthorization

wart

verrucae

objective, observable by others (fever, rash, swollen lymph nodes)

sign

subjective, reported by the patient (pain nausea, headache, anxiety, dizziness)

symptom

The maximum amount of money that many third party payers allow for a specific procedure or service

allowed charge

a policy provision frequently found in medical insurance whereby the policyholder and the insurance company share the cost of the covered losses in a specific ratio (80/20)

coinsurance

a sum of money that is paid at one time of medical service, a form of co-insurance

co-payment

Cylinder-like shape, linger than it is wide (femur, tibis, fibula, metatarsals)

long bones

cube-like shape, approximately equal in length, width, and thickness (carpals, tarsals)

short bones

Consists of arteries, veins, and capillaries

circulatory system

carries blood between heart and lungs

pulmonary circulation

supplies blood to the muscle of the heart

coronary circulation

Weight loss, tachycardia, anxiety, fatigue, sleep disruption, goiter

hyperthyroidism

carries blood to the rest of the body

systemic circulation

function is locomotion

muscular system

Instrument used to measure the range of motion of a joint in a single plane. Used during orthopedic examinations

Goniometer

Checks for adequate blood circulation

Capillary refill test

Hold the finger for about 2 seconds until it turns

White

Normal blood urea nitrogen range

7-25

Wasn’t intended and happens as a result of something else occurring

Incidental

Disclosure happened as a byproduct of something other act

Incidental disclosure

Type of medical care that aims to relieve symptoms, pain, and stress of an illness, such as allergies

Palliative care

What contains more oil that medicated lotions

Liniment

Abnormal fluid accumulation in the body

ascites

Depth, diameter, direction

venipuncture

tubes that collect capillary blood

microcollection tubes

provides low cost or free health coverage to children and families under 19 years of age

CHIP

What mineral is involved in blood coagulation (clotting)?

calcium

Wound healing and immunity mineral

zinc

mineral involved in fluid balance and is an electrolyte

sodium

Low out of pocket costs, limited network of providers, required referral

health maintenance organization

High out of pocket costs, greater out of network coverage

preferred provider organization

Costs more for out of network providers

point of service

What kind of payer requires a completes CMS-1500 form

third party

Supports homebound patients by delivering meals daily. This is a appropriate resource to recommend to patients with injuries

Meals on Wheels

Goal is to take into consideration a patient’s preferences, culture and health care needs

patient centered medical home

Fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line

v4

Tablets that should not be crushed, chewing, or dissolved. They need to be taken with a full glass of water and arrive to the small intestine whole

enteric-coated tablet

What should an assistant do before scheduling a procedure for a patient

verify insurance coverage

Absence of infection or infectious material

asepsis

Provides crucial disaster response services and coordinates mental health resources for survivors of disasters

american red cross

to provide essential services for health care for low income families, programs for older adults, and child services

department of health and human services

Hair like projections found in the lungs that are capable of movement and are instrumental in helping mobilize and secrete mucus from the respiratory tract

cillia

What is the assistant responsible for before the provider performs the procedure?

skin prep

Tabs are facing what way on the arms

downward

Left-justified

full block letter

the body and the inside address are left- justified, while the date, closing, and signature and centered

modified block letter